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The Terror Wheel
EP by
Insane Clown Posse
Released August 5, 1994
Recorded 1994
Genre Midwest hip hop
Length 34:55
Language English
Label Psychopathic
Producer Mike E. Clark
Insane Clown Posse chronology
'Beverly Kills 50187
(1993)
The Terror Wheel 'A Carnival Christmas
(1994)

The Terror Wheel is the second EP by the American music group, Insane Clown Posse. It was released on August 5, 1994. An EP is shorter than a full album. The music was produced by Mike E. Clark. A cool secret was hidden in one of the songs. If you called a special phone number mentioned in the song "Amy's in the Attic", it would tell you the name of their next big album, Riddle Box.

What is an EP?

An EP is like a mini-album. It has more songs than a single, but fewer than a full-length album. EPs often let artists share new music quickly. They can also be a preview of a bigger project to come. The Terror Wheel is a good example of an EP.

About Insane Clown Posse

Insane Clown Posse is a unique hip hop group. They are known for their special look and stories. The group wears clown makeup and tells tales in their songs. They often create a whole world around their music. This group started in the United States.

The Story of the Joker's Cards

Insane Clown Posse has a series of albums called the "Joker's Cards." Each album tells a part of a big story. The Terror Wheel is connected to this story. It was released between two of these main albums. The phone number in "Amy's in the Attic" was a clue. It led fans to the next "Joker's Card" album, Riddle Box. This made listening to their music an adventure.

Songs on The Terror Wheel

This EP features a few different songs. Each song helps build the mood of the EP. The titles give you a hint about the themes. For example, "The Dead Body Man" and "Skitsofrantic" suggest a certain style. The tracklist below shows all the songs included.

No. Title Length
1. "The Dead Body Man"    
2. "Skitsofrantic"    
3. "The Smog"    
4. ""Thoughts In My Head"" (Plays at 3:30 of "The Smog")  
5. "Out"    
6. "I Stuck Her With My Wang"    
7. "Amy's in the Attic"    
8. ""The Phone Number"" (Plays at 3:30 of "The Smog")  

Who Produced the Music?

Mike E. Clark was the producer for The Terror Wheel. A producer helps artists create their music. They work on the sound and overall feel of the songs. Mike E. Clark has worked with Insane Clown Posse many times. He helped shape their unique sound.

Release and Legacy

The Terror Wheel came out in 1994. It was an important release for the band. It kept fans excited between their bigger albums. It also showed how creative Insane Clown Posse could be. The EP is part of their long history in music.

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