Americruiser/Jesus Urge Superstar

by Urge Overkill

Overview

Urge's first two albums were recorded at a time when their visions eclipsed their talents -- while there is a lot of good indie-guitar bluster here, there aren't that many memorable songs. With its flat Steve Albini production, Jesus Urge Superstar is the weaker of the records. Americruiser, with production courtesy of Butch Vig, not only has a fuller sound, but also some real songs. "Ticket to L.A." is a classic rocker, with a locomotive riff and great lyrics. It was a sign of things to come. (The CD also includes their gonzo cover of Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman.") ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/03/1990
Label:	Touch & Go
UPC:	0036172075225
Rank:	96568

Tracks

1. Ticket to L.A.
2. Blow Chopper
3. 76 Ball
4. Empire Builder
5. Faroutski
6. Viceroyce
7. Out on the Airstrip
8. Smokehouse
9. God Flintstone
10. Very Sad Trousers
11. Your Friend Is Insane
12. Dump Dump Dump
13. Last Train to Heaven
14. The Polaroid Doll
15. Head On
16. Crown of Laffs
17. Dubbledead
18. Easter '88
19. Wichita Lineman
20. Eggs

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Urge Overkill   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Butch Vig   Producer
Eddie "King" Roeser   Composer
Jimmy Webb   Composer
Nash Kato   Composer