Bonus Fat

by Descendents

Overview

So-called because of the two bonus tracks that surfaced on this reissue of Fat, specifically the two sides from the group's original single, "Ride the Wild"/"It's a Hectic World." Aukerman hadn't joined the group yet, while the music is actually gentle, surf-inspired power pop more than anything else. "Ride the Wild" is a classic enough lament over a lyin' girl with Navetta's semi-tremolo twang doing what it can, vocals left down in the mix. "It's a Hectic World," meanwhile, is even more explicitly surfy in ways, but with a nervous, flat new wave edge to it as well -- not quite Devo if they grew up on the coast, but there's something to that comparison. ~ Ned Raggett

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/1990
Label:	Sst
UPC:	0018861014418

Tracks

1. My Dad Sucks
2. Mr. Bass
3. I Like Food
4. Hey Hey
5. Weinerschnitzel
6. Global Probing
7. Ride the Wild
8. It's a Hectic World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Descendents   Primary Artist
Bill Stevenson   Drums
Milo Aukerman   Vocals
Tony Lombardo   Bass
Frank Navetta   Guitar

Technical Credits

Spot   Producer
Bill Stevenson   Composer
Frank Navetta   Composer
Tony Lombardo   Composer