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While the Mono Men were often pegged as just another garage-revival band, anyone who actually listened to them knew there was a lot more to their sound than that -- punk, blues, and straight-ahead hard rock informed their sound as much as 1960s fuzz-tone raunch, and 1992's Wrecker was the album where they began to prove just how strong their special brew could be after a less-than-stellar debut, Stop Draggin' Me Down. The presence of new guitarist and singer John Mortensen beefed up the group's sound, and his songwriting really made a difference, whether the Men were roaring through amped-up rockers ("Watch Outside," "Took That Thing"), burly instrumentals ("Tomahawk"), or even (gasp!) a love song, albeit a loud, growling sort of love song ("See My Soul"). Mortensen and Dave Crider's guitars roar impressively throughout, while bassist Ledge Morrisette and drummer Aaron Roeder hold down the backbeat in a manner that honors their inspirations but drops a big block engine into the frame at the same time. Wrecker rocks hard without the taint of nostalgia, and it's good and greasy fun from front to back. ~ Mark Deming
Personnel: John Mortensen, Dave Crider (vocals, guitar); Aaron Roeder (Farfisa, drums); Scott McCaughey (background vocals).
Recording information: Egg Studios, Seattle WA.
Alternative Press (11/92, p.67) - "...meaty, muscle-car rock complete with gear-grinding guitars and bolt-blowing backbeats...This is not a record for the weak of heart..."
Option (Sept.-Oct./92, p.116) - "...The quartet relies most effectively on power chords that push towards vintage power pop territory..." Wrecker! Review
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