The General Electric
Studio album by Shihad
Released	1999
Recorded	June–July 1999 at Factory Studios, Vancouver
Genre	Rock music
Label	Wea Records
Producer	GGGarth
Shihad chronology
Shihad (1996) The General Electric (1999) Pacifier (2002)
Alternate covers
The General Electric - Big Day Out 2000 Bootleg

The General Electric is the fourth album to be released by New Zealand band Shihad, in 1999. The songs "Wait And See", "Just Like Everybody Else" and "Spacing" all were on previous releases, and were re-recorded for the album. Image File history File links Tge. ... A studio album is a collection of studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Shihad is an alternative rock and post heavy metal band (with elements of Industrial Rock) originally from Wellington, New Zealand, where they formed in 1988. ... For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Garth GGGarth Richardson is a music producer and engineer. ... Shihad is an alternative rock and post heavy metal band (with elements of Industrial Rock) originally from Wellington, New Zealand, where they formed in 1988. ... The third full-length album released by New Zealand band, Shihad (after a short time under the name of Pacifier (band). ... Pacifier is the fifth full length album released by New Zealand band, Shihad. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... Shihad is an alternative rock and post heavy metal band (with elements of Industrial Rock) originally from Wellington, New Zealand, where they formed in 1988. ...

"Wait And See" and "Spacing" were on the Blue Light Disco EP and "Just Like Everybody Else" was featured on their single for the track "Bitter", which was taken from their album Killjoy. The second full-length album released by New Zealand band, Shihad. ...

"My Mind's Sedate", "The General Electric" and "Pacifier" were all used as singles. "Sport And Religion" was released to radio, and had a video made, but was not officially a single. A bonus disc is available with later versions of The General Electric that included live tracks from the 2000 Big Day Out festival and four music videos. The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand which originated in Sydney in 1992. ...

It was their first album to garner a 'Platinum' certification in New Zealand.

Track listing

1. "Intro"
2. "My Mind's Sedate"
3. "The General Electric"
4. "Wait And See"
5. "Pacifier"
6. "Thin White Line"
7. "Only Time"
8. "Just Like Everybody Else"
9. "Sport And Religion"
10. "Spacing"
11. "The Metal Song"
12. "Life In Cars"
13. "Brightest Star"

Bonus disc

1. "The General Electric" Live at the Gold Coast BDO
2. "Thin White Line" Live at Adelaide BDO
3. "You Again" Live at Sydney BDO
4. "My Mind's Sedate" Live at Melbourne BDO
5. "Pacifier" Live at the Gold Coast BDO
6. "Home Again" Live at the Auckland BDO
7. "The General Electric" Video
8. "My Mind's Sedate" Video
9. "Pacifier" Video
10. "Wait and See" Video

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Credits

• All music and lyrics by Shihad
• Produced by GGGarth
• Mixed by Randy Staub
• Recorded by GGGarth, Sleepy J and Scott Ternan at the Factory Studios, Vancouver, BC in July 1999
• Additional background vocals by Jamie Koch
• The song "Wait And See" contains a sample from Seal's track "Crazy"