BACK TO THE KNOWN

'''Back to the Known''' was the fourth release of punk rock band Bad Religion. Stylistically, it abandoned the progressive rock of their unpopular 1983 album ''Into the Unknown'' and instead returned to the band's punk rock roots, although also reflecting influences of then current acts such as Hüsker Dü and The Descendents. Bad Religion partially reunited in 1984 to produce this short EP. Bassist Paul Dedona did not participate. The EP had only five songs, and was just over ten minutes long. It was originally released in a 12" format, with only one side of the vinyl containing all five tracks. The B side contained no music or sound of any kind and was mirror-smooth. It was re-released as part of the 1991 compilation '''80-'85'', and again remastered for the 2004 reissue, ''How Could Hell Be Any Worse?''. A recent fan poll cited "Along The Way" as one of the band's best songs.

Contents

Track listing

Credits

Track listing

# "Yesterday" – 2:39
# "Frogger" – 1:19
# "Bad Religion" – 2:10
# "Along the Way" – 1:36
# "New Leaf" – 2:53

Credits

★ Greg Graffin – vocals, production

★ Greg Hetson – electric guitar

★ Tim Gallegos – bass

★ Pete Finestone – drums

★ Brett Gurewitz – production