Proof That The Youth Are Revolting

"Revolting" - verb, 1) To renounce allegiance to, the act of revolution. 2) To be extremely offensive or disgusting... We set out in the summer of '99 to make our first live record, which you now hold in your hands. Armed with our heavy metal costumes (also Jazzercize and our hick costumes) we set off on our summer tour across the U.S. Our friends in the bands The W's and The Smiley Kids came too (The Electrics, from Scotland were also on a few of the shows), and together we cause mayhem in venues which ranged from roller skating rinks to humid bug infested music festivals. Saki came as well, to work his miracles, and bless his heart for making the ruckus of our live show listenable, even enjoyable.. We liked his green mullet and miss it now that he got a "respectable" haircut. We recorded the entire tour, about 11 shows. What you have now are the best performances from each night. We also encouraged people to sing along. If they did, we asked them to signup on our "Official Background Vocalist" list, which is why there are about a zillion names on here. If you signed up and can't find your name, we are sorry, we might have lost the sheet you are on, we are very irresponsible that way. You could keep looking too. Or maybe your handwriting was really bad and Sarah couldn't read it, she tried her best, so give her a break. Well, you probably are sick of reading this, so enjoy. We'll see you on the next tour, come say "hi", or just come be revolting with us. And the next time we come to your town, even though we probably won't be recording a live album, don't let that discourage you from singing along REALLY LOUD! Thanks. Producer's notes: I was really excited when I was given the task of recording this live album. Five Iron Frenzy has been one of my favorite bands since I first started working with them 3 years ago. Their live show is one of the most fun-filled, energetic shows that I have ever seen. We recorded 11 shows and faced various trials at each show. We tried as best as possible to keep a consistent sound while preserving the integrity of the original performance. Due to the nature of live recording, and the variables, we cleaned up some of the mistakes in the studio. We also left some of those in for your enjoyment. I hope you have as much fun listening to this as we did making it... take care... Saki - June 17, Canton, OH - Alive Fest - June 19, Stone Mountain, GA - Atlanta Fest - June 21, Chattanooga, TN - June 25, Mt. Union, PA - Creation Fest - June 26, Charlotte, NC - Shout Fest, June 27, Manchester, VA - June 28, Mitchelville, MD - June 29, Columbus, OH - June 30, Indianapolis, IN - July 2, Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Fest. Five Iron Frenzy likes and uses the stuff that the following companies make: Ernie Ball Strings, Epiphone Guitars, Pork Pie Drums, Pro-Mark Sticks, Attack Drum Heads, Jansport Bags, Never Summer Snowboards, and Arnette Sunglasses. "No one has ever seen God; but if we love each other; God lives in us and His love is made complete in us."- 1John4:12 "Dear Father, I need you. Your strength my heart to mend..." All songs © 1999 5 Minute Walk Music (ASCAP) except "Final Countdown" written by Joey Tempest © 1986 Screen Gems - EMI Music (BMI), "Close To Me" written by Robert James Smith ©1985 BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) and "It's Not Unusual" written by Gordon Mills and Leslie David Reed © 1964 Universal Duchess Music Corp. (BMI) The hidden track on track 18 begins at 7:37 and contains an introduction from the band, followed by outtakes that the band made live on tour. The insert is a 12 panel fold out poster listing hundreds of additional "performers"