Superjudge

Superjudge
Studio album by Monster Magnet
Released April 6, 1993
Recorded October 1992
Genre Stoner rock
Psychedelic rock
Length 53:43
Label A&M
Producer Dave Wyndorf
Monster Magnet chronology
Tab
(1993)
Superjudge
(1993)
Dopes to Infinity
(1995)
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Superjudge is an album by Monster Magnet, released on April 6, 1993 (see 1993 in music).

Contents

Overview

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", 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.

Track listing

All songs written by Dave Wyndorf unless noted otherwise.

  1. "Cyclops Revolution" – 5:43
  2. "Twin Earth" – 3:55
  3. "Superjudge" – 6:49
  4. "Cage Around the Sun" – 4:55
  5. "Elephant Bell" – 3:59
  6. "Dinosaur Vacuum" – 6:02
  7. "Evil" (Dixon) – 3:14
  8. "Stadium" – 3:41
  9. "Face Down" – 4:11
  10. "Brainstorm" (Turner) – 8:04
  11. "Black Balloon" – 3:05

An import version of Superjudge is also available, containing live bonus tracks.

Bonus Tracks (Import Version)

  1. "Nod Scene" [Live] – 6:26
  2. "Snake Dance" [Live] – 3:33
  3. "Medicine" [Live] – 4:24

Personnel

Monster Magnet
Additional musicians
Technical staff and artwork

References