Ben Hur is the second full-length and final album released by the American post-hardcore band Bitch Magnet. It was recorded after the departure of Bitch Magnet's added guitarist, David Gait, and features an appearance by the band's occasional guitarist, David Grubbs. Five tracks from Ben Hur were recorded by Steve Albini, who is credited under the pseudonym Arden Geist. The remaining tracks were recorded respectively by Mike McMackin and Louisville, Kentucky producer Howie Gano, who had engineered albums by Grubbs' previous band, Squirrel Bait.
Release and reception
Ben Hur was first released in 1990 by Glitterhouse Records. First issue of release came with a bonus 7" that contains the songs Sadie and Where Eagles Fly. In 2011, it was remastered by Alan Douches and released in a box-set containing with the rest of the band's catalog.
Track listing All songs written by Bitch Magnet
Personnel
Bitch Magnet Orestes Delatorre – drums Jon Fine – guitar Sooyoung Park – bass guitar, vocals
Additional musicians and production David Grubbs – guitar on "Valmead" Howie Gano – recording Arden Geist – recording Mike McMackin – mastering, recording
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