Track Listing 1. Under Lock and Key 2. Tomorrow's Another Day 3. Final Slowdance, The 4. I'm OK, You're OK 5. Cold and All Alone 6. Party, My House, Be There 7. Downfall of Western Civilization, The 8. Invitation to Understanding 9. Fist vs. Tact 10. What's Mine Is Yours 11. Self Serving With a Purpose 12. For Always 13. Set the Record Straight 14. Get With It! 15. Inches From Life 16. Theme Fiasco, The
| Details | | Producer: | Steve Kravac | | Distributor: | Fontana Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes MxPx: Mike Herrera (vocals, bass); Tom (guitar, background vocals); Yuri (drums, cymbals). Additional personnel: Greg Hetson (guitar); Ronnie King (keyboards); Dale Yob, Jeff Bettger (background vocals). Recorded at Robert Lang Studios, Seattle, Washington in February 1998. Hailing from Bremerton, Washington, MxPx (a shortened form of their old moniker, Magnified Plaid) mixes youthful exuberance with rage, a sure-fire recipe for success in the modern, hardcore-friendly market. This band, however, shows a wisdom and emotional maturity which belies their peach-fuzz visages. The opener, "Under Lock And Key" explores the attitude of youth ("Should I wake up and explain myself to you/Or should I not care and sleep the whole day through"), vocalist Mike Herrara's West-Coast punk-pop vocal style reminiscent of a more tuneful Billy Armstrong. Another aspect which separates MxPx from the pack is their spirituality--tattoos and facial piercings aren't usually the mark of the faithful, but these kids are putting their faith in a higher power. Through this strong belief, they strike a positive approach ("Tomorrow's Another Day," "Get With It!"), proving that hard and fast doesn't necessarily mean decadent and careless--MxPx is a band with their hearts and heads in the right place, bringing a message of hope and courage to a scene plagued by negativity.
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