The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified

Musically, the album can be described as a bridge between hardcore and noise rock. The track "That's When the Party Started" has a synthpop feel, "The Ice of Boston" was later released on an extended play of the same name on October 16, 1998, during their brief stint with Interscope Records. The song is spoken-word and contains references to songwriter Jonathan Richman and singer-songwriter Gladys Knight's song "Midnight Train to Georgia". Dismemberment Plan lead singer Travis Morrison described the album as "very confrontational", saying "it's the least melodic record we have, it's the most dedicated to hip-hop record we have". ==Reception==

The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified received positive reviews from music critics. Brian Raftery of AllMusic commented that the album was not as good as The Dismemberment Plan's debut album, !, but nevertheless named "That's When the Party Started", "The Ice of Boston", and "Do the Standing Still" as standout tracks of the album. Tiny Mix Tapes wrote that with The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified, the band "completely annihilates the term sophomore slump". it led to major record label Interscope Records signing the band due to its strength. ==Track listing==

The following people were involved in the making of The Dismemberment Plan Is Terrified: ;The Dismemberment Plan • Eric Axelson – bass • Jason Caddell – guitar • Joe Easley – drums • Travis Morrison – vocals, guitar ;Production • Chad Clark and Don Zientara – recording ==References==