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Some of the lyrics in ''City'' were adapted from dialogue in the ''[[Batman]]'' [[graphic novel]] ''[[Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth]]''.<ref>Turner, Tracy ([[2007-02-28]]). [http://www.hevydevyforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=141978#p141978 Response], "[http://www.hevydevyforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6428 Was Devin reading Batman: Arkham Asylum when he wrote City??]" ''[http://www.hevydevyforums.com/ Hevydevy Forums]''. Retrieved [[2008-07-19]].</ref> |
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City is the second album by Canadian progressive extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad. It was released on February 11, 1997. It received very good critical reception at the time of release and it is still hailed by many to be the group's best album. The album was re-released in 2007 with several bonus tracks and altered cover art. Nielsen SoundScan reported City has sold over 255,000 copies.
Track listing
- "Velvet Kevorkian" (Townsend) – 1:17
- "All Hail the New Flesh" (Townsend) – 5:24
- "Oh My Fucking God" (Townsend) – 3:34
- "Detox" (Townsend) – 5:37
- "Home Nucleonics" (Townsend) – 2:31
- "AAA" (Townsend) – 5:21
- "Underneath the Waves" (Townsend) – 3:40
- "Room 429" (Cop Shoot Cop cover) – 5:21
- "Spirituality" (Townsend) – 6:34
- "Centipede" [Japanese Bonus Track] - 7:51
- "Home Nucleonics" ['96 Demo] - 3:02
- "Headrhoid" [Gunt Demo] - 1:38
- "Detox" ['96 Demo] - 5:48
- "AAA" ['96 Demo] - 5:22
- Detox Video [CD-Rom Track]
Tracks 10-14 appear on the 2007 reissue.
Lyrical references
Some of the lyrics in City were adapted from dialogue in the Batman graphic novel Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth.[1]
Credits
Musicians
- Devin Townsend - Vocals, Guitar
- Gene Hoglan - Drums
- Jed Simon - 2nd Guitar
- Byron Stroud - Bass
Additional musicians
- Chris Valago - Extra Beef Vocals (also known as Chris Valagao)
- Tanya Evans - Tanya Type Vocals
- Mc2 - Tweekor (editing)
The Cruxfrog Choir:
Val (Chris Valago), Stoolie B. Flames (Byron Stroud), The Tower, Pete "this beer reminds me of the beaches in Portugal" Maia
Production Credits
- Producer - Devin Townsend
- Engineer - Daniel Bergstrand
- Assistant Engineers - Mercello Gomes, Steve Good
- Overdubs (& Hell) - Matteo Caratozzolo
- Overdubs assistant - The Tower
- Studio coordinator - Steve Good
- Mix engineer - Daniel Bergstrand, Devin Townsend
- Additional production - Danne the Manne
- Power editing - Mc2 and Lulu Devine
Additional credits
- Devin Townsend - Song composition
- Gene Hoglan - Additional Drum arrangements on Oh My Fucking God
- Adrian White - Additional Drum arrangements on AAA
- Additional arrangements by S.Y.L.
- Management - Devin Townsend
- Masa Noda - Photography
- Dan Collins - Photography
References
- ^ Turner, Tracy (2007-02-28). Response, "Was Devin reading Batman: Arkham Asylum when he wrote City??" Hevydevy Forums. Retrieved 2008-07-19.