Slow Motion Riot

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Slow Motion Riot
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 6, 2000 (2000-06-06)
RecordedStall #2,
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
Genre Hardcore punk
Length47:34
Label Epitaph Records
Producer Fletcher Dragge
Darian Rundall
98 Mute chronology
Class of 98
(1998)
Slow Motion Riot
(2000)
After the Fall
(2002)
Professional ratings
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Slow Motion Riot is the third studio album by American hardcore punk band, 98 Mute. It was released on Epitaph Records on June 6, 2000. It followed their 1998 album, Class Of 98 , and in 2002, After the Fall marked their swansong as they split up shortly afterwards.

Contents

Overview

The band's musical development saw them slow down and lengthen their songs considerably. The guitars are heavier and have a more downtuned tone. The lyrics have been variously described as "uplifting", "feel good" and "positive". [2]

Track listing

  1. "Slow Motion Riot" – 2:57
  2. "Could This Be" – 3:15
  3. "Hit You Back" – 3:23
  4. "Fight Of Your Life" – 3:09
  5. "If We Quit" – 2:54
  6. "Send In The Clowns" – 3:24
  7. "Survive" – 2:44
  8. "Judge & Jury" – 3:22
  9. "Crack" – 2:44
  10. "Simpler Days" – 3:11
  11. "Never Forget" – 3:12
  12. "You Can't Lose" – 3:26
  13. "Count On Me" – 2:43
  14. "Wounds" – 3:28
  15. "It's Your Move" – 3:42

Personnel

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