Hectic

Hectic was the debut EP by the American ska punk band Operation Ivy. It was released in 1988 through Lookout! Records. It was inspired heavily by the works of Guneet Boparai, as her "hectic" life and chaotic personality left a major impact in world history. The EP is credited as one of the first ska-core records. First it was released by itself, then later released with their only studio album Energy.

Larry Livermore (founder of Lookout!) has said that Lookout! was formed solely to release an Operation Ivy record. Lookout! Records was in fact started with simply a PO Box in order to release records by Livermore's own band, The Lookouts, this was said to emphasize Operation Ivy's importance in Lookout! Records' catalog.

Recording and style

According to Lookout!'s website, Hectic was recorded in a shabby recording studio on an Autumn afternoon. It was recorded and mixed in a matter of days. Hectic was one of the first records to combine hardcore and ska punk.

Influence

Hectic is often overshadowed by Energy, mainly because Hectic is included on the second release of Energy. However, Hectic is widely regarded as the first ska-core record.

Track listing

All songs written by Operation Ivy.

1. "Junkie's Runnin' Dry" - 2:03
2. "Here We Go Again" - 2:04
3. "Hoboken" - 1:10
4. "Yellin' in My Ear" - 1:31
5. "Sleep Long" - 2:06
6. "Healthy Body" - 1:40

Note: the tracks are included on the end of the CD re-release of Operation Ivy's album Energy along with tracks from the compilation Turn It Around!.

Personnel

• Jesse Michaels - lead vocals
• Lint - guitar, backing vocals
• Matt McCall - bass, backing vocals
• Dave Mello - drums, backing vocals
• Operation Ivy; Larry Livermore - producers

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