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Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo

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  • Artist: MxPx
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: June 16, 1998
  • Total Time: 40:29
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

MxPx made the leap to the major leagues in 1998 with Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, their first album for A&M Records. The switch to the majors really doesn't make a difference, to tell the truth -- the group turns out another set of speedy, raucous punk-pop numbers that are fueled as much by attitude as songwriting. There's plenty of filler, but the record moves so quickly, it doesn't hurt the album, especially since the good songs do work their hooks into your brain. Listeners who don't care for late-'90s retro-punk won't have their minds changed by Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo, but anyone who's followed MxPx or has a fondness for post-Green Day indie punk-pop will enjoy the record. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Under Lock and Key Mike Herrera MxPx (2:32)
Tomorrow's Another Day Mike Herrera MxPx (2:47)
The Final Slowdance Mike Herrera MxPx (1:58)
I'm OK, You're OK (Lyrics) Mike Herrera MxPx (2:38)
Cold and All Alone Mike Herrera MxPx (2:06)
Party, My House, Be There Mike Herrera MxPx (2:45)
The Downfall of Western Civilization Mike Herrera MxPx (2:41)
Invitation to Understanding (Lyrics) Mike Herrera MxPx (2:33)
Fist Vs. Tact Mike Herrera MxPx (1:11)
What's Mine Is Yours Mike Herrera MxPx (3:43)
Self Serving With a Purpose Mike Herrera MxPx (2:47)
For Always Mike Herrera MxPx (3:10)
Set the Record Straight Mike Herrera MxPx (2:56)
Get With It Mike Herrera MxPx (1:44)
Inches From Life Mike Herrera MxPx (1:50)
The Theme Fiasco Mike Herrera MxPx (3:08)

Credits

Dale Yob (Vocals), Jeff Bettger (Vocals), Steve Kravac (Producer), Al Lay (Mixing Assistant), Marina Chavez (Photography), Mike Herrera (Bass), Mike Herrera (Vocals), Steve Kravac (Mixing), Jeff Bettger (Screams), MxPx (Arranger), Ronnie King (Keyboards), Greg Hetson (Vocals), Mitch Tobias (Photography), Greg Hetson (?), Brian Gardner (Mastering), Aaron Warner (Assistant Producer)
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Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo
Studio album by MxPx
Released June 16, 1998 (1998-06-16)
Recorded February 1998 at Robert Lang Studios, Seattle, Washington
Genre Pop punk
Punk rock
Hardcore punk
Skate punk
Length 40:29
Label A&M, Tooth & Nail
Producer Steve Kravac
Professional reviews
MxPx chronology
Life in General
(1996)		 Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo
(1998)		 Let It Happen
(1998)

Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo is the fourth studio album released by the American Skate punk/punk rock band MxPx in 1998. The album title was taken from a letter that a fan had written to the band, complaining that the band was changing, and, "Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo." The band addresses this on their DVD, B-Movie. It ranked at #99 on the Billboard 200 and went gold on January 27, 2000.[2]

Contents

Track listing

 This track listing should be modified to meet track listing standards.
Please improve this article if you can. (February 2009)

All songs written by Mike Herrera. Arranged by MxPx.

  1. "Under Lock and Key" — 2:32
  2. "Tomorrow's Another Day" — 2:47
  3. "The Final Slowdance" — 1:59
  4. "I'm OK, You're OK" — 2:39
  5. "Cold and All Alone" — 2:07
  6. "Party, My House, Be There" — 2:16
  7. "The Downfall of the Western Civilization" — 2:42
  8. "Invitation to Understanding" — 2:33
  9. "Fist vs. Tact" — 1:11
  10. "What's Mine Is Yours" — 3:44
  11. "Self Serving with a Purpose" — 2:48
  12. "For Always" — 3:12
  13. "Set the Record Straight" — 2:57
  14. "Get with It!" — 1:44
  15. "Inches from Life" — 1:51
  16. "The Theme Fiasco" — 3:10

Track information

  • "I'm OK, You're OK" previously appeared on The Cootees' album Let's Play House, which featured Mike on guitar and vocals and Tom on drums.
  • Perhaps the most historically significant song on the record is the song "What's Mine Is Yours", which originated from the MxPx vs. Tooth & Nail controversy. In particular, the line "Money doesn't mean to me what it obviously means to you, 'cause I would never steal from kids that don't have a clue" is a direct reference to the fact that Tooth & Nail weaseled the band into a very poor contract when they were 15. The title of the song refers to the fact that their contract with Tooth & Nail took ownership of Mike's songs. A&M bought the band out of their contract with Tooth & Nail, but for legal purposes, the Tooth & Nail logo remained on the band's first two albums with the new record label (Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo and The Ever Passing Moment).[citation needed] Mike later named his publishing company "What's Mine Is Mine" in reference to the song.

Credits

  • Mike Herrera — bass, vocals
  • Tom Wisniewski — guitar, background vocals
  • Yuri Ruley — drums
  • Ronnie King — keys
  • Greg Hetson — lead guitar on "The Downfall of the Western Civilization"
  • Dale Yob — vocals on "I'm Ok, You're OK"
  • Jeff Bettger — screams on "Fist vs. Tact" and "The Theme Fiasco"
  • Steve Kravac — producer,mixing
  • Aaron Warner — production assistant
  • Al Lay — mixing assistant
  • Brian "Big Bass" Gardner — mastering
  • Marina Chavez — photography
  • Mitch Tobias — photography
  • John Nissen — illustrations
  • Luke W. Midkiff — illustrations/ Video direction

Music videos

References

  1. ^ McGovern, Brian Vincent (September/October 1998). "Album Reviews: MxPx Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo". HM Magazine (73). ISSN 1066-6923. 
  2. ^ "RIAA Gold and Platinum Album Database". 06-19-2007. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=mxpx&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2007&sort=Artist&perPage=25. 
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MxPx
Mike Herrera • Tom Wisniewski • Yuri Ruley
Andy Husted
Studio albums
Pokinatcha (1994) • Teenage Politics (1995) • Life In General (1996) • Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo (1998) • The Ever Passing Moment (2000) • Before Everything & After (2003) • Panic (2005) • Secret Weapon (2007)
EPs
On the Cover (1995) • Move to Bremerton (1996) • Small Town Minds (1997) • The Broken Bones (2000) • The Renaissance (2001) • The AC/EP (2004) • Left Coast Punk EP (2009)
Other releases
Let It Happen (1998) • At the Show (1999) • Ten Years and Running (2002) • Let's Rock (2006) • The Ultimate Collection (2008) • On the Cover II (2009) • Punk Rawk Christmas (2009)
Video
It Came From Bremerton (VHS, 2000) • B-Movie (DVD, 2004) • Triple Threat (DVD, 2009)
Singles
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