The Early Years (Acid King album) explained

The Early Years
Type:	compilation
Artist:	Acid King
Cover:	The Early Years (Acid King album) coverart.jpg
Released:	October 9, 2006
Recorded:	1994–1995
Genre:	Stoner metal
Length:	57:32
Label:	Leaf Hound Records
Producer:	Billy Anderson and Acid King
Prev Title:	III
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Middle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere
Next Year:	2015

The Early Years is a compilation album by stoner metal band Acid King. It was released in October 2006 through Leaf Hound Records. It combines Acid King's first two releases, which are both out of print. The songs were remastered by Billy Anderson.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

These releases are:

• Acid King – the band's debut EP, released in 1994.
• Zoroaster – the band's debut album, released in 1995.

Track listing

1. "Lead Paint" – 4:36
2. "Blasting Cap" – 4:43
3. "Drop" – 7:02
4. "The Midway" – 2:05
5. "Evil Satan" – 7:55
6. "If I Burn" – 3:43
7. "One Ninety-Six" – 4:22
8. "Vertigate #1" – 3:47
9. "Tank" – 3:53
10. "Dry Run" – 4:16
11. "Fruit Cup" – 2:00
12. "Queen of Sickness" – 5:15
13. "Reload" – 3:22
14. "Vertigate #2" – 2:33

Credits

• Lori S. – vocals, guitar
• Peter Lucas – bass, backing vocals
• Joey Osbourne – drums
• Dale Crover – additional vocals
• Billy Anderson – engineering, remastering
• Ricky Kasso – man on cover artwork (note: the cover artwork is identical to the Acid King EP)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coluccio. Ignacio. Album Review ACID KING-The Early Years. maelstromzine.com. March 4, 2014.
2. Web site: The Early Years (Remastered). smallstone.com. March 4, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004235026/http://www.smallstone.com/albuminfo.php?album=99. October 4, 2013.
3. Web site: Acid King. https://archive.today/20140304191605/http://www.mtv.com/artists/acid-king/discography/2519306/. dead. March 4, 2014. mtv.com. March 4, 2014.
4. Web site: Stygall. Ollie. Acid King 'The Early Years' CD 2010. thesleepingshaman.com. March 4, 2014.