A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology

A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology is the first studio album by American punk rock band The Menzingers. The album was recorded in "like two weeks, maybe just 10 days," according to Barnett.[5] It was released through Go-Kart Records on July 30, 2007.

A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology
Studio album by
The Menzingers
ReleasedJuly 30, 2007 (2007-07-30)
Recorded2007 at Cannon Found Soundation Union City, New Jersey
GenrePunk rock, post-hardcore, emo
Length37:02
LabelGo-Kart
ProducerJesse Cannon
The Menzingers chronology
A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology
(2007)		 Chamberlain Waits
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
BlogcriticsFavorable[2]
Punknews.org [3]
Sputnikmusic4/5[4]

Track listing

All songs written by The Menzingers except 'Straight to Hell' by The Clash.

  1. "Alpha Kappa Fall off a Balcony" – 2:15
  2. "Sir Yes Sir" – 3:23
  3. "A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology" – 2:36
  4. "Ave Maria" – 2:56
  5. "Coal City Blues" – 2:38
  6. "Keychain" – 3:28
  7. "Even for an Eggshell" – 3:40
  8. "Richard Coury" – 2:16
  9. "Straight to Hell" – 4:36
  10. "Victory Gin" – 2:59
  11. "Cold Weather Gear" – 1:31
  12. "Clap Hands Two Guns" – 2:34
  13. "No Ticket" – 2:32

Personnel

Personnel for A Lesson in Abuse of Information Technology, according to album liner notes.[6]

The Menzingers
  • Tom May – Guitar, Vocals
  • Joe Godino – Drums
  • Greg Barnett – Guitar, Vocals
  • Eric Keen – Bass
Production credits
  • Jesse Cannon – Produced, mixed, and recorded at Cannon Found Soundation
  • Alan Douches – Mastered at West West Side Mastering
  • Evan Hughes – All artwork

Additional engineering by Matt Mesiano and Mike Oettinger

References
  1. AllMusic review
  2. Blogcritics review
  3. Punknews.org review
  4. Sputnikmusic review
  5. Hyden, Steven (January 30, 2017). "'After The Party' By Philadelphia Punks The Menzingers Is One Of Early 2017's Best Albums". Uproxx. Woven Digital. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  6. (2007) Liner notes for A Lesson in Abuse of Information Technology by The Menzingers [CD booklet]. Copyright 2007: Go-Kart Records (CCCP 139-2).
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