Straight Ahead (Pennywise album)
Straight Ahead is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Pennywise. It was released on June 1, 1999 and features the radio hit single "Alien". The album was released by Epitaph Records, their long-time record label.
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| Released | June 1, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998-1999 at Stall #2 Redondo Beach, Calif. | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, skate punk, melodic hardcore | |||
| Length | 48:20 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Producer | Darian Rundall, Pennywise | |||
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Track listing
All tracks are written by Pennywise.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Greed" | 3:15 |
| 2. | "My Own Country" | 2:36 |
| 3. | "Can't Believe It" | 1:57 |
| 4. | "Victim of Reality" | 2:28 |
| 5. | "Might Be a Dream" | 2:43 |
| 6. | "Still Can Be Great" | 2:52 |
| 7. | "Straight Ahead" | 2:41 |
| 8. | "My Own Way" | 2:52 |
| 9. | "One Voice" | 2:46 |
| 10. | "Alien" | 4:07 |
| 11. | "Watch Me as I Fall" | 2:10 |
| 12. | "Just for You" | 2:28 |
| 13. | "Can't Take Anymore" | 3:15 |
| 14. | "American Dream" | 2:57 |
| 15. | "Need More" | 2:56 |
| 16. | "Never Know" | 2:42 |
| 17. | "Badge of Pride" | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 48:20 | |
Trivia
The bonus track "Down Under" from the album´s Australian/New Zealand release is a cover of Men at Work´s same titled song and a tribute to the many Australian Pennywise fans.
The cover bears a very strong resemblance to the cover of KMFDM’s 1999 album, Adios (released April 20, 1999).
Personnel
- Jim Lindberg - Vocals
- Fletcher Dragge - Guitar
- Randy Bradbury - Bass
- Byron McMackin - Drums
Production
- Producer: Darian Rundall, Pennywise
- Engineer: Darian Rundall
- Mastering: Eddie Schreyer
- Art direction: Jesse Fischer
- Layout: Jesse Fischer
- Cover illustrator: Dave Leamon
Charts
Album
Billboard (North America) and the ARIA Charts (Australia).
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1999 | Billboard 200 | 62 |
| 1999 | Top Canadian Albums | 17 |
| 1999 | Australian Albums Chart | 8 |
References
External links
- Straight Ahead at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
- Official artist website
- Official record label website
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