In 1995, Ugly Kid Joe launched their second full-length document Menace To Sobriety, a heavier and darker effort than its predecessor, completely reflecting the musical local weather of the time. Hailed by Kerrang! Journal as “the album of the yr,” it nonetheless acquired little to no promotion within the U.S., validating vocalist Whitfield Crane‘s declare that their label was pulling again help.
Three a long time later, Menace To Sobriety‘s true energy is plain, its riffs and songwriting standing tall among the many neglected classics of the period. The album additionally marked the arrival of drummer Shannon Larkin (previously of Wrathchild America and later of Godsmack), whose affect was quick on thunderous openers like “God” and the doom-laden single “Tomorrow’s World.”
Songs comparable to “Milkman’s Son,” “Clover,” and “Jesus Rode A Harley” showcased the chemistry of guitarists Dave Fortman and Klaus Eichstadt, the groove-laden bass of Cordell Crockett, and the dynamic vary of Crane‘s vocals, balancing sincerity with the band’s trademark humorousness.
Now, Menace To Sobriety is being celebrated with its first official vinyl repress through Deko Leisure. Obtainable in two restricted codecs, followers can select between a single LP reissue on “Ugly Child Joe Ghostly Inexperienced” vinyl or a double LP pressed at 45RPM on an explosive Orange A-Facet/B-Facet Splatter in a gatefold sleeve, each together with the bonus observe “Slower Than Nowhere,” absent from the unique U.S. launch.
Shaped in 1989, Ugly Child Joe rose to fame with As Ugly As They Wanna Be in 1991 and America’s Least Needed in 1992, each licensed double platinum by the RIAA, fueled by hits like “All the pieces About You” and their smash cowl of “Cats In The Cradle.”
After breaking apart in 1997, the band reunited in 2010 and has since been recording and touring constantly, proving their endurance. With this reissue, Deko Leisure continues its mission to ship high-quality re-releases, becoming a member of current vinyl pressings from Union, Trapeze, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dokken, Slaughter, and Warrant. Pre-orders are available here. The vinyl reissue runs as follows:
- Intro
- God
- Tomorrow’s World
- Clover
- C.U.S.T.
- Milkman’s Son
- Suckerpath
- Cloudy Skies
- Jesus Rode A Harley
- 10/10
- V.I.P
- Oompa
- Candle Tune
- Slower Than Nowhere
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