Let's Be Nice
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Let's Be Nice is the second album by Boston post-grunge
band Birdbrain
released on February 18, 1997 on TVT Records
. The album features their song "Youth of America" that was featured in the films Scream
, and "Masterminds" featuring Patrick Stuart. It received positive reviews, but failed to launch the band into the mainstream. "(She's Always) Glowing" was later featured on the TVT compilation Got TVT?.
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Post-grunge
Post-grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-1990s as a derivative of grunge, using the sounds and aesthetic of grunge, but with a more commercially acceptable tone...
band Birdbrain
Birdbrain (band)
Birdbrain was a Boston, MA post-grunge band that was founded by neighborhood friends in 1992 and dissolved in 1997. They had some success with their song "Youth of America" appearing in the hit film Scream as well as a contribution to The Last Supper” soundtrack with a cover of Paul McCartney’s...
released on February 18, 1997 on TVT Records
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
. The album features their song "Youth of America" that was featured in the films Scream
Scream (film)
Scream is a 1996 American slasher film written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, and David Arquette...
, and "Masterminds" featuring Patrick Stuart. It received positive reviews, but failed to launch the band into the mainstream. "(She's Always) Glowing" was later featured on the TVT compilation Got TVT?.
Singles
The only single released from the album was "Youth of America", which had been released from the album the year before. A video was released for the song which contained parts of the film ScreamScream (film)
Scream is a 1996 American slasher film written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Drew Barrymore, and David Arquette...
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Track listing
All songs written by Joey Ammo, except where noted.- "Youth of America" - 3:03
- "Talk About Me" - 2:55
- "Glowing, (She's Always)" - 3:49
- "Inside Out" - 2:11
- "Heroine" - 4:08
- "Get It OnGet It On (T. Rex song)"Get It On" was covered by the Power Station in 1985. Their version – titled "Get It On " – was released as their second single from their debut album. The track was a hit in both the UK, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, and the U.S., where the song peaked at number nine on the...
" (Marc BolanMarc BolanMarc Bolan was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist...
) - 4:01 - "Grey" - 3:28
- "Queen Bitch" - 2:55
- "My Gun" - 2:32
- "Tell Me" - 2:35
- "Jesus Wept" - 3:16
- "High" - 4:35
- "The Ballad of Johnny Love" - 7:24
Personnel
- Joey Ammo (Vocals, guitar, production)
- Mikel Benway (Drums, vocals)
- Joe McCarthy (Bass)
- Tim Patalan (production)
- Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
(mixing) - Bob LudwigBob LudwigBob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
(mastering)