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CD 87496

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-03-10

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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045778749621

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Greg Graffin

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Epitaph

Greg Graffin is an American punk rock musician, college professor, and author. He was born on November 6, 1964 in Racine, Wisconsin. Graffin is best known as the singer and founder of the punk rock band Bad Religion. Apart from his musical career, he has also pursued academic achievements, earning a PhD and working as a Paleontologist at UCLA and Cornell University.

Graffin's diverse talents have allowed him to excel both in the world of music and academia. With Bad Religion, he has made significant contributions to the punk rock genre, influencing many other artists such as Tony Sly, Joey Cape, and Chuck Ragan. His powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics have garnered him a dedicated fan base.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Graffin has pursued a successful career in academia. His passion for paleontology led him to earn a PhD while simultaneously touring with Bad Religion. He has conducted research at prestigious institutions like UCLA and Cornell University.

This album represents three distinct historical trends that came together in the span of only 10 days during recording at Studios 606 and Big Bad Sound in April of 2016. The most obvious one is the musicians themselves. The rhythm section is composed of players from Social Distortion. 36 years ago, Bad Religion and Social Distortion shared a stage in Santa Ana, California. Well, it wasn't really a stage, it was an abandoned warehouse made into a punk concert/party place. That was my first concert, as the singer/songwriter in Bad Religion. Our styles over the years diverged, but one consistent element remained - our love of American Folk Rock and Old-Time music continued to grow. The second root apparent on this album is that of the sound and musicianship itself. No mere hacks, these musicians are masters. Vintage wood, having been crafted into musical instruments, produces the sound of history when played by virtuosos such as those collected here. An old guitar, a vintage fiddle, drums and bass, clawhammer banjo, and a combo of electric guitar and tubed amplifier, create a sound that can only be described as classic. When you add the beautiful harmonies of these most excellent background singers, there is no doubt that this music comes from a deep-rooted expression of American experience. The final historical root is a personal one. The people who introduced me to Old-Time music are now old-timers themselves. My family roots go back to Indiana and Wisconsin. The Indiana folks sang a-Capella in the old country chapel at my Grandma's funeral. Her children taught me to sing and the songs they chose came from the 30s, 40s, 50s, and of course the folk revival tunes of the 1960s. This was the sound I brought forth to my own band starting in the 1980s. It's the only kind of lyrical style I know. And hopefully this album will add another strong branch to my music. Thank you all for continuing to water the tree. 

LP - LTD Color Vinyl

Millport

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