Ball-Hog or Tugboat?
Mike Watt · 1995
68 min · 17 tracks · hard rock · punk
An eclectic fusion of punk energy and rock experimentation, layered with introspective narratives and dynamic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of frenetic energy
- introspective narratives with punch
- eclectic mix for adventurous listeners
- dynamic shifts keep engagement high
- for spontaneous road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer smooth, consistent flow
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 28, 1995, 'Ball-Hog or Tugboat?' marked Mike Watt's first solo album after his tenure with the influential band Minutemen. At this point in his career, Watt was transitioning from a pivotal figure in the punk scene into a more experimental solo artist, showcasing his unique approach to songwriting and collaboration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iris· Alice Cooper· Freddie Mercury
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Train 3:21
- 2 Against the '70s 3:28
- 3 Drove Up From Pedro 4:32
- 4 Piss-Bottle Man 3:16
- 5 Chinese Firedrill 3:25
- 6 Intense Song for Madonna to Sing 3:05
- 7 Tuff Gnarl 3:10
- 8 Sexual Military Dynamics 2:39
- 9 Max and Wells 3:10
- 10 E-Ticket Ride 4:27
- 11 Forever - One Reporter's Opinion 3:40
- 12 Song for Igor 2:46
- 13 Tell 'Em, Boy! 3:29
- 14 Sidemouse Advice 3:31
- 15 Heartbeat 5:34
- 16 Maggot Brain 12:05
- 17 Coincidence Is Either Hit or Miss 2:20
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