Alpha Omega (album)
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Alpha Omega is the third album by New York hardcore
band, Cro-Mags
. It was released in 1992 on Century Media Records
. This album features their original vocalist, John Joseph
, who had left the band in 1987.
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags
Cro-Mags are a hardcore punk turned crossover thrash band from New York City. The band, which had a strong cult following, released many records, their first two considered the most influential...
. It was released in 1992 on Century Media Records
Century Media Records
Century Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
. This album features their original vocalist, John Joseph
John Joseph (rock singer)
John Joseph McGowan is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of New York. He was the lead singer for the New York hardcore punk band Cro-Mags from 1984 until 1987, though he...
, who had left the band in 1987.
Track listing
- "See the Signs" (4:07)
- "Eyes of Tomorrow" (3:28)
- "The Other Side of Madness (Revenge)" (6:02)
- "Apocalypse Now" (8:08)
- "Paths of Perfection" (3:05)
- "Victims" (4:41)
- "Kuruksetra" (1:18)
- "Changes" (4:11)
Credits
- John JosephJohn Joseph (rock singer)John Joseph McGowan is a punk rock singer from New York City, most famous for his work with the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.Joseph was raised in foster care and grew up on the streets of New York. He was the lead singer for the New York hardcore punk band Cro-Mags from 1984 until 1987, though he...
- Vocals - Harley FlanaganHarley FlanaganHarley Frances Flanagan is the founder of the Cro-Mags, an influential 1980s hardcore punk band. Flanagan was the drummer for The Stimulators in 1980, when he was 12...
- Bass - Doug Holland - Guitar
- Gary Abularach - Guitar
- Dave DiCenso - Drums
- Recorded in 1991 at Normandy Sound, Warren, Rhode IslandWarren, Rhode IslandWarren is a town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 10,611 at the 2010 census.-History:Warren was the site of the Indian village of Sowams on the peninsula called Pokanoket , and was first explored by Europeans in 1621, by Edward Winslow and Stephen Hopkins...
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