Full Circle (Pennywise album)
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Full Circle is the fourth full-length album
by the punk
band Pennywise
. It was released on April 22, 1997 (see 1997 in music
) and was digitally remastered on March 8, 2005 on the original label. This is the first Pennywise studio album to feature Randy Bradbury
, who replaced bassist Jason Thirsk
, who had committed suicide on July 29, 1996. The entire album was dedicated to the memory of Thirsk, who had been a key song writer for Pennywise until his death, and a close friend of all of those in the band.
and the recording of this album, which occurred in the fall of 1996. During the About Time tour, founding member Jason Thirsk
took a hiatus from Pennywise to try to control his then-growing alcoholism. One Hit Wonder
bassist Randy Bradbury
, who had contributed on the band's 1993 album Unknown Road
, stepped in. When Thirsk returned briefly on bass in 1996, Bradbury was supposed to switch to rhythm guitar; unfortunately, Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 29th of that year at the age of 28. His death nearly delayed the production of the fourth Pennywise album.
Pennywise was shaken by Thirsk's death; however, they decided to continue performing, thus adding Bradbury as Thirsk's permanent replacement. The band finally returned to the studio in the fall of 1996 to begin recording the follow-up to About Time. The lyrics of the song "Bro Hymn (Tribute)" reflects the somber feelings that the band had after Thirsk's death.
All songs by Pennywise.
(Australia).
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by the punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Pennywise
Pennywise (band)
Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
. It was released on April 22, 1997 (see 1997 in music
1997 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
) and was digitally remastered on March 8, 2005 on the original label. This is the first Pennywise studio album to feature Randy Bradbury
Randy Bradbury
Randy Bradbury is the current bass guitar player for the Californian punk band Pennywise.He joined in October 1995 when founding bass player Jason Thirsk left the band. Randy was supposed to switch to rhythm guitar when Thirsk returned, but it never happened due to Thirsk's suicide in 1996...
, who replaced bassist Jason Thirsk
Jason Thirsk
Jason Matthew Thirsk was the former bass player of the California punk rock band Pennywise who grew up in Hermosa Beach, California....
, who had committed suicide on July 29, 1996. The entire album was dedicated to the memory of Thirsk, who had been a key song writer for Pennywise until his death, and a close friend of all of those in the band.
Writing and production
There had been a delay between 1995's About TimeAbout Time (Pennywise album)
About Time is the third studio album by Pennywise, released on June 13, 1995.Although the album was not a commercial success, it is widely considered to be one of Pennywise's best releases, and it includes their concert staples, "Peaceful Day", "Perfect People", "Every Single Day", and "Same Old...
and the recording of this album, which occurred in the fall of 1996. During the About Time tour, founding member Jason Thirsk
Jason Thirsk
Jason Matthew Thirsk was the former bass player of the California punk rock band Pennywise who grew up in Hermosa Beach, California....
took a hiatus from Pennywise to try to control his then-growing alcoholism. One Hit Wonder
One Hit Wonder (band)
One Hit Wonder was a Californian punk band that made its debut in 1994.Front man Dan Root is credited as playing guitar for Tender Fury,Rik L Rik, Keith Morris Buglamp, The Adolescents, The Vandals appearing in the 1987 movie "Dudes". Randy Bradbury played bass on the first two One Hit Wonder...
bassist Randy Bradbury
Randy Bradbury
Randy Bradbury is the current bass guitar player for the Californian punk band Pennywise.He joined in October 1995 when founding bass player Jason Thirsk left the band. Randy was supposed to switch to rhythm guitar when Thirsk returned, but it never happened due to Thirsk's suicide in 1996...
, who had contributed on the band's 1993 album Unknown Road
Unknown Road
Unknown Road is the second album by Pennywise, released on August 17, 1993 through Epitaph Records. After frontman Jim Lindberg briefly left the band during touring in support of its previous album, Pennywise , Pennywise began the recording sessions for their second album...
, stepped in. When Thirsk returned briefly on bass in 1996, Bradbury was supposed to switch to rhythm guitar; unfortunately, Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on July 29th of that year at the age of 28. His death nearly delayed the production of the fourth Pennywise album.
Pennywise was shaken by Thirsk's death; however, they decided to continue performing, thus adding Bradbury as Thirsk's permanent replacement. The band finally returned to the studio in the fall of 1996 to begin recording the follow-up to About Time. The lyrics of the song "Bro Hymn (Tribute)" reflects the somber feelings that the band had after Thirsk's death.
Track listing
- "Fight Till You Die" – 2:22
- "Date With Destiny" – 2:55
- "Get a Life" – 2:56
- "Society" – 3:24
- "Final Day" – 3:11
- "Broken" – 2:46
- "Running Out of Time" – 2:21
- "You'll Never Make It" – 2:35
- "Every Time" – 3:37
- "Nowhere Fast" – 2:56
- "What If I" – 2:55
- "Go Away" – 1:51
- "Did You Really?" – 2:51
- "Bro HymnBro Hymn"Bro Hymn" is a song by American punk rock band Pennywise. It is the last track on both their 1991 self-titled debut album, and 1997's Full Circle as "Bro Hymn Tribute". Its lyrics are about the death of bassist Jason Thirsk's friends Tim Colvin, Carlos Canton, and Tom Nichols, who died in a car...
(Tribute)" 5:30- After a period of silence, a hidden trackHidden trackIn the field of recorded music, a hidden track is a piece of music that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, vinyl record or other recorded medium in such a way as to avoid detection by the casual listener...
with a piano solo is played. The solo is an extension of the original piano composition that marks the beginning of the hugely successful Pennywise Unknown RoadUnknown RoadUnknown Road is the second album by Pennywise, released on August 17, 1993 through Epitaph Records. After frontman Jim Lindberg briefly left the band during touring in support of its previous album, Pennywise , Pennywise began the recording sessions for their second album...
album (1993). Track 14, including the period of silence and the hidden track, totals 23:56.
- After a period of silence, a hidden track
All songs by Pennywise.
Personnel
- Jim Lindberg - Vocals
- Fletcher Dragge - Guitar
- Randy Bradbury - Bass
- Byron McMackin - Drums
- Eddie AshworthEddie Ashworth- Career :Eddie Ashworth is a record producer, engineer, mixer, musician, university professor, entrepreneur and writer, best known for his work in the alternative rock and indie rock genres. His primary instrument is mandolin, and also plays guitar and assorted keyboards...
- Producer, Engineer, Mixing - Milton Chan - Mixing
- Jesse Fischer - Artwork
- Brett GurewitzBrett GurewitzBrett W. Gurewitz , nicknamed Mr. Brett, is the guitarist and a songwriter of Bad Religion. He is also the owner of the music label Epitaph Records and sister-labels ANTI-, Burning Heart Records, Fat Possum Records, and Hellcat Records...
- Mixing - Pennywise - Producer, Engineer, Artwork, Mixing
- Darian Rundall - Assistant Engineer, Mixing
- Eddy Schreyer - Mastering
- Jason Thirsk - Vocals (background)
- Ronnie KingRonnie KingRonnie King is a musician, producer, and co-owner of Blue Label Records with Sean Couevas. He says of himself, "Sometimes I feel like this generation's Billy Preston."-Credits include:* 2Pac, keyboards on Still I Rise, Until the End of Time...
- Piano "Unknown Road"
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America) and the ARIA ChartsARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
(Australia).
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Billboard 200 | 79 |
| 1997 | Australian Albums Chart | 13 |