Hospital
Studio album by
Gary Young's Hospital
Released25 October 1994
Recorded1993–1994
StudioLouder Than You Think Studios (Stockton, California)
Genre
Length42:36
LabelBig Cat[1]
ProducerGary Young
Gary Young's Hospital chronology
Hospital
(1994)		 Things We Do For You
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Hospital is the debut studio album by the American musician Gary Young and his backing band Hospital, released in 1994.[3][4] It was Young's first solo effort after being asked to leave the band Pavement.[5]

Background and recording

The album was recorded in Stockton, California, at Young's studio. "Geri" is about Young's wife.[6] A video was produced for "Plant Man".[6] Young promoted the album by playing the on 1995 Lollapalooza tour.[7]

Critical reception

AllMusic described it as "a roller coaster of chaotic and disjointed songs."[2]

Track listing

All songs written by Gary Young, except "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris.

  1. Plant Man - 1:58
  2. 1st Impression - 0:54
  3. Mitchel - 1:00
  4. Foothill Blvd. - 1:00
  5. Real Call (No Video) - 1:18
  6. Warren - 2:38
  7. Hospital for the Chemically Insane - 0:30
  8. Birds in Traffic - 4:32
  9. Where Are You At - 1:27
  10. Ralph the Vegetarian Robot - 2:36
  11. Missing in Action - 3:32
  12. Wipe Out (The Surfaris) - 1:24
  13. 20th Day - 1:25
  14. Geri - 0:43
  15. Hooks of the Hiway - 5:57
  16. Where Are You At [unlisted] - 1:31
  17. Foothill Blvd. [Alt. version] [unlisted] - 4:20

Personnel

Gary Young's Hospital

  • Gary Young – lead vocals, drums
  • Zach Silver – vocals, guitar, violin
  • Robin Vanderpool – guitar, synthesizers
  • Eric Westphal – bass, vocals, piano
  • Kelly Foley – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Robbie Warren – guitar

References

  1. ↑ "TrouserPress.com :: Pavement". www.trouserpress.com.
  2. 1 2 Hospital at AllMusic
  3. ↑ Bonner, Michael (Apr 22, 1995). "Silver surfer". Melody Maker. 72 (16): 35.
  4. ↑ "Happy Birthday To Mamaroneck's Gary 'Plantman' Young". Neighbors. Mamaroneck Daily Voice. May 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Hospital for the Criminally Insane". archives.stanforddaily.com.
  6. 1 2 Sauro, Tony (April 22, 2016). "NEW RECORDINGS – 'Malfunction' brings former Pavement drummer back to the studio". Features. The Record. Stockton. p. 1.
  7. ↑ du Lac, J. Freedom (August 19, 1995). "LOLLAPALOOZA FOUND ITS EDGE, BUT NOT IN THE USUAL PLACE". The Sacramento Bee. p. G1.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.