What We Are

Infobox Album |
Name = What We Are
Type = Album
Artist = Four Sick Cats


Released = May 17, 1996
Recorded = 1995
Genre = Alternative metal Stoner metal Nu metal
Length =
Label = Epic Records
Producer = Tony Rodrigo
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|3|5
* "Rateyourmusic" Rating|3|5
Last album =
This album = "What We Are" (1996)
Next album = "Broken Times" (1998)

"What We Are" is the debut album by American rock band Four Sick Cats, released in 1996 on Epic Records.

Information

Despite never being a major success, the album gave the band a massive cult following in California, particularly the Greater Los Angeles area. The album's themes deal with self-realization, anger, pop culture, and depression.

Track listing

# "What We Are" (3:11)
# "Pro-Bono" (2:14)
# "Neverland Ranch Sleepover Party" (2:18)
# "The World Coming Down" (3:57)
# "Stick You" (2:21)
# "Gottfried Road" (7:20)
# "(S)pit" (2:22)
# "Token Snoozer" (3:41)
# "I Don't Take Myself Seriously" (1:57)
# "Alaska" (6:54)
* "Alaska" ends at 5:24 and contains a hidden track, "Aw Yeah", at 6:20.

ingles

* "The World Coming Down" was released as a promo single, but got little airplay. The video, which cost less than $400, simply featured the band playing in a room.

Personnel

* Edward Royster - voice
* Crowbar - lead strings
* Vinnie Smith - rhythm strings
* Ian D. - bass
* Ronnie Phelps - drums
* 5 Arm Jamie - tech shit
* Tony Rodrigo - production
* Phil Ceidel - artworks