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Ham Fisted

1995 studio album by Local H

Ham Fisted is the debut studio album by the alternative rock band Local H.[7][8] It was released through Island Records in January 1995.[9] Though the tracks "Cynic" and "Mayonnaise and Malaise" were released as airplay singles in 1994, the album failed to chart.

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Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that the album "offers an entertaining haymaker of cranked- up, stripped-down ’95 noise."[10] Robert Christgau gave the album a three-star "honourable mention", calling it "brighter than Bleach, less fly than Incesticide".[4]

Track listing

All songs written by Scott Lucas and Joe Daniels.

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Personnel

  • Scott Lucas – vocals, guitar,bass guitar
  • Joe Daniels – drums
  • Steve Haigler – producering, engineering, mixing
  • Tracy Schroeder – additional engineering
  • Janet DeMatteis - art direction
  • David Caldery - design
  • Joe Bosso - A&R
  • Bud Ludwig - mastering
  • Jana Leon - photography
  • Dave Cozzie - assistant engineer

References

  1. [1]
    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. pp. 287–288.
  2. [2]
    MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 682.
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    "Ham Fisted - Local H". Allmusic.
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    "Album: Local H: Ham Fisted". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  5. [5]
    Arnopp, Jason (March 18, 1995). "Albumz". Kerrang!. No. 536. EMAP. p. 48.
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    Kot, Greg (2004). "Local H". In Brackett, Nathan (ed.). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. pp. 492–493. ISBN 9780743201698.
  7. [7]
    "Local H | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  8. [8]
    "Cover Story: Local H : Illinois Entertainer".
  9. [9]
    Shehori, Steven (November 27, 2018). "Local H's Cautionary Major-Label Tale Is Actually a Success Story". Vulture.
  10. [10]
    "Local H". Trouser Press. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
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