Anomalies, Vol. 1
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Anomalies, Vol. 1 is a compilation album by the American rock band Cave In
. The album was officially released on December 14, 2010 through Hydra Head Records
, however copies could be obtained one month earlier on Black Friday
. Despite its title, Anomalies, Vol. 1 is actually the second release in Cave In's Anomalies series, which a grouping of releases that compile previously unreleased or rare tracks. Released earlier in 2010, Anomalies, Vol. 2 was a live album of a recorded performance from 2003.
. After making the conscious decision not to play heavy metal music anymore in the late 1990s, after the release of Until Your Heart Stops, Cave In started recording material that was more spacey
and alternative
that eventually culminated in the Creative Eclipses EP. The song "Inflatable Dream" was a previously unreleased track from these sessions. The studio version of "Innuendo and Out the Other" was originally released on 2000's Jupiter.
Anomalies, Vol. 1 also contains four cover songs. The Cave In track "I Luv I Jah" was originally released in 1999 on Never Give In: A Tribute to Bad Brains. It was written by the hardcore punk band Bad Brains
and released on their 1982 album Bad Brains
. The song "Plainsong" was originally released in 2000 on Disintegrated: A Tribute to The Cure. It was written by the gothic rock band The Cure
for their 1989 album Disintegration. The song "N.I.B.
" was originally released on in 1999 In These Black Days
. It was written by the heavy metal band Black Sabbath
for their 1970 album Black Sabbath
. Anomalies, Vol. 1 ends with a cover of the slowcore band Codeine
's song "Cave-In," written for their 1990 album Frigid Stars
. The song was originally released on Cave In's Lollapalooza EP and Japanese editions of Perfect Pitch Black
. This song's title was also the source of inspiration for Cave In's band name.
Cave In
Cave In is an American rock band that formed in 1995, in Methuen, Massachusetts. After several members changes in the late 90's, their lineup solidified with the 1998 release of Until Your Heart Stops through Hydra Head Records. Their early albums were prominent releases in the independent...
. The album was officially released on December 14, 2010 through Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records
Hydra Head Records is an independent record label which specializes in heavy metal music, founded in New Mexico by Aaron Turner in 1993...
, however copies could be obtained one month earlier on Black Friday
Black Friday (shopping)
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day, most major retailers open extremely early, often at 4 a.m., or earlier, and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season, similar to Boxing...
. Despite its title, Anomalies, Vol. 1 is actually the second release in Cave In's Anomalies series, which a grouping of releases that compile previously unreleased or rare tracks. Released earlier in 2010, Anomalies, Vol. 2 was a live album of a recorded performance from 2003.
Song history
The opening track from Anomalies, Vol. 1, "Mr. Co-Dexterity," was originally released on Japanese editions of Cave In's 1998 debut album Until Your Heart StopsUntil Your Heart Stops
Until Your Heart Stops is the debut album by Metalcore band Cave In. It was released in 1998 on Hydra Head Records.-Background:Despite being the band's second full-length release, Until Your Heart Stops represents the first time Cave In went into a studio to record a full album together...
. After making the conscious decision not to play heavy metal music anymore in the late 1990s, after the release of Until Your Heart Stops, Cave In started recording material that was more spacey
Space rock
Space rock is a subgenre of rock music; the term originally referred to a group of early, mostly British, 1970s progressive and psychedelic rock bands such as Hawkwind and Pink Floyd, characterised by slow, lengthy instrumental passages dominated by electric organs, synthesizers, experimental...
and alternative
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
that eventually culminated in the Creative Eclipses EP. The song "Inflatable Dream" was a previously unreleased track from these sessions. The studio version of "Innuendo and Out the Other" was originally released on 2000's Jupiter.
Anomalies, Vol. 1 also contains four cover songs. The Cave In track "I Luv I Jah" was originally released in 1999 on Never Give In: A Tribute to Bad Brains. It was written by the hardcore punk band Bad Brains
Bad Brains
Bad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
and released on their 1982 album Bad Brains
Bad Brains (album)
Bad Brains is the first full-length studio album recorded by Bad Brains. Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys has been quoted as saying that this album is "the best punk/hardcore album of all time"...
. The song "Plainsong" was originally released in 2000 on Disintegrated: A Tribute to The Cure. It was written by the gothic rock band The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
for their 1989 album Disintegration. The song "N.I.B.
N.I.B.
"N.I.B." is a song released by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It first appeared as the fourth track on the band's 1970 eponymous debut album, Black Sabbath. The lyrics are in the first person from the point of view of Lucifer...
" was originally released on in 1999 In These Black Days
In These Black Days
In These Black Days: A Tribute to Black Sabbath is the name of a 6-volume Black Sabbath tribute series, released as a series of split 7" singles by Hydra Head Records. A double CD edition, compiling of all of the songs from the 7"s, as well as additional Black Sabbath covers from other bands...
. It was written by the heavy metal band Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
for their 1970 album Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath (album)
Black Sabbath is the debut studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Released on 13 February 1970 in the United Kingdom, and later on 1 June 1970 in the United States, the album reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart and has been recognised as the first main album to be credited...
. Anomalies, Vol. 1 ends with a cover of the slowcore band Codeine
Codeine (band)
Codeine was an American indie rock/slowcore band formed in 1989. They released two full-length albums — Frigid Stars in 1990 and The White Birch in 1994.-History:...
's song "Cave-In," written for their 1990 album Frigid Stars
Frigid Stars
Frigid Stars is the debut album by New York indie rock/slowcore band Codeine. It was released in August 1990 on Glitterhouse in Europe and in Spring 1991 on Sub Pop in the US. The album was released to generally positive reviews and is regarded as being one of the pioneering albums in the slowcore...
. The song was originally released on Cave In's Lollapalooza EP and Japanese editions of Perfect Pitch Black
Perfect Pitch Black
Perfect Pitch Black is the fourth studio album by American rock band Cave In. The album was released on September 13, 2005 through Hydra Head Records, and was the band's final release before going on hiatus in 2006...
. This song's title was also the source of inspiration for Cave In's band name.
Track listing
- "Mr. Co-Dexterity"
- "Inflatable Dream"
- "I Luv I Jah" (originally by Bad BrainsBad BrainsBad Brains is an American hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 1977. They are widely regarded as among the pioneers of hardcore punk, though the band's members objected to this term to describe their music. They are also an adept reggae band, while later recordings featured elements of...
) - "Plainsong" (originally by The CureThe CureThe Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
) - "N.I.B.N.I.B."N.I.B." is a song released by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It first appeared as the fourth track on the band's 1970 eponymous debut album, Black Sabbath. The lyrics are in the first person from the point of view of Lucifer...
" (originally by Black SabbathBlack SabbathBlack Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
) - "Innuendo and Out the Other" (demo)
- "Cave-In" (originally by CodeineCodeine (band)Codeine was an American indie rock/slowcore band formed in 1989. They released two full-length albums — Frigid Stars in 1990 and The White Birch in 1994.-History:...
)
External links
- Anomalies, Vol. 1 at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...