Self Made Maniac by China Drum - Uhune

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China Drum's second full-length album, Self Made Maniac, has the band ripening their aggressive punk, but at the cost of losing their high-octane pop strengths. Besides "Guilty Deafness," which goes in about five directions at once -- like Swervedriver or an early, angry Dodgy -- both fervor and melody are missing from the majority of the songs. Producer Al Clay (Frank Black, Therapy?) tries to bring out a live edge and yet can't stop the material from sounding flat and coppery, like damp college rock. Perhaps tellingly, the band changed their name to the Drum shortly after the response to Self Made Maniac, and began opening up for bands like Suicidal Tendencies instead of Supergrass and Ash. ~ Dean Carlson

1. One Thing

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

2. Bothered

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

3. Guilty Deafness

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

4. Somewhere Else

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

5. Fiction of Life

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

6. All I Wanna Be

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

7. Down By the River

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

8. Another Toy

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

9. 60 Seconds

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

10. Foxhole

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

11. Control

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

12. Stop It All Adding Up

Primary Artist: China Drum; Main Performer
Performer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen
Jan Aklema; Performer
Composer: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Adam Lee
Bill Mcqueen
Dave Mcqueen; Other
Music Publisher: Zomba Music Publishing Ltd; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 47 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Punk, Adult Alternative, Noise Pop

Label

Mantra

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 23, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

609008100967