Class of 98

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Class Of 98
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 2, 1998 (1998-06-02)
RecordedDecember 1997
Icebone Studios,
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
Genre Hardcore punk Skate punk
Length35:19
Label Theologian Records
Producer Fletcher Dragge
98 Mute chronology
98 Mute
(1996)
Class Of 98
(1998)
Slow Motion Riot
(2000)
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Class of 98 is the second album by American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on June 2, 1998 on Theologian Records. Like its predecessor, the self-titled debut, it was produced by Fletcher Dragge of the band, Pennywise and one of the tracks, "Picture This", was featured on Epitaph Records' Punk-O-Rama series of compilations as they left to join them.

Contents

Overview

The style was considerably tamer than their debut effort with toned-down vocals and longer songs, all contributing to a more original sound. The songs were still played at a fast pace, but with more emphasis on melody and structure.

Track listing

  1. "Ask Yourself" – 2:33
  2. "How Do You Feel Now?" – 2:12
  3. "Election Year" – 2:42
  4. "Breakdown" – 2:30
  5. "Shine" – 2:50
  6. "Great Expectations" – 2:26
  7. "Hangman" – 1:32
  8. "Growing Old" – 1:56
  9. "Perfect Sense" – 2:39
  10. "Slander" – 2:44
  11. "Short Fuse" – 2:14
  12. "Open Your Eyes" – 2:54
  13. "Picture This" – 2:06
  14. "Watch Over Me" – 4:02

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