Oz Factor is the second album by the San Diego-based punk rock

Punk rock

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 band Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law

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, released in 1996 by Epic Records

Epic Records

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. It established the band's presence in the prolific southern California

California

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 punk rock scene of the mid-1990s. The songs "Superman" and "Denied" became minor hits on local rock radio stations. It was the band's last album with bassist John Bell, who left the band following the supporting tours.

The album was produced by Greg Graffin

Greg Graffin

Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D. is an American punk rock musician, college professor, and author. He is most recognized as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the noted Los Angeles band Bad Religion, which he co-founded in 1979 and is the band's only constant member, even though it now features two...

 of Bad Religion

Bad Religion

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. Brian Baker

Brian Baker (musician)

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, also of Bad Religion, appeared on the album as well. The songs "Suzanne" and "Shallow" are re-recordings of songs from the band's debut album Blue Room.

Track listing

Band

• Scott Russo - vocals
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• Steve Morris - guitar
  Guitar
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  , backing vocals
• Rob Brewer - guitar
• John Bell - bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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• Wade Youman - drums
  Drum kit
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  , backing vocals

Production

• Greg Graffin
  Greg Graffin
  Gregory Walter Graffin, Ph.D. is an American punk rock musician, college professor, and author. He is most recognized as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the noted Los Angeles band Bad Religion, which he co-founded in 1979 and is the band's only constant member, even though it now features two...
  
   – producer
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• Paul DuGre – engineer, mixing
• Rob Hunter – assistant engineer and mixing
• Alex Perialas – additional engineering
• George Marino – mastering
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Artwork

• David Coleman – art direction
• Bagel – cover illustration
• John Dunne – photography