Oz Factor (album)

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This article is about the album by Unwritten Law. For the UFO-related term, see Oz Factor

Oz Factor
Studio album by Unwritten Law
Released	April 2, 1996
Recorded	November/December 1995 in Albany, New York
Genre	Punk Rock
Length	~33:53
Label	Epic Records
Producer(s)	Greg Graffin
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Unwritten Law chronology
Blue Room (1994)	Oz Factor (1996)	Unwritten Law (1998)

Oz Factor is the second album by the San Diego, California punk rock band Unwritten Law, released in 1996 by Epic Records. It established the band's presence in the prolific southern California punk rock scene of the mid-1990s. The songs "Superman" and "Denied" became minor hits on local rock radio stations. It was the band's last album with bassist John Bell, who left the band following the supporting tours.

The album was produced by Greg Graffin of Bad Religion. Brian Baker, also of Bad Relgion, appeared on the album as well. The songs "Suzanne" and "Shallow" are re-recordings of songs from the band's debut album Blue Room.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Superman"
2. "Oz Factor"
3. "Suzanne"
4. "Denied"
5. "Tell Me Why"
6. "Rejected"
7. "Falling Down"
8. "Shallow"
9. "Differences"
10. "Lame"
11. "Stop to Think"
12. "Legend of Johnny and Sarah"

[edit] Performers

• Scott Russo - vocals
• Steve Morris - guitar, backing vocals
• Rob Brewer - guitar
• John Bell - bass
• Wade Youman - drums, backing vocals
• Brian Baker - guitar solo on "Suzanne"

[edit] Album information

• Record label: Epic Records
• Recorded and mixed at Pyramid Sound in Ithaca, New York November/December 1995
• Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York
• Art direction by David Coleman
• Cover illustration by Bagel
• Photography by John Dunne