Spine of God

Spine of God

Track Listings

1. Pill Shovel

2. Medicine

3. Nod Scene

4. Black Mastermind

5. Zodiac Lung

6. Spine of God

7. Snake Dance

8. Sin's a Good Man's Brother

9. Ozium

Tracks:

Pill Shovel
Medicine
Nod Scene
Black Mastermind
Zodiac Lung
Spine Of God
Snake Dance
Sins A Good Mans Brother
Ozium
Ozium (bonus demo version)

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!

Customer Reviews:

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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Spine of God
Monster Magnet
Manufacturer: Caroline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008EUT6
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Pill Shovel
Medicine
Nod Scene
Black Mastermind
Zodiac Lung
Spine of God
Snake Dance
Sin's a Good Man's Brother
Ozium

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Alive In Greenville
Sjuwana Byers & Children of God
Manufacturer: Rampart Street Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006AFDQ
Release Date: 2002-04-01

Tracks:

I'm A Soldier
This Joy I Have
Call On Jesus
Lord Help Me To Stand, Pt. 1
Lord Help Me To Stand, Pt. 2
Great Day
Gotta Call Jesus
Nobody's Fault, Pt. 1
Nobody's Fault, Pt. 2
Dry Bones In The Valley
Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
I've Come A Long Way

Album Description

A Gospel Mix of southern praise and soul.

Average customer rating:

God Almighty...
Monster Magnet - 'Spine Of God' (Caroline)
Writhe your naked a$$ to the mindless groove...
THIS IS MONSTER MAGNET!
BEWARE!! You won't listen to music the same way after this.

Spine of God
Monster Magnet
Manufacturer: Primo Scree
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Dopes to Infinity
Superjudge
God Says No
Powertrip
Tab...25

ASIN: B000000HVV
Release Date: 1992-02-28

Tracks:

Pill Shovel
Medicine
Nod Scene
Black Mastermind
Zodiac Lung
Spine Of God
Snake Dance
Sin's A Good Man's Brother
Ozium

Customer Reviews:

God Almighty..........2006-03-13

Many are under the impression that mixing drugs and music is not a good thing. However, every now and then, you will come across an album that as stoned writted all over it. Spine of God is one those cds.

Just looking at the cover lends credence to the fact that you will lose your mind spinning this one in your player. However, once the music settles in, you will see that their is more to this band than just a druggy image. Monster Magnet comes full force with this one, as it is easy to see why this one is hailed an influential piece in stoner music.

The opening track is such a mind altering experience, you think you would be listening to Kyuss. The mind bending riff is out there, I thought I had to check myself to make sure I wasn't on anything. The rest of the album continues this feeling. Yet, what makes Spine of God great is that it really just full of great music. Drug references aside, the songs hold together well and the record can be played again and again.

I have yet to listen to this one on any mind altering chemical. I wouldn't want to though, as sometimes those things just destroy good music. However, try to picture what it must be like to alter your senses and play some rock and roll. If you can understnad that, then perhaps you will enjoy this cd. If you are, however, just interested in listening to some great rock, then this one is for you. In either case, this one belongs in your collection.

Monster Magnet - 'Spine Of God' (Caroline).......2005-12-29

Originally released in 1992,as this was Monster Magnet's first full-length lp.I've always felt 'Spine Of God' was a very good(near great,actually)album in the way that it apparently displays the strong influences the band has of artists like the MC 5,Hawkwind,Stooges,Hendrix and Blue Cheer.Tunes I thought that leave a long lasting impression were "Medicine",the ass-kicking "Nod Scene","Zodiac Lung","Snake Dance" and the guy's tribute to 'those who really do' blow weed rather than just slam the past time activity "Ozium".Should appeal to most stoners,head-bangers and acid heads.Wait a minute,what is this,junior high?Shouldn't put labels on people for how they chose to live their lives.Highly recommended.

Writhe your naked a$$ to the mindless groove..........2005-08-03

Its a shame what happened to Monster magnet after 1995. You listen to this, their debut, then compare it to something like God says no and you wonder what went wrong. This is possibly the most fun you can have with music, period.

Anyone who can beat GFR at their own game through their cover of 'Sins a good mans brother' deserves significant honor. Early magnet classics such as 'Pill Shovel', 'Snake Dance' and 'Nod scene' are on offer too, spaced out (pardon the pun) by 3 wild trippy numbers 'Black Mastermind, 'Zodiac Lung' and the title track. Ozium may be the single most addictive song ever.

Avid fans of later magnet releases such as Powertrip may not find that much here for them, but this deserves anyone's money in my book. For fans of Sabbath, Kyuss, QOTSA, Stooges, Hawkwind and dare i say Floyd?

THIS IS MONSTER MAGNET!.......2004-06-18

S.o.G was my second M.M. purchase years ago when it first came out. I had their second 45 single before S.o.G. I cant even remember the song names on that 45....BUT! I remember thinking that this band was one of the best I'd heard-ever. Spine of God is a sub classic rock acid album. Everything after was OK, but to me THIS IS IT.THIS is Monster Magnet. I sold or gave away my Soundgardens, my Mudhoneys, my Birdman.......but I always kept Spine of God-still have it.

BEWARE!! You won't listen to music the same way after this........2004-02-06

Alot of people are saying this is not Monster Magnet's best...........This album is "MONSTER MAGNET"!! The people who said that most likely started off hearing the sh@* music they are making these days. Who knows what happened? Maybe the loss of John McBain changed it all. Superjudge has its moments, but does not come close to this MIND JOURNEY. I love the guitar licks of Ed Mundell, but his playing is more suited for The Atomic Bitchwax. If you buy one MM album make it this one and then if you must go on from there. Also check out the self titled ep for more insanity (insanity is a good thing just ask charlie)- Listen and be converted forever! All hail the Bull God!!

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