Mastermind (Limited Edition) [Limited Edition, Extra tracks]

Monster Magnet | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, Extra tracks
• Label: Napalm Records
• ASIN: B003ZD73YK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,983 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Hallucination Bomb

2. Bored With Sorcery

3. Dig That Hole

4. Gods and Punks

5. The Titan Who Cried Like a Baby

6. Mastermind

7. 100 Million Miles

8. Perish In Fire

9. Time Machine

10. When the Planes Fall From the Sky

11. Ghost Story

12. All Outta Nothin

13. Watch Me Fade (Bonus Track)

14. Fuzz Pig (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews

Described as a "mind-expansion team" by The New York Times, New Jersey's MONSTER MAGNET is hands down one of the most explosive and exciting U.S. rock bands of the last two decades. Which brings us full circle to the impending record, MASTERMIND. Saying that the album is a "return to form" would be a severe understatement; songs such as the first single "Gods and Punks" and "100 Million Miles" are among the catchiest and heaviest hitting tracks in MONSTER MAGNET's storied catalog. Album art by INVISIBLE CREATURE. 2 BONUS TRACKS!!!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty darn great!, November 13, 2010

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Alex Nennig "al27" (Oshkosh, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastermind (Limited Edition) (Audio CD)

I love Monster Magnet. They consistently put out great rock n roll, and while some fans may quibble about the last few albums being uneven or subpar (I thought they were all good stuff), most seem to agree that "Mastermind" is a fine return to form. I never really thought that Monster Magnet had ever lost its form, as their sound definitely bears a signature that one hears on all their albums, but I do agree that this is a great album.

They are a band that has always been a big old mix of great rock influences, though the three most obvious have always been Black Sabbath, Hawkwind, and the Stooges. Some albums lean more towards one of those three than the others. While "Dopes" was their album most like Hawkwind and "Powertrip" carried a strong (and super awesome) Stooges sound with it, one listen to the start "Hallucination Bomb" and you'll be sure to agree this is their most Black Sabbath sounding album yet. The added layer of gloom is a nice touch, while Monster Magnet has always been capable of massive, lumbering Sabbath grooves, nothing in their catalog has sounded this doomy before. I like it.

"Mastermind" also seems to be a very stripped down release too, more down to earth than even "Powertrip," so don't expect lots of the spacey, psychedelic effects found on previous albums, this album isn't really riding on that vibe as much.

But thats hardly something to complain about when the music is this good. Except for the last couple of tracks, this is a very solid album, and one Dave and the rest Monster Magnet should be proud of.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vinyl Review, November 5, 2010

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Christcc - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastermind (2LP + CD) (Vinyl)

I hate when I'm buying a vinyl and check reviews and Amazon just links it with the CD's. So I'm not goin to review the music really here. It is the best album since "Powertrip". It is not "Powertrip" though. It not their best work but it is very damn good. It's a little more robust but not too much to loose the feel of good ole classic stoner rock. My views on the album are pretty much the same as everyone else and I am not going to waste my and your time trying to find a new a flashy way to say what has already been done. So the the meat and potatoes. The album is a double LP on white, thick vinyl. Like the limited edition cd, the LP has the two extra tracks on it "Fuzz Pig" (which sounds similar to 'Freak Shop USA') and "Watch Me Fade". It has about 3 to 4 songs between sides a-d. The sound quality is excellent. I have this on digital, cd, and vinyl and vinyl (like it should be) is by far the best. If you are looking for something portable, it comes with a copy of the cd so that increases the value. Personal note that Amazon won't tell you, and them as a business I got it, but me as a fan that is supporting the band, for 25$ and for a LIMITED time you can get all this, plus have it autographed by Dave himself. They remove (for me) the top right of the shrink wrap and Dave scribbles his John Handcock on the jacket. The vinyl is still technically sealed because you can not reach the vinyl from the little shrink wrap that is removed. For a fan, its a cool extra for nothing more. BUT, it is offered only when ordering from the band's website. IF you are looking for great music, pick up this LP. If you are looking for great music and bought the cd, well get a turntable, buy the LP and give away the extra copy of the cd you have to a non fan and win some more support!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of their best, June 14, 2011

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BlazingOwnager - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastermind (MP3 Download)

One thing I don't get is people thinking that their previous albums 4-Way Diablo or God Says No were "weaker" ones, and this is a return to form. I really like this album quite a bit, and I definitely like their older stuff a ton too, but I think their latest three are actually far and away my overall favorites.

There's definitely some great stuff in their older works, with a lot more focus towards psychedelic sound so the tone is different, but having not listened to them for a while, 4-Way Diablo is actually the one that brought me back to check out their newer stuff which is less spaced out and more "slow heavy" for a lack of a better description. Well over half of my favorite songs from the group have been on the last three albums.

I really dig the apocalyptic tone several songs on this album have, such as The Titan That Cried Like a Baby and When the Planes Fall From the Sky. If you ever liked Monster Magnet or just want to try out a band that has a very unique sound that can't be mistaken for anyone else, give this one a shot.