American Grafishy is the third studio album by the San Francisco-based punk rock band Flipper. It was released in January 12, 1993 by Def American; label president Rick Rubin had once been in a Flipper tribute band. The album title is a pun on the coming-of-age film American Graffiti. The band promoted the album with a North American tour. The album was produced by Flipper. The opening and closing tracks allude to former bandmember Will Shatter‘s death. John Dogherty replaced Shatter on bass.
Tracklist:
- Someday
- Flipper Twist
- May the Truth Be Known
- We’re Not Crazy
- Fucked Up Once Again
- Exist or Else
- Distant Illusion
- Telephone
- It Pays to Know
- Full Speed Ahead
Credits:
Flipper
Bruce Loose: lead and backing vocals
Ted Falconi: guitar, illustration
John Dougherty: bass, backing vocals
Steve DePace: drums, backing vocals
Other personnel
Flipper: producer, art direction
Rick Rubin: executive producer
Garry Creiman: associated producer, engineering
Barrle Goshko: art direction, design
Tami Herrick-Needham: design
Jay Blakesberg: photography
Will Shatter (June 10, 1956 – December 9, 1987)
Bruce Loose Calderwood (June 6, 1959 – September 5, 2025)
