RETURN TO OLYMPUS is the only album by the grunge band Malfunkshun.
Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood received his greatest acclaim and attention after his untimely death in 1990 -- due to the success of a tribute album (Temple of the Dog) and the re-release of MLB's recordings for Polygram (1992's self-titled release), but many discovered Wood via the success of a new band that two of his former bandmates launched after his passing, Pearl Jam. In 1995, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard compiled rarely heard recordings by Wood's early band, Malfunkshun, issued on his label Loosegroove. While the music does have a resemblance to Mother Love Bone at times (arena-ready riffs and anthemic choruses), there are also references to 80's metal in the six-string shredding skills of Andrew's brother, guitarist Kevin Wood. Andrew (or as he was called at the time, Landrew the Love Child) already had his sights set on rock stardom with such bombastic rockers as "Mr. Liberty (With Morals)," "Shot Gun Wedding," and a cover of Ted Nugent's "Wand Dang Sweet Poontang." It may be more one-dimentional than his more accomplished work with Mother Love Bone, but Malfunkshun's Return to Olympus is a special treat for fans of Andrew Wood.
Malfunkshun:
Andrew Wood (bass, piano, acoustic guitar, vocals) Kevin Wood (guitar) Regan Hagar (drums, percussion).
Producers: Andrew Wood, Malfunkshun.
Principally recorded at Recipricol Recording, Seattle, Washington between 1986 and 1987. All songs written by Wood except for "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" which was written by Ted Nugent and covered here by the band.
Track Listing:
1. Enter Landrew – 2:50 2. My Only Fan – 4:22 3. Mr. Liberty (With Morals) – 3:24 4. Jezebel Woman – 4:31 5. Shotgun Wedding – 4:16 6. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang – 3:19 7. Until the Ocean – 2:54 8. I Wanna Be Yo Daddy – 4:55 9. Winter Bites – 7:38 10. Make Sweet Love – 4:15 11. Region – 4:57 12. Luxury Bed (The Rocketship Chair) – 4:57 13. Exit Landrew - 1:50 14. With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands (Live) – 6:35
Return To Olympus (1995)
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Album Description:
RETURN TO OLYMPUS is the only album by the grunge band Malfunkshun.
Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood received his greatest acclaim and attention after his untimely death in 1990 -- due to the success of a tribute album (Temple of the Dog) and the re-release of MLB's recordings for Polygram (1992's self-titled release), but many discovered Wood via the success of a new band that two of his former bandmates launched after his passing, Pearl Jam. In 1995, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard compiled rarely heard recordings by Wood's early band, Malfunkshun, issued on his label Loosegroove. While the music does have a resemblance to Mother Love Bone at times (arena-ready riffs and anthemic choruses), there are also references to 80's metal in the six-string shredding skills of Andrew's brother, guitarist Kevin Wood. Andrew (or as he was called at the time, Landrew the Love Child) already had his sights set on rock stardom with such bombastic rockers as "Mr. Liberty (With Morals)," "Shot Gun Wedding," and a cover of Ted Nugent's "Wand Dang Sweet Poontang." It may be more one-dimentional than his more accomplished work with Mother Love Bone, but Malfunkshun's Return to Olympus is a special treat for fans of Andrew Wood.
Malfunkshun:
Andrew Wood (bass, piano, acoustic guitar, vocals)
Kevin Wood (guitar)
Regan Hagar (drums, percussion).
Producers: Andrew Wood, Malfunkshun.
Principally recorded at Recipricol Recording, Seattle, Washington between 1986 and 1987.
All songs written by Wood except for "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" which was written by Ted Nugent and covered here by the band.
Track Listing:
1. Enter Landrew – 2:50
2. My Only Fan – 4:22
3. Mr. Liberty (With Morals) – 3:24
4. Jezebel Woman – 4:31
5. Shotgun Wedding – 4:16
6. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang – 3:19
7. Until the Ocean – 2:54
8. I Wanna Be Yo Daddy – 4:55
9. Winter Bites – 7:38
10. Make Sweet Love – 4:15
11. Region – 4:57
12. Luxury Bed (The Rocketship Chair) – 4:57
13. Exit Landrew - 1:50
14. With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands (Live) – 6:35