Big Choice
Encyclopedia
Big Choice is the second full-length album by the California
punk band Face to Face
in 1994. The original version of the album was released on Victory Music
and re-released on A&M Records
in 1995.
The '*' marks indicate that it's a bonus track. Those songs were featured on the 1995 re-release as bonus tracks. The original pressing had just the first eleven tracks. The twelfth track is sometimes referred to as "Untitled" or "Song 12", but is actually titled as blank. The track features a conversation about re-recording "Disconnected", which originally appeared on their first album Don't Turn Away
and would be the following track on this album, because no one could "hear a single" until KROQ-FM
first played it. However, the track is not featured on the track listing from the back cover of the album. Rock poster artist Jim Evans
(T.A.Z.), worked closely with the band to create the unique album art featuring the "Big Choice" game machine.
Additional personnel
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
punk band Face to Face
Face to Face (punk band)
Face to Face is an American pop punk band from Victorville, California formed in 1991 by frontman Trever Keith. Originally known as "Zero Tolerance", Keith had been the only constant member of the band during their years of touring and recording albums. The group was initially signed by Dr. Strange...
in 1994. The original version of the album was released on Victory Music
JVC
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and re-released on A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
in 1995.
Track listing
All songs by Trever Keith/Matt Riddle unless otherwise noted.- "Struggle" – 3:07
- "I Know You Well" – 2:42
- "Sensible" – 2:58
- "A-OK" – 2:57
- "You Lied" – 3:27
- "Promises" – 3:15
- "Big Choice" – 3:24
- "It's Not Over" – 2:26
- "Velocity" – 3:17
- "Debt" – 2:19
- "Late" – 3:37
- (blank) * – 1:16
- "Disconnected" * – 3:20
- "Bikeage" * (cover of DescendentsDescendents (band)The Descendents are an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California. As of 2011, they have released six studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums and three EPs. The Descendents broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different musicians...
) – 2:09
The '*' marks indicate that it's a bonus track. Those songs were featured on the 1995 re-release as bonus tracks. The original pressing had just the first eleven tracks. The twelfth track is sometimes referred to as "Untitled" or "Song 12", but is actually titled as blank. The track features a conversation about re-recording "Disconnected", which originally appeared on their first album Don't Turn Away
Don't Turn Away
Don't Turn Away is the first album by the band Face to Face. It was released in 1992 under the label Dr. Strange Records, and was considered a strong debut for the band. It was re-released a year later on Fat Wreck Chords....
and would be the following track on this album, because no one could "hear a single" until KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM — branded 106.7 KROQ — is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Pasadena, California serving the Greater Los Angeles. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." It is the flagship station of Loveline hosted by Dr...
first played it. However, the track is not featured on the track listing from the back cover of the album. Rock poster artist Jim Evans
Jim Evans (artist)
Jim Evans born sometime in the 1950s, sometimes known as T.A.Z., is an American painter, printmaker, and Creative Director who was a contributing figure in the visual art movement known as underground comics...
(T.A.Z.), worked closely with the band to create the unique album art featuring the "Big Choice" game machine.
Credits
- Trever Keith - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, Vocals - Chad Yaro - Guitar, Backing VocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
- Matt Riddle - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Backing Vocals - Rob Kurth - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, Backing Vocals
Additional personnel
- Face To Face - Producer
- Thom Wilson - Producer, Engineer
- Mike Ainsworth - Assistant Engineer
- Eddy Schreyer - Mastering
- Mark McKenna - Photography
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)Year | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|
1995 | Heatseekers | 23 |