The Hard Stuff

by Wayne Kramer

The Hard Stuff cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Epitaph
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:13
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Signing to Epitaph Records amidst the massive 90s punk revival, legendary MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer delivers a blisteringly energetic, highly relevant solo return. 'The Hard Stuff' fiercely marries his signature, high-octane Detroit hard-rock riffing directly with razor-sharp, politically charged punk attitude. Featuring contributions from members of Bad Religion and The Melvins, the album firmly re-established his absolute godfather status within the underground rock community.

Genres

Descriptors: loud, fast, distorted, riff-heavy, street

Tracklist

  1. Crack in the Universe (4:41)
  2. Junkie Romance (3:37)
  3. Bad Seed (4:28)
  4. Poison (3:32)
  5. Realm of the Pirate Kings (4:08)
  6. Incident on Stock Island (5:45)
  7. Pillar of Fire (5:05)
  8. Hope For Sale (3:28)
  9. Edge of the Switchblade (3:45)
  10. Sharkskin Suit (3:39)

Credits

  • Mackie Osborne - artwork
  • Rob Walther - bass
  • Bob Lee - drums
  • Chris Bagarozzi - guitar
  • Jon Wahl - guitar, harmonica
  • Kim Shattuck - vocals
  • Mick Farren - written-by
  • Randy Bradbury - bass

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