Tearing (song) explained

Tearing
Cover:	Rollins Band Tearing.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Rollins Band
Album:	The End of Silence
Released:	1992
Recorded:	1991
Genre:	Punk rock, alternative metal
Length:	4:58
Label:	Imago
Producer:	Andy Wallace
Next Title:	Low Self Opinion
Next Year:	1992

"Tearing" is a 1992 single by the American rock band Rollins Band, from the album The End of Silence.^[1]

Legacy

In a 2015 Louder Sound article, guitarist Chris Haskett picked it as one of his ten favorite Rollins Band songs, and said that "the riff has a Van Halen shape to it."^[2] It was the only song from The End of Silence that made his list.

Cover versions

The song was covered 28 times by Pearl Jam from 1992 to 1994.^[3]

CD single track listing

1. "Tearing (Edit)" - 5:18
2. "Ghost Rider" - 10:15
3. "Earache My Eye" - 3:08
4. "(there'll be no) Next Time (live)" - 7:12

Notes and References

1. Web site: Steve . Huey . [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=rollins-band-mn000028095|pure_url=yes}} Rollins Band > Biography ]. Allmusic . August 5, 2020.
2. https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-10-best-rollins-band-songs-chosen-by-chris-haskett
3. Web site: Pearl Jam Music . Pearljam.com . 2016-01-06.