Underrated Album of the Month: Ned's Atomic Dustbin
Underrated Album of the Month: Ned’s Atomic Dustbin-“God Fodder”
When Ned’s Atomic Dustbin first came out in 1990, they were unique for their use of two bass players, one lead and the other rhythm. The fact that guitar was relatively hidden from the music came as quite a shock to some listeners. But once people actually sat down and listened to the music, they realized they were listening to something that was one of the most unique albums of the early ‘90s.
God Fodder, released in 1991, kicks off with the first of many standouts, “Kill Your Television,” with its amazing double bass work and vocals by Jonn. The band are at the top of their game, which is amazing considering this is their debut. The lyrics flow effortlessly well throughout and the whole band is sonically tight.
From the beginning, the band sounded ready for radio, with hooks sprinkled liberally throughout. The two catchiest tracks, “Happy” and “Grey Cell Green” immediately became huge alternative radio hits and still get some airplay almost twenty years later, which is a testament to how well the material holds up.
The greatest song on the album, bar none is “Cut Up,” which is so memorable and hooky, it’s almost like a drug. With the rhythm going in two directions at once, the band is at their peak and they know it, with Jonn’s lyrics flowing in a way that back up the groove of the song. Once one hears the song, it’s doubtful that they’ll be able to get it out of their head.
With the band’s subsequent records, they tried some different things but they were never able to top their debut, ultimately disbanding in 1996. All the original members reunited in 2008 to try and see if they could recapture the youth and magic captured on God Fodder. One only hopes they will and will come out with a record that’s even greater than their already legendary debut.
When Ned’s Atomic Dustbin first came out in 1990, they were unique for their use of two bass players, one lead and the other rhythm. The fact that guitar was relatively hidden from the music came as quite a shock to some listeners. But once people actually sat down and listened to the music, they realized they were listening to something that was one of the most unique albums of the early ‘90s.
God Fodder, released in 1991, kicks off with the first of many standouts, “Kill Your Television,” with its amazing double bass work and vocals by Jonn. The band are at the top of their game, which is amazing considering this is their debut. The lyrics flow effortlessly well throughout and the whole band is sonically tight.
From the beginning, the band sounded ready for radio, with hooks sprinkled liberally throughout. The two catchiest tracks, “Happy” and “Grey Cell Green” immediately became huge alternative radio hits and still get some airplay almost twenty years later, which is a testament to how well the material holds up.
The greatest song on the album, bar none is “Cut Up,” which is so memorable and hooky, it’s almost like a drug. With the rhythm going in two directions at once, the band is at their peak and they know it, with Jonn’s lyrics flowing in a way that back up the groove of the song. Once one hears the song, it’s doubtful that they’ll be able to get it out of their head.
With the band’s subsequent records, they tried some different things but they were never able to top their debut, ultimately disbanding in 1996. All the original members reunited in 2008 to try and see if they could recapture the youth and magic captured on God Fodder. One only hopes they will and will come out with a record that’s even greater than their already legendary debut.
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