After recording just one album, alternative metal combo Snot was effectively destroyed when lead singer Lynn Strait lost his life in a freeway accident on December 11, 1998. The band had seemed on the verge of stardom and at the time were completing the music for their second album. As a memorial to Strait, Snot eventually decided to release those tracks, with lyrics and guest vocals provided by a phalanx of stars from the alt-metal community. The resulting album, Strait Up, is a fitting tribute from Strait's peers and friends, featuring members of Limp Bizkit, Korn, Slipknot, Sevendust, (hed) p.e., Coal Chamber, Sugar Ray, System of a Down, Soulfly, and more. There are a few lackluster moments, but overall the outpouring of support and the sentiment of some of the lyrics are moving. Strait Up also features a remixed version of "Absent," the Strangelands soundtrack song that proved to be Strait's final recording with the band. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Dennis Anderson (Sax (Tenor)), Seymour Red Press (Clarinet), Brandon Boyd (Performer), Mike Doling (Producer), John Campo (Clarinet (Bass)), Snot (Performer), Jason Sears (Performer), Max Cavalera (Performer), Serj Tankian (Performer), Barry Finclair (Violin), Strait Up (Performer), Phil Bodner (Clarinet), Joe Wilder (Trombone), Jay Berliner (Banjo), Dave Bargeron (Tuba), Corey Taylor (Performer), John Beal (Bass), Mark McGrath (Performer), Dennis Anderson (Sax (Soprano)), Arnie Kinsella (Percussion), John Campo (Sax (Bass)), Andy Stein (Violin), Rob Fisher (Piano), John Frosk (Trumpet), Suzanne Ornstein (Violin), Lynn Strait (Performer), Dennis Anderson (Clarinet), Lajon (Performer), Rob Fisher (Celeste), Jay Berliner (Guitar), Dave Gale (Trumpet), Patti Laursen (Producer), Seymour Red Press (Sax (Soprano)), Paul Goodman (Engineer), Andrew Alekel (Engineer), John Campo (Sax (Baritone)), B. Dez Fafara (Performer), John Campo (Clarinet), Mike Doling (Guitar), Jonathan Davis (Performer), Arnie Kinsella (Drums), John Fahnestock (?), Dave Bargeron (Trombone), Jack Gale (Trombone), Phil Bodner (Sax (Tenor)), Mike Doling (Vocals), Fred Durst (Performer), Ruth Waterman (Concert Master), M.C.U.D (Performer), Seymour Red Press (Sax (Alto)), Emil Micha (Art Direction), Ruth Waterman (Violin), Rob Fisher (Liner Notes)
