Powertrip
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Powertrip is a studio album by Monster Magnet
, released on June 16, 1998. The album was the band's commercial breakthrough, achieving mainstream success due largely to the hit single, "Space Lord
". Other hit songs on the album include "Powertrip", "Temple of Your Dreams", and "See You in Hell". The album itself, reached #1 on the Heatseekers Charts, #21 in the German Charts, #65 in the UK Charts
, and #97 on the Billboard 200
. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 25, 1999.
Music videos were made for the songs "Space Lord", "Powertrip", and "See You In Hell".
tour, Dave Wyndorf
flew to Las Vegas
to work on the group's next album. He got a hotel room 10 miles (16.1 km) out of the city, where he would write one song a day for twenty-one days. Most of the songs were based on the themes of Vegas, such as naked women and people losing their money. "See You In Hell" in particular, was written after an experience Wyndorf had on a bus ride from New York City
, to his hometown of Red Bank, NJ. A hippie
explained that he and his wife had killed their baby, and buried it in the New Jersey Meadowlands
. Shocked, Wyndorf got out of the bus.
, starring Kurt Russell
.
The song "Powertrip" was the official theme song for the WWE pay-per-view event No Way Out 2007.
The song "Space Lord" was one of the songs in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
, starring Will Ferrell
and John C. Reilly
.
The song "Crop Circle" was one of the songs in the film Urban Legend
.
The song "See you in Hell" was one of the songs in the film Bride of Chucky
.
unless noted otherwise.
* Denotes Japanese bonus track.
A Limited Tour Edition was also released with a bonus CD entitled "Viva Las Vegas (live in Las Vegas)". The Japanese version contains this bonus CD and 3 bonus tracks on the original.
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 on June 16, 1998. The album was the band's commercial breakthrough, achieving mainstream success due largely to the hit single, "Space Lord
Space Lord
"Space Lord" is a 1998 single by the heavy metal band Monster Magnet, from the album Powertrip. It brought them mainstream success, with its accompanying music video directed by Joseph Kahn. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, and number twenty-nine on the...
". Other hit songs on the album include "Powertrip", "Temple of Your Dreams", and "See You in Hell". The album itself, reached #1 on the Heatseekers Charts, #21 in the German Charts, #65 in the UK Charts
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
, and #97 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 25, 1999.
Music videos were made for the songs "Space Lord", "Powertrip", and "See You In Hell".
Recording
After the Dopes to InfinityDopes to Infinity
Dopes to Infinity is the third album by New Jersey rock band Monster Magnet. It was released on March 21, 1995 .-Overview:...
tour, 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:...
flew to Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
to work on the group's next album. He got a hotel room 10 miles (16.1 km) out of the city, where he would write one song a day for twenty-one days. Most of the songs were based on the themes of Vegas, such as naked women and people losing their money. "See You In Hell" in particular, was written after an experience Wyndorf had on a bus ride from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, to his hometown of Red Bank, NJ. A hippie
Hippie
The hippie subculture was originally a youth movement that arose in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The etymology of the term 'hippie' is from hipster, and was initially used to describe beatniks who had moved into San Francisco's...
explained that he and his wife had killed their baby, and buried it in the New Jersey Meadowlands
New Jersey Meadowlands
New Jersey Meadowlands, also known as the Hackensack Meadowlands after the primary river flowing through it, is a general name for the large ecosystem of wetlands in northeast New Jersey in the United States. The Meadowlands are known for being the site of large landfills and decades of...
. Shocked, Wyndorf got out of the bus.
Tracks used in popular culture
The song "Powertrip" was one of the songs in the film SoldierSoldier (film)
Soldier is a 1998 science fiction-action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The film stars Kurt Russell as Sgt. Todd, a soldier trained from birth...
, starring Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Kurt Vogel Russell is an American television and film actor. His first acting roles were as a child in television series, including a lead role in the Western series The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters...
.
The song "Powertrip" was the official theme song for the WWE pay-per-view event No Way Out 2007.
The song "Space Lord" was one of the songs in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 American comedy film, directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell. The film also features John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Amy Adams, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Various Saturday Night Live alumni also...
, starring Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell
John William "Will" Ferrell is an American comedian, impressionist, actor, and writer. Ferrell first established himself in the late 1990s as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, and has subsequently starred in the comedy films Old School, Elf, Anchorman, Talladega...
and John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
John Christopher Reilly, Jr. is an American film and theater actor, singer, and comedian. Debuting in Casualties of War in 1989, he is one of several actors whose careers were launched by Brian De Palma. To date, he has appeared in more than fifty films, including three separate films in 2002...
.
The song "Crop Circle" was one of the songs in the film Urban Legend
Urban legend
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
.
The song "See you in Hell" was one of the songs in the film Bride of Chucky
Bride of Chucky
Bride of Chucky is a 1998 American comedy horror film directed by Chinese director Ronny Yu. It is the fourth entry in the Child's Play series. The film stars Jennifer Tilly and Brad Dourif...
.
Original CD
All songs written by Dave WyndorfDave 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:...
unless noted otherwise.
- "Crop Circle" – 5:32
- "Powertrip" – 3:31
- "Space LordSpace Lord"Space Lord" is a 1998 single by the heavy metal band Monster Magnet, from the album Powertrip. It brought them mainstream success, with its accompanying music video directed by Joseph Kahn. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, and number twenty-nine on the...
" – 5:55 - "Temple of Your Dreams" – 4:35
- "Bummer" – 7:35
- "Baby Götterdämmerung" – 3:09
- "19 Witches" – 4:02
- "3rd Eye Landslide" – 5:10
- "See You in Hell" – 4:05
- "Tractor" – 3:26
- "Atomic Clock" – 5:06
- "Goliath and the Vampires" – 4:13
- "Your Lies Become You" – 4:18
- "Big God" – 5:58
* - "Kick out the Jams" (MC5 cover) – 2:35
* - "The Game" – 4:54
*
A Limited Tour Edition was also released with a bonus CD entitled "Viva Las Vegas (live in Las Vegas)". The Japanese version contains this bonus CD and 3 bonus tracks on the original.
Viva Las Vegas (Live in Las Vegas)
- "Temple of Your Dreams" – 5:34
- "Dinosaur Vacuum" – 5:19
- "Baby Götterdämmerung" – 4:00
- "Cage Around the Sun" – 8:18
- "Bummer" – 7:35
- "Space Lord" – 9:32
Charts
| Year | Single | Modern Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
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... |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Temple of Your Dreams" | - | #25 |
| 1998 | "Space Lord Space Lord "Space Lord" is a 1998 single by the heavy metal band Monster Magnet, from the album Powertrip. It brought them mainstream success, with its accompanying music video directed by Joseph Kahn. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, and number twenty-nine on the... " |
#29 | #3 |
| 1998 | "Powertrip" | - | #20 |
| Year | Album | Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
German Charts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Powertrip | #97 | #21 |
Personnel
- Dave WyndorfDave WyndorfDavid "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, songwriter, producer - Ed MundellEd MundellEd 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...
- Guitar - Philip Caivano - Guitar
- John Flannery - Guitar
- Matt HydeMatt HydeMatt Hyde is an American producer, engineer, mixer and musician.From 1982-1985 he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. While still at Berklee he started to get experience in Pyramid recording studio in Boston...
- Guitar, producer, engineer, mixing - Joe Calandra - Bass guitar
- Jon Kleiman - Drums
- Steve Mixdorf - Assistant engineer
- Jesse Fishman - Assistant engineer
- Cameron Webb - Assistant engineer
- Paul Silveira - Assistant engineer
- Randy StaubRandy StaubRandy Staub is a Canadian recording engineer. He has been nominated for the Juno Awards' "Recording Engineer of the Year" award nine times. He won in 2002 for the songs "How You Remind Me" and "Too Bad" by Nickelback. Staub also mixed Alice in Chains' fourth studio album, Black Gives Way to...
- Mixing - John TravisJohn Travis (producer)John Travis is a London born producer, audio engineer, mixer and songwriter whose work has been primarily based in Los Angeles, California since 1998. His history includes work with such artists as Kid Rock, Social Distortion, Static-X, Buckcherry, Suicide Silence, the Answer, Twin Atlantic, No...
- Mixing - Ron Boustead - Digital editing
- Don C. Tyler - Digital editing
- Stephen MarcussenStephen MarcussenStephen Marcussen is the founder and chief mastering engineer of Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, California. Marcussen is one of the most sought-after mastering engineers in the music industry and his expertise has been coveted by a wide range of artists over the years...
- Mastering