Blue (Down by Law album)
Studio album by Down by Law
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Blue (stylized as blue) is the second studio album by American punk rock band Down by Law.[1] It was released on September 25, 1992, by Epitaph Records on compact disc, compact cassette and phonograph record.[2][3] The release was their second to be recorded at Westbeach Recorders studio in Culver City, California and produced by Epitaph Records owner Brett Gurewitz; co-produced by Donnell Cameron.[4][3]
| Blue | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 25, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Studios | Westbeach Recorders, Culver City, California | |||
| Genre | Melodic hardcore | |||
| Length | 40:53 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Producers | Brett Gurewitz, Donnell Cameron | |||
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The album's artwork was designed by vocalist and rhythm guitarist David Smalley's wife, Caroline Murphy Smalley, in collaboration with Epitaph Records' contract art director Joy Aoki and illustrator Michael Koelsch.[3] Blue was Down by Law's final release to feature the band's original line-up, as drummer David Nazworthy, lead guitarist Christopher Bagarozzi and bass guitarist Edward Urlik left immediately after the completion of its promotional tour.[4]
Track listing
Songwriting credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Last Brigade" | 3:12 | ||
| 2. | "Looking for Something" |
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| 3:30 |
| 3. | "Break the Walls" |
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| 3:42 |
| 4. | "At Home in the Wasteland" |
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| 2:41 |
| 5. | "Rain" |
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| 5:02 |
| 6. | "Turn Away" |
|
| 3:07 |
| 7. | "Air Conditioner" |
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| 3:31 |
| 8. | "The Greenest Field" |
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| 3:10 |
| 9. | "Straw" |
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| 3:52 |
| 10. | "Finally Here" |
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| 2:18 |
| 11. | "Our Own Way" |
|
| 3:24 |
| 12. | "Dead End" |
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| 3:18 |
| Total length: | 40:53 | |||
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]
Down by Law
- David Smalley - Vocals, rhythm guitar
- David Nazworthy - Drums; vocals on "Turn Away"
- Edward Urlik - Bass guitar; vocals on "Finally Here"
- Christopher Bagarozzi - Lead guitar
Production and design
- Brett Gurewitz - Producer
- Donnell Cameron - Producer, engineer
- Joe Peccerillo - Engineer
- Joy Aoki - Artwork
- Michael Koelsch - Artwork
- Caroline Murphy Smalley - Design, photography
