Operation Ivy – Operation Ivy

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Artist: Operation Ivy

Title: Operation Ivy

Year: 1989

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Tracklist

  • 1. Knowledge - 2007 Remaster (1:42)
  • 2. Sound System - 2007 Remaster (2:14)
  • 3. Jaded - 2007 Remaster (1:51)
  • 4. Take Warning - 2007 Remaster (2:44)
  • 5. The Crowd - 2007 Remaster (2:11)
  • 6. Bombshell - 2007 Remaster (1:03)
  • 7. Unity - 2007 Remaster (2:13)
  • 8. Vulnerability - 2007 Remaster (2:00)
  • 9. Bankshot - 2007 Remaster (1:33)
  • 10. One of These Days - 2007 Remaster (1:07)
  • 11. Gonna Find You - 2007 Remaster (1:54)
  • 12. Bad Town - 2007 Remaster (2:35)
  • 13. Smiling - 2007 Remaster (1:46)
  • 14. Caution - 2007 Remaster (1:28)
  • 15. Freeze Up - 2007 Remaster (2:20)
  • 16. Artificial Life - 2007 Remaster (2:05)
  • 17. Room Without a Window - 2007 Remaster (1:32)
  • 18. Big City - 2007 Remaster (2:16)
  • 19. Missionary - 2007 Remaster (2:07)
  • 20. Junkie's Runnin' Dry - 2007 Remaster (2:05)
  • 21. Here We Go Again - 2007 Remaster (2:04)
  • 22. Hoboken - 2007 Remaster (1:11)
  • 23. Yellin' In My Ear - 2007 Remaster (1:33)
  • 24. Sleep Long - 2007 Remaster (2:08)
  • 25. Healthy Body - 2007 Remaster (1:40)
  • 26. Officer - 2007 Remaster (1:59)
  • 27. I Got No - 2007 Remaster (1:16)

Review

Get ready to crank up the volume and dive into the ska-punk explosion that is Operation Ivy's self-titled compilation! This isn't just any old album - it's a time capsule of raw energy and genre-defining greatness. The heart of this beast is their 1989 studio album 'Energy', and boy does it live up to its name!

Operation Ivy may have only been around for a hot minute, but they left a crater-sized impact on the punk scene. Tracks like 'Take Warning' and 'Unity' are like adrenaline shots straight to your eardrums, blending hardcore punk speed with infectious ska rhythms. Tim Armstrong's guitar work is on fire, and Jesse Michaels' lyrics hit you with a one-two punch of passion and social consciousness.

This compilation is the whole enchilada - you get 'Energy', their 'Hectic' EP, and a bunch of other goodies all in one place. It's no wonder bands like Rancid (Armstrong's post-Op Ivy project) cite these guys as a major influence. The 2007 remaster makes everything sound crisp and punchy, perfect for blasting at maximum volume. Trust me, this is one album that'll have you skanking in your living room!

Top Vibes: 'Sound System' (ska-punk perfection), 'Unity' (pit-starting anthem), 'Take Warning' (head-bobbing goodness) - Ezra

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