The Method (album)
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The Method is the second full-length album by New York hardcore
band, Killing Time
. It was recorded between June and August, 1996 and released on Blackout Records
in April, 1997. It was the band's first full length release since 1989's Brightside
, but the band split up soon after its release, despite its success in the hardcore punk
field. Drago is now a police officer, Comunale works in the field of finances, and the rest of the band are still involved in the scene – either playing with bands, or managing and producing them.
The band's previous effort had been a 1992 EP, Happy Hour – the title track of which they re-recorded for this release – and a 1995 EP, Unavoidable, which contained versions of three of the songs on this album. Dean Rispler, bass player with fellow NYHC band, Murphy's Law
co-produced the album with the band. The album also contains a cover version
of a Major Conflict track, "Outgroup".
and it would seem the band have not changed. The songs are, once again, short and brutal with not a single one clocking in at over three minutes. However, they had coped with the rejection and apathy towards their 1992 Happy Hour EP material by extracting the good parts – the increased melody and technical guitar work – and combined it with the attitude and brutality of the Raw Deal/Brightside seminal material. The addition of a second guitarist in 1991 had allowed the band to expand the sound in the first place and on this album it serves to thicken the sound and allow for the odd – albeit short, but nevertheless appropriate – guitar solo. The band hadn't just gone for speed and brutality either with the inclusion of a few slower, more thoughtful tracks which is the band, kind of, saying, "Listen up! We can play both ways!".
New York hardcore
New York hardcore refers to hardcore punk and metalcore music created in New York City and to the subculture associated with that music. New York hardcore grew out of the hardcore scene established in Washington, D.C., by bands such as Bad Brains and Minor Threat. Hardcore '81 is an album by the...
band, Killing Time
Killing Time (band)
Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
. It was recorded between June and August, 1996 and released on Blackout Records
Blackout Records
Blackout! Records was an independent record label which specialized in the hardcore punk genre.It was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson – now forever known as "Bill Blackout" – and, together with friend Jim Gibson, the label released its first record – a New York hardcore compilation...
in April, 1997. It was the band's first full length release since 1989's Brightside
Brightside (album)
Brightside was the first of two full-length albums released by New York hardcore band, Killing Time. It was released in November 1989 on In Effect Records, a division of Relativity Records, and subsequently re-released in 1995 by Lost & Found Records in Europe, and Victory Records in the U.S. –...
, but the band split up soon after its release, despite its success in the 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...
field. Drago is now a police officer, Comunale works in the field of finances, and the rest of the band are still involved in the scene – either playing with bands, or managing and producing them.
The band's previous effort had been a 1992 EP, Happy Hour – the title track of which they re-recorded for this release – and a 1995 EP, Unavoidable, which contained versions of three of the songs on this album. Dean Rispler, bass player with fellow NYHC band, Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law (band)
Murphy's Law is an American hardcore band from New York City, New York, formed in 1982. While vocalist Jimmy Gestapo remains the only founding member of the band, the line-up has consisted of former members of bands such as Skinnerbox, Danzig, The Bouncing Souls, Mucky Pup, Dog Eat Dog, Hanoi...
co-produced the album with the band. The album also contains a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of a Major Conflict track, "Outgroup".
Overview
Seven years on from BrightsideBrightside (album)
Brightside was the first of two full-length albums released by New York hardcore band, Killing Time. It was released in November 1989 on In Effect Records, a division of Relativity Records, and subsequently re-released in 1995 by Lost & Found Records in Europe, and Victory Records in the U.S. –...
and it would seem the band have not changed. The songs are, once again, short and brutal with not a single one clocking in at over three minutes. However, they had coped with the rejection and apathy towards their 1992 Happy Hour EP material by extracting the good parts – the increased melody and technical guitar work – and combined it with the attitude and brutality of the Raw Deal/Brightside seminal material. The addition of a second guitarist in 1991 had allowed the band to expand the sound in the first place and on this album it serves to thicken the sound and allow for the odd – albeit short, but nevertheless appropriate – guitar solo. The band hadn't just gone for speed and brutality either with the inclusion of a few slower, more thoughtful tracks which is the band, kind of, saying, "Listen up! We can play both ways!".
Track listing
- All songs written by Killing TimeKilling Time (band)Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
, unless stated
- "Used To It" – 1:47
- "It Must Be Nice" – 1:45
- "Cayce" – 1:25
- "Can't Get Around It" – 1:06
- "Quietly" – 2:42
- "Symptom" – 1:44
- "The Method" – 2:30
- "Outgroup" (Major Conflict) – 2:34
- "Sidelined" – 2:33
- "And I..." – 1:39
- "Personal Hardcore" – 1:15
- "Occupied" – 0:58
- "Junkdrawer" – 2:41
- "Scared" – 2:31
- "Happy Hour" – 2:43
- "Another Day" – 2:51
- "Pokerface" – 1:58
- "Are You Comfortable?" – 2:07
Credits
- Anthony Comunale – vocals
- Carl Porcaro – guitar
- Rich McLoughlin – guitar
- Sean O'Brien – bass
- Anthony Drago – drums
- Recorded June – August, 1996 at LoHo Studio, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, USA - Produced by Dean Rispler and Killing TimeKilling Time (band)Killing Time is an influential New York Hardcore band. From their beginnings in 1988, under the name Raw Deal, they went on to record two full-length albums and several EPs, singles, and compilation tracks. The band went through three hiatus before formally disbanding in 1998. However, the band...
- Engineered by Joe Hogan
- Mixed by Victor Luke
- Cover painting by Chris Cannon