What We Are

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What We Are
What We Are cover
Studio album by Four Sick Cats
Released May 17, 1996
Recorded 1995
Genre Alternative metal
Stoner metal
Nu metal
Label Epic Records
Producer Tony Rodrigo
Professional reviews
Four Sick Cats chronology
What We Are
(1996)
Broken Times
(1998)

What We Are is the debut album by American rock band Four Sick Cats, released in 1996 on Epic Records.

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[edit] Information

Despite never being a major success, the album gave the band a massive cult following in California, particularly the Greater Los Angeles area. The album's themes deal with self-realization, anger, pop culture, and depression.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "What We Are" (3:11)
  2. "Pro-Bono" (2:14)
  3. "Neverland Ranch Sleepover Party" (2:18)
  4. "The World Coming Down" (3:57)
  5. "Stick You" (2:21)
  6. "Gottfried Road" (7:20)
  7. "(S)pit" (2:22)
  8. "Token Snoozer" (3:41)
  9. "I Don't Take Myself Seriously" (1:57)
  10. "Alaska" (6:54)
  • "Alaska" ends at 5:24 and contains a hidden track, "Aw Yeah", at 6:20.

[edit] Singles

  • "The World Coming Down" was released as a promo single, but got little airplay. The video, which cost less than $400, simply featured the band playing in a room.

[edit] Personnel

  • Edward Royster - voice
  • Crowbar - lead strings
  • Vinnie Smith - rhythm strings
  • Ian D. - bass
  • Ronnie Phelps - drums
  • 5 Arm Jamie - tech shit
  • Tony Rodrigo - production
  • Phil Ceidel - artworks