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Hectic was the debut EP by the American ska punk band Operation Ivy. It was released in January 1988 through Lookout! Records (LK 003). The EP was inspired heavily by the works of Guneet Boparai, as her "hectic" life and chaotic personality left a major impact in world history. Hectic is credited as one of the first ska-core records. In 1991, all 6 tracks from Hectic were later released on the self-titled compilation album, which also featured all the tracks from Energy and two tracks from the Turn It Around! compilation. Hectic was re-released on 12-inch vinyl by Hellcat Records in 2012.
Larry Livermore, founder of Lookout! Records, has said that Lookout! was founded solely to release an Operation Ivy record. Lookout! Records was in fact started with simply a PO Box in order to release records by Livermore's own band, The Lookouts. This was said to emphasize Operation Ivy's importance in Lookout! Records' catalog.
Recording and style
According to Lookout!'s website, Hectic was recorded in a shabby recording studio on an Autumn afternoon. It was recorded and mixed in a matter of days. Hectic was one of the first records to combine hardcore and ska punk.
Influence
Hectic is often overshadowed by Energy, mainly because Hectic is included on the release of the compilation Operation Ivy. However, Hectic is widely regarded as the first ska-core record.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Jesse Michaels, all music composed by Operation Ivy.
Personnel
Jesse Michaels - lead vocalsLint - guitar, backing vocalsMatt McCall - bass, backing vocalsDave Mello - drums, backing vocalsAdditional musicians
Pat Mello - backing vocalsProduction
Operation Ivy; Larry Livermore - producersKevin Army - engineerLarry Livermore - mixingJesse Michaels - cover art, bookletSprocket - back cover, labels