New Agenda (album)
New Agenda is the third studio album by American rock band The Urge. It was released on September 8, 1998, by Immortal Records and Epic Records. The album marked a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more ska, funk, and hip-hop influences alongside their original alternative rock style.
Overview
New Agenda features twelve tracks and was produced by Terry Date, known for his work with bands like Soundgarden and Pantera. The album's title reflects the band's desire to explore new musical directions and push their creative boundaries. While maintaining some elements of their previous sound, New Agenda showcases a more polished and radio-friendly production.
Reception
Upon its release, New Agenda received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the album's experimentation and sonic diversity, while others found it to be less cohesive than The Urge's earlier work. The album spawned the singles "Jump Right In" and "Brainless," which received moderate airplay. Commercially, New Agenda did not reach the same level of success as the band's previous album, Master of Styles.
Track Listing
- Jump Right In
- Brainless
- Too Much Stereo
- Coming Back
- Ooh La La
- All Washed Up
- Closer Than You Think
- Vibrate
- Going to Mexico
- The Number
- Black Eyed Susan
- Take Me Home
Personnel
- Steve Ewing - Vocals
- Karl Grable - Guitar
- Jerry Jost - Guitar
- Todd Hoener - Bass
- Jeff "Oz" Osborne - Drums
- Terry Date - Producer