Into the Vortex

Into the Vortex is the second album by Hammerhead.^[2] It was released in 1994 through Amphetamine Reptile Records.^[3]

Into the Vortex
Studio album by Hammerhead
Released	March 31, 1994
Recorded	January 1994 at Am Rep Recording Division, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genre	Noise rock
Length	39:41
Label	Amphetamine Reptile
Hammerhead chronology
Evil Twin (1993) Into the Vortex (1994) Duh, the Big City (1996)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Critical reception

Portland Mercury called the album "one of the finest releases in the storied history of Amphetamine Reptile Records."^[4] The Seattle Times wrote that "the songs ... explode like pop supernovas – the music is packed so densely that it bursts into massive fireballs of rage."^[5] Gimme Indie Rock: 500 Essential American Underground Rock Albums 1981–1996 called Into the Vortex "among the most intense and enjoyable albums to come out of indie rock's less friendly back streets."^[6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Swallow"	4:16
2.	"The Starline Locomotive"	5:30
3.	"Zesta"	2:28
4.	"All This Is Yours"	3:44
5.	"Brest"	4:18
6.	"Double Negative"	3:23
7.	"Empty Angel"	4:43
8.	"Galaxy 66"	4:00
9.	"Journey to the Center of Tetnus 4"	7:11

All tracks are written by Hammerhead.

Personnel

Hammerhead

• Paul Erickson – bass guitar, vocals
• Jeff Mooridian Jr. – drums
• Paul Sanders – guitar, vocals

Production and additional personnel

• Tom Hazelmyer – cover art
• Tim Mac – recording