| Ball-Hog or Tugboat? | ||||
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| Released | February 28, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | May 29 – September 11, 1994 | |||
| Studio | Cherokee Studios, Robert Lang Studios, Baby Monster Studios, Alpha Studios, The Clubhouse, Aire L.A. Studios | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 68:35 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Mike Watt | |||
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Ball-Hog or Tugboat? is the 1995 debut solo album by American musician Mike Watt, previously known for his work as the bass guitarist and songwriter for the punk rock groups Minutemen and fIREHOSE.
The title references the difference between being a team player or being a glory hog. Watt explained it as "Are you going to be the tugboat which helps boats dock in rough surf safely? Or are you going to be like some glory hound who shoots the fucking ball every time you get it?"[1] Watt recorded the album with a rotating cast of alternative rock all-stars.