Manic Compression

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1995 Ratings: #232 / 638
User Score
Based on 73 ratings
1995 Ratings: #195
February 28, 1995 / Release Date
LP / Format
Wharton Tiers, Don FuryProducer
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Critic Reviews

OldTask
50

It ain't hitting.

verniers
83

forward-thinking, but not as brilliant as its predecessor

GoodCompany
82

Finally was able to pick the LP up for a fair price. This is a nostalgia pick for sure as many of my friends in HS were very into this band. A less metal and more hardcore/emoish 90's NYC band. Very influential over the underground NYC post hardcore scene. Def brings tool to mind with the riffage, but much less proggy. They probably would have achieved more fame but the band constantly broke up due to in-fighting. The A-side is good fun, "Thorn in my side" did get some play on ... read more

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Track List

1Backward
1:43
82
2Delusional
4:05
86
3Divorce
1:44
80
4Simpleton
2:35
86
5Skinny (It's Overflowing)
2:27
85
6Thorn in My Side
2:37
92
7Landmine Spring
3:21
88
8Blister
2:30
85
9Brown Gargantuan
4:04
84
10East 3rd St.
4:01
84
11Supergenius
2:52
81
12It Would Be Cooler If You Did
6:28
84
Total Length: 38 minutes
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