Society Anxiety is the debut extended play by Australian nu metal band Sunk Loto. Released in November 1999, it peaked at No. 40 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Society Anxiety | ||||
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EP by Sunk Loto | ||||
Released | 26 November 1999 (1999-11-26) | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Studio | Festival's Studio, Sydney | |||
Genre | Alternative metal, nu metal | |||
Length | 19:09 | |||
Label | Epic/Sony BMG | |||
Producer | Paul McKercher | |||
Sunk Loto chronology | ||||
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In April 1999 Gold Coast, Queensland nu metal quartet Sunk Loto signed with Epic Records/Sony BMG Music Entertainment.[1] Their youngest member Dane Brown (drums) was 13 and the oldest, Sean Van Gennip (bass guitar), was 17; others were Dane's older brother Jason Brown (lead vocals) and Luke McDonald (lead guitar).[1] In November that year, they released a five-track extended play, Society Anxiety, which was produced by Paul McKercher (the Cruel Sea, Spiderbait).[2][3]
Society Anxiety peaked in the ARIA Singles Chart top 40.[4] Justin Donnelly of Blistering described its sound "it was predictable. There wasn't much in the way of pushing the envelope song wise, and while the nu-metal angle is now a bit contrived, it was a sound that typified the time."[5] The administrator of Beatdust felt it "pays homage to its inspirations – elements of both Evil Empire era RATM and Deftones Around the Fur are heavily evident both musically and sonically throughout."[3] The lead track, "Vinegar Stroke", became a radio favourite.[6] The band performed at a range of festivals including Homebake promoting the EP.
All tracks are written by Luke McDonald, Jason Brown, Dane Brown, Sean Van Gennip,[7] unless otherwise noted.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Vinegar Stroke" | 3:26 |
2. | "Porcelain Buddah" | 3:46 |
3. | "Lift" | 3:45 |
4. | "Submission" | 4:35 |
5. | "Blunt" | 3:37 |
Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[8] | 40 |