Disc 01 01. "Hallucination bomb" 02. "Bored with sorcery" 03. "Dig that hole" 04. "Gods and punks" 05. "The titan who cried like a baby" 06. "Mastermind" 07. "100 million miles"
Disc 02 01. "Perish in fire" 02. "Time machine" 03. "When the planes fall from the sky" 04. "Ghost story" 05. "All outta nothin" 06. "Watch me fade"
Description:
Mastermind is an album by Monster Magnet, released in 2018. The album is a Reissue heavy metal 2-LP. -
"Mastermind" is a powerful LP by American stoner rock institution Monster Magnet, released on vinyl by the renowned label Napalm Records. Heavy, hypnotic riffs, fuzz-drenched guitars and the unmistakable voice of Dave Wyndorf collide here with spacey psych-rock vibes and a dark, almost cinematic atmosphere. "Mastermind" combines driving up-tempo tracks and mid-tempo groove monsters with trippy, atmospheric passages that play with classic hard rock, 70s space rock and heavy psych - a record that feels equally at home on a high-volume stereo and on a carefully curated vinyl turntable setup. The LP format adds a warm, analog depth to the dense sound, making the thick walls of guitar, bass and drums feel even more physical and immersive.
Monster Magnet count among the key figures of modern stoner and space rock. Emerging from the US underground at the turn of the 1990s, they reached a wider audience with albums like "Dopes to Infinity" and especially "Powertrip", which delivered enduring rock anthems and brought the band onto major festival stages worldwide. Known for their loud, fuzz-heavy sound, cosmic lyrics and Wyndorf's charismatic, larger-than-life stage presence, Monster Magnet have built a loyal international fan base and are regarded as one of the most influential bands of their genre. Over the decades they have maintained a consistent aesthetic while constantly refining their songwriting and sound design, earning them cult status beyond the stoner scene.
Napalm Records, the label behind this LP edition, is one of the most established independent heavy music labels in Europe. Specialising in metal, hard rock and related subgenres, Napalm has developed a strong reputation for high production values, carefully designed physical editions and a roster that spans scene veterans and exciting new acts. Their vinyl releases are known for solid pressings, attention to artwork and a collector-friendly approach that honours the album format as a complete, coherent work. With "Mastermind" on LP, Napalm Records underlines its role as a home for sophisticated heavy sounds that appeal both to long-time fans and new listeners discovering Monster Magnet for the first time on vinyl.
This LP is ideal for listeners who appreciate heavy rock with a psychedelic twist: thick riffs that invite headbanging, but also songs that reward deeper, repeated listening. Whether you are completing your Monster Magnet discography or entering their cosmos with "Mastermind", this record offers a dense, atmospheric journey through the band's trademark mix of spaced-out rock, classic riff power and dark, hook-laden songwriting. In combination with the authentic, tactile feel of the LP format and the quality standards of Napalm Records, "Mastermind" becomes a centerpiece for any stoner rock and heavy psych collection.