Horse Bites Dog Cries
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Horse 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 at Casbah Studios in Fullerton, California
in 1985 with Chaz Ramirez (of Social Distortion
fame). Due to a typo on the album itself, many believe that it was released in 1985, but this appears to be false because its release was delayed until 1986 to avoid confusion with the band's then-current album Ancient Artifacts
.
"Hang Ten in East Berlin" and "Spiritual Law" were originally recorded on Ancient Artifacts. "Johnny's Got a Problem" was re-recorded on their third album What Good Is Grief to a God?
and would be covered by the Kottonmouth Kings
on their 2004 album Fire It Up
, in which frontman Casey Royer
makes a guest appearance in the cover song.
Horse Bites Dog Cries was the final album featuring the Angnew brothers (Rikk and Alfie) and drummer John Knight (until his return on 1994's State of Shock
).
Cult following
A cult following is a group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of pop culture. A film, book, band, or video game, among other things, will be said to have a cult following when it has a small but very passionate fan base...
in recent times, and has been regarded by some critics as the D.I.'s best album.
Horse Bites Dog Cries was recorded at Casbah Studios in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
in 1985 with Chaz Ramirez (of Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
fame). Due to a typo on the album itself, many believe that it was released in 1985, but this appears to be false because its release was delayed until 1986 to avoid confusion with the band's then-current album Ancient Artifacts
Ancient Artifacts
Ancient Artifacts is D.I.'s first full-length studio album, which was released in 1985. "Hang Ten in East Berlin" and "Spiritual Law" were later re-recorded on the band's second album, Horse Bites Dog Cries, which was released in 1986. "O.C...
.
"Hang Ten in East Berlin" and "Spiritual Law" were originally recorded on Ancient Artifacts. "Johnny's Got a Problem" was re-recorded on their third album What Good Is Grief to a God?
What Good Is Grief to a God?
What Good Is Grief to a God? is D.I.'s third full-length studio album, which was released in 1988. Although the record did not sell very well, What Good Is Grief to a God? was anticipated by both music critics and fans as a result of the band's moderate success with their 1985 debut album, Ancient...
and would be covered by the Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Placentia, Orange County, California. Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock"...
on their 2004 album Fire It Up
Fire It Up (Kottonmouth Kings album)
Fire It Up is the fifth official album from the Kottonmouth Kings. It was released on April 20, 2004 containing a bonus DVD titled Down 4 tha Krown which contained interviews and videos. The album peaked at #42 on the Billboard 200 chart during the week of May 8, 2004...
, in which frontman Casey Royer
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...
makes a guest appearance in the cover song.
Horse Bites Dog Cries was the final album featuring the Angnew brothers (Rikk and Alfie) and drummer John Knight (until his return on 1994's 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....
).
Track listing
- "Pervert Nurse" (2:42)
- "Youth In Asia" (2:12)
- "Hang Ten In East Berlin" (1:50)
- "Obnoxious" (1:13)
- "Johnny's Got A Problem" (2:03)
- "Little Land" (2:09)
- "No Moms" (2:09)
- "Imminent War" (1:26)
- "Guns" (2:26)
- "Spiritual Law" (3:20)
- "Stick To Your Guns" (2:21)
- "Living In The U.S.A." (3:59)
- "Bedrock" (3:44)
Personnel
- Casey RoyerCasey RoyerCasey 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...
- lead vocals - Rikk AgnewRikk AgnewRichard Francis Agnew, Jr. , more commonly known as Rikk Agnew, is an American guitarist who has played in some of the most influential bands of the Orange County hardcore punk scene, as well as the influential deathrock band Christian Death.- Biography:With Casey Royer, Agnew played in Social...
- guitars, vocals - Alfie Agnew - guitars, vocals
- John "Bosco" Calabro - bass, vocals
- John Knight - drums