Sunday, March 26, 2006
Monster Magnet..Those who have ever recalled listening to Monster Magnet, or for the matter, known of their existence, put your hands up. I'm guessing not many hands went up there eh?
Ah, expected actually. I mean, with music becoming bloody mainstreamed, you just fail to listen to the good shit out there. Monster's definitely one of them.
Again, heard of the genre, Stoner Rock?? Aye, its a form of rock that fuses slow-to-mid tempo, bassy guitar riffs, psychedelic jams (think Jimi Hendrix), melodic and often slightly raspy vocals(Motorhead comes to mind). Not forgetting its constant reference to Marijuana (Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf).
I got introduced to Monster Magnet during my time in NS, when the B-U-D-D-Y back in OCS would be blasting their greatest hits cd for the platoon to hear. And like my love with Oasis, I instantly fell in love with them. Their riffs, and especially their catchy outros, amazing stuff.
Wrestling fans, Matt Hardy's entrance theme, is a number by Monster Magnet. I recall sending Powertrippin' once to a female friend, and she got a good shock about ten seconds into the song. Sean too, loves their riffs and often keeps asking, "Dude, when are we doing Powertrippin'??".
So whilst everyone is sucking up the heat, especially when tests and assignments are coming in thick and fast, not forgetting the exams that are edging ever so near, here are some songs that would probably entertain you. Cheers.
1) Live for the Moment
2) Spacelord
3) Powertrippin'
4) Silver Future (my fav!)
5) Slut Machine
PS Here's the latest on Monster Magnet.
On February 27, 2006 Dave Wyndorf(Lead) overdosed on drugs. His management released the following statement:-
The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a set back in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this set back and continue to play and make great rock and roll.
Hey no we don't let go we all need a daddy
Live in the mirror baby you are the dream
You smash that fucker now and you'll get so clean
Come on and show me what drives your machine
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Silver Future by
Monster Magnet
7:57 PM
supernova lit up.
