Search - Superdrag :: Changin' Tires on the Road to Ruin

Superdrag is back.

Nathan Maas | CALIFORNIA, USA | 04/13/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wow. I didn't think I would like this album as much as I do (and I thought I'd love it).



I am one of those die-hard fanatics who already had pretty much all the demos one could get their hands on, but the quality of them is so poor, these are practically brand new songs. In other words, the mastering is excellent.



This album has been in my car cd-player, ipod, itunes, brain, etc. nonstop since the day I received it in the mail. I have a feeling that it will remain that way for a long time. Good-Music-Detectives, let that be a clue.



I strongly recommend this album for the following categories of people:



1) You like rock and roll music.

2) You like really good things.

3) You like buying really good things.

4) You like smart, catchy, absolutely beautiful songwriting with more than a touch of sadness, longing and nostalgia.

5) You have ears.



So honestly, if you fall into any of those categories, don't hesitate.



-Nathan Maas"

Brilliant "posthumous" release

Benjamin Ballard | Charm City | 06/27/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"When I think of underrated bands, Superdrag is probably the first band that comes to mind. They were a blip on the radar in 1995 with "Sucked Out" and then faded from the public view. However, throughout the 90's and early part of 2000, Superdrag put out one of the best catalogs of power-pop albums and continued to top itself with each successive release.



The measure of a band is the quality of tracks they assemble when the public isn't listening. This collection of rarities and B-sides shows a band exceedingly gifted in writing hooky, power pop songs. To me, it speaks volumes about a band's songwriting capabilities when their "throw away" tracks are better than many bands' top tracks.



Standout tracks are "Comfortably Bummed," "No Inspiration," and "While the Rest of the World." Interesting add-ons are the demos of "Extra Sensory" and "Keep It Close To Me" as well as "I am Incinerator," which was later released as "I Guess It's American" on the Superdrag/Anniversary split EP.



On the whole, a nice retrospective of one of indie-rock's most under-appreciated acts. Much like a full studio album, this album displays all aspects of Superdrag's repertoire. Recommended!"

Underground Masterpiece

M. S. Finnigan | New Zealand | 06/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Everyone has a 'best kept secret' band, for my money it would be hard to beat Knoxville's Superdrag.



Superdrag - their first album in 5 years, "Changin' Tires on the Road to Ruin" consists of leftovers and demo's that have finally seen the light of day. By all accounts it should not be as good as it is - heck I didn't think Superdrag would ever release another album! The band rip through some half-way decent material. Changin' Tires on the Road to Ruin will more than likely remain an underground masterpiece, however this or any other album the band have put out, should be part of any serious music fans collection.



Recommended."