Monolithic Baby! is the sixth studio album

Studio album

A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...

 by Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet

Monster Magnet is an American stoner rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf , John McBain and Tim Cronin...

, released in 2004. It is a follow up to 2000's God Says No

God Says No

God Says No is a studio album by Monster Magnet, released in 2000 in the UK and 2001 in the US . It was a commercial failure compared to their last album, Powertrip. It was their last release recorded for A&M Records, due to problems with promotion of the album but it reached #17 in Germany...

. It would also be the first album featuring bassist Jim Baglino. Bob Pantella was hired to fill the band's drum position after the album's recording; the drums on the album were performed by Michael Wildwood.

Monolithic Baby! reached #13 in the German Charts.

The album features three cover songs - "There's No Way Out of Here" by Ken Baker. The song was originally recorded by the band Unicorn released in 1976 on their album Too Many Crooks (US title Unicorn 2) . David Gilmour

David Gilmour

David Jon Gilmour, CBE, D.M. is an English rock musician and multi-instrumentalist who is best known as the guitarist, one of the lead singers and main songwriters in the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has worked as a producer for a variety of...

 also recorded a version on his solo debut album

David Gilmour (album)

David Gilmour is the first solo album from Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour, released in May 1978 in the UK and on 17 June 1978 in the US. The album reached #17 in the UK and #29 on the Billboard US album charts and was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA...

. "The Right Stuff" by Robert Calvert

Robert Calvert

Robert Calvert was a writer, poet, and musician.-Biography:Born Robert Newton Calvert in Pretoria, South Africa, Calvert's parents moved to England when he was two years of age and later attended school in London and Margate. He began his career by writing poetry and in 1967 formed a Street...

 is from his 1974 concept album

Concept album

In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...

, Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters

Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters

Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters was a 1974 satirical concept album by Robert Calvert, the former frontman of British space-rock band Hawkwind. It consists of a mixture of songs and comic spoken interludes....

, and Velvet Underground's "Venus in Furs

Venus in Furs (song)

"Venus in Furs" is a song by The Velvet Underground, written by Lou Reed and originally released on the 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico. Inspired by the book of the same name by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the song includes sexual themes of sadomasochism, bondage and...

", the latter being available on the US edition of the album only.

CD Track Listing

All tracks written by Dave Wyndorf

Dave Wyndorf

David "Dave" Albert Wyndorf is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, trombonist, and songwriter for the American stoner rock group Monster Magnet. He is the frontman and only original member of the band.-Early life:...

 except where stated.

1. "Slut Machine" – 3:28
2. "Supercruel" – 3:40
3. "On the Verge" – 5:54
4. "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" – 3:42
5. "Radiation Day" – 4:56
6. "Monolithic" – 4:39
7. "The Right Stuff" (Robert Calvert
   Robert Calvert
   Robert Calvert was a writer, poet, and musician.-Biography:Born Robert Newton Calvert in Pretoria, South Africa, Calvert's parents moved to England when he was two years of age and later attended school in London and Margate. He began his career by writing poetry and in 1967 formed a Street...
   
   ) – 4:32
8. "There's No Way Out of Here" (Ken Baker) – 4:10
9. "Master of Light" – 4:45
10. "Too Bad" – 3:33
11. "Ultimate Everything" – 7:26
12. "CNN War Theme" – 3:35
13. "King of Mars 2004" (Bonus Track) - 4:27
14. "Venus in Furs
    Venus in Furs (song)
    "Venus in Furs" is a song by The Velvet Underground, written by Lou Reed and originally released on the 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico. Inspired by the book of the same name by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the song includes sexual themes of sadomasochism, bondage and...
    
    " (Lou Reed
    Lou Reed
    Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his successful solo career, which has spanned several decades...
    
    ) (Bonus Track) - 4:51

Tracks 13 & 14 are US bonus track

Bonus track

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s. "King of Mars 2004" is a rerecording of the track "King of Mars" from Dopes to Infinity

Dopes to Infinity

Dopes to Infinity is the third album by New Jersey rock band Monster Magnet. It was released on March 21, 1995 .-Overview:...

, and "Venus in Furs" is a The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...

 cover from their 1967 album, The Velvet Underground & Nico.

Special Edition

Some special edition copies contain the 2 bonus track mentioned above, and a bonus DVD with an interview with the band, live performances, and the uncensored music videos for "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" and "The Right Stuff" (which shows Dave Wyndorf

Dave Wyndorf

David "Dave" Albert Wyndorf is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, trombonist, and songwriter for the American stoner rock group Monster Magnet. He is the frontman and only original member of the band.-Early life:...

 flying in a jet destroying other planes with different labels of musical genre.)

DVD Track Listing

1. "Unbroken (Hotel Baby)" (Music Video)
2. "The Right Stuff" (Music Video)
3. "Interview with Monster Magnet" (Interview Video)
4. "Monolithic" (Live at the London Astoria, December 2003)
5. "Radiation Day" (Live at the London Astoria, December 2003)

Charts

Year	Single	Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
2004	"Unbroken (Hotel Baby)"	#31

Year	Album	German Charts
2004	Monolithic Baby!	#13

Personnel

• Dave Wyndorf
  Dave Wyndorf
  David "Dave" Albert Wyndorf is the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, trombonist, and songwriter for the American stoner rock group Monster Magnet. He is the frontman and only original member of the band.-Early life:...
  
   - Vocals, Guitar
• Ed Mundell
  Ed Mundell
  Ed Mundell is a rock guitarist most notable for his work with stoner rock group Monster Magnet from 1992 to 2010. In 2011, it was announced that Mundell had formed a new project, 9 Chambers, with Greg Hampton , Jorgen Carlsson , and drummer Vinny Appice .-Bio:Mundell grew up in New Jersey and is a...
  
  - Lead Guitar
• Phil Caivano - Guitar
• Jim Baglino - Bass
• Michael Wildwood - Drums