America's Newest Hitmakers

by The Service

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Debut full length album from The Service. Releassed in 1986, these are the last of the original pressings and very rare.

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1.	Time Was 03:39	buy track
2.	A Life of Crime 02:58	buy track
3.	Honestly 03:11	buy track
4.	Trouble Begins 03:38	buy track
5.	Straight Song 03:35	buy track
6.	C Room 01:32	buy track
7.	10 Miles 05:14	buy track
8.	October House 04:21	buy track
9.	Why Worry 04:25	buy track
10.	Everclear 04:13	buy track
11.	Ring Gets Tighter 04:02	buy track

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The first full length album from Chicago's The Service released in 1986 and put the band on the map that led to constant touring and subsequent albums. Features the hit "Trouble Begins".

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released May 1, 1986

Produced by Michael Freeman and The Service.
Assisted by Gary Elvis Schepers.
Mastered by Greg Calbi

Rick Mosher- Guitars, Vocals
Kenn Goodman- Keys, Vocals
Dave Briggs-Vocals
Greg Balk- Bass
John Smith- Drums

Ricco Russell- Saxaphone
Rick Veras- Violin
Gary Elvis Schepers- Tuba

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The Service Chicago, Illinois

Formed in Dekalb, IL in 1983, The Service was a scrappy bunch that toured the country in a Dodge van for many years. Some people compared them to The Replacements because of their loose irreverent style, but they actually had a more diverse and nuanced sound with the sounds of keyboards and horns occasionally. ... more

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