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Oil: Chicago Punk Refined CD

Thick Records February 11, 2003

Recorded in an old, albeit still operating oil blending factory on Chicago's south side, 19 of the windy cities premiere independent and underground bands each came and contributed a new and exclusive track for this unique and ambitious compilation. Called 'OIL :: Chicago Punk Refined,' an eclectic mix of artists are purposefully represented. The idea to document the diversity of Chicago's flourishing independent "punk" community, and parallels of the cities varied industry in all it's grit and glory. How would you define the Chicago sound??

Recorded by Lance Reynolds (Blue Meanies, Alkaline Trio, Braid) and produced by Billy Spunke/Lance Reynolds in a 15 day marathon (that's 19 bands in 15 days), the result is a big studio sound within a rugged factory setting. OIL is both a triumph and tribute to storied history of Chicago's industry, politics and punkrock. .

Track Listing

  1. Rise Against - Gethsamane
  2. Haymarket Riot - Grand Canyon
  3. Alkaline Trio - Old School Reasons
  4. Duvall - The Last Three Years
  5. The Dishes - Use Your Arms
  6. The Arrivals - Pangea
  7. Lawrence Arms - Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been
  8. The Ghost - They Came To See You
  9. Owls - We Are The Owls
  10. Tom Daily - Uncool Is What You Make It
  11. The Tossers - Teehans
  12. Plain White T's - Bruises
  13. Detachment Kit - Spycrash
  14. The Reputation - Some Senseless Day
  15. Local H - Mellowed
  16. Check Engine - Mr. Beer
  17. Bitchy - Motherfucking Saturday
  18. The Matics - R101
  19. Bob Nanna - Lost My Lights

Artists

Owls
Tim Kinsella - Vocals
Sam Zurick - Bass
Victor Villareal - Guitar
Ryan Rapsys - Drums

Media

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