Released Dish

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In 1988, the band released their third full-length LP, Dish , on Cargo Records . Under the direction of Producer Steve Kravac , Dish was an artistic and sonic departure from their previous recordings, not only because of the noticeable absence of Kastner’s sneering vocals, but because of a more college-radio friendly sound. For the first time, the band departed from the standard arrangement of distorted electric guitars, bass, and drums—the opening track featured acoustic guitars and horns. While this less brash sound alienated many long-time fans, the songs generally remained punchy and hard-rocking, and the band retained a tougher sound when performing live.