Caseyology
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Caseyology is the sixth fifth full-length studio album by American punk rock
band D.I., released in 2002 on Cleopatra Records
. The title refers to the singer
's his first name (Casey) and the word "ology" may be a reference to the word anthology
. Despite the title, it's technically not a compilation album, but it does feature re-recordings and live versions of selected songs from the band's previous releases.
Much confusion has sprung up about the Caseyology album. It wasn't listed on their official website, and the music press often referred to 2007's On the Western Front
as the group's first release since State of Shock
in 1994. Some sources list it as a compilation album.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band D.I., released in 2002 on Cleopatra Records
Cleopatra Records
Cleopatra Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label.- History :Founded in 1992 by Brian Perera, it specializes in gothic rock, hard rock, heavy metal and reissues of out-of-print music...
. The title refers to the singer
Casey Royer
Casey Royer is an American musician who began his career playing drums for punk band, Social Distortion at age 21 in 1979. He then moved on to play for The Adolescents from 1980–87. While The Adolescents were on hiatus from 1981–86, Casey went on to form D.I. in 1982, a Southern California punk...
's his first name (Casey) and the word "ology" may be a reference to the word anthology
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
. Despite the title, it's technically not a compilation album, but it does feature re-recordings and live versions of selected songs from the band's previous releases.
Much confusion has sprung up about the Caseyology album. It wasn't listed on their official website, and the music press often referred to 2007's On the Western Front
On the Western Front
On the Western Front is D.I.'s seventh full-length. Like their previous album Caseyology , frontman Casey Royer is the only original member performing on this album. Work on the album began in 2004, but it was not released until 2007. The album was delayed numerous times before finally being...
as the group's first release since State of Shock
State of Shock (D.I. album)
State of Shock is D.I.'s fifth full-length studio album, which was released in 1994. The album marked their first release with original drummer John Knight since 1986's Horse Bites Dog Cries....
in 1994. Some sources list it as a compilation album.
Track listing
- "Persecution for Profit" (3:18)
- "Stick to Your Guns" (2:15)
- "Anthony the Psycho" (2:09)
- "Richard Hung Himself" (3:30)
- "Black Surf" (3:01)
- "She Don't Like Me" (4:47)
- "Anxiety Attack" (2:55)
- "Ride the Toxic Surf" (2:58)
- "Perfect Girl" (2:39)
- "Johnny's Got a Problem" (2:10)
- "Tragedy" (live) (2:44)
- "No Way" (live) (1:52)
- "Euthanasia" (live) (2:09)
- "Guns" (live) (2:27)
- "Pervert Nurse" (live) (3:04)
- "Richard Hung Himself" is a re-recording of the song from their 1983 EP Team Goon, while "Stick to Your Guns" and "Johnny's Got a Problem" are re-recordings of songs from their 1986 album Horse Bites Dog CriesHorse Bites Dog CriesHorse Bites Dog Cries is D.I.'s second full-length studio album, which was released in 1986. Although Horse Bites Dog Cries was not a commercial success, it has gained a cult following in recent times, and has been regarded by some critics as the D.I.'s best album.Horse Bites Dog Cries was recorded...
. - The last five tracks were recorded at Korn Beach, California.