God Says No [Explicit Lyrics]

Monster Magnet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 10, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B00005ABO0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,640 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Monster Magnet's superhuman cartoon mindset becomes ever more grand with each album. Indeed, from the first chord of God Says No, you know you're in for a wild ride. "Melt" finds head Magnet Dave Wyndorf in his "world of pills." "Heads Explode" rolls along with the same mock Mod-fervor as "See You in Hell" (from 1998's Powertrip) before tumbling into absolute mayhem at the chorus. Wyndorf plays the devil's advocate throughout God Says No, switching between adulation toward--and a thirst for--the annihilation of his bitch/goddess foil on "Doomsday" and "Queen of You." The bare-bones, bluesy "Gravity Well" is as raw as it gets; it sounds like an updating of Son House's "John the Revelator." And Wyndorf faces his own judgment day on the sin-soaked title track, finally coming down on the side of the damned. --Chris Campion

Product Description

Brand new fiffth album by this highly acclaimed alternative metal outfit, NOT scheduled to be released in the U.S. until 2001 because Interscope Records doesn't want it to get lost in the shuffle of big albums coming out in the fourth quarter of this year. Phantom thinks your customers that are fans of this hit biker rock/ metal group will say 'Yes' to 'God Says No', especially since Interscope Records hasn't even announced a rough time frame of when to expect the album in 2001! The album is powered by 14 Thigh-slapping, blood-pumping, brain-numbing bad-ass cuts sure to get your motor runnng. Includes the first single, 'Heads Explode'. And two bonus tracks, 'Silver Future' and 'I Want More'. 2000 release. Standard jewelcase. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but far from their best, April 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: God Says No (Audio CD)

I have all Monster Magnet's albums, so was eager to hear their latest release. However, as with the previous album 'Powertrip', this record suffers from too much filler (Heads Explode, Doomsday, All Shook Out and Silver Future are all nothing special). There are some great songs here though- Melt is a slab of classic Magnet, Gravity Well is raw and bluesy, and Queen Of You is dark and moody. The album as a whole is generally more diverse than previous releases. One thing about Monster Magnet is that the last couple of albums have seen them shift from their raw pyschedelic noisefest to a more focussed, slicker approach. I have to say that I prefer the earlier sound, rock music sounds much better with a more spartan production, not with a layer of gloss. Depending on where you stand may affect which Monster Magnet album you prefer, but for what it's worth, here is the order in which I rate Magnet's work.... 1)'Spine Of God' - debut album, raw garagey sound and classic tunes, the title song is their absolute best ever. 2)'Dopes To Infinity' - a consistent collection of big riffs. 3)'Superjudge' - patchy but has some glorious moments. 4)'God Says No'. 5)'Powertrip'- very disappointing, only three or four decent tunes. If you are new to the Magnet I'd get their albums in this order, if you have all their albums then the new one is worth owning but not classic. (PS the self titled six track EP is also very good and makes a good companion piece to 'Spine Of God', but it is only available on import I do believe. 'Tab..25' is another long EP, worth owning but is largely one long psychedelic jam with no vocals. Very trippy). For those who have never, ever heard Monster Magnet, they play heavy rock (with more than a nod to Black Sabbath), and sing about cosmic imagery, mountains and drugs. They are a bit more cerebral than yer typical 'stoner rock' and are a good band, check them out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God!, December 9, 2000

By 

Edward J. McArdle, Jr. (Saginaw, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God Says No (Audio CD)

Nothing much new here (and that is a very good thing). More of the same wonderfully trippy stuff that we have come to know and love from these psychedelic masters throughout their 10 year career. An eclectic sonic blast that will surely take the listener from the 70's to the year 2000 in no time. From the wonderful groove of "Kiss of the Scorpion" to the power of inital single "Heads Explode" this has it all. Snippets that could fit in easily with any of the prior varied gems in the Monster Magnet catalog. Breath easy as not a shred of music contained here is commercially viable so don't expect to hear these songs on the radio. Album rock personified with each and every track gelling together to create one satisfying piece of work. A very worthy follow-up to the mind-blowing masterpiece "Powertrip". Easily the best album I've heard in the new millenium. Monster Magnet remain truly one-of-a-kind and I am very thankful for that.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop Screaming "Sell Out!", November 4, 2001

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Richard (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: God Says No (Audio CD)

I am a loyal Magnet fan. I'm not some top 40 listener who got into them with "Powertrip." I love "Spine of God," but I think their directional changes ARE A GOOD THING! I think you can hear the band maturing. True, they are not as F*#cked metally as they uesed to be, but Wyndorf's attitude is still there! He's still way over the top, and still has his god-sized ego. From "Spine of God" and "Dopes to Infinity" Magnet is immerging tall, flying the flag of rock music for all to see. The chords and lyrics are irresitable on this album. "Heads Explode" is a great song, sounding like a combination of "See You in Hell" and "Crop Circle." "Gravity Well" harkins back to the days of Dopes or Spine, with it's smashed blusy riffs and Daves drawly vocals. "God Says No" is everything we love about Monster Magnet, showing once again they are the champions of excess and sin. The bonus track "Silver Future" while repetitive and nothing special musically is a soaring track showcasing Dave's vocal range. So stop screaming "Sell Out!" Magnet is back and just as decadently wonderful as ever!