Dedicated (Murphy's Law album)

Dedicated is a full-length album by the New York City hardcore punk band, Murphy's Law.[3] It was released by Another Planet in 1996.[2]

Dedicated
Studio album by
Murphy's Law
ReleasedMarch 19, 1996
Recorded1995 at Spa Studio,
New York City, U.S.
GenreHardcore punk
Length23:40
LabelAnother Planet
ProducerDaniel Rey
Murphy's Law chronology
Good for Now
(1993)		 Dedicated
(1996)		 The Party's Over
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]

The album is dedicated to the former bass guitar player Chuck Valle, who was killed in 1994.[4] His picture appears on the back page of the CD inlay and a picture of a tattoo inscribed with the words "In Memory of Chuck" appears on the jewel case inlay.

Production

The album was produced by Daniel Rey. He also wrote "Green Bud".

The personnel differed from previous recordings, but Jimmy G Drescher's vocals still provided the sound's basis.[5]

Critical reception

The Washington Post wrote, "There's no evidence that the Law's energy is flagging; Todd Youth's guitar churns as fast as ever, and Jimmy G's vocals are just as raw and urgent. Still, the concept is a little tired."[6]

Track listing
  1. "Don't Bother Me" – 1:39
  2. "Sarasota" – 2:32
  3. "Dysfunctional Family" – 1:46
  4. "Shut Up" – 1:59
  5. "The Plan" – 1:35
  6. "Bitter" – 1:40
  7. "Greenbud" (Daniel Rey) – 2:26
  8. "What Will the Neighbors Think?" – 2:49
  9. "Bag of Snacks" – 2:06
  10. "Still Smokin'" – 2:42
  11. "Stay Gold" – 2:27

Personnel
  • Jimmy "G" Drescher – vocals
  • Todd "Youth" Schofield – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Rispler – bass guitar
  • Eric "Goat" Arce – drums
  • Seaton "Raven" Handcock – saxophone
  • Jesse Malin – background vocals on "What Will The Neighbors Think?"
  • Recorded at Spa Studio, New York City
  • Produced by Daniel Rey
  • Engineered by Hillary Johnson
  • Assistant engineered by Patrick Shroads
  • Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music

References
  1. AllMusic review
  2. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 74.
  3. "Murphy's Law". AllMusic.
    - Sharpe-Young, Garry (February 25, 2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. ISBN 9780958268400 – via Google Books.
  4. "Murphy's Law and H2O Play Wednesday in S.L." Deseret News. August 9, 1996.
  5. Cogan, Brian (2006). Encyclopedia of Punk Music and Culture. Greenwood Press. p. 133.
  6. Jenkins, Mark (July 26, 1996). "Murphy's Law repeats itself". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 23, 2022.


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