Straight Ahead is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Pennywise, released in 1999 via Epitaph Records.[8][4] It contains the single "Alien."[9]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | June 1, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–1999 at Stall #2 Redondo Beach, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 48:20 | |||
| Label | Epitaph[6] | |||
| Producer | Darian Rundall, Pennywise | |||
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| Singles from Straight Ahead | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [7] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| Pitchfork Media | 9.3/10[5] |
Release
editStraight Ahead was released in June 1999. In October 2000, the band played at Cypress Hill's Smoke Out Festival.[10] The band toured Australia in November 2000; the dates were rescheduled from July 2000 as Lindberg's mother was suffering from cancer.[11][12] They were supported by Frenzal Rhomb and Game Over.[13]
Critical reception
editOx-Fanzine called the album "fast, direct, accomplished and powerful."[1] CMJ New Music Report wrote that "the inescapable anger highlights, rather than buries, the metallic power riffs and inspired drumming."[2] Phoenix New Times wrote that Straight Ahead is "rooted in West Coast surfer-skater party-punk, with rough-and-tumble melodies on top of briny torrents of guitars."[4]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Pennywise
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Personnel
editPennywise
edit- Jim Lindberg - vocals
- Fletcher Dragge - guitar
- Randy Bradbury - bass
- Byron McMackin - drums
Production
edit- Darian Rundall - producer, engineer
- Eddie Schreyer - mastering
- Jesse Fischer - art direction, layout
- Dave Leamon - cover illustrator
Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 8 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[16] | 93 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[17] | 12 |
| US Billboard 200[18] | 62 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[19] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Review". www.ox-fanzine.de.
- ^ a b "Reviews". CMJ New Music Report. CMJ Network, Inc. June 7, 1999 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 478.
- ^ a b c Simutis, David (October 21, 1999). "Pennywisdom". Phoenix New Times.
- ^ a b "Pennywise: Straight Ahead: Pitchfork Review". June 28, 2003. Archived from the original on 2003-06-28.
- ^ "Pennywise - Straight Ahead" – via epitaph.com.
- ^ Straight Ahead at AllMusic
- ^ "Pennywise | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Pennywise Party For Straight Ahead". MTV News.[dead link]
- ^ Paul, Aubin (August 22, 2000). "Pennywise at Smoke Out in October". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (May 15, 2000). "Pennywise Doesn't Like Koalas". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (May 17, 2000). "Pennywise Tours Australia after All". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (November 13, 2000). "frenzal rhomb album postponed". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Pennywise – Straight Ahead". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Pennywise Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Pennywise – Straight Ahead" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Pennywise – Straight Ahead". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Pennywise Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
External links
edit- Straight Ahead at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
- Official artist website