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Intro (Ladies and Gentlemen) | The Makers | 1:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Star Power | The Makers | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Looking for a Supergirl | The Makers | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Better Way Down | The Makers | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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God's Playing Favorites | The Makers | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I'm a Concrete Wall | The Makers | 2:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Texture of a Girl | The Makers | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Metro (Soul Driver) | The Makers | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Give Me Back Yesterday | The Makers | 3:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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This Is Death Row | The Makers | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sex Is Good Food | The Makers | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Open Your Eyes | The Makers | 2:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When We Was Gods | The Makers | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Someone Else's Song | The Makers | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Too Many F*****s (On the Streets) | The Makers | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Outro (Until We Meet Again) | The Makers | 2:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 16 Songs |
Album Review
A vainglorious, aggressive concept album, Rock Star God is far and away the Makers' best record. With Michael Shelley's snarl recalling vintage David Johansen, and the band ripping into a sleazy set that could have been the soundtrack for Rocky Horror II, the album consummates their identity as born-again glam rockers while showing remarkable artistic growth. Deeper and more textured than Psychopathia Sexualis, it experiments with fresh instrumentations and effects, adding strings, piano, and various eccentric touches to a smokin' hard rock base. In the process, the Makers produce their tightest batch of songs and considerably broaden their appeal. "Sex Is Good Food" and "Better Way Down" are as raunchy and fun as anything released in the '70s, while "God's Playing Favorites" is a depraved gothic prowl worthy of Iggy Pop. Not to be pigeonholed by their bad boy image, the second half explores more introspective thoughts, with the yearning "Texture of a Girl" and Byrds-esque "Give Me Back Yesterday." One of the best records of 2000.
Customer Reviews
NOW I BELIEVE IN GOD!
Definative rock opera genius. Top 10 all time. You must dig it!
Leaves a longtime Makers fan scratching his head . . .
I'm not sure I understand the critical acclaim for this album. I got an advance copy of this CD when it came out and I had to investigate to make sure it was from the same band I had come to know and love. I'm not against a group making a departure from their earlier style, but the Makers seem to have abandoned the energy and fire that made them great before. I'm sorry but this whole project seemed a bit haughty to begin with. Most of the record makes me want to yawn - "Too Many F**kers On The Street" being the only exception. I would recommend any established fans of this band to steer clear of this one. It absolutely breaks my heart to trash a Makers album, but, sorry guys, I'm just not feeling it . . .
Still Gods.
This record is an under-rated, under-heard classic, and while it's likely to stay that way - anyone who likes Bowie at his loudest, or Iggy Pop at his most over-the-top, and can appreciate a well written record about the (never realistic) dreams of a Pacific NW rock band ... this is about as good as it gets. Flawless execution, possibly timeless - 8 years on i'm still listening to it. Great Stuff.
Top Albums and Songs By The Makers
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A Better Way Down | Rock Star God | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Texture of a Girl | Rock Star God | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Matter of Degrees | Everybody Rise! | 3:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Story of You and I | Everybody Rise! | 2:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ordinary Human Love | Everybody Rise! | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Good As Gold | Everybody Rise! | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Run With Me Tonight | Everybody Rise! | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Looking for a Supergirl | Rock Star God | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Star Power | Rock Star God | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Too Many F*****s (On the Streets) | Rock Star God | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Indie Rock, Punk, College Rock, Rock
- Released: Apr 18, 2000
- ℗ 2000 Sub Pop
