Get It Away
Encyclopedia
Get It Away was the second release from the Boston hardcore punk
band SSD
. It is the first release to feature Francois Levesque
. The cover art, featuring a trash-strewn city street, was done by Pushead
, who spelled out his girlfriend's name in part of the trash.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band SSD
SSD (band)
SSD were a straight edge hardcore band from Boston. They released two records as SS Decontrol and then formally changed their name to SSD. As SSD they released two more records, these with a very heavy metal influenced sound...
. It is the first release to feature Francois Levesque
François Lévesque
François Lévesque was a French-born merchant and political figure in Quebec. He served as a member of the Legislative and Executive Councils....
. The cover art, featuring a trash-strewn city street, was done by Pushead
Pushead
Pushead is an artist, record label owner, and writer within the hardcore punk and heavy metal field. He has created artwork for many bands, artists, and athletes including Metallica, the The Misfits, Dr. Dre, Travis Barker, and Craig Johnson. He has designed many record covers, T-shirts,...
, who spelled out his girlfriend's name in part of the trash.
Side B
- "Under the Influence" (1:32)
- "Nothing Done" (1:07)
- "X-Claim" (1:27)
- "No Reply" (2:06)
Personnel
- Springa - vocals
- Al Barile - guitar
- Francois LevesqueFrançois LévesqueFrançois Lévesque was a French-born merchant and political figure in Quebec. He served as a member of the Legislative and Executive Councils....
- guitar - Jaime SciarappaJaime SciarappaJaime Sciarappa is a Boston area bass player best known for his work with 1980s hardcore punk bands SSD and Slapshot.- References :...
- bass - Chris FoleyChris FoleyChris Foley is a drummer best known for his work with the Boston hardcore band SSD, in the early and mid 1980s- recording four highly influential albums with the band. He graduated from Berklee College of Music and went to pursue a career as a drummer and musical instrument maker. He was the...
- drums