MURPHY'S LAW The Best Of Times LP relativity 1991 US orig+inner 88561-1070-1
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THIS IS THE 1991 US ORIGINAL PRESSING on RELATIVITY label. IN SHRINK SINGLE COVER + INNER SLEEVE. The cover is in EX condition: normal wear and without any major deterioration, BUT light discolouration on right corners (where missing shrink), left spine is fully readable; please for details see photos. Vinyl is in EX/NM condition [barely played] and plays wonderfully.
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MURPHY'S LAW
Riding the fine line between obnoxious skatepunk and sodden metal, Murphy's Law came out of New York City's mid-'80s hardcore scene and formed in Astoria, Queens, around vocalist Jimmy Gestapo, but the group's frequently shifting lineup also included guitarists Todd Youth, Alex Morris, and Jack Flanagan; bassists Pete Martinez, Chuck Valle, and Dean; and drummers Doug E.
"THE BEST OF TIMES"
1991 LP RELATIVITY RECORDS 88561-1070-1
PRINTED IN USA ORIGINAL PRESSING
IN SHRINK SINGLE COVER + INNER SLEEVE
HEAVY CARDBOARD COVER
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: (scanned) 088561107017 (text) 88561-1070-1
LABEL: RELATIVITY - BLACK LABEL w/LOGO on TOP - SILVER/WHITE TEXT
Catalog on cover: 88561-1070-1
Catalog on labels: 88561-1070-1
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): 88561-10701-1̷ A CI GI (M) F/W MJS A1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): 88561-10701-1̷ B CI GI (M) B1 F/W MJS
On labels: rim text "Relativity..........Made in the U.S.A.
All songs.........(ASCAP)℗1991 Relativity..........Made in the U.S.A.
On back cover: Tracklist
Produced by John "Norwood" Fisher & Philip "Fish" Fisher
℗©1991 Relativity Records Inc. Made in the U.S.A.
tracklisting
Side A: intro - THE BEST OF TIMES - BIG SPLIFF - FREAK TOWN - TIGHT
DID YOU PLAY WAR? - EBONY AND IVORYSide B: HARDER THAN WHO - CAR SONG - BEER BATH
SANTA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG - 1% - BURNT TOAST - HEMP FOR VICTORYgrading
RECORD EX/NM but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE EX but (please, see pictures and read above description)
New York '80s hardcore goofballs Murphy's Law usher in the '90s with a reinvigorated blast of their debauchery-laced brand of comedic punk. Stylistically, Murphy's Law makes quite a jump on The Best of Times. The band did dabble in skacore long before it exploded, but was always pretty much a flat-out hardcore unit in the '80s. The Best of Times finds Jimmy Gestapo and friends combining funk, reggae, ska, and hardcore into their own distinct brew, shedding any dogmatic restrictions applied to their ilk in the '80s. Production by Fishbone's John "Norwood" Fisher and Philip "Fish" Fisher lends authenticity and diversity to The Best of Times, as does the added instrumentation by several members of Fishbone. The result is a more versatile version of Murphy's Law at the prime of the band's fun-focused glory. Covers of James Brown and Stevie Wonder provide some insight into Murphy's Law's sometimes controversial and misunderstood affiliation with the skinhead faction, finally putting to rest any allegations that racism or fascism have anything to do with the band's outlook. Although the group manages to shed this stereotype and expand musically on The Best of Times, the subject matter doesn't otherwise stray too far from earlier work. Songs about pot, beer, girls, and cars showcase the glorious immaturity and quest for fun that pretty much define Murphy's Law. When the band does get serious, which isn't very often, it's in the interest of unity and friendship. The title track is basically a fan tribute, thanking a small but loyal group of followers for the support that's enabled Murphy's Law to continue the party. The ska-tinged but heavy "1%" revels in the outcast-minded punk rock ethos, giving nod to those who embrace the good and bad of surfing the fringe of culture and society. Classic Murphy's Law rage surfaces on "Harder Than Who," an attack on the mindless aggression and competition that sometimes rule the hardcore scene. On the whole, The Best of Times lives up to its title, with Murphy's Law celebrating its dedication to the band's fans, friends, and music, while maintaining the edge that gave the group its NYC hardcore credibility...(AllMusic)
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