Original drummer, Sal Abruscato, left the band after the album's tour in 1996, but later rejoined for their first, River Runs Again reunion in 2003. Abruscato would ultimately leave the band for the final time in 2018.
Recording and production
Known for his work with bands such as Guns N' Roses and Metallica, producer Steve Thompson was brought in to work on the album, which was recorded at Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn, New York. Thompson also mixed Ugly with his longtime partner Michael Barbiero.
Limited edition
In 1995, Roadrunner Records issued a limited, European edition of the album in a custom, tin metal case. This edition featured exclusive artwork and two bonus tracks recorded during the Ugly recording sessions. Alternate mixes/versions of these bonus tracks were later released on the 1989-1999 compilation album. However, the versions found on the European limited edition of Ugly are the original Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero mixes and are exclusive to the metal box release.
AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine praised the album writing in his review: "For listeners unaccustomed to blistering, noisy metal, Life of Agony will be agonizing. However, fans of the genre will find the band to be among the best of the mid-'90s, capable of spitting out razor-sharp riffs. What makes Ugly work is the band's grasp of sonic texture -- they can make even their quiet moments menacing."[4]
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