Monster [Import]

Track Listings

1. Monster/Suicide/America

2. Draft Resister

3. Power Play

4. Move Over

5. Fag

6. What Would You Do (If I Did That to You)

7. From Here to There Eventually

Monster, Music, Steppenwolf, Acid Rock, Garage Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Pop-Metal, Psychedelic, Rock, Rock & Roll

Monster Ballads: Platinum Edition
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The 2 CD Set is a Better Bargain If you Count the Songs Correctly

Doesn't seem to be what the commercial promised

No one has put these power ballads in one collection like this! Excellent!

Monster Ballads: Platinum Edition
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
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ASIN: B000CQM4K6
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Tracks:

Heaven - Warrant
I Remember You - Skid Row
Every Rose Has Its Thorn Poison
Fly To The Angels- Slaughter
Dont Know What You Got (Till Its Gone) -Cinderella
When The Children Cry - White Lion
Headed For A Heartbreak - Winger
Forever Kiss
Love Of A Lifetime - Firehouse
High Enough - Damn Yankees
Is This Love Whitesnake
Love Song Tesla
To Be With You - Mr. Big
Dont Close Your Eyes - Kix
Carrie - Europe
More Than Words - Extreme
Wind Of Change - Scorpions
Silent Lucidity - Queensryche

Customer Reviews:

The 2 CD Set is a Better Bargain If you Count the Songs Correctly.......2006-07-15

I just wanted to correct the reviewer "Tanya" who stated that the 2 CD Platinum Edition only contained 20 songs versus the 18 on this particular edition. The set with 2 CD's is a GREAT value because it includes 32 songs, not 20!!!! It helps to count the entire song list when comparing the CD's.

The 2-CD Edition includes the following songs that are not included on the edition with only 18 songs:

1. Angel Song - Great White
2. Don't Close Your Eyes - Kix
3. Fly High Michelle - Enuff Znuff
4. Honestly - Stryper
5. House Of Pain - Faster Pussycat
6. If You Needed Somebody - Bad Company
7. I'll Never Let You Go - Steelheart
8. I'll See You In My Dreams - Giant
9. Love Is On The Way - Saigon Kick
10. Miles Away - Winger
11. Only Time Will Tell - Nelson
12. The Flame - Cheap Trick
13. When I See You Smile - Bad English
14. When I'm With You - Sheriff

You can figure that each of these songs would cost $0.99 if purchased individually through a service such as iTunes, so I recommend paying the extra money for the 2 CD edition versus purchasing this CD with only 18 songs. This is the best collection of power ballads on the market.

Doesn't seem to be what the commercial promised.......2006-03-10

I imagine that this disk has all the songs advertised on TV, but somehow I remember being a lot more excited about it while watching the commercial than I was when I got the CD. There are a few true gems on here though- perhaps those are the only songs they played in the commercial. Something everyone should know: the 2-cd edition costs twice as much, but only has 20 songs compared to 18 songs on this disc. This disc lacks 3 of the songs that the other set has, but has an additional song not included in the 2-cd set.

No one has put these power ballads in one collection like this! Excellent! .......2006-02-19

No one has ever put these power ballads together like this on one single CD! Although there is a 34-song collection of this CD, the 18 chosen for this collection were pretty well chosen. But this was a strong subgenre from 1987 to 1991, when there were an increasing number of power ballads by heavy metal bands becoming hits. It seemed common for the ballads to peak at No.1 or 2, so very high, while their rockers finished lower at No. 6, 7, 8 or 10. Maybe some people were more comfortable with their ballads than the layers of loud guitars blasting over them. They surprisingly balanced well with the R&B ballads and pop dance hits back then. Most of these songs I've seen on other compilations, but this is the first one to include Carrie's Europe and Kiss' underrated Forever. This one is more balanced, from the acoustic numbers of Extreme, Tesla, Poison and Mr. Big, to the loud guitars of High Enough, I Remember You to even the bluesy Cinderella ballad which I still love. I still love Whitesnake's adventurous Is This Love. It's even message driven, even in Scorpions' Wind Of Change. And there's something about the quiet mood of Queensryche's Silent Ludicity that still is haunting today. Another favorite I like here is Kix' Don't Close Your Eyes, which avoids the typical formulaic approach of the other power ballad hits and has a strong musical performance all throughout. This is a dynamic collection to recall this solid music period in popular music.

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One of the best heavy music records of the 90s.
Raw energy
ROCKIN' OUT
"The Gods told me to relax..."
Monstrous.

Powertrip
Monster Magnet
Manufacturer: Fontana a&M
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ASIN: B000007QDK
Release Date: 1998-06-16

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Bummer
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New Jersey white-trash visionary and Monster Magnet frontman Dave Wyndorf spent most of the '80s and '90s dropping acid, popping pills, inhaling pungent weed, and churning out sludgy, drug-induced paeans to hedonistic abandon. And when he finally came down from his cosmic cloud, he realized the rest of the world was as messed up as he was. Addiction loomed everywhere--for power, money, and sex--and all Wyndorf could do was take out his notepad and marvel at the chaos. Monster Magnet's fourth album is a seething document of decay, corruption, and consumerism. "When you get tired of their crap, baby / Move over here and maybe buy some of mine," he shouts on the title track, while crashing power chords, throbbing bass, and tumbling drum fills resonate around him. Musically, Powertrip is less rambling and psychedelic than the group's past albums, owing as much to such confrontational garage rockers as the Stooges and Blue Cheer as to Black Sabbath. It's also more experimental. "Crop Circle" roars with blowtorch guitars and a circular groove; "19 Witches" and "Your Lies Become You" shiver with twanging surf-punk guitars; and "Space Lord" buzzes like a swarm of angry wasps. A powerful trip for sure, or as Wyndorf says in "Bummer," "If you want to spank your demons and make them pay. Baby I'm your man of the hour." --Jon Wiederhorn

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One of the best heavy music records of the 90s........2007-05-21

Admit it, when you first heard the opening, chugging riffs of "Spacelord" your socks were rocked off. Mine were, too. I think this was my favorite cd of my junior and senior year of high school. Every song is a highlight, but "Crop Circle", "Powertrip", "Spacelord", "Bummer", "See You In Hell" and "Third Eye Landslide" are my favs.
You will not find balls-to-the-wall sleaze metal like this anywhere else. This is the epitome of that style and Dave Wyndorf is one of the last true rock-stars. Check out all their other stuff, too. They have never struck out when releasing an album.

Raw energy.......2007-05-18

This is the album to listen to. If you liked the first few tracks from Dopes to Infinity, then this is for you. From the first track, this album does not let up. There are so many good tracks, it is hard to choose a favorite. I especially like "See you in Hell" because of the groovy, psychedelic vibe it has going. I've always been a fan of the heavy, in your face tracks and this cd is filled with them. This is by far my favorite MM album.

ROCKIN' OUT.......2006-07-26

For how cheap you can obtain "Powertrip" for, you should take full advantage. This is their most mainstream record, but also rocks the most. By "rocks" of course, that means it doesn't follow previous monster magnet material as much, but it's a marvelously progressive record. Magnet evolves like every other band, but opposed to most other bands, Dave wyndorf's naturally amazing song writing far excedes the standard to most evolving bands. "Powertrip" is Monster Magnet's debut, to signify breaking out of the underground, but throughout their career sustain and posess that same great energy they've harnessed, and like a fine wine, has only gotten better with time.

"The Gods told me to relax...".......2005-09-16

YES! This is the stuff, the righteous 'n' raucous scalding stoner rock with brains and a heart and a sense of humor. So many bands profess to purvey it but almost none deliver the goods except Brother Wyndorf & Co.

Only two questions: Why did the Magnet not become mammoth stars? And how did the far less interesting Queens of the Stone Age get so dadblamed big?

Verily, these are eternal mysteries.

"I'm never gonna work another day in my life/The Gods told me to relax, they said I'm gonna get fixed up right."

Monstrous........2005-07-05

You can pretty much just look at the cover of this album and know it's gonna be good. Anybody who's drawn to the Magnet (no pun intended), should totally dig this. It's their typical psychedelic-stoner-metal. I hesitate to say "Powertrip" is as good as "Dopes", but it's roughly as rockin'. "Crop Circle" and the title track kick this off in grand style, and it doesn't let up much after. "Space Lord" of course is the bomb, and drops like one. If looking for your first Monster Magnet disc, this is a good pick. Fans of The Atomic Bitchwax, Soundgarden, and QOTSA enjoy.

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All the Cheese
A great running CD
Monster Ballads
So Romantic!!
OH MY GOD THIS CD IS RAD!

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ASIN: B00000JCO1
Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

Heaven - Warrant
Something To Believe In - Poison
High Enough - Damn Yankees
Almost Paradise - Mike Reno/Anne Wilson
Is This Love - Whitesnake
To Be With You - Mr. Big
Carrie - Europe
Don't Know What You Got Til It's Gone - Cinderella
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When I Look Into Your Eyes - Firehouse
Wind Of Change - Scorpions
I'll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes) - Steelheart
When I See You Smile - Bad English
Don't Close Your Eyes - Kix
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All the Cheese.......2007-03-30

This album epitomizes the cheese apparent in heavy metal. After being the rebellion soundtrack of choice in the 80s, it was overtaken by rap, whose top stars were criminal gangsters. This album has all the songs that made metal so great back in the day, only to lose their sense of humor later on as it's big stars turned into old men. Why would a bunch of jocks turn this into a popularity game? To some one like me who drinks every day, I love most of these songs, but where's the humor?

A great running CD.......2006-06-27

This CD is good to put into your Walkman and take a long run with.

There's not much to say except that the CD is all around good owing to a strong selection of songs. Well worth the purchase price and something that you'll listen to often over the years (as I have).

Monster Ballads.......2006-03-17

The product was in great condition and arrived in a timely manner! Thanks!

So Romantic!!.......2006-03-14

This is a great album. Is very romantic. It brings out the soft and sweet side of you. It is an excellent album for you to listen with your lover. I loved it!!!

OH MY GOD THIS CD IS RAD!.......2006-01-23

FRIGGIN WINGER? IM TALKING BOUT CINDERELLA AND MR BIG ALL ON ONE DISC! I have to dig through the seats of my 84 camaro to find all these tapes at one time! Im stoked...i even started re-growing my mullet! screw shaving your pubes, im talking about Aqua-net and L.A. Gears again man! Rock ON!

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Even for the ever-changing Stipe and crew, this is a streeeetch...
REM CD
Lots of Distortion, Not Much Music
A great record by any other band..except for purists
Evokes memories of simpler rock

Monster
R.E.M.
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ASIN: B000002MU3
Release Date: 1994-09-27

Tracks:

What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
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Bang And Blame
I Took Your Name
Let Me In
Circus Envy
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R.E.M. pushed the jangle out of the picture with Monster, replacing it with reverberating snaps, crackles, and pops. An album that wraps itself to '70s glam finery while reaching out to the flannel-clad post-Nirvana throngs, it largely succeeds at demonstrating that these Georgians still know how to rock. The MTV fave "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" kicks things off on a high note as Peter Buck's distorted power chords set the tone for the 12-song set. "Strange Currencies" may be alarmingly reminiscent of the Automatic for the People hit "Everybody Hurts," but it's actually the superior song. "Let Me In" is a heavily distorted nod to the fallen Kurt Cobain. While Monster is far from R.E.M.'s most consistent effort, it stands as a ragged and risky respite from safe and sound alterna-rock. --Steven Stolder

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Even for the ever-changing Stipe and crew, this is a streeeetch..........2007-07-05

Widely derided R.E.M. album seems to find them trying to shape their sound towards grunge and glam by increasing the distortion and then shining it to a clean sounding reverb. While it's not quite the disaster that some claim, this certainly isn't essential R.E.M.

The frequently rotated MTV hit, "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" is good enough, I suppose, but after the recent "Losing My Religion" and "Man on the Moon," it certainly isn't a good enough tentpole to warrant interest in the rest of this weird little creation. I realize that the band likes to take chances and try new sounds for each album, but no sane person could even recognize the 80s form of R.E.M. in "King of Comedy."

At times, it nears the same sort of unexpected success that U2 found when they made Pop (not the band we all knew and liked, but still something different and pretty good), but the whole thing is really just a big mess. In the shuffle, though, there's treasure to be made of the trash. "Tongue" and "Bang and Blame" are especially warped little winners, and make up for the disasters that are "Circus Envy" and the aforementioned "King." Also, doesn't "Strange Currencies" have almost the exact same beat as "Everybody Hurts"?

Best cuts: "Bang and Blame," "Tongue," "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" "I Don't Sleep, I Dream," "Crush With Eyeliner," "Let Me In," "Star 69"

REM CD.......2007-04-11

CD arrived on time and the CD itself is in excellent conditon . The price was good BUT the CD case was damaged .

Lots of Distortion, Not Much Music.......2007-03-21

I bought everything they did from Murmur up to AFTP. When I heard Monster, I liked WTFK, but then there was nothing tuneful after that. If you liked grunge, this is great, but if you like good tunes, then you want the earlier REM albums.

A great record by any other band..except for purists.......2007-01-26

This record is what sets REM apart from all the other American guitar based alternative rock bands. It is a significant departure from Out of Time and Automatic for the People, two very successful and outstanding records, that were folksy and rustic, with undistorted instruments and brilliant arrangements and sound. It is also a significant departure from the REM sound of the 1980's, from the atmospheric, hypnotic, frenetic, jangly guitar and bass lines, and the light, hesitant mumbles of Michael Stipe and the harmony of Mike Mills of the Chronictown-Murmur-Reckoning era, to the arena rock stylings of Document and Green.

This record is all about rocking out with driving beats and catchy hooks. The jangle is mostly gone as Peter Buck goes for heavy distortion, full major key power chords, wah wah/fuzz box effects. What isn't missing is the great songwriting, the unique contributions of each of the musicians that make REM what it is, and the confident and clever Michael Stipe, who doesn't have to scream to lead a band through a rock record.

The standout songs to me are:

What's the Frequency Kenneth,
Crush with Eyeliner,
King of Comedy,(my favorite on the CD. I know the REM fans tend to dismiss this one, but it is brilliant glam rock with nice backing vocals, a catchy beat and even catchier guitar. It is great pop music),
Bang and Blame,
I Don't Sleep I Dream,
Circus Envy.

But there isn't a bad song on this CD, so it is well worth the money. Get Monster. It belongs with Chronictown, Murmur, Reckoning, Document, Green, Out of Time and Automatic for the People as among the essential REM records to own.

Evokes memories of simpler rock.......2007-01-15

Granted, many REM fans adhere to the notion that only 80's REM is good REM. To be clear, REM was arguably the BEST band of the 80's. But Monster was ambitious. It sounded loud, raucous, and was fun. The early 90's were about having heavy power chords dominate. REM merely explored and did it better than most. In my hear of hearts, REM will always be "Fall on Me" REM but I'll blast "What's the Frequency Kenneth with as much aplomb.

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Pure excellence
Awesome!
Fun Music CD for everyone
Love Ralph!
Great fun for all!

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We should be sick of Ralph Covert--the lone inhabitant of Ralph's World--by now. In only five years, he's put out six discs' worth of mostly the same hoot-worthy, hand-clappy, good-time, anytime, play-it-loud stuff. But here's the thing: Ralph never gets it wrong. As kids' musicians go, he's as close to the Beatles as they get, both in terms of sound and sheer brilliance. Which makes it almost tedious to report that Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is, within its genre, a minor masterpiece. "Monster," a monster of a party song about an adopted mutt who's both "the softest snuggler on the couch" and "the wettest kisser on the mouth," manages to sketch out Ralph's mojo in the span of three minutes; "I Don't Wanna" reinforces it by way of a whip-smart lesson in Punk 101; and "Old Red Number 7" brings it home with a classic, thoughtfully sung slice of nostalgia. As redundant as it is to spread the word that Ralph rules, then, he leaves us little choice--parents of preschoolers from Shreveport to Saskatchewan will never be so eager to welcome a green gorilla into their play basements. --Tammy La Gorce

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Pure excellence.......2007-07-01

(Warning, this review is a template for all my Ralph's World reviews, but strewn throughout are specific comments pertaing to this specific album)

Ralph's World is music performed by an adult, but in the voice of a child. Of course, this is the goal for all children's artists, but sadly, much of what is on the market is simplistic and condescending. Ralph's World is childlike through and through. His music looks at the world from a child's perspective, and delivers in songs both children and adults find so appealing. This is one of those rare artists who would be enjoyed by most generations if he were to, say, perform in a park or community theater. Kids, adults, even grandparents would get lost in the feel good music world of wonder, excitement, imagination, and goofiness children live in (and need). We played this album, along with happy Lemons and Kid Astro at a b-day party, and the adults had no problems listening to the discs all day.

I initially tried to compose a list of songs my two sons enjoyed the most, but it turns out they like just about every one. But unlike clothes, books and toys they will outgrow, and do not interest adults, this album is simply good music even for adults. More than once I found myself listening to this music (and hitting replay after songs like Old #7, and River Flow) after the kids have long left the car or room.

But don't get me wrong: this album is deservedly 100% for children. Our children deserve good songs, positive and realistic themes, and good musicianship. They get it all here, and we get to enjoy some of the benefits as well. I'm sure my boys will "outgrow" this album some time, but I know this CD will remain in my collection. And I know I can make a greatest hits compilation strictly for myself using songs from this and other albums, filling the CD to its 80 minute capacity.

Awesome!.......2007-04-11

For parents searching for a good way to introduce great music to their children, without worrying about content being unacceptable, this CD is amazing. We are music aficionados and wanted to introduce our 2-year old daughter to rock and roll without exposing her to mature themes. Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is perfect for that!

Fun Music CD for everyone.......2007-03-08

Ralph World CD's are great - we own almost all of them. He is very talented and his music appeals to all ages, including adults. It's fun and we all find ourselves singing the songs all day.

Love Ralph!.......2007-03-03

I have enjoyed listening to Ralph Covert's wonderful songs. When we turn it on for our 1 yr. old he immediately starts bouncing up and down. He loves listening to Ralph!

Great fun for all!.......2006-11-06

We love this CD, and it's recently released brother, Welcome to Ralph's World. Our 2.5 year old requests this CD in the car every time we get in! We can actually use it as a way to get him moving if we are in a hurry! The songs are all light hearted and silly enough to keep a kid involved, but can even captivate the imagination of the grown-ups in the car! My son and I sing all the songs together, and my husband and I will even hear the tunes from the monitor as he sings himself to sleep at night, he loves them that much. Our son is a huge music lover, so this was a great match!

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kool n kool
Monster Ballads, Vol. 2 Review
Monster Ballads Volume 2
This is the better album of that series
No Foreigner = 4 stars

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ASIN: B000058DWS
Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

I Won't Forget You - Poison
Love Of A Lifetime - Firehouse
When The Children Cry - White Lion
Miles Away - Winger
Love Is On The Way - Saigon Kick
More Than Words Can Say - Alias
Sometimes She Cries - Warrant
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Amanda - Boston
Ballad Of Jayne - L.A. Guns
Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol
This Could Be The Night - Loverboy
Honestly - Stryper
Can't Fight This Feeling - REO Speedwagon

Customer Reviews:

kool n kool.......2007-02-14

hiya
these songs i know them by heart, iv been n2 this type of music for the last 17 yrs that more then 1/2 my life. but still im buying this cd because the wife liked the 1st cd and now im 100% sure shes gonna like this cd. long live true rock n roll, and i hope that they release a 3rd cd full of killer songs, could you add GNR november rain. thnx

Monster Ballads, Vol. 2 Review.......2007-01-15

This cd was great and the one my husband wanted. The songs are very enjoyable.

Monster Ballads Volume 2.......2006-03-17

Great songs from the the 80's big hair period. Love most all of them!!!!

This is the better album of that series.......2004-11-07

I still like to mention this album in conversations, because some of today's songs, even country band Lonestar's power ballads like Amazed, borrow from this rock album. I like the choices of songs from the heavy metal bands here. But the writing is very good, the musical arrangements are dynamite and there's a loudness to the power ballads that can rival their heavy rockers! Firehouse, L A Guns, Poison and some others have some very dynamite songs here. This is the much better album of that series, versus the more commercial sheen of the first.

No Foreigner = 4 stars.......2002-12-21

I agree, both of these CDs are great collaborations...however, they forgot the greatest love ballad of all time: I Wanna Know What Love Is - By Foreigner. How could they turn that song away from this collection. That song would give this album 5 stars. Anyway, monster snares and big hair forever

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Green Gorilla, My Son, and me!
I find myself singing these songs

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Green Gorilla, My Son, and me!.......2007-01-07

This is a great CD. Ralph doesn't disappoint, and my son just loves it. It beats a lot of the other kids stuff I endure on the commute in to school and work. This is a good one to add to your Ralph collection or a worthy one to start getting to know Ralph's World.

I find myself singing these songs.......2007-01-03

I catch my partner singing these songs in the shower too. Witty,funny, hummable, memorable. This CD went on 3 ten-hour drives within the span of four months and I still liked it. My four year old particularly likes this CD because she gets the humor and cleverness of it but the 22 month old hums along too.

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Where It All Began...
Monster's Ball
A Classic Punk Record!
best punk rock album ever
Social D at their best

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Social Distortion
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ASIN: B000005EMY
Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

The Creeps
Another State of Mind
It Wasn't Pretty Picture
Telling Them
Hour Darkness
Mommy's Little Monster
Anti-Fashion
All the Ansers
Moral Threat

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One of the true characters of L.A.'s first hardcore wave, Social D's frontman Mike Ness seemingly fancied himself a boot-boy Johnny Cash at the time of this 1983 release. The tales he spun--many of which were later borne out by stints in jail and drug treatment--blurred the line between American anti-hero and punk no-goodnik, between Cash and the Clash. And, unlike a lot of their Angeleno brethren, Ness and axeman Dennis Danell really knew how to write a song. Admittedly, this incarnation of the band is decidedly less accessible than the current edition. And while they may not be as anthemically inspiring as the more earnest work found on, say, Prison Bound, snotty proclamations like the title track and "It Wasn't a Pretty Picture" stomp along with authority to spare. --David Sprague

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Where It All Began..........2007-03-30

This is where it all began. Many of the so called "punk rock" bands of today would do well to go back and listen to this album. This is Social Distortions contribution to the first wave of Southern California punk. It sounds as good today as it did in the 1980's.

However, those who are only familiar with their radio hits such as "Ball & Chain", "Ring of Fire", and "When The Angels Sing" might be somewhat put off by this album. There can be no doubt that this is a raw, in your face, punk rock classic.

While they may have released more fully realized and better albums later in their career, this album is essential to anyone who loves this band. The highlights on the album include...

-Another State of Mind
-Telling Them
-Hour of Darkness
-Mommy's Little Monster

Monster's Ball.......2007-01-06

Social Distortion is considered a classic band. For some, though, there is little to crow about. Those people are mistaken. Social Distortion has always been a band worth listening to, even on its weaker releases. This one isn't weak, but it isn't the best, either.

I've got this on clear vinyl from a guy in Italy, so I consider it a prized possession, but I don't listen to it as much as I do the other albums. Why? I don't know, but it doesn't grab me the way I feel a Social Distortion album should. I want to feel like moving, like punching someone, like lamenting, like crying in a beer, or just driving off a cliff real fast. I don't get that with this one, but it still beats anything from Blink-182.

A Classic Punk Record!.......2005-10-17

I grew up on this album as well as Social D's "Mainliner:wreckage from the past" and let me tell you that after 10+ years of listening they have lost absolutely none of their power! I am not a fan of much social D after the early punk years. When mike ness lost the ability to sing reasonably and they became a weird rockabilly/country from the heart type band I said goodbye. If you enjoy bands like Black Flag,Circle Jerks,T.S.O.L. and others from that time period and cali location than you will certainly dig every second of this. The only problem I really ever had with Mommy's Little Monster was that it's only 9 songs long and that the album versions of All The Answers and Moral Threat don't live up to the Earlier ones (which appear on "mainliner"). Do yourself a favor and pick both up right now!

best punk rock album ever.......2005-05-16

I fell in love w/ Mike Ness and Social D in the 80s. They toured constantly, it seemed like they came to the Cameo Theatre in Miami Beach (and when that shut down, 1235) at least 2X a year. Best energy at those shows, everyone screaming our lungs out to songs that told our stories. If you don't get amped listening to this album, you should really stick to emo-core fluffy music, and quit calling yourself a punk rocker.

The new stuff is just as good, but is more of a showcase for Mike Ness' phenomenal songwriting ability. My favorite band in the whole wide world. God bless Social D, they have fed my spirit for 20 years.

Social D at their best.......2005-05-16

Mommy's little monster is in my opinion, Social Distortion's greatest sound. I'm in high school and really enjoy punk music, So this CD's raw enerfy and blaring guitars is a good sound. Don't let this discourage you not to buy other CD's by them though, Because later Social Distortion isalso great, just a different, more mature sound.

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Almost Perfect....
Party Monster ROCKS!!
party all night long
First CD I bought in a WHILE
wouldn't have a clue

Party Monster
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Tvt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C23H1
Release Date: 2003-09-02

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Party Monster is based on the book, Disco Bloodbath by James St. James, which told the twisted story of notorious 'Club Kid' Michael Alig, & the murder of his drug dealer roommate. The story became a national scandal that graced the covers of newspapers across the country & led to the best-selling book. Set in the lavish, hyper-sexual 80s club scene, Party Monster pulses with electro beats. The movie is directed by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbado (The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, The Ru-Paul Show) & stars Macaulay Culkin, Seth Green, Dylan McDermott, Chloe Sevigny & Marilyn Manson. Featuring 19 tracks from the likes of Mannequin, Ladytron, Miss Kitten & The Hacker, Tones On Tail, ABC, Nina Hagen, & more. TVT. 2003.

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Almost Perfect...........2007-06-10

I absolutely LOVE this soundtrack and movie! However, does anyone know what song is briefly playing when Micheal starts talking about moving to New York City and it cuts to a picture of him with a "I Love New York" shirt and then cuts to him in Grand Central station? If anyone knows I would really appreciate it!

Party Monster ROCKS!!.......2007-05-15

If you are into club music of any kind, you will love this CD... I have it playing on my Sony Bean while I run on the treadmill and it motivates me to run faster. Ha-ha I am also a HUGE Marilyn Manson fan, and it was an added plus to have a Manson, but-not-so-Manson-like song on there. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

party all night long.......2006-07-06

love'd this comp.everything from freestyle to elctro clash.more amazingly is the pop-tart kids(maculy culking sovegny,seth green).stacy-q , shannon , abc , & tones on tail and many more. this compilation rock's all night long. love-it

First CD I bought in a WHILE.......2006-06-02

This CD is absolutely addicting there is no doubt about it! I often keep it in my cd player for days on end just listening to it on a cycle. You can just cruise and have it playing in the background or blast it and sing like an idiot with the music. Its just so damn catchy its rediculous.....

wouldn't have a clue.......2006-02-22

i don't have a clue whether to give this cd one star or five stars as for the music. i ordered this cd for someone else. i gave it a 5 because it came in great condition and good shipping.

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You don't yank on the spine of God!!!!
the best monster magnet record

Spine Of God (re-issue)
Monster Magnet
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2006-04-04

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Album Description

Originally released in 1992 and often heralded as one of the best Heavy Rock albums of all time, Spine Of God will be most welcomed in this definitive re-issue. Features updated cover artwork by Alexander von Wieding, new liner notations, diatribes and ranting by Dave Wyndorf hisself and the previously unavailable (and way different) demo version of Ozium.

Spine Of God is all about the downstairs rec. room, black lights and velvet paintings, lava lamps, rollin' doobies and cranking the stereo after school; in other words, it's a satanic drug thing… you wouldn't understand!

New Jersey native Dave Wyndorf was already a rock & roll veteran by the time he formed Monster Magnet in 1989, having cut his teeth with little-known punk band Shrapnel (also featuring future punk producer Daniel Rey on guitars) in the late '70s before retiring from music altogether. Never one to be a quitter, Wyndorf taught himself guitar and assembled Monster Magnet with fellow New Jersey burnouts John McBain on guitar, bassist Joe Callandra, drummer Jon Kleiman and svengelic guru Tim Cronin. Fusing their metal, punk, space rock, and psychedelic influences, the band developed a sludgy, feedback-heavy hard rock sound that helped them stand out from the era's burgeoning retro-rock movement. After releasing a self-titled six-song EP through Germany's Glitterhouse Records, Monster Magnet signed with independent label Caroline Records in 1992 and recorded their first full-length album: the very impressive, uniquely dark psychedelic masterpiece, Spine of God. These re-issues serve as an excellent teaser for the release of the next Monster Magnet classic, due September 2006!

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You don't yank on the spine of God!!!!.......2007-06-17

There's nothing I could say or do to give this album justice on how great it really is. No words are capable of describing the haunting, explosive, aggressive, yet cool and calm vibes this album takes you through. I've owned a lot of great albums from a lot of great bands, and I know that it's a little childish, choosing favorites and all, but this album ranks as my favorite album of all time, hands down. Are you interested in music with not only talented musicians, but talented song writers? Well, rest assured that you will have both great songs with some incredible playing. The lyrics are out of this world, perhaps on "mountains of Mars?" This was back when Monster Magnet, who will always reign as my favorite band, was expressing their more psychodelic roots. Basically this is a little different sounding than the band we all know and love today. There are a lot of swirling vocal effects as well as strange synths and eerie guitar leads. Dave's vocals are absolutely stunning. He didn't learn to sing, he was born to sing. There's a lot of built-up and tension that is released as the songs progress. The album's closer "Ozium" takes you to a whole new world, nay, universe! Basically, as a reviewer and music fan, it is my duty to spread the word of this album. Infinite stars!

the best monster magnet record.......2006-10-11

I know many who like monster magnet tendd to favor their later work, for its more metallic agressive nature. This album was mmy introduction bacck at college in 1991, and I never got sick of it. It has some really cool songs, that are very I think influential. Sin's a good man's brother, ozium, zodiac lung, and nod scene. I happened to interview Dave once when I was working for my college radio station. He was very cool, in to music that I knew a little aabout then, alot more now. Stuff like Greasy truckers party hawkwind. I think those of you who don't know hawkwind, should check out: hall of thee mountain grill, do re mi, and out and intake. I only hope DDave can go back to more of a Psychedelic side, the recent balls to the wall rocck, is cool, but I think his music needs to strike a better balance like what you have on this record. Thanks.

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