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Chris Mars
Horseshoes And Hand Grenades
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Reverse Status
2. Popular Creeps
3. Outer Limits
4. Before It Began
5. Get Out Of My Life
6. Monkey Sees
7. Ego Maniac
8. Midnight Carnival
9. I, Me, We, Us, Them
10. Don't You See It
11. Happy Disconnections
12. Better Days
13. City Lights On Mars
14. Last Drop

The pulse of the Replacements offers up a cool rocking disc that proves America's greatest guitar band wasn't just the Paul Westerberg show. "Outer Limits" and "Monkey See" underline the claims of numerous critics that h... more »

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All Artists: Chris Mars
Title: Horseshoes And Hand Grenades
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Smash
Release Date: 4/7/1992
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: American Alternative, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters, Power Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 031451319847, 731451319822, 731451319846

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CD Reviews

Wonderful record

P. J. Anderson | Joliet, IL | 11/21/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love this disc. It's better than any of Westerberg's solo work, though it disappeared from sight while Paul got all the press. Witty, unpretentious power pop. I particularly like "Reverse Status" and its take on rich kids pretending to be poor."

Good Solid 3 Stars +

wdintexas | Houston, TX United States | 03/03/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Comparisons to the Replacements will be inevitable, since Mars was that band's drummer. Replacement fans will be pleased, if not quite blown away with "Horseshoes and Handgrenades." The songwriting here shows Mars to be close to former bandmate and Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg in lyrical wit, melodic pop leads, and catchy hooks. His voice is a bit raspy and lacks the range and vocal nuance of Westerberg's but is up carrying the material, if not taking it a step higher. Mars plays most of the instruments except bass, and again shows himself to be accomplished beyond the drum kit in showcasing the melodies and turning the hooks. The more I listened the better I liked this set of tunes and Mars' treatment of the material. For Replacement fans, this is a worthwhile addition to your collection. For those seeking an introduction to that band and its players, I'd recommend "Tim" or "Pleased to Meet Me," both masterful examples of power pop."

A Great Album Rediscovered

Stephen B. Wright | asper,AL | 07/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just got this album on cd today. I originally bought the album on cassette and I recently read an article about the Minneapolis Music Scene and I remembered how much I loved this album when it first came out. This is a no frills rock album with some good hooks and some very overlooked rock songs. The killer cuts on this album are " Reverse Status", "Popular Creeps","Monkey Sees", and "Outer Limits". " Monkey Sees" is hands down a great simple rock song. There is really not a bad song on this album. It flows very well from beginning to end. Steal this album if you have too."