Powertrip

For other uses, see Power Trip.

Powertrip
Studio album by
Monster Magnet
ReleasedJune 16, 1998 (1998-06-16)
Recorded1997
StudioNorth Vine, NRG
Genre
Length60:42
LabelA&M
ProducerDave Wyndorf, Matt Hyde
Monster Magnet chronology
Dopes to Infinity
(1995) 		Powertrip
(1998) 		God Says No
(2000)
Singles from Powertrip
  1. "Space Lord"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Powertrip"
    Released: 1998
  3. "Temple of Your Dreams"
    Released: 1999
  4. "See You in Hell"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Chicago Sun-Times[7]
Christgau's Consumer Guide(1-star Honorable Mention)[8]
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal9/10[9]
Drowned in Sound8/10[10]
Entertainment WeeklyA−[11]
Metal Hammer10/10[12]
NME6/10[13]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[14]

Powertrip is the fourth studio album by American rock band Monster Magnet, released on June 16, 1998. The album was the band's commercial breakthrough, achieving mainstream success due largely to the hit single "Space Lord". Other hit songs on the album include "Powertrip", "Temple of Your Dreams", and "See You in Hell". The album itself, reached #1 on the Heatseekers Charts, #21 in the German Charts,[15] #65 in the UK Charts, and #97 on the Billboard 200. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on January 25, 1999, and later went multi-platinum.[16][17] Music videos were made for the songs "Space Lord", "Powertrip", and "See You in Hell".

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