Powertrip

God damn, I love this band. Quite frankly, Monster Magnet should have been much bigger than they are. I have no idea why, that after the original release of this album, they didn't continue to grow as they had done. They got to the heights of headlining London Astoria sized venues (2000+), but couldn't quite make it to the next tier, such as Brixton Academy or Hammersmith Odeon (3,500+), etc.Still, not that I could care less how many people are turning out to see them these days, cos I know I'll always been there to hear quality music such as this pumped out of a PA at high volume.Containing the 'hit singles' Powertrip and Space Lord, plus quality deeper cuts such as Bummer and See You In Hell, this album is an all-round heavy rock classic.Now known for being one of the leaders in the so-called Stoner Rock scene, Monster Magnet had been delivering huge slabs of psychedelic garage rock for many years before the release of this album. Touring with the likes of Soundgarden and White Zombie, and all the other bands that didn't seem to fit in with the usual heavy rock or metal offerings of the day.With the creative mind of Dave Wyndorf at the helm, and a solid band including the stunning guitar player Ed Mundell, Monster Magnet never stood still. Each release delivered something new. Something extra. And on this release they delivered a bunch of tunes that baited the main-stream hard rock and metal crowd.Their videos got regular rotation on MTV, and they landed a UK support slot with Rob Zombie (what a line-up that was!), but I just think that the record company didn't know what to do with them, because they couldn't be easily classified.I bought the original when it was released, but now I get to grab myself a new 2CD version, which includes a rather superb cover of Kick Out The Jams (among other b-sides), and a run of live tracks. The liner notes are a nice bonus.If you ever considered buying this or any other Monster Magnet album, but for some reason never got around to it, just do yourself a favour and treat yourself to this. You'll not be disappointed.

There are a few things which seem to define every Monster Magnet album; At least a touch (or more) of Psychedelia, lots of guitar effects, vocal and lyrical attitude and humour from frontman Dave Wyndorf and of course, big rocking riffs.Every Monster Magnet album features these key ingredients in some combination, be they heavily Physcedelic early albums with a few big riffs, or their newer hard rock albums with a bit of Psychedelia in the mix.The band's biggest and most commercially successful album Powertrip is therefor a Monster Magnet album in every way, only this time however it just oozes with an indefinable x-factor that makes the music instantly classic.Powertrip was Monster Magnet's fourth full-length Studio Album, which was conceived after Dave Wyndorf relocated to Las Vegas and wrote a full album of tracks designed to make a bigger commercial dent in 1998, it featured the hit tracks `Space Lord,' `See You In Hell' and `Powertrip.'Tracks like the aforementioned `Powertrip,' as well as `Tractor,' and the furiously catchy `Bummer,' are some of the most memorable and instantly loveable tracks in the band's history, they just so three-dimensional and jump out of the speakers.The lyrics, as always with Monster Magnet are a mixture of really intelligent and intriguing ideas, with humour, metaphor and cocky rock and roll ego. Dave's diverse vocal range helps convey a whole host of moods, emotions and flavours really well.Additionally, there is a large amount of variety on the album; from normal Stoner Rock numbers, to Surf Music influences, eastern scales, slow grooves, fast rock numbers, keyboards, bongos, shakers and even a haunting semi-electronic ballad. The album features all the bells and whistles, with an everything but-the-kitchen-sink approach, yet instead of feeling confused and overproduced, it all works perfectly together.Overall, Monster Magnet have covered a lot of territory over the years, but if you are thinking about getting into the band for the first time, then this is the album that'll settle with you the most right away. It is a very diverse and interesting album that covers a lot of ground and should acclimatize you to the band's vocal and lyrical styles. If you like it then you can start getting into the bands other brilliant, but less `instant' albums.

Utterly awesome, reminds me of The Cult at there best, not sure how I missed this band first time round

Love Dave Wyndorf, Monster Magnet and albums Superjudge and Dopes To Infinity? Of course you do. Buy this.

I ordered this item and I had to return it twice. Amazon had only black vinyl.I love "Powertrip" but it's a pity that's not actually an orange coloured vinyl.It's my favourite Monster Magnet album, hands down! If you don't have one, get it!

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Excellent

The whole album rocks,insanely cool stuff!! One of their best even for people who've been listening since spine of God.