Into the Vortex

Into the Vortex
Studio album by Hammerhead
Released	March 31, 1994
Recorded	January 1994 at Am Rep Recording Division, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genre	Noise rock
Length	39:41
Label	Amphetamine Reptile
Hammerhead chronology
Evil Twin (1993) Into the Vortex (1994) Duh, the Big City (1996)

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Into the Vortex is the second album by Hammerhead. It was released in 1994 through Amphetamine Reptile Records.

Critical reception

Portland Mercury called the album "one of the finest releases in the storied history of Amphetamine Reptile Records." The Seattle Times wrote that "the songs ... explode like pop supernovas – the music is packed so densely that it bursts into massive fireballs of rage." Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981–1996 called Into the Vortex "among the most intense and enjoyable albums to come out of indie rock's less friendly back streets."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Hammerhead

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Swallow"	4:16
2.	"The Starline Locomotive"	5:30
3.	"Zesta"	2:28
4.	"All This Is Yours"	3:44
5.	"Brest"	4:18
6.	"Double Negative"	3:23
7.	"Empty Angel"	4:43
8.	"Galaxy 66"	4:00
9.	"Journey to the Center of Tetnus 4"	7:11

Personnel

Hammerhead

• Paul Erickson – bass guitar, vocals
• Jeff Mooridian Jr. – drums
• Paul Sanders – guitar, vocals

Production and additional personnel

• Tom Hazelmyer – cover art
• Tim Mac – recording

External links

• Into The Vortex at Discogs (list of releases)