Give Up The Ghost - Year One

Review by John Mijac

Year One by Give Up The Ghost: A Raw, Unfiltered Blast from 2001 If you’re into music that punches you in the gut and makes your heart race, Year One by Give Up The Ghost is a wild ride worth taking. This album came out in 2001—a time when punk rock was still raw, unapologetic, and full of attitude—and it’s got all the grit and energy you’d expect from bands like this. With genres spanning Pop/Rock to Hardcore Punk, and styles dipping into Alternative/Indie Rock and Punk Revival, there’s something here for everyone who likes their tunes loud and honest. The record jumps between tracks recorded live on the BBC (like “AM/PM” and “Farewell”) and studio cuts packed with emotion and intensity. You can tell these guys weren’t just phoning it in; every song feels alive, chaotic even, but in the best way possible. Standout Tracks That Stuck With Me Let’s talk about two tracks that really stuck with me: “There’s a Black Hole in the Shadow of the Pru” and “Please Die!”. First up, “Black Hole.” Man, this track hits hard. It starts off moody, almost eerie, before exploding into this wall of sound that grabs you by the throat. Wes’s vocals are raw and desperate, like he’s pouring everything he has into those lyrics. And then there’s the breakdowns—oh man, they hit like a freight train. I remember listening to this one late at night, headphones on, feeling like my brain was gonna explode. There’s something haunting about the imagery too, like the Pru building casting its shadow over everything. It’s not just a song; it’s an experience. Then there’s “Please Die!” which is… well, exactly what it sounds like. It’s short, sharp, and brutal—basically a middle finger to whatever or whoever pissed them off. Sometimes you need a song like this to scream along to when life gets overwhelming. The production is tight enough to let the chaos shine through without losing clarity. Plus, the drums? Insane. Whoever Jesse is, they crushed it on this track. Behind the Scenes Vibes One cool thing about Year One is how much thought went into making it. J. Bannon handled design and art direction, while Linas Garsys brought killer illustrations to life. The whole aesthetic feels gritty and DIY, perfectly matching the vibe of the music. Kurt Ballou produced and engineered the album, so you know the sound quality is legit—it’s polished enough to be listenable but rough around the edges where it counts. And props to Colin Decker for mastering because, honestly, mastering hardcore punk isn’t easy. He nailed it, giving each track the punch it needed. Shoutout to Dean Baltulonis for mixing most of the songs too—he kept things balanced without killing the energy. Final Thoughts Listening to Year One feels like stepping back in time to a sweaty basement show where everyone’s screaming along and no one cares if they leave covered in bruises. It’s messy, emotional, and completely authentic. If you haven’t heard it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining. Oh, and here’s a random thought: I bet if aliens landed tomorrow and asked us to explain human emotions through music, we could just hand them this album. They’d get it instantly.

Artist: Give Up The Ghost
Album: Year One

2011

Rating: 3.67

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
please die!
i´ve shared your lips so now they sicken me
Sore Throat Syndrome
sore throat syndrome
Dead And Gone
*dead and gone
I've Shared Your Lips So Now They Sicken Me	00:49
hearts
Sore Throat Syndrome (My Spit Is Your Spit, Shana)
AM/PM (Live On The BBC)	2:23
There's a Black Hole in the Shadow of the Pru	02:02
farewell
Please Die	01:13
Kick Out the Jams	02:47
Shoplifting in a Ghost Town	03:02
Protest Song #00
protest song #00
Hearts
the ice age is coming
The Day the Music Died	01:12
Dead and Gone	01:53
I've Shared Your Lips So Now They Sicken Me
Farewell
Please Die!
Farewell (Live On The BBC)	2:25
Kick Out The Jams	2:48
Shoplifting In A Ghost Town (Live On The BBC)	3:02
There's A Black Hole In The Shadow Of The Pru
fuck what fireworks stand for
Fuck What Fireworks Stand For
The Day The Music Died
there´s a black hole in the shadow of the pru
The Ice Age Is Coming
the day the music died
AM/PM	02:23
It's the Limit	01:32
It's The Limit

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American Nightmare - Protest Song#00

Give Up The Ghost - It's The Limit (Cro-Mags Cover)

American Nightmare - Fuck What Fireworks Stand For

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Catalog Numbers

B9R035
RFL045
B9R:35
b9r35
RFL021

Labels

Bridge Nine Records
Reflections Records

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lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea

Formats

Vinyl
LP
45 RPM
Compilation
Black/Red
Limited Edition
Maroon
7"
Clear Vinyl
Orange All Media
Black / Blue
Black / White
12"
Numbered
Test Pressing
CD
Reissue
Repress
33 ⅓ RPM
Special Edition
ltd. 250 copies
col. maroon
Remastered
Black/Blue
Yellow/Black Splatter
All Media
Compilation Vinyl
Blue Vinyl
Yellow
180 Gram

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Godcity Recording Studio
Mastered At	M Works Mastering Studio, Cambridge, MA
Licensed From	Bridge Nine Records

Credits

Role	Credit
Collage Design	Chris Wrenn
Cover Design	J. Bannon
Cover Illustration	Linas Garsys
Design	J. Bannon
Art Direction	J. Bannon
Illustration	Linas Garsys
Layout	Jeff J Jawk
Engineer	Kurt Ballou
Mixed By	Dean Baltulonis (tracks: 1 to 7)
Producer	Tim Cossar
Bass	Brian (tracks: 8 to 12), Zack (tracks: 1 to 7)
Drums	Standhard (tracks: 8 to 12), Jesse (tracks: 1 to 7)
Guitar	Tim
Mastered By	Colin Decker
Photography By	Brian Sheffield
Vocals	Wes
Artwork	Linas Garsys
Performer	Brian (tracks: B1 to B5), Jarrod (tracks: B1 to B5), Jesse (tracks: A1 to A7), Matt (tracks: B1 to B5), Tim, Wes, Zach (tracks: A1 to A7)

Notes

Released by Bridge 9 Records in 2011. Includes embossed cover and fold out lyric sheet / poster. Comes in three different colors:
Black / Red, Limited to 500 (This)
Black / Blue, Limited to 1500
Black / White, Limted to 1000
Recorded as two sessions at Godcity Studios, Norwood, MA.
Mastered at M-Works, Cambridge MA.
Art direction and design for Atomic! ID.
Gatefold sleeve. 250 pieces on maroon vinyl.
"Dead And Gone" originally performed by The Trouble.
"It's The Limit" originally performed by Cro-Mags.
Under exclusive license from Bridge Nine Records.
A1 to B1 originally released as "American Nightmare EP".
B2 to B6 originally released as "The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter EP".
"It's The Limit" is not mentioned anywhere on the sleeve.
Tracks A1-B3 originally released on 7" vinyl and CD in September 2000 on Bridge Nine.
Tracks C1-D3 originally released on 7" vinyl in March of 2001 on Bridge Nine.
500 on Black / Red
1500 on Black / Blue (this)
1000 on Black / White
1500 on Black / Blue
1000 on Black / White (this)
20 copies
Reissue of the original compilation. Under the name "Give up the Ghost" rather than "American Nightmare" and includes bonus tracks not found on the original "American Nightmare" version.
Tracks 1-13 recorded in two sessions at Godcity Studios.
Tracks 1-6 originally released on 7" vinyl in September 2000 on Bridge Nine Records.
Tracks 1-7 originally released on CD in September 2000 on Bridge Nine Records.
Tracks 8-12 originally released on 7" vinyl in March of 2001 on Bridge Nine Records.
Track 13 previously unreleased.
Tracks 14-16 previously unreleased; recorded live on the BBC July 29th, 2002.
Recorded as two sessions in Norwood, MA.
1 to 7 originally released as "American Nightmare EP".
8 to 11 originally released as "The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter EP".
Track 11 "Dead And Gone" originally performed by The Trouble.
Track 12 "It's The Limit" originally performed by Cro-Mags.
Track 12 not mentioned anywhere on the sleeve.
Same record was released by Reflection Records as well under their first name American Nightmare.
year one credits
recorded as two sessions
at godcity studios, norwood ma
mastered by Colin Decker
at m-works, cambridge ma
art direction and design by
J. Bannon for atomic! id
angel illustration by Linas Garsys
photography by Bryan Sheffield
tracks 1 thru 7
produced by Kurt Ballou and Tim
engineered by Kurt Ballou
mixed by Dean Baltulonis
the musicians (1 thru 7)
Wes / Tim / Jesse / Zach
tracks 8 thru 11
the musicians (8 thru 11)
Wes / Tim / Brian / Standhard
*originally written and performed by The Trouble
250 copies on maroon vinyl (this one)
250 copies on yellow vinyl
500 copies on yellow/black splattered vinyl
500 Black / Red
1500 Black / Blue [THIS]
1000 Black / White
Gatefold sleeve. 250 pieces on yellow vinyl.
Released by Bridge 9 Records in 2011. Includes embossed cover and fold out lyric sheet / poster.
Standard black repress
Limited to: 1000
Blue vinyl = Side A/B, black vinyl = Side C/D.
Gatefold sleeve. yellow vinyl.
10 copies

Barcodes

Barcode: 790168423512
Matrix / Runout (Side A): AE53957/A

About Give Up The Ghost

Hardcore/punk band from Boston, Massachusetts formed in 1998. Formerly known as , changed name to Give Up The Ghost in 2003 following legal dispute. Disbanded in 2004.

Aliases

American Nightmare
American Nothing

Members

Matt Woods
Alex Garcia-Rivera
Wes Eisold
Brian Masek
Jarrod Alexander
Tim Cossar
Josh Holden

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Year One* by Give Up The Ghost is like a chaotic mixtape of punk energy and hardcore grit. It’s wild how many hands shaped this record—Kurt Ballou not only engineered and produced it but also helped craft its raw sound. And get this: Linas Garsys created the cover art, blending visuals that feel as intense as the music itself. Oh, and if you’re into live tracks, they threw in BBC recordings like "AM/PM" and "Farewell," giving fans a taste of their explosive performances. It’s kinda funny how much passion can fit onto one album, right?