The boys in Mxpx signed a major-label record contract while still under the Tooth & Nail Records banner. The two record labels would push the next record, and the band continued to put together punk rock songs that remained positive, without straying too far from their roots. That being said, “Slowly Going The Way of the Buffalo” hits differently than the other records by the band. Up to this point in their career, the band had a polished sound with their “Life In General” fame, but would shift gears a little on this record.
“Slowly Going The Way of the Buffalo” has less polish than their other records; you hear a lot more tone, without compromise. You don’t really get that over-polished bass and guitar tone; instead, it’s left with a little more treble, if you will. That makes for a clearer bass sound at times, and a distorted guitar that works well to complement it. Drums, of course, are pronounced, and good overall on this record, but you’re going to find that the fidelity is different.
According to their official Wiki page, Mike Herrera went on record saying the album wasn’t produced in a lab when discussing the production value of the band’s end result. Released in 1998, the band was heavily pushed with tours, including slots alongside Blink-182 and Bad Religion, to name a few. Overall, there are a lot of good songs on “Slowly Going The Way of the Buffalo”, and it stays steady with Mike Herrera on vocals. It’s got a mix of melody, punk, and downright solid songwriting that will have you coming back to it for years and years.
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