Understand?
Understand? is the fourth album by Chicago post-hardcore band Naked Raygun, released in 1989 through Caroline Records.[1][2] "Hip Swingin'" is about the United States involving itself in the affairs of South American countries.[3]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | Tanglewood Studios, Brookfield, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Punk rock[1] | |||
| Length | 39:05 | |||
| Label | Caroline | |||
| Producer | Larry Sturm, Naked Raygun | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Chicago Tribune | [5] |
The Chicago Tribune wrote that "slam-dance rhythms and shout-from-the-rooftops choruses again predominate."[5] Trouser Press called the album "a compelling array of martial chants and supercharged rockers."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Treason" | John Haggerty, Pierre Kezdy | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Hips Swingin'" | Jeff Pezzati | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Understand?" | John Haggerty | 2:30 |
| 4. | "Entrapment" | Jeff Pezzati | 2:45 |
| 5. | "Bughouse" | Pierre Kezdy | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Wonder Beer" | John Haggerty, Eric Spicer | 2:58 |
| 7. | "Never Follow" | John Haggerty | 2:16 |
| 8. | "Too Much of You" | Jeff Pezzati | 1:49 |
| 9. | "Vagabond Dog" | Pierre Kezdy | 3:30 |
| 10. | "O.K. Wait" | Pierre Kezdy | 2:17 |
| 11. | "The Sniper Song" | Eric Spicer | 1:35 |
| 12. | "Which Side You're On" | Jeff Pezzati | 2:43 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Mr. Gridlock" | Jeff Pezzati | 3:08 |
| 14. | "I Don't Know" | John Haggerty, Jeff Pezzati | 3:13 |
Personnel
- Naked Raygun
- John Haggerty – guitar
- Pierre Kezdy – bass guitar
- Jeff Pezzati – vocals
- Eric Spicer – drums
- Production and additional personnel
- Phil Hale – illustrations
- Marc Harris – photography
- Ellie Hughes – design
- Tom Hughes – design
- Naked Raygun – production
- Larry Sturm – production
References
- Jenkins, Mark (August 11, 1989). "Trying Hard to Make Us 'Understand'". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
"NO, I WILL never follow," vows Naked Raygun's Jeff Pezzati on "Never Follow," the Ramones-like song that leads off side two of the Chicago quartet's latest, "Understand?
- Heim, Chris (28 Apr 1989). "Second String". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. 88.
- Wenrich, Doug (October 18, 1990). "Powerful 'Raygun' hits town this week – All ages show scheduled at Chameleon". Lancaster New Era. p. Z9.
- Gendron, Bob. "Understand?". AllMusic. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- Kot, Greg (27 Apr 1989). "Recordings". Chicago Tribune. p. 15A.
- "Naked Raygun". Trouser Press. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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