Out of the Tunnel
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Out of the Tunnel is a studio album by the American band MX-80 Sound.[2][3] It was released in 1980 through record label Ralph.[4]
Release
Despite never being individually issued on
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
The Reporter | [6] |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 9/10[7] |
A positive review came from Trouser Press, who regarded the album as the MX-80's high point and claimed that their "formula of convoluted, breakneck melodies, cross-fed musical genres and Anderson's white-hot soloing nears critical mass."[8] The Rocket deemed it "music of a science fiction hell, chilling yet compelling."[9] The Reporter opined that the album "spews acid chords which go beyond other Ralphers."[6]
Ned Raggett of AllMusic wrote: "Poppy but not power pop, aggro-metal without indulging in the wank fantasies prone to that style, deadpan and humorous without being a put-on, MX-80 just plain shone here, with only the slightly murky mix preventing Out of the Tunnel from achieving perfection."[5] Phoenix New Times stated that "the album is full of classic rock riffs and blistering solos, but it also features oodles of distortion, weird spoken passages, and even some sax."[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by MX-80 Sound (Bruce Anderson, Dave Mahoney, Dale Sophiea and Rich Stim)
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "It's Not My Fault" | 3:27 |
2. | "Follow That Car" | 4:16 |
3. | "Fender Bender" | 4:17 |
4. | "I Walk Among Them" | 3:14 |
5. | "Someday You'll Be King" | 3:32 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Frankie I'm Sorry" | 3:22 |
2. | "Gary and Priscilla" | 4:34 |
3. | "Man in a Box" | 4:18 |
4. | "Metro Teens" | 5:13 |
Personnel
- MX-80 Sound
- Bruce Anderson – guitar
- Dave Mahoney – drums
- Dale Sophiea – bass guitar
- Rich Stim – vocals, guitar, saxophone
- Additional musicians and technical
- Mark Bingham – production, mixing, recording
- Oliver Dicicco – mixing, recording
- Kim Torgerson – sleeve photography
References
- ISBN 9780684179438.
- ^ Sheehan, Gavin (March 24, 2016). "The Pipeline". Salt Lake City Weekly.
- ^ Wyszpolski, Bondo (9 Apr 1981). "Record Reviews". The Argonaut. Marine del Rey. p. 40.
- ^ Kelp, Larry (23 Apr 1980). "Obscure S.F. label spins new interesting, irritating discs". Oakland Tribune. p. E9.
- ^ AllRovi. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ a b Kowalski, Joe (21 Dec 1980). "Earwaves". The Reporter. p. 2F.
- ISBN 0-679-75574-8.
- ^ Payes, Robert; Sprague, David; Neugebauer, Delvin. "trouserpress.com :: MX-80 Sound". trouserpress.com. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ^ "MX-80 Sound Out of the Tunnel". The Rocket. 1 May 1980. p. 22.
- ^ Naftule, Ashley (March 20, 2018). "An Introduction to Chrome and San Francisco's 1970s Art Punk Scene". Music. Phoenix New Times.