Still Cyco After All These Years
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Still Cyco After All These Years is a 1993 compilation album by Suicidal Tendencies
. It is a re-recording of the band's 1983 debut album, Suicidal Tendencies
and also contains 3 additional tracks ("War Inside My Head", "Don't Give Me Your Nothin'", and "A Little Each Day"). Although this is technically a compilation album, it is often disputed as to whether it is the band's sixth album (or seventh, if counting their 1989 album Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu
).
sessions. Muir was upset that the original album, which is often considered a landmark hardcore
album, was out of print at the time. Instead of reissuing the album, he decided to re-record it.
With the exception of Muir, the lineup that recorded Still Cyco is completely different from the lineup that recorded the original album, therefore making for an obvious difference in sound than the original. The band members on Still Cyco were generally considered more technically proficient than the original band, making for a tighter sound overall. Muir's voice has also changed, as he at this point has a more pure style of singing as opposed to the screaming/ranting style of the original album. Many fans liked this version of the album but thought it was less "genuine", as many of the songs on the album relied on youthful angst better exemplified by the younger band that Suicidal was in 1983 as opposed 1993.
The album's cover mimicked the original's
, with the exception of Muir being the only band member to be hanging upside-down by his feet (possibly a reference to the fact that he was the only original band-member featured on the record).
Singles were released for "Institutionalized
" and "I Saw Your Mommy". In addition to being a re-recording of the original album, this album also features re-recorded versions of "A Little Each Day" and "War Inside My Head" from Join the Army
as well as a B-side track from 1990, "Don't Give Me Your Nothin'".
In 2008, the album was demoted to a budget release.
unless otherwise noted.
[*]Herrera had left the band by the time the album was released, but was present for its recording.
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies is a U.S. crossover thrash band founded in 1981 in Venice, Los Angeles, California by Mike Muir, its leader and only permanent member. The band is sometimes credited as one of "the fathers of crossover thrash"...
. It is a re-recording of the band's 1983 debut album, Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies (album)
-Personnel:* Mike Muir – lead vocals* Grant Estes – guitar[A]* Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals* Amery Smith – drums-Production:* Glen E...
and also contains 3 additional tracks ("War Inside My Head", "Don't Give Me Your Nothin'", and "A Little Each Day"). Although this is technically a compilation album, it is often disputed as to whether it is the band's sixth album (or seventh, if counting their 1989 album Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu
Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu
- Song notes :* "Master of No Mercy", "Waking the Dead", "Controlled by Hatred" and "Choosing My Own Way of Life" were compositions by guitarist Mike Clark's previous band No Mercy....
).
Album information
The album was actually recorded in 1989-1990 during the Lights...Camera...Revolution!Lights...Camera...Revolution!
Lights...Camera...Revolution! is an album by Suicidal Tendencies, which was released in 1990. It is their fourth proper studio album as their previous release, Controlled By Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu, is considered a double-EP of stop-gap material rather than a full-length album.This was the...
sessions. Muir was upset that the original album, which is often considered a landmark 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...
album, was out of print at the time. Instead of reissuing the album, he decided to re-record it.
With the exception of Muir, the lineup that recorded Still Cyco is completely different from the lineup that recorded the original album, therefore making for an obvious difference in sound than the original. The band members on Still Cyco were generally considered more technically proficient than the original band, making for a tighter sound overall. Muir's voice has also changed, as he at this point has a more pure style of singing as opposed to the screaming/ranting style of the original album. Many fans liked this version of the album but thought it was less "genuine", as many of the songs on the album relied on youthful angst better exemplified by the younger band that Suicidal was in 1983 as opposed 1993.
The album's cover mimicked the original's
Suicidal Tendencies (album)
-Personnel:* Mike Muir – lead vocals* Grant Estes – guitar[A]* Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals* Amery Smith – drums-Production:* Glen E...
, with the exception of Muir being the only band member to be hanging upside-down by his feet (possibly a reference to the fact that he was the only original band-member featured on the record).
Singles were released for "Institutionalized
Institutionalized (song)
"Institutionalized" is a song by the American hardcore punk band Suicidal Tendencies. It was released in 1983 as the only single from their debut album, Suicidal Tendencies. It is often classified as the band's signature song and would be re-recorded for the album Still Cyco After All These Years...
" and "I Saw Your Mommy". In addition to being a re-recording of the original album, this album also features re-recorded versions of "A Little Each Day" and "War Inside My Head" from Join the Army
Join the Army
* "War Inside My Head", "Human Guinea Pig", and "You Got, I Want" were originally written by previous guitarist Jon Nelson. He traded the rights for "War Inside My Head" for a Flying V guitar after he left the band....
as well as a B-side track from 1990, "Don't Give Me Your Nothin'".
In 2008, the album was demoted to a budget release.
Reception
Track listing
All songs by Mike MuirMike Muir
Mike Muir is the lead vocalist of the Venice skate punk bands Suicidal Tendencies Los Cycos and the funk rock band Infectious Grooves...
unless otherwise noted.
Song origins
- Original versions of tracks 1 – 6, 9 – 12, and 14 – 15 were on the album, Suicidal TendenciesSuicidal Tendencies (album)-Personnel:* Mike Muir – lead vocals* Grant Estes – guitar[A]* Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals* Amery Smith – drums-Production:* Glen E...
(1983) - Original versions of tracks 7 and 13 were on the album, Join the ArmyJoin the Army* "War Inside My Head", "Human Guinea Pig", and "You Got, I Want" were originally written by previous guitarist Jon Nelson. He traded the rights for "War Inside My Head" for a Flying V guitar after he left the band....
(1987) - Track 8 was previously released as a B-side to the single "Send Me Your Money" from Lights...Camera...Revolution!Lights...Camera...Revolution!Lights...Camera...Revolution! is an album by Suicidal Tendencies, which was released in 1990. It is their fourth proper studio album as their previous release, Controlled By Hatred/Feel Like Shit...Déjà Vu, is considered a double-EP of stop-gap material rather than a full-length album.This was the...
(1990).
Credits
- Mike MuirMike MuirMike Muir is the lead vocalist of the Venice skate punk bands Suicidal Tendencies Los Cycos and the funk rock band Infectious Grooves...
– Lead vocals - Rocky GeorgeRocky GeorgeRocky George is an American heavy metal guitarist who has been a member of several notable musical acts. George's guitar playing career began in 1982 when he joined a local punk rock band called Pap Smear. He became lead guitarist of Suicidal Tendencies in 1984 and stayed with the band until their...
– Lead guitar - Mike ClarkMike Clark (guitarist)Mike Clark is an American heavy metal and punk rock guitarist. He is best known for being the rhythm guitarist with Suicidal Tendencies. He has been playing with the band since 1987, and was the only member besides Mike Muir to return to the band when they reunited. He originally played in the...
– Rhythm guitar - Robert TrujilloRobert TrujilloRobert Trujillo is an American bassist who currently plays bass in Metallica. He has also played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, and with Jerry Cantrell and Ozzy Osbourne.-Career:...
– Bass - R.J. Herrera – Drums [*]
[*]Herrera had left the band by the time the album was released, but was present for its recording.
- Recorded at Rumbo Studios, vocals recorded at Titan Studio
- Produced by Mark Dodson and Mike MuirMike MuirMike Muir is the lead vocalist of the Venice skate punk bands Suicidal Tendencies Los Cycos and the funk rock band Infectious Grooves...
- Engineered by Mike Dodson
- Mixed at A & M Studios
Album
Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The Billboard 200 | 117 |