Class of 98

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.

For the band, see The Class of 98.
Class Of 98
Studio album by
98 Mute
ReleasedJune 2, 1998 (1998-06-02)
RecordedDecember 1997
Icebone Studios,
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
GenreHardcore punk
Length35:19
LabelTheologian Records
ProducerFletcher Dragge
98 Mute chronology
98 Mute
(1996)		 Class Of 98
(1998)		 Slow Motion Riot
(2000)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

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

Credits
  • Pat Ivie – vocals
  • Jason Page – guitar
  • Doug Weems – bass
  • Justin Thirsk – drums
  • Recorded in December, 1997 at Icebone, Redondo Beach, California, USA
  • Produced by Fletcher Dragge
  • Engineered by Darian Rundall
  • Mixed by Fletcher Dragge and Darian Rundall at Total Access, Redondo Beach, California
  • Mastered by Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering

References
  1. Class of 98 at AllMusic
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