Riding on a high from the first album (mainly due to the success of the single, Why Do You Think They Call It Dope), they were asked to do a follow up, so Wasted In America was released in ’92. As we all know, that was prime grunge unpleasantness, and for band’s of this ilk that usually meant certain death. For some reason, the record company rejected all the initial songs that the band presented for this record, and after this record they were dropped.
It’s not that bad, and lead off track, Wasted In America, is a great tune that could have been on their first album. Spit – on the other hand – has a killer funky rock vibe mixed some Beatles style psychedelic harmonies. Miss America has a very rootsy deep rock groove, reminiscent of Zeppelin at times. Cream does have a slight Seattle vibe, which is understandable. Yucca Man has more of a sleazy LA groove with a monster riff. I really love this track and it’s definitely my favourite. Don’t Fuck With Me I think is aimed at the label and their obviously different ideas. Overall this album lacks a big tune like Dope. It does have its moments that I do really like.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
