Same as It Ever Was

by House of Pain

Overview

House of Pain's self-titled album had its moments, but on the whole, wasn't very memorable. However, the Irish-American group really blossomed on its far-superior and much more hardcore second album, Same as It Ever Was. With this album, Everlast changed his style of rapping considerably and unveiled a much more distinctive and recognizable approach. Sounding twisted, damaged, and maniacal, Everlast grabs the listener's attention and refuses to let go on such wildly entertaining fare as "Back From the Dead," "Over There Shit," and "Runnin' Up on Ya." House of Pain's subject matter -- namely, their superior rapping skills and the threat they pose to sucker MCs -- is far from groundbreaking. But an abundance of strong, clever hooks and Everlast's psycho-like rapping make Same as It Ever Was consistently appealing. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/2024
Label:	Tommy Boy
UPC:	0016998553114
Rank:	123135

Album Credits

Performance Credits

House of Pain   Primary Artist
Diamond D   Vocals
Danny Boy O'Connor   Vocals
Everlast   Vocals

Technical Credits

Everlast   Composer,Mixing
Dennis White   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Jason Roberts   Engineer
Ronald Bell   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Peter Duarte   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Lawrence Muggerud   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Wilson Beckett   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Ron Jaramillo   Design
Butch BelAir   Photography
Juanita Carter   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Leor DiMant   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
D. White   Composer
Ross Donaldson   Engineer
DJ Lethal   Composer
Chris Stokes   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Diamond D   Mixing,Producer
DJ Muggs   Mixing,Producer
Allen Toussaint   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Danny O'Connor   Composer
Erik Schrody   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Tom Coyne   Mastering
Kevin Bell   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Erwin Gorostiza   Art Direction
Ben Wallach   Engineer
Danny Boy O'Connor   Art Direction
Kevin Lassiter   Composer,Lyricist,Arranger
Callie Cheek   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Ray Wright   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
The Baka Boys   Composer
Joseph Kirkland   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Daniel O'Connor   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Lethal   Producer
Troy Hightower   Engineer
J. Kirkland   Composer