101/3 Fists and a Mouthful

101/3 Fists and a Mouthful
Studio album by Hogan's Heroes
Released	September 22, 1995
Recorded	September – October 1991, Ocean Gate, New Jersey
Genre	Hardcore punk, Heavy Metal, Hard rock,
Length	32:42
Language	English
Label	New Red Archives
Producer	George Barberio
Hogan's Heroes chronology
3 Fists and a Mouthful (1992) 101/3 Fists and a Mouthful (1995)

101/3 Fists and a Mouthful.^[1][2][3] is parts of the third studio album "3 Fists and a Mouthful" and the newer ep, "101" by the American hardcore punk band Hogan's Heroes.^[4] The "3 Fists and a Mouthful" studio album was recorded in 1991 but unreleased in its entirety, except in advance copies in 1992. In 1995, it was released^[5] alongside five songs of newer material with a dramatically different lineup, through New Red Archives.^[6] The 1991 material was Produced by George Barberio, and recorded at Ocean Gate Studios (Nelson, Alice Cooper)^[7] the Revolver/Rotz/Smash/Dutch East distributed album showcased the band's full use of hardcore, rock, full-band backing vocals, while fusing elements of punk, thrash and metal. It is widely considered a classic.^[8]

The 1994 material, produced by Hogans Heroes and Ryk Oakley was recorded at Sonic Edge and Excello Studios.

Album information

3 Fists and a Mouthful

3 Fists and a Mouthful received favorable reviews and is considered to be their best release.^[9] Many of the album's songs are from old demos, unreleased, and new material, including "Corporate Life", "Self Defense" and "Cold".

The production of 3 Fists and a Mouthful was handled by guitarist George Barberio and Damian Kain co-produced and engineered.^[6] The working title for the album was Three.^[10] The original art and cover layout was never commercially released and differs greatly from the cover that was released in 1995.

Reception

3 Fists and a Mouthful

Thrasher Magazine, The Rickter Scale said about 3 Fists and a Mouthful ...... "Hogans Heroes, Lp. Great skatecore by veteran Heroes. Their best yet-hard, fast, and fun, the way it should be...".^[9]

East Coast Rocker, Current Vinyl said about 3 Fists and a Mouthful ...... "still a lot of hardcore going on..."....."sounds like groove meditation after primal shock therapy..." ".....change tempos like a horny....date changes panties.." "more like slow, burnin' sex with the wife of a screaming bald idiot. who's chasing after you with a machete...".^[10]

Track listing

3 Fists and a Mouthful

No.	Title	Length
6.	"Corporate Life"	1:09
7.	"Self Defense"	1:02
8.	"Spiderbite (Reprise)"	2:40
9.	"One Intent"	2:26
10.	"Bleeding Blind"	4:39
11.	"Scram"	1:11

Compilation bonus tracks

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Fill it Up"	2:15
13.	"Cold"	2:32

101

No.	Title	Length
1.	"That One"	4:18
2.	"Sprayed Against The Wall"	5:09
3.	"Lies"	3:45
4.	"101"	4:42
5.	"Standing Alone"	3:01

Appearances

3 Fists and a Mouthful

from 3 Fists and a Mouthful "Corporate Life" "Self Defense" has appeared on following compilation albums:

• 1997 release The Punk The Bad & The Ugly - studio version^[11][12]
• 1998 release At War With Society (Corporate Life) studio version^[13][14]
• 1999 release At War With Society II (Corporate Life) studio version^[15]
• 1999 release A Triple Dose Of Punk studio version^[16][17]
• 1999 release Mighty Attack (Japan) (Corporate Life) 3-CD Set, studio version^[18]

also from 3 Fists and a Mouthful "Cold" "Fill it Up" has appeared on following compilation albums:

• 1995 release Skaters Gear - 6 (Japan) studio version^[19]
• 1995 release Hardcore Breakout USA Volume 2 studio version^[20][21]
• 1998 release Punk Breakout USA (Japan)
• 2004 release Hardcore Breakout USA 1,2,3,... 3-CD Set, studio version^[22][23]
• 2012 release Hardcore Breakout - Essential Punk studio version^[24]

Personnel

3 Fists and a Mouthful

• George Barberio – lead guitar, vocals
• John Cuccinello – bass: tracks 6, 7, 13
• George Barberio – bass: tracks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
• George Barberio – drums, percussion
• Skip Hoefling – vocals

Uncredited

• George Barberio, Skip Hoefing, Damian Kain - back up vocals
• George Barberio - wind chimes (on "MoonBlanket" "Bleeding Blind")
• George Barberio - sleigh bells (on "Spiderbite" reprise)

Production

1991

• Produced, by George Barberio
• recorded, mixed by Damian Kain

101

• Daryl Doctor – guitar
• John Cuccinello – bass
• Brian. – drums
• Skip Hoefling – vocals

Production

1994

• Produced, by Hogan's Heroes and Ryk Oakley
• recorded, mixed by Ryk Oakley

References

1. • Allmusic "Hogan's Heroes - 101/3 Fists and a Mouthful.". 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
2. • Billboard Magazine "101/3 Fists & A Mouthful. Hogan's Heroes". Retrieved 2010-05-12.
3. • Rolling Stone "Hogan's Heroes Discography". Retrieved 2005-12-19.
4. • Billboard Magazine "Hogan's Heroes at Billboard". Retrieved 2010-05-12.
5. • Rolling Stone "101/3 Fists and a Mouthful". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
6. • Discogs "Hogan's Heroes - 3 Fists and a Mouthful.". 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
7. • Studio, Notes. Nelsons Make Waves in NJ's Ocean. TMP's Studio Exchange, April 1992, p. 54.
8. • The Exploited "Prindle, Mark. Mark's Record Reviews, June 14, 2008". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
9. • Rotsaert, Rick. Rickter Scale. Thrasher Magazine, May 1992, p. 70.
10. • Makin, Robert. Current Vinyl. East Coast Rocker, February 1992, p. 25.
11. • AllMusic "The Punk The Bad & The Ugly". Retrieved 2009-11-20.
12. • Rolling Stone "The Punk The Bad & The Ugly". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
13. • AllMusic "At War With Society". Retrieved 2009-11-20.
14. • Rolling Stone "At War With Society". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
15. • Discogs "At War With Society". Retrieved 2011-10-11.
16. • AllMusic "A Triple Dose Of Punk". Retrieved 2009-11-20.
17. • Rolling Stone "Triple Dose Of Punk". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
18. • Discogs "Mighty Attack". Retrieved 2011-10-11.
19. • Discogs "Skaters Gear". Retrieved 2011-10-11.
20. • AllMusic "Hardcore Breakout USA Volume 2". Retrieved 2009-11-20.
21. • Rolling Stone "Hardcore Breakout USA Volume 2". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
22. • AllMusic "Hardcore Breakout USA 1,2,3,". Retrieved 2009-11-20.
23. • Rolling Stone "Hardcore Breakout 1,2,3,...". Retrieved 2007-10-28.
24. • Rhapsody "Hardcore Breakout - Essential Punk". Retrieved 2012-10-22.

External links

• HOGAN'S HEROES at Rhapsody
• 3 fists and a mouthful