Hospital is the debut studio album by the American musician Gary Young and his backing band Hospital, released in 1994.[3][4] It was Young's first solo effort after being asked to leave the band Pavement.[5]

Hospital
Studio album by
Released25 October 1994
Recorded1993–1994
StudioLouder Than You Think Studios (Stockton, California)
Genre
Length42:36
LabelBig Cat[1]
ProducerGary Young
Gary Young's Hospital chronology
Hospital
(1994)
Things We Do For You
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Background and recording

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The album was recorded in Stockton, California, at Young's studio. "Geri" is about Young's wife.[6] A video was produced for "Plant Man".[6] Young promoted the album by playing on the 1995 Lollapalooza tour.[7]

Critical reception

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AllMusic described it as "a roller coaster of chaotic and disjointed songs."[2]

Track listing

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All songs written by Gary Young, except "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris.

  1. Plant Man - 1:58
  2. 1st Impression - 0:54
  3. Mitchel - 1:00
  4. Foothill Blvd. - 1:00
  5. Real Call (No Video) - 1:18
  6. Warren - 2:38
  7. Hospital for the Chemically Insane - 0:30
  8. Birds in Traffic - 4:32
  9. Where Are You At - 1:27
  10. Ralph the Vegetarian Robot - 2:36
  11. Missing in Action - 3:32
  12. Wipe Out (The Surfaris) - 1:24
  13. 20th Day - 1:25
  14. Geri - 0:43
  15. Hooks of the Hiway - 5:57
  16. Where Are You At [unlisted] - 1:31
  17. Foothill Blvd. [Alt. version] [unlisted] - 4:20

Personnel

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Gary Young's Hospital

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  • Gary Young – lead vocals, drums
  • Zach Silver – vocals, guitar, violin
  • Robin Vanderpool – guitar, synthesizers
  • Eric Westphal – bass, vocals, piano
  • Kelly Foley – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Robbie Warren – guitar

References

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  1. ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Pavement". www.trouserpress.com.
  2. ^ a b Hospital at AllMusic
  3. ^ Bonner, Michael (Apr 22, 1995). "Silver surfer". Melody Maker. 72 (16): 35.
  4. ^ "Happy Birthday To Mamaroneck's Gary 'Plantman' Young". Neighbors. Mamaroneck Daily Voice. May 3, 2016.
  5. ^ "Hospital for the Criminally Insane". archives.stanforddaily.com.
  6. ^ a b Sauro, Tony (April 22, 2016). "NEW RECORDINGS – 'Malfunction' brings former Pavement drummer back to the studio". Features. The Record. Stockton. p. 1.
  7. ^ du Lac, J. Freedom (August 19, 1995). "LOLLAPALOOZA FOUND ITS EDGE, BUT NOT IN THE USUAL PLACE". The Sacramento Bee. p. G1.
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