Ben Hur (album)
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | May–July 14, 1990 | |||
| Studio | Chicago Recording Company (Chicago, Illinois) Studios at Soundscape (New York City) | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore, noise rock | |||
| Length | 33:45 | |||
| Label | Glitterhouse Records | |||
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Ben Hur is the second full-length and final album released by the American post-hardcore band Bitch Magnet. It was recorded after the departure of Bitch Magnet's added guitarist, David Gait, and features an appearance by the band's occasional guitarist, David Grubbs. Ben Hur was recorded by Louisville, Kentucky producer Howie Gano who had engineered albums by Grubbs' previous band, Squirrel Bait.[1]
Release and reception[edit]
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Ben Hur was first released in 1990 by Glitterhouse Records. First issue of release came with a bonus 7" that contains the songs Sadie and Where Eagles Fly.[3] In 2011, it was remastered by Alan Douches and released in a box-set containing with the rest of the band's catalog.[4]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Bitch Magnet
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Dragoon" | 9:30 |
| 2. | "Valmead" | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Ducks and Drakes" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Mesentery" | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Lookin' at the Devil" | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Gator" | 2:11 |
| 7. | "Spite y Malice" | 3:07 |
| 8. | "Crescent" | 4:40 |
Personnel[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Howie Gano: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Ben Hur". AllMusic. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Bitch Magnet – Ben Hur (1990, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Albums: Bitch Magnet". Temporary Residence Limited. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
