Excel - Split Image (1987) - 80s Geophagus series

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vinyl rip, doesn´t include the bonus tracks of the cd version



Excel

Genre(s)

Thrash Metal/Crossover

Lyrical theme(s)

Daily Facts, Angst

Origin Formed in Last label Status

United States of America (Venice, California) 1983 Capitol Split-up

Last known line-up

Daniel ''Dan'' Clements - Vocals (Supervillain, AgainST) (1983 - 1995)

Brandon Rudley - Guitar (1992 - 1995)

Shaun Ross - Bass, Backing Vocals (1985 - 1995)

Max - Drums (1992 - 1995)

Former/past member(s)

Guitars:

Adam Siegel (also did backing vocals) (Cyco Miko, Infectious Grooves, My Head) (1983 - 1992)



Bass:

Rickey Palamino (1983 - 1985)



Drums:

Evan Warech (Arsonal Fury) (1983 - 1985)

Greg Saenz (also did backing vocals) (Vega, My Head, Cyco Miko, The Dwarves) (1985 - 1992)

Additional notes

Not to be confused with the other Excel.



Recently, Dan Clements joined forces with former Suicidal Tendencies members Grant Estes, Amery Smith and Louiche Mayorga and formed the band AgainST. Despite rumors, he did not reform Excel under that name in any way, shape or form.





Discography





Demo Demo, 1984

Welcome to Venice Split, 1985

Sonic Decapitation Demo, 1985

Personal Onslaught Demo, 1985

Refuse to Quit Demo, 1986

Split Image Full-length, 1987 [2 reviews, average 75%]

Message in a Bottle Single, 1988

Blaze Some Hate Single, 1989

The Joke's On You Full-length, 1989 [1 review, 75%]

Third album demos Demo, 1991

Excel / Shrine Split album, 1995

Seeking Refuge Full-length, 1995





Excel - Split Image



Full-length, Caroline Records

April 1987

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[Average rating for 2 reviews is 75%]

Recorded at BABY-0 STUDIOS, Hollywood, CA April 1987

Mixed at PROMISE PRODUCTIONS, Glendale, CA

Mastered at CAPITOL RECORDS, Hollywood, CA



Arrangements: EXCEL

Engineer: RANDY BURNS

Assisted at BABY-0: NICK ELS

All songs/lyrics: "YOU'LL BE SORRY" BMI



Cover art: MICHAEL SEIFF of TELEFX, Santa Monica, CA



All music by ADAM SIEGEL & SHAUN ROSS

All lyrics by DAN CLEMENTS



Re-issued on Rotten Records in 2000 with the first 3 demos and the tracks from

the "Welcome To Venice" compilation as bonus tracks.

11. Sonic Decapitation

12. No Deal

13. Split Image

14. Insecurity

15. Looking For You

16. Spare the Pain

17. Gods of Power

18. Blitz & Confinement

19. Enforcer

20. Conclusion

21. Make up Your Mind

1. Your Life, My Life 03:15 [view lyrics]

2. Insecurity 02:10 [view lyrics]

3. Split Image 05:10 [view lyrics]

4. Never Look Away 03:40 [view lyrics]

5. Wreck Your World 02:54 [view lyrics]

6. Social Security 03:35 [view lyrics]

7. Set Yourself Apart 02:22 [view lyrics]

8. The Joke's On You 02:45 [view lyrics]

9. Looking for You 02:58 [view lyrics]

10. Spare the Pain 05:13 [view lyrics]

Total playing time 34:02