| Hospital | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 25 October 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Studio | Louder Than You Think Studios (Stockton, California) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 42:36 | |||
| Label | Big Cat[1] | |||
| Producer | Gary Young | |||
| Gary Young's Hospital chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
AllMusic described it as "a roller coaster of chaotic and disjointed songs."[2]
Track listing[edit]
All songs written by Gary Young, except "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris.
- Plant Man - 1:58
- 1st Impression - 0:54
- Mitchel - 1:00
- Foothill Blvd. - 1:00
- Real Call (No Video) - 1:18
- Warren - 2:38
- Hospital for the Chemically Insane - 0:30
- Birds in Traffic - 4:32
- Where Are You At - 1:27
- Ralph the Vegetarian Robot - 2:36
- Missing in Action - 3:32
- Wipe Out (The Surfaris) - 1:24
- 20th Day - 1:25
- Geri - 0:43
- Hooks of the Hiway - 5:57
- Where Are You At [unlisted] - 1:31
- Foothill Blvd. [Alt. version] [unlisted] - 4:20
Personnel[edit]
Gary Young's Hospital[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Pavement". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ a b Hospital at AllMusic
- ^ Bonner, Michael (Apr 22, 1995). "Silver surfer". Melody Maker. 72 (16): 35.
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Mamaroneck's Gary 'Plantman' Young". Neighbors. Mamaroneck Daily Voice. May 3, 2016.
- ^ "Hospital for the Criminally Insane". archives.stanforddaily.com.
- ^ a b Sauro, Tony (April 22, 2016). "NEW RECORDINGS – 'Malfunction' brings former Pavement drummer back to the studio". Features. The Record. Stockton. p. 1.
- ^ du Lac, J. Freedom (August 19, 1995). "LOLLAPALOOZA FOUND ITS EDGE, BUT NOT IN THE USUAL PLACE". The Sacramento Bee. p. G1.
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