Violent Religion
Encyclopedia
Violent Religion is the first album
by the band Chainsaw Kittens
, released in 1990.
, except where noted.
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 band Chainsaw Kittens
Chainsaw Kittens
The Chainsaw Kittens were a part of the American alternative rock scene, drawing from pop, glam rock, punk, new wave and British Invasion music. Their lyrics tackled such varied topics as religion, the Stonewall Riots, Federico Fellini, Oklahoma, Erik Menendez, and Oscar Wilde.Based in Norman,...
, released in 1990.
Track listing
All tracks written by Tyson MeadeTyson Meade
Tyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, except where noted.
- "Bloodstorm" (Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, Kevin McElhaney, Mark Metzger) – 2:08 - "Skinned Knees (Kitten Theme)" – 1:41
- "Boyfriend Song" – 4:00
- "Mother (of the Ancient Birth)" – 3:46
- "I'm Waiting (Leanne's Song)" (Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, Mark Metzger) – 2:54 - "Here at the End" – 3:46
- "Bliss (We're Small)" (Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, Mark Metzger) – 4:00 - "Feel Like a Drugstore" – 3:56
- "Savior Boyfriend Collides" – 4:23
- "Violent Religion" – 4:36
- "Death-Out at Party Central" (Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, Kevin McElhaney, Mark Metzger) – 5:10 - "She's Gone Mad" - 4:08
Personnel
- Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
– vocalsHuman voiceThe human voice consists of sound made by a human being using the vocal folds for talking, singing, laughing, crying, screaming, etc. Its frequency ranges from about 60 to 7000 Hz. The human voice is specifically that part of human sound production in which the vocal folds are the primary...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Mark Metzger – guitar
- Trent Bell – guitar
- Kevin McElhaney – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Ted Leader – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Ron Getman – pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Phil Seymour – background vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
Credits
- Produced by Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
- Executive Producers: Jay FairesJay FairesJay Faires Faires founded JFE in 2011, a TV oriented production company with a slant toward music and bold faced names. It is building commerce opportunities by mobilizing communities around engaging content. He currently sits on the board of the LA Chapter of the Recording Academy and the...
and Steve Balcom - Engineered by Robbie Egle, Ron Getman, Steve RipleySteve RipleySteve Ripley is a recording artist, songwriter, studio engineer, guitarist, and inventor. He has been active in the music business since 1977...
and Bill Nuñez - Mastered by Russ Tolman
- Arranged by Ted Leader, Tyson MeadeTyson MeadeTyson Todd Meade is best known as the singer and principal songwriter for Norman, Oklahoma-based alternative rock groups Defenestration and the Chainsaw Kittens...
, Kevin McElhaney and Mark Metzger