Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions
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Loved by Thousands, Hated by Millions is a compilation album
of songs from American crossover thrash
band, M.O.D.
. It was released in 1995 on Megaforce Records
and contains material from the band's first three albums – U.S.A. for M.O.D.
, Gross Misconduct
, and Rhythm of Fear
– and the EP
, Surfin' M.O.D.
. It also contains a number of new songs which were previously not on any other album.
Songs from the band's previous album, 1994's Devolution
, was not included on this compilation because it was their first for another label. All albums up until then had been on Megaforce Records
. Dictated Aggression
, their subsequent album, was on Music For Nations
.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
of songs from American crossover thrash
Crossover thrash
__FORCETOC__Crossover thrash, often abbreviated to crossover, is a form of thrash metal that contains more hardcore punk elements than standard thrash. The genre lies on a continuum between heavy metal and punk rock...
band, M.O.D.
M.O.D.
M.O.D. was a crossover thrash band from New York City, fronted by former Anthrax roadie and Stormtroopers of Death vocalist Billy Milano. The band existed from 1986 to 1997, and again from 2001 to 2008...
. It was released in 1995 on Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records is an American independent record label which was founded in 1982 by Jon and Marsha Zazula to publish the first works of Metallica. It has offices in New York and Philadelphia. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony Music Entertainment/RED Distribution...
and contains material from the band's first three albums – U.S.A. for M.O.D.
U.S.A. for M.O.D.
U.S.A. for M.O.D. is the debut full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1987 on Megaforce Records. In 1988, the band subsequently released the EP, Surfin' M.O.D..-Album name:...
, Gross Misconduct
Gross Misconduct
Gross Misconduct is the second album from crossover thrash metal band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1989 on Megaforce Records and Noise International and follows 1988's Surfin' M.O.D. It was three years until the band released another record, with Rhythm of Fear in 1992.-Overview:Lyrically, Milano...
, and Rhythm of Fear
Rhythm of Fear
Rhythm of Fear is the third full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1992 on Megaforce Records and follows 1989's Gross Misconduct...
– and the EP
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...
, Surfin' M.O.D.
Surfin' M.O.D.
Surfin' M.O.D. is an EP from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1988 on Megaforce Records and follows 1987's debut album, U.S.A. for M.O.D....
. It also contains a number of new songs which were previously not on any other album.
Songs from the band's previous album, 1994's Devolution
Devolution (album)
Devolution is the fourth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1994 on Music For Nations and follows 1992's Rhythm of Fear....
, was not included on this compilation because it was their first for another label. All albums up until then had been on Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records
Megaforce Records is an American independent record label which was founded in 1982 by Jon and Marsha Zazula to publish the first works of Metallica. It has offices in New York and Philadelphia. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony Music Entertainment/RED Distribution...
. Dictated Aggression
Dictated Aggression
Dictated Aggression is the fifth full-length studio album from American crossover thrash band, M.O.D.. It was released in 1996 on Music For Nations and follows 1994's studio album, Devolution...
, their subsequent album, was on Music For Nations
Music For Nations
Music For Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. They were a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records who in turn is owned by BMG....
.
Track listing
- "Noize" – 0:13
- "Aren't You Hungry" – 3:26
- "Spandex Enormity" – 5:27
- "A.I.D.S." – 2:00
- "Hate Tank" – 2:13
- "Goldfish" – 1:01
- "Surfin' U.S.A." – 2:32
- "Surf's Up" – 2:03
- "Mr. Oofus" – 3:37
- "No Glove, No Love" – 2:51
- "True Colors" – 3:49
- "Livin' in the City" – 1:58
- "Get up and Dance" – 2:59
- "Rhymestein" – 2:36
- "Irresponsible" – 2:26
- "Rally (N.Y.C.)" – 1:40
- "The Ballad of Dio" – 0:11
- "Bubble Butt" – 0:44
- "Short but Sweet" – 0:07
- "Ode to Harry" – 1:30
- "Vents" – 0:09
- "Theme Song" – 2:10
- "Bonanza" – 2:44
- "Buckshot Blues" – 0:11
- "Clubbin' Seals" – 1:55
- "U.S. Dreams" – 2:28
- "He's Dead Jim" – 1:50
- "Get the Boot" – 3:12
- "Color My World" – 1:57
Credits
- Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
– vocals, bass - Tim McMurtrie – guitar
- John Pereksta – guitar
- Louis Svitek – guitar
- Joe Young – guitar
- Scott IanScott IanScott Ian Rosenfeld , better known by the stage name Scott Ian, is an American musician, best known as the rhythm & lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax. Ian is also the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death...
– acoustic guitar - Ken Balone – bass
- John Monte – bass
- Rob Moschetti – bass
- John Pereksta – bass
- Dave Chavarri – drums
- Keith Davis – drums
- Tim Mallare – drums
- Darren Verpeut – drums
- Recorded at Pyramid Sound, Ithaca, New YorkIthaca, New YorkThe city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
, and Trax East Studios, South River, New JerseySouth River, New JerseySouth River is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 15,322....
, USA - Produced by Steve Evetts, Rob Hunter, Scott IanScott IanScott Ian Rosenfeld , better known by the stage name Scott Ian, is an American musician, best known as the rhythm & lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax. Ian is also the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death...
, Billy MilanoBilly MilanoBilly Milano is a Bronx-born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas. He was the singer, guitarist, and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death....
, Alex PerialasAlex PerialasAlex Perialas is an American audio engineer, mixer, and record producer, best known for his extensive work during the "golden age" of thrash metal in the mid–1980s to early–1990s...
, and Ernie Schaeffer - Edited by Rob Hunter at Pyramid Sound
- Cover art by Anthony Ferrara