Background was the first LP released by Lifetime

Lifetime (band)

Lifetime is an American melodic hardcore/emo band from New Jersey. Lifetime was formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997. In late 2005, they announced their reunion.-History:...

. It was recorded in 1992 and was originally released on January 1st, 1993 as New Age Records #15. The CD version was re-issued on July 1st, 1997 with 9 live bonus tracks. It is currently out of print although all the songs (including the live bonus tracks) are available on the Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey

Somewhere In The Swamps Of Jersey

Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey is a 2006 release from Lifetime. This two-disc compilation album is a collection of early singles, covers, demos, compilation tracks, live tracks and two versions of the bands first album, Background...

collection. The European edition of the album is entitled Ghost and features different artwork and tracklisting. Ghost was released by Break Even Point Records as a 12" vinyl LP with a limited pressing of 1,000.

Shortly before the album was released, bassist Justin Janisch was replaced by Linda Kay. Even though Janisch played bass on the record, Linda appears in the group photograph on the back of the album.

Track listing

All songs recorded and mixed at SRA Music Studio in Scotch Plains, NJ during the spring and summer of 1992

1. "You"
2. "Pieces"
3. "Myself"
4. "Thanks"
5. "Up"
6. "Bedtime"
7. "Old Friend"
8. "Ghost"
9. "Alive"
10. "Background"

1997 CD Bonus Tracks

All bonus tracks were recorded live at Lost Horizons in Syracuse, New York on July 5th, 1992

11. "You"
12. "Ghost"
13. "Thanks"
14. "Dwell"
15. "Up"
16. "Alive"
17. "Gone"
18. "Bedtime"
19. "Background"

Personnel

• Marlon del Pilar - Vocals
• Dan Yemin - Guitar
• Scott St. Hiliare - Guitar
• Justin Janisch - Bass
• David Wagenshutz - Drums

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