"Dad/Revenge" is a single by Canadian punk rock band Nomeansno. Recorded in 1985, it features two tracks from Nomeansno's 1986 album Sex Mad. "Dad" was a minor college radio hit.
Background and release Nomeansno entered Keye Studios late in 1985 to record Sex Mad, their first album after becoming a three-piece with the addition of guitarist Andy Kerr joining founding members Rob and John Wright.Barclay, Michael; Jack, Ian A. D.; Schneider, Jason (2011) Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985*1995, ECW Press, Initially released on the Canadian label Psyche Industry Records, the album was picked up by Alternative Tentacles in 1986 and reissued in the United States and Europe.
Alternative Tentacles released the "Dad/Revenge" 7" vinyl single in 1987 to support the album. Additionally, the royalties from the sale of the single were donated to the No More Censorship Defense Fund.
Reception AllMusic critic Ned Raggett retrospectively praised both songs on the single. He called "Dad" "...a bit chilling, even though it's spit out at slam-pit's pace". He further noted the classic rock influence which contrasts with the band's punk rock influences, stating that "the chorus of 'Revenge' is perfectly anthemic stadium rock, and works on that level without a problem." Writing for Trouser Press, critic Ira Robbins praised the band for "pour[ing] out punky collegiate weirdness and slash'n'burn egghead energy."
Track listing All songs written by Nomeansno
Side A "Dad" – 3:01 Side B "Revenge" – 5:21
Personnel Nomeansno Andy Kerr – guitar, vocals, bass Rob Wright – bass, vocals, guitar John Wright – drums, keyboards, vocals
Production and artwork Craig Bougie and John Wright – engineering, mixing Nomeansno – production
References
External links Official Nomeansno web page