The General Electric was Shihad's fourth studio album, released in 1999. It marked a shift in their sound, incorporating more melodic elements while retaining their signature heavy guitar riffs.
- The album was recorded at Marmalade Studios in Wellington with producer Dave Dobbyn. It reached number one on the New Zealand music charts. The single "Home Again" became one of their most well-known songs.
- The album was released on Wildside Records, a subsidiary of Festival Mushroom Records. It was a commercial success in New Zealand.
- Shihad were known for their energetic live performances, which helped to build a strong following for the band. The General Electric further solidified their status as one of New Zealand's leading rock acts.
Shihad are a rock band from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 1988. They were pioneers of the New Zealand alternative rock scene.
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