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THE REVIEW
For those like me who are not familiar with the debut albums of Monster Magnet, listening to "God says no" was not particularly dramatic. I've gathered various opinions from people who, after paying attention to it, attempted suicide or completely abandoned them. I must also say that it was certainly not one of those unforgettable experiences; in fact, there were even some yawns here and there.
The fifth studio album, released in 2000, sees the lineup led by David Wyndorf dealing with a sound far from the stoner rock beginnings that made them a cult band, at least in the early part of their career. Then they gradually settled on less "niche" and more appealing shores, softening the sound and making it easier to assimilate. "God says no" is the monument of this shift, which, on one hand, made them lose some long-time fans, but on the other, certainly brought new followers. Indeed, this album neither speaks metal nor stoner, and it would even be reductive to call it rock. It contains different tendencies: we can talk about hard rock with a slightly country flavor for the opener "Melt", or rock/pop in "Heads explode". We find the title track with its ballad undertone that never hurts, while in "My little friend", riffs from the stoner that was make a comeback. It continues with the unnecessary "Cry" and concludes with "Take it", alternative in its electronic and carefree touch.
An album that, blending and blending, remains all too bare in being able to evoke something truly exciting. At the end of the twelve tracks, we can appreciate its variety, the almost amused tone of some, the ancient reminiscences of others, but despite that, one is left with a handful of nothing. A nice album, to listen to and then abandon. One would say neither good nor bad.
1. "Melt" (5:44)
2. "Heads Explode" (3:48)
3. "Doomsday" (3:47)
4. "God Says No" (4:29)
5. "Kiss Of The Scorpion" (4:01)
6. "All Shook Out" (4:16)
7. "Gravity Well" (3:20)
8. "My Little Friend" (4:12)
9. "Queen Of You" (7:02)
10. "Down In The Jungle" (4:49)
11. "Cry" (7:23)
12. ""Take It" (2:53)
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Summary by Bot
Monster Magnet's 2000 album 'God Says No' marks a notable shift from their stoner rock roots to a more varied, softer hard rock sound. While the album offers diversity in style, it lacks excitement and lasting impact. Some longtime fans were alienated, but new listeners might find appeal in its accessibility. Overall, a pleasant yet forgettable record.
Monster Magnet
Monster Magnet is an American stoner/psychedelic rock band formed in 1989 in Red Bank, New Jersey, led by vocalist/guitarist Dave Wyndorf. Renowned for fuzz-drenched riffs and spacey atmospheres, they broke through with Powertrip (1998) and the hit single Space Lord, and remain active.07 Reviews
