Okay, it’s the Melvins. If you don’t love the Melvins then you might as well stop reading now. Go out and buy a copy of Lysol or Houdini or something and sort your pitiful life out.
Everyone else is probably aware that this is them doing covers with an occasional guest appearance. Not a million miles away from the Crybaby album. Personally that’s one of my favourites. This isn’t too shabby either. Kicks off with a great version of Warhead by Venom. Let’s start off with a controversial opinion – the Melvins version is better than the Venom version. For a start it doesn’t lead into total dross like Lady Lust. Instead they go into You’re My Best Friend by Queen. Great song. Great cover. Then it’s straight onto an awesome version of Black Betty. Dale or Coady turn out some awesome cowbell action on this one.
Can’t be bothered going through every song but some highlights are a version of Station To Station by David Bowie with JG Thirwell of Foetus joining in for 10 minutes of kraut-esque joy; Timothy Leary Lives by a totally obscure KBD type punk band; and Heathen Earth by Throbbing Gristle finishing things off is a treat. Ooh, one more, Tom Hazelmeyer (of Halo Of Flies and head honcho of Amphetamine Reptile Records) joining in for a snotty version of Art School by the Jam.
If you like Melvins and generally have good taste in music then this one is a no brainer.