Fly in the Ointment (EP)

1995 EP by AFI From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fly in the Ointment is the third extended play released by AFI. It was released on the March 31, 1995, on Wedge Records. Tracks 1–3 were re-recorded for Very Proud of Ya, and "Open Your Eyes" is on the re-release of Answer That and Stay Fashionable but with different vocal tracks and mix.

ReleasedMarch 31, 1995 (1995-03-31)[1]
StudioArt of Ears, Hayward, CA
Length5:25
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Fly in the Ointment
EP by
ReleasedMarch 31, 1995 (1995-03-31)[1]
StudioArt of Ears, Hayward, CA
GenreHardcore punk
Length5:25
LabelWedge
ProducerAFI
AFI chronology
This Is Berkeley, Not West Bay
(1994)
Fly in the Ointment
(1995)
Answer That and Stay Fashionable
(1995)
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In 2015, for the 20th anniversary, Wedge Records reissued the EP. The reissue featured altered artwork, meant to be viewed through 3D glasses.[1]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Dave; all music is composed by Geoff, except where noted.

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Side one
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Theory of Revolution" 1:24
2."Crop Tub"Mark1:48
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Side two
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Cruise Control"  1:09
2."Open Your Eyes" (The Circus Tents cover)Matt WedgleyThe Circus Tents1:13
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Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[2]

  • AFI – producer
  • Murray Bowles – back cover, individual photos
  • Adam Carson – drums
  • Andy Ernst – engineer
  • Davey Havok – vocals
  • Geoff Kresge – bass, 3-D realization (2015)
  • March – guitar
  • Eric Reed – cover art
  • Matt Wedgley – alternating lead vocals (track: B2; reissue)
  • Steve Ziegler – photography
Studios
  • Recorded at Art of Ears, Hayward, CA

Release history

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Region Date Format Variants Edition Label Catalogue
United States March 31, 1995[1] 7-inch vinyl
  • glow in the dark
  • yellow
  • black
1000 copies each[3] Wedge MW-12495
March 31, 2015[1] blue / red split 570 copies[3] N/a
October 31, 2015[3] black 31 copies[3]
March 31, 2016[4] splatter 200 copies[3]
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