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Operation Ivy
Operation Ivy
Release Date: 1990
Running Time: 49:51
Label: Epitaph Records
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After Operation Ivy called it quits at the end of the '80s, Lookout put together this compilation of all of the recorded studio material ever released by the group. Much like Minor Threat's Complete Discography, this follows the recorded history of a band that burnt out quickly and had a relentlessly creative view of punk music. The underground classics are all here: "Take Warning," "Unity," "Freeze Up," "Junkie's Runnin' Dry," and 23 other prime tracks. Being one of the first bands to pursue the ska punk sound in California, Operation Ivy was a trailblazer in a genre that quickly became generic due to a glut of like-minded artists. But this should not be held against the group because they made fantastic music for the short time they existed. The CD comes complete with the lyrics to all of the songs, and several good pictures of the band. Countless bands would ape this sound without any creative improvement throughout the '90s, and two of the members would go on to lead the more punk-influenced Rancid. This might be the best ska punk collection by a single band committed to disc, and anyone with even a passing interest in the genre should do themselves a favor and buy this album right away. Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1KnowledgeOperation Ivy1:40
2Sound SystemOperation Ivy2:14
3JadedOperation Ivy1:49
4Take WarningOperation Ivy2:44
5CrowdOperation Ivy2:10
6BombshellOperation Ivy1:01
7UnityOperation Ivy2:13
8VulnerabilityOperation Ivy1:58
9BankshotOperation Ivy1:30
10One of These DaysTraditional1:05
11Gonna Find YouOperation Ivy1:52
12Bad TownOperation Ivy2:32
13SmilingOperation Ivy1:44
14CautionOperation Ivy1:23
15Freeze UpOperation Ivy2:19
16Artificial LifeOperation Ivy2:03
17Room Without a WindowOperation Ivy1:31
18Big CityOperation Ivy2:14
19MissionaryOperation Ivy2:05
20Junkie's Runnin' DryOperation Ivy2:03
21Here We Go AgainOperation Ivy2:04
22HobokenOperation Ivy1:10
23Yellin' in My EarOperation Ivy1:31
24Sleep LongOperation Ivy2:06
25Healthy BodyOperation Ivy1:40
26OfficerOperation Ivy1:55
27I Got NoOperation Ivy1:15







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