Enemy Hogs

by Oneida

Overview

Oneida were born a little too late, and that's probably a good thing for post-punk fans at the end of the '90s. The band has been greatly influenced by Wire and other later punk innovators like Huesker Due, transferring many of those bands' elements to the palette of the late '90s. Oneida keep their attention to tune and quick playing, but incorporate bits of garage rock, noise art, and even free jazz. Enemy Hogs defies categorization itself, the only possible class being the rather blanket-like "art rock." When they use lyrics, (which isn't too often) they are punchy, pronounced, and direct. And they play all types of instruments, finding new sounds for each organ, horn, or string. Most importantly, though, Oneida keep on rocking all the way through. What's also very impressive about the band is their recording technique and gift for capturing such a live sound in the studio. Certainly they could play loud and together with no overdubs, but that alone wouldn't make Enemy Hogs sound the way that it does. They exercise enough restraint to sound good, rather than just noisy, and they're no slouches when it comes to skill, either. Oneida play with deft precision and speed. It doesn't last all that long, but it sure sounds good. ~ Ken Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	04/17/2001
Label:	Jagjaguwar
UPC:	0656605202921
Rank:	180548

Tracks

1. Whitey Fortress
2. Primanti Bros.
3. Bombay Fraud
4. Give up... And Move On
5. Little Red Dolls
6. Ginger (Bein' Free)
7. Turn It: Up (Loud)
8. Gettin' It On
9. Hard Workin' Man
10. Quest for Two
11. Fourth Eye
12. Wicked Servant
13. O.L.B.

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Oneida   Primary Artist
Dave Douglas   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Brother JT   Guitar
J. Kelly   Strings
Shelly Worden   Strings

Technical Credits

Brian Perry   Art Producer
Carolyn Morris   Photography
Danny Barcelona   Photography
Oneida   Engineer
Peter Katis   Mixing
Alan Douches   Mastering