Kill, I Oughtta
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Kill, I Oughtta is the debut extended play
of American heavy metal
band Mudvayne
. It was self-released by the band in 1997. In 2001, the EP was reissued by Epic Records
under the title The Beginning of All Things to End. The reissue featured remixes of "Dig
", a song from the band's debut studio album, L.D. 50
, and "L.D. 50", a 17-minute sound collage which originally appeared as interludes on that album.
, the EP was "thrown together" for the band's fans. It consists of five studio tracks originally intended for a demo, and three live tracks. The sound of Kill, I Oughtta is different from that of later Mudvayne albums. Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano wrote that "The songs are reminiscent of '90s alternative metal
groups like Mind Funk
and Paw
". Torreano wrote that the song "Some Assembly Required" "sounds like Jonathan Davis
singing for Life of Agony
".
under the title The Beginning of All Things to End on November 20, 2001, which features three bonus tracks, including remixes of "Dig
", and "L.D. 50", a 17-minute sound collage which originally appeared as interludes on the album of the same name. The Beginning of All Things to End was repackaged with L.D. 50 in a budget priced reissue on August 30, 2011.
Singles
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
of American heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Mudvayne
Mudvayne
Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate visual appearance, which has included face and body paint, masks and uniforms...
. It was self-released by the band in 1997. In 2001, the EP was reissued by Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
under the title The Beginning of All Things to End. The reissue featured remixes of "Dig
Dig (Mudvayne song)
"Dig" is the first and debut single from Mudvayne's 2000 album, L.D. 50. The song won the first ever MTV2 Award in 2001.-Music video:A music video was produced for the song which was featured in a "Making of" video...
", a song from the band's debut studio album, L.D. 50
L.D. 50 (album)
L.D. 50 is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Mudvayne. Released in 2000, it is the band's first release on Epic Records, following the independently-released extended play, Kill, I Oughtta. L.D. 50 was coproduced by GGGarth & Mudvayne and executive produced by Steve Richards &...
, and "L.D. 50", a 17-minute sound collage which originally appeared as interludes on that album.
Music and lyrics
According to Matthew McDonoughMatthew McDonough
Matthew McDonough is the drummer for heavy metal band Mudvayne. McDonough is the band's original drummer and has appeared and performed on every release by Mudvayne...
, the EP was "thrown together" for the band's fans. It consists of five studio tracks originally intended for a demo, and three live tracks. The sound of Kill, I Oughtta is different from that of later Mudvayne albums. Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano wrote that "The songs are reminiscent of '90s alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
groups like Mind Funk
Mind Funk
Mind Funk were an American stoner rock/grunge band containing members of Chemical Waste and several other bands, originally known as "Mind Fuck" but were forced by Epic Records to change their name. The band signed to the Sony/Epic-label and released their self-titled debut album in 1991...
and Paw
Paw (band)
Paw is a hard rock band from Lawrence, Kansas that formed in 1990. The band, in its original line-up, consisted of Mark Hennessy , Grant Fitch , Charles Bryan , and Peter Fitch . To date, they have released 3 studio albums – Dragline, Death to Traitors, and Home Is a Strange Place...
". Torreano wrote that the song "Some Assembly Required" "sounds like Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn. Davis was ranked 16th on Hit Parader 's list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists".-Early life:...
singing for Life of Agony
Life of Agony
-Formation and River Runs Red :The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert and guitarist Joey Z. After playing with several drummers, they enlisted Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato before recording the debut album River Runs Red after they signed to...
".
Reception
Torreano gave the EP a favorable review, writing that it was "as good as L.D. 50, if not better". The Beginning of All Things to End was selected as an "album pick" by the website. In The Essential Rock Discography, Martin Charles Strong gave the EP six out of ten stars.Legacy
Kill, I Oughtta was issued by Epic RecordsEpic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
under the title The Beginning of All Things to End on November 20, 2001, which features three bonus tracks, including remixes of "Dig
Dig (Mudvayne song)
"Dig" is the first and debut single from Mudvayne's 2000 album, L.D. 50. The song won the first ever MTV2 Award in 2001.-Music video:A music video was produced for the song which was featured in a "Making of" video...
", and "L.D. 50", a 17-minute sound collage which originally appeared as interludes on the album of the same name. The Beginning of All Things to End was repackaged with L.D. 50 in a budget priced reissue on August 30, 2011.
Track listing
Credits
- Chad GrayChad GrayChad Gray , is the lead vocalist for the American heavy metal bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah.-Personal life:Gray is the son of Dan and Mitzi Gray of Edgewater, Florida...
- Vocals - Greg TribbettGreg TribbettGreg Tribbett is the guitarist and backing vocalist for American band Mudvayne, and supergroup Hellyeah. He has been with Mudvayne since their inception in 1996. He has named Randy Rhoads as the guitarist who most influenced him. He plays Gibson V's, Gibson Les Pauls, Ibanez S-series, Ibanez...
- Guitar - Shawn Barclay - Bass (Tracks 1-3, 5 and 7)
- Ryan MartinieRyan MartinieRyan Martinie is an American bassist, best known for being the bass player of heavy metal band Mudvayne. He is well known for his complex basslines and unique playing style...
- Bass (Tracks 4, 6 and 8-11) - Matthew McDonoughMatthew McDonoughMatthew McDonough is the drummer for heavy metal band Mudvayne. McDonough is the band's original drummer and has appeared and performed on every release by Mudvayne...
- Drums
Chart positions
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Billboard 200 | 122 |
| 2001 | Top Internet Albums | 117 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Dig [Future Evolution Remix]" | Canadian Singles Chart | 23 |