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Start Today is an LP
by Gorilla Biscuits
. It is considered an influential recording in hardcore
and melodic hardcore
. It is also the biggest selling record put out by Revelation Records with copies in excess of 100,000 sold on CD alone.
, except where noted.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits are a New York City-based vegan straight edge hardcore band consisting of Anthony "Civ" Civarelli, Walter Schreifels, Arthur Smilios, Alex Brown and Luke Abbey. The band is currently signed to Revelation Records.-Early career:...
. It is considered an influential recording in hardcore
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...
and melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on vocal melody. The genre is commonly defined with fast hardcore drum beats, complex guitar riffs and melodic singing with occasional screaming and shouting.-History:...
. It is also the biggest selling record put out by Revelation Records with copies in excess of 100,000 sold on CD alone.
Track listing
All songs written by Walter SchreifelsWalter Schreifels
Walter Schreifels is a rock musician and producer from New York City.In the late 1980s, he played in many New York hardcore bands, most notably Youth Of Today and Gorilla Biscuits . After Gorilla Biscuits broke up, he formed the short lived Moondog...
, except where noted.
- "New Direction" – 2:29
- "Stand Still" – 2:08
- "Degradation" – 1:35
- "Good Intentions" – 0:29
- "Forgotten" – 1:32
- "Things We Say" – 1:42
- "Start Today" – 2:04
- "Two Sides" – 2:04
- "First Failure" – 1:40
- "Competition" – 2:04
- "Time Flies" – 1:45
- "Cats And Dogs" – 1:36
- "Sitting Around at Home" (BuzzcocksBuzzcocksBuzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
) – 1:43 - "Biscuit Power" – 1:24
- Tracks 13 and 14 are also available on the Gorilla BiscuitsGorilla Biscuits (album)Gorilla Biscuits is the self-titled debut 7" of the hardcore band Gorilla Biscuits.-Track listing - 7":All songs written by Walter Schreifels.Side A# "High Hopes" – 2:25# "Big Mouth" – 2:00# "No Reason Why" – 1:53# "GM2" – 0:21Side B...
album and are unlisted.
- Tracks 13 and 14 are also available on the Gorilla Biscuits
Performers
- CIV - vocals
- Walter SchreifelsWalter SchreifelsWalter Schreifels is a rock musician and producer from New York City.In the late 1980s, he played in many New York hardcore bands, most notably Youth Of Today and Gorilla Biscuits . After Gorilla Biscuits broke up, he formed the short lived Moondog...
- guitar - Alex - guitar
- Arthur - bass
- Luke - drums