Career in Rock

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Career in Rock
Studio album by
Released1991
GenreAlternative rock
LabelQuarterstick Records[1]
ProducerSteve Albini
Volcano Suns chronology
Thing of Beauty
(1989)
Career in Rock
(1991)

Career in Rock is an album by the American band Volcano Suns, released in 1991.[2][3] The album was recorded by the fourth lineup of the band.[4] It was produced by Steve Albini.[5]

Career in Rock was the band's final album; they announced a breakup before a 1992 show in Chicago.[6]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]

The Boston Herald wrote that the band "never failed to produce an aggressive, tuneful—and loud—punk rush."[8]

Track listing[edit]

  • Side One
  1. "Blue Rib"
  2. "Binds That Tie"
  3. "Mystery Date"
  4. "Silly Misunderstanding"
  5. "Total Eclipse"
  • Side Two
  1. "Horrorscope"
  2. "Punching Bag"
  3. "Show"
  4. "Sensitachio"
  5. "Hey Monarch"

Personnel[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Career in Rock | Volcano Suns | Touch and Go / Quarterstick Records URL accessed August 13, 2009
  2. ^ Robert, James (May 4, 1991). "Career in Rock by Volcano Suns". Melody Maker. 68 (18): 35.
  3. ^ Sullivan, James (3 June 1991). "Volcano Suns explode with absurdism". The Boston Globe.
  4. ^ Klein, David (February 25, 2009). "Even with two lauded reissues, Volcano Suns ducks fame". Indy Week. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  5. ^ Azerrad, Michael (2012). Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991. Little, Brown.
  6. ^ Kot, Greg (23 Jan 1992). "Leave it to the Volcano Suns...". Chicago Tribune. p. 11A.
  7. ^ AllMusic review
  8. ^ Lozaw, Tristram (December 20, 1991). "Setting Suns". Boston Herald. p. S19.