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Released
  
1988

Artist
  
Producer
  
Length
  
15:05

Release date
  
1988

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Recorded
  
Newbury Sound, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

I81B4U EP(1988)
  
Genres
  
Punk rock, Hardcore punk, Crossover thrash, Speed metal

I81B4U was an EP from Boston hardcore punk / speed metal band, Gang Green. It was released in 1988, after the previous year's debut for Roadrunner Records, You Got It and before 1989's release, Older... Budweiser.

Contents

The title is a reference to Van Halen's album, OU812 released in the same year. I81B4U translates phonetically to "I Ate One Before You".

Overview

This EP shows the band's musical style as an intermediate point between hardcore punk and speed metal – also known as crossover thrash. Sing-along choruses and distinguished riffs combined with proficient guitar solos are trademarks of both of the former subgenres.

A few songs featured the band's trademark melodic mutant rock and roll style; "Bartender" and "Lost Chapter" have frequently been played during live shows.

Tracks 3 and 5 detail the love of loose women; the lyrics, including titles, contain noticeable sexual innuendo.

Track listing

  • All songs written by Chris Doherty, unless stated
    1. "Bartender" – 3:16
    2. "Lost Chapter" (Joe Gittleman, Doherty) – 2:59
    3. "Rent" – 2:07
    4. "Put Her On Top" – 3:42
    5. "Cum in U" – 3:02

    Credits

  • Chris Doherty – vocals, guitar
  • Fritz Ericson – guitar
  • Joe Gittleman – bass
  • Brian Betzger – drums
  • Recorded and mixed in 1988 at Newbury Sound, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Tracks 1, 2, and 4 produced by Daniel Rey
  • Tracks 3 and 5 produced by Ross Humphrey
  • Engineered by Drew Townson
  • Mastered by Tom Coyne at Frankford/Wayne, New York City, USA
  • Illustrations by Joel Adams
  • Songs

    1Bartender3:21
    2Lost Chapter3:02
    3Rent2:09

    References

    I81B4U Wikipedia


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