Tragic (album) explained

Tragic
Type:studio
Artist:Orange 9mm
Cover:Orange 9mm Tragic.jpg
Released:July 23, 1996
Recorded:February – March 1996
Studio:
  • Excello, New York City
  • Magic Shop, New York City
  • Chung King Studios, New York City
Genre:
Length:35:47
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Dave Sardy
Prev Title:Driver Not Included
Prev Year:1995
Next Title:Ultraman vs. Godzilla
Next Year:1998

Tragic is the second studio album by the American rock band Orange 9mm. Produced by Dave Sardy of Barkmarket, it was released on July 23, 1996, through Atlantic Records.[1] Guitarist Chris Traynor recorded most of the bass parts, replacing David Gentile, who was replaced by Taylor McLam near the end of the recording sessions. Traynor departed not long after the album's release, ending up joining Helmet (band).

Tragic is a departure from Driver Not Includeds hardcore stylings in favor of a rap metal sound akin to Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, featuring acoustic and alternative metal tracks.

Critical reception

AllMusic critic Vincent Jeffries wrote: "The thick instrumentation and fat grooves deliver on every promise made during Orange 9mm's famously powerful live performances, but the adherence to of-the-moment metal sonics prevent Tragic from transcending its time." Jefferies further added that the album "remains a solid offering for fans of a small but important '90s metal movement."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Orange 9mm except where noted.

  1. "Fire in the Hole" – 3:16
  2. "Tragic" – 2:58
  3. "Seven" – 3:29
  4. "Gun to Your Head" – 3:40
  5. "Stick Shift" – 1:02
  6. "Dead in the Water" – 4:03
  7. "Method" – 3:21
  8. "Crowd Control" – 0:57
  9. "Muted" – 4:28
  10. "Take You Away" – 2:51
  11. "Failure" – 3:00
  12. "Feel It" – 2:54
  13. "Kiss It Goodbye" – 4:09

Personnel

Personnel adapted from AllMusic.

Notes and References

  1. Anon. . August 1996 . Just Out . . 36 . 55 . worldradiohistory.com.