Simple Mind Condition

Trouble | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 1, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Escapi
• ASIN: B002ID09A8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,080 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #13 in Music > Christian > Hard Rock & Metal
  • #70 in Music > Hard Rock & Metal > Death Metal

Editorial Reviews

12 years after their last studio album, U.S Doom/Stoner legends Trouble are back with a brand new recording; Simple Mind Condition, Produced by Vinny Wojno (Kreator/ Machine Head) and released in the spring 2007 on the Escapi Music label. Trouble have, since the early 80s, epitomised the grinding doom metal of Black Sabbath and along the way influenced many in the genre such as Kyuss and Candlemass. Their work would serve as inspiration for an entire generation of 90s bands. Trouble with original members; singer Eric Wagner, guitarists Rick Wartell & Bruce Franklin, drummer Jeff Olson and new bassist Chuck Robinsson are ready to unleash Simple Mind Condition. An album that could well be described as their best recording to date. This release is more a reassertion of the bands relevancy also a record that will gain a whole new generation of rock fans. A clear message to all that have come in their wake that the guvernors of doom are back! A full U.S and European tour is planned to support the album. Be prepered for the return of Trouble!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A surprise from an old fave!, August 3, 2007

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David Parker (burlington, vermont United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Mind Condition (Audio CD)

After being disappointed with most "rock" albums this year (or the past three years, for that matter), most particularly the latest from Velvet Revolver and Audioslave, I decided to check out the latest from one of my old favorites, Trouble. I haven't gone back and listened to them for quite a few years (having most of their stuff on vinyl!) but I gotta say, this is one of the best hard albums of the year, and definitely one of the band's best. Even after ten years between albums, they not only haven't missed a step, but have rather come up with an album where there is something to grab onto in every song, whether it's a great, catchy riff, a solid slow doom progession, or a nice melodic, psychedelic ballad tune - all with some great vocals and killer lead work. If you like Sabbath-style rock, but without the overkill down-tuned stuff inherent in a lot of similar bands ("old style", as I prefer to call it!), then check out this excellent new album!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Right where they left off, July 27, 2007

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Ryan J. Parks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Mind Condition (Audio CD)

I agree with the last review - in the sense they started right where they left off. I have also been a Trouble fan for 20+ years. I think the production value is killer in Eric's vocal's...but I dont' hear the harmonizing that is legendary between Rick and Bruce. But still I am very pleased with the release. Any Trouble is good Trouble. My faves are: Going Home, After The Rain, Trouble Maker, If I Had A Reason and The Beginning of Sorrows (much kudo's to Oly for writing it). I also give kudo's to Ride the Sky. Everything else is mild to me.....but dont get me wrong - if you like TROUBLE - you will like the album

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trouble Returns With Another Amazing Album!, July 5, 2007

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J.M.V. "John" (Southern New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Mind Condition (Audio CD)

This is agreat release and long overdo. Unfortunatly it is still only aval. as an expensive import, but well worth the money! Ten out of 11 tracks o nthe CD are flawless. Classic 90s style Trouble music.