This album "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" is the second album by New York hardcore band, Cro-Mags. It was released in 1989 on Profile Records and was subsequently re-released on Another Planet – along with their debut album, The Age Of Quarrel, on the same disc. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
|
Album Description & Collectors information: The Cro-Mags were one of the most influential bands to emerge from the New York hardcore punk scene in the early 1980s. Their second album, "Best Wishes," released in 1989 on Profile Records, is widely regarded as a classic of the crossover thrash genre. This 12" LP vinyl album is a testament to the band's raw energy and intense, socially conscious lyrics. The opening track, "Death Camps," sets the tone for the album with its urgent guitar riffs and aggressive vocals. The lyrics address the Holocaust and warn of the dangers of complacency in the face of injustice: "Remember Auschwitz, Dachau too / Our forefathers paid the price for me and you / Don't let it happen again, never forget / Fight for your life, before it's too late." Other standout tracks on the album include "Crush the Demoniac," a blistering attack on materialism and false idols, The musicianship on "Best Wishes" is top-notch, with guitarist Parris Mayhew delivering virtuosic solos and drummer Mackie Jayson providing thunderous beats. Bassist Doug Holland, who joined the band prior to recording the album, adds a sense of groove and funk to the mix. |
|
Music Genre: Hardcore Punk, Crossover Metal |
Album Production Information:The album: "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" was produced by: Chris Williamson for Rock Hotel Productions Tom Soares - Producer, Sound Engineer, Mix Engineer Jamie Locke - Sound Engineer Robert Windsor - Sound Engineer Howie "Iron" Weinberg - Mastering Engineer Howie Weinberg is a renowned mastering engineer whose work has defined the sound of countless legendary albums. With over 200 Gold and Platinum records, he has mastered classics from Metallica, Nirvana, and Slayer, shaping the sonic landscape of rock and metal. His expertise continues to influence generations of musicians. Learn more in the full biography.
Frank White - Photographer Frank White ( Photographer ) started at a very young age ( 12-13 years ) by photographer Hard Rock greatest like "Led Zeppelin", "Ronnie James DIO". He has photographed DIO from 1975 until 2009 and has published a photobook on DIO. During the 1980s White has published photos of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal bands on album covers and inner sleeves for bands like: Anthrax, Blood Feast, Cro-Mags, Hades, Overkill, Nasty Savage, Nuclear Assault and many others.
Gaile Vazbys - Art Direction
|
|
Record Label & Catalognr: PROFILE FILER 274 |
Record Format:12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country1989 Made in England |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: CRO-MAGS Best Wishes |
|
Band-members, Musicians and Performers Harley Flanagan - vocals, bass Parris Mitchell Mayhew - guitar Doug Holland - guitar Pete Hines - drums |
Complete Track-listing of the album "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" |
|
The detailed tracklist of this record "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" is:
|
| Album Front Cover Photo of "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" |
|
|
Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ). |
| Album Back Cover Photo of "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" |
|
|
Close-up Photo of "CRO-MAGS Best Wishes" Record Label
|
|
PROFILE FILER 274 , 1989 , England
"Best Wishes" is the second album by New York hardcore band, Cro-Mags. It was released in 1989 on Profile Records and was subsequently re-released on Another Plane
Learn more
Beck's Records BR 001 , 1986 , USA
This is an unofficial/bootleg release
Learn more