Dedicated (Murphy's Law album)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Dedicated | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 19, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Studio | Spa, New York City, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk | |||
| Length | 23:40 | |||
| Label | Another Planet | |||
| Producer | Daniel Rey | |||
| Murphy's Law chronology | ||||
| ||||
Dedicated is a full-length album by the New York City hardcore punk band, Murphy's Law.[1][2] It was released by Another Planet in 1996.[3]
The album is dedicated to the former bass guitar player Chuck Valle, who was killed in 1994.[4] His picture appears on the back page of the CD inlay and a picture of a tattoo inscribed with the words "In Memory of Chuck" appears on the jewel case inlay.
The album was produced by Daniel Rey. He also wrote "Green Bud".
The personnel differed from previous recordings, but Jimmy G Drescher's vocals still provided the sound's basis.[5]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
The Washington Post wrote, "There's no evidence that the Law's energy is flagging; Todd Youth's guitar churns as fast as ever, and Jimmy G's vocals are just as raw and urgent. Still, the concept is a little tired."[7]
Track listing
- All songs written by Murphy's Law, unless stated
- "Don't Bother Me" – 1:39
- "Sarasota" – 2:32
- "Dysfunctional Family" – 1:46
- "Shut Up" – 1:59
- "The Plan" – 1:35
- "Bitter" – 1:40
- "Greenbud" (Daniel Rey) – 2:26
- "What Will the Neighbors Think?" – 2:49
- "Bag of Snacks" – 2:06
- "Still Smokin'" – 2:42
- "Stay Gold" – 2:27
