Superjudge [2xLP] by Monster Magnet (Vinyl, Jul-2012, Obscure Alterna Records)

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Double vinyl/gatefold sleeve reissue of the band's 1993 A & M Records debut release (their second overall). This was the first of their albums to feature lead guitarist Ed Mundell, who had replaced founding member John McBain.

Album Notes:

Monster Magnet is an American stoner rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar) and Tim Cronin (vocals and drums). The band first went under the name “Dog of Mystery”, “Airport 75”, “Triple Bad Acid” and “King Fuzz” before finally settling on “Monster Magnet”, taken from the name of a 1960s toy made by Wham-O, which Wyndorf liked when he was a child.

Superjudge is an album by Monster Magnet, released on April 6, 1993.

Superjudge was Monster Magnet’s second official album (Tab being an EP) and also their debut for A&M Records. It was recorded and mixed by Steve Rosenthal at New York’s ‘The Magic Shop’ studio in October, 1992. All original material was composed by Dave Wyndorf.

The album fared poorly commercially, largely due to its release coinciding with the advent of the grunge era, which ultimately resulted in a dramatic decline in the popularity of heavy metal in general. The album includes cover versions of Willie Dixon’s “Evil” (using the arrangement by Cactus, from their 1971 album Restrictions), and Hawkwind’s “Brainstorm” from their 1972 album, Doremi Fasol Latido. It is the first Monster Magnet album to feature lead guitarist Ed Mundell, who replaced founding member John McBain.

Music videos were made for the songs “Twin Earth” and “Face Down”. Though a commercial disappointment in the months following its release in 1993, it has since become a very influential album within the stoner rock genre.

Personnel:

Monster Magnet:

Dave Wyndorf: guitar, vocals, producer

Joe Calandra: bass

Ed Mundell: lead guitar

Jon Kleiman: drums

Additional Musicians:

Tim Cronin: ‘Mountain of Judgement’ according to album’s liner notes

Technical Staff and Artwork:

Steve Rosenthal: mixing

Edward Douglas: assistant engineer

Joe Warda: assistant engineer

Bogdan Hernik: assistant engineer

Bernie Grundman: mastering

Rich Frankel: art direction

Rob Leecock: cover ‘Bull God’ painting

Michael Lavine: photography

Track List:

All songs written by Dave Wyndorf unless noted otherwise.

Side A:

1. Cyclops Revolution   [5:43]
2. Twin Earth   [3:55]
3. Superjudge   [6:49]

Side B:

4. Cage Around the Sun   [4:55]
5. Elephant Bell   [3:59]
6. Dinosaur Vacume   [6:02]

Side C:

7. Evil (Is Going On) (Dixon)   [3:14]
8. Stadium   [3:41]
9. Face Down   [4:11]

Side D:

10. Brainstorm (Turner)   [8:04]
11. Black Balloon   [3:05]

The Superjudge 2xLP by Monster Magnet is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

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