In Loving Memory Of...

In Loving Memory Of... is the debut album by hard rock band Big Wreck. Released in 1997, the album features the single "The Oaf," which became major Top Ten hit. Subsequent singles, "Blown Wide Open" and "That Song," found airplay in the United States but experienced greater success in Canada where they were both reached the Top Ten. "Under the Lighthouse" was released exclusively to Canada.

In Loving Memory Of... features layered progressive elements in addition to its heavy Southern rock style. Lyrically, it deals predominately with relationship issues. Frontman Ian Thornley noted, "The majority of the album is actually written about one girl. Somebody who's still fucking me up." He also admitted that the track "Look What I Found?" was intended to sound like Soundgarden as a reference to how popular bands gain fame emulating other groups.^[2]

To promote their debut album, Big Wreck opening for progressive metal band Dream Theater in what was their first major national tour.

Track listing

1. "The Oaf (My Luck Is Wasted)" – 4:39
2. "That Song" – 5:04
3. "Look What I Found" – 4:57
4. "Blown Wide Open" – 5:55
5. "How Would You Know" – 4:36
6. "Oh My" – 3:25
7. "Under the Lighthouse" – 4:11
8. "Fall Through the Cracks" – 4:20
9. "Waste" – 4:00
10. "By the Way" – 5:10
11. "Between You and I" – 3:35
12. "Prayer" – 3:49
13. "Overemphasizing" – 6:43

All words and music written by Ian Thornley except the following:
"How Would You Know" - Words: Ian Thornley, Music: Ian Thornley, Brian Doherty
"Under the Lighthouse" - Words: Ian Thornley, Music: Forrest Williams
"Fall Through the Cracks" - Words: Ian Thornley, Music: Ian Thornley, David Henning

"Fall Through the Cracks" and "Overemphasizing" were produced by Chris Wardman.

Ian Thornley provides drums on "By the Way."

Singles

Personnel

• Ian Thornley — vocals, lead guitar, mando guitar, keyboards
• Brian Doherty — guitar
• David Henning — bass
• Forrest Williams — drums

References