Slow Motion Riot is the third album by American hardcore punk

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 band, 98 Mute

98 Mute

98 Mute was a hardcore punk band from Hermosa Beach, California. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on several skate videos and compilations of Californian punk. In 1997, the group toured...

. It was released on Epitaph Records

Epitaph Records

Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...

 on June 6, 2000. It followed their 1998 album, Class Of 98

Class Of 98

Class of 98 is the second album by American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on June 2, 1998 on Theologian Records. Like its predecessor, the self-titled debut, it was produced by Fletcher Dragge of the band, Pennywise and one of the tracks, "Picture This", was featured on Epitaph...

, and in 2002, After the Fall

After the Fall (98 Mute album)

After the Fall is the fourth, and final, album from American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on April 9, 2002 by Epitaph Records. All of their albums were co-produced by Fletcher Dragge of the band, Pennywise...

marked their swansong as they split up shortly afterwards.

Overview

The band's musical development saw them slow down and lengthen their songs considerably. The guitars are heavier and have a more downtuned tone. The lyrics have been variously described as "uplifting", "feel good" and "positive".^{http://www.punknews.net/review/158}

Track listing

• All songs written by 98 Mute
  98 Mute
  98 Mute was a hardcore punk band from Hermosa Beach, California. They were formed in 1993, and signed to Theologian Records in 1995. Their first, self-titled album was released in 1996, and the band was featured on several skate videos and compilations of Californian punk. In 1997, the group toured...
  
  

1. "Slow Motion Riot" – 2:57
2. "Could This Be" – 3:15
3. "Hit You Back" – 3:23
4. "Fight Of Your Life" – 3:09
5. "If We Quit" – 2:54
6. "Send In The Clowns" – 3:24
7. "Survive" – 2:44
8. "Judge & Jury" – 3:22
9. "Crack" – 2:44
10. "Simpler Days" – 3:11
11. "Never Forget" – 3:12
12. "You Can't Lose" – 3:26
13. "Count On Me" – 2:43
14. "Wounds" – 3:28
15. "It's Your Move" – 3:42

Credits

• Pat Ivie – vocals
• Jason Page – guitar
• Doug Weems – bass
• Justin Thirsk – drums

• Recorded at Stall #2, Redondo Beach, California
  Redondo Beach, California
  Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 66,748 at the 2010 census, up from 63,261 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area.Redondo Beach was originally part of...
  
  , USA
• Produced and mixed by Fletcher Dragge
  Fletcher Dragge
  Fletcher Dragge is the lead guitar player of the punk rock band Pennywise, which was formed in 1988.Before he joined Pennywise, he was also in the local punk rock band CON/800...
  
  and Darian Rundall
• Engineered by Darian Rundall
• Mastered at Oasis Mastering

External links

• 98 Mute official website
• Epitaph Records band page
• Theologian Records website