Very Proud of Ya
| Very Proud of Ya | ||||
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| Studio album by AFI | ||||
| Released | June 18, 1996[1] | |||
| Studio | T.M.L. Studios, Hayward, CA | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk[1][2] | |||
| Length | 39:43 | |||
| Label | Nitro | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Alternative Press |  [3] |
| Punknews.org | [2] |
Very Proud of Ya is the second studio album by American rock band AFI. It was released on June 18, 1996 through Nitro Records.
Background
The liner notes of the album state that all the tracks are copyrighted to Anthems for Insubordinates, while the mailing address states the band's name as Asking for It. It is the last album to feature bassist Geoff Kresge, who illustrated the album cover as well.[4] The album features future band member Jade Puget performing back-up vocals.[4]
The tracks "Two of a Kind" and "Yürf Rendenmein" were re-recorded from their debut album Answer That and Stay Fashionable. The title of "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" is a reference to the song of the same name by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster, although it is not a cover. A music video directed by Darren Doane and Ken Daurio was made for the track "He Who Laughs Last...".
Track listing
All lyrics written by Dave; all music composed by Geoff, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0. | "No-Dave Party" (pregap track) | 1:39 | ||
| 1. | "He Who Laughs Last..." | 1:50 | ||
| 2. | "File 13" | 1:48 | ||
| 3. | "Wake-Up Call" | Geoff | Mark | 1:42 |
| 4. | "Cult Status" | 1:57 | ||
| 5. | "Perfect Fit" | Mark | 1:58 | |
| 6. | "Advances in Modern Technology" | 1:40 | ||
| 7. | "Theory of Revolution" | 1:32 | ||
| 8. | "This Secret Ninja" |
| 2:20 | |
| 9. | "Soap-Box Derby" | Mark | 2:25 | |
| 10. | "Aspirin Free" | Mark | 2:45 | |
| 11. | "Fishbowl" | 1:51 | ||
| 12. | "Charles Atlas" | Mark | 2:22 | |
| 13. | "Crop Tub" | Mark | 1:50 | |
| 14. | "Consult My Lover" | 1:35 | ||
| 15. | "Take the Test" | 1:46 | ||
| 16. | "Two of a Kind" | 1:35 | ||
| 17. | "Shatty Fatmas" | 1:46 | ||
| 18. | "Yürf Rendenmein" |
| 2:12 | |
| 19. | "Cruise Control" |
| 1:11 | |
| 20. | "Modern Epic" |
| 1:47 |
| Vinyl bonus tracks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
| 21. | "Who Said You Could Touch Me?" | 1:24 | ||
| 22. | "Rolling Balls" | Mark | 2:22 | |
| 23. | "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" | Geoff | 1:33 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[4]
- A.F.I. – producer
- Tom Audisio – band photo
- Adam Carson – drums
- Davey Havok –– lead vocals
- Geoff Kresge – bass, vocals, cover drawing
- Paul Marchand – extra guitar
- Mark – guitar, backing vocals pregap track
- Rockabilly Nick 13 – guest backing vocals
- Dayton Paiva – live shots
- BJ Papas – live shots
- Jade "The Playah" Puget – guest backing vocals
- Michael Rosen – producer, engineer
- Eddie Shreyer – mastering
- Winni Wintermeyer – design
- Studios
- Recorded at T.M.L. Studios, Hayward, CA
- Mastered at Future Disc
References
- 1 2 3 Hinds, Andy. "Very Proud of Ya". All Media Network. AllMusic.
- 1 2 Moran, Chris (October 22, 2001). "Very Proud of Ya (1996)". Punknews.org.
- ↑ Heller, Jason (June 22, 2010). "AFI Very Proud Of Ya". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Very Proud of Ya (Liner notes). AFI. Nitro Records. 1996. 15805-2.