A Drug Problem That Never Existed
Mondo Generator · 2003
37 min · 15 tracks · punk
Raucous punk energy collides with darkly humorous lyrics in a whirlwind of short, frenetic tracks.
Why this album works
The album received attention for its raw sound and candid exploration of drug culture, contributing to the punk rock revival in the early 2000s. It showcased Oliveri's distinctive vocal style and songwriting approach, influencing subsequent punk acts and earning a cult following despite limited mainstream success.
- Best for
- quick, energetic listening bursts dynamic emotional highs and lows humorous yet dark reflections
- Context
- Released in early 2003, 'A Drug Problem That Never Existed' marked Mondo Generator's third studio album, following their 2000 release, 'Cocaine Rodeo.' At this point, frontman Nick Oliveri was solidifying his reputation as a prolific figure in the stoner rock and punk scenes, building on his work with Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Meth, I Hear You Callin’ Standout 1:13
- 2 Here We Come 1:40
- 3 So High, So Low 2:35
- 4 Do the Headright 2:34
- 5 Open Up and Bleed for Me Standout 3:18
- 6 All I Can Do 2:43
- 7 F.Y.I’m Free 2:12
- 8 Detroit 3:00
- 9 Me and You 2:12
- 10 Like You Want 2:07
- 11 Girls Like Christ Standout 1:39
- 12 Day I Die 2:56
- 13 Jr. High Love 2:00
- 14 Four Corners 5:33
- 15 [Coming Summer 2003] 1:55
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