With Powertrip, Monster Magnet traded in some of their space-rock tendencies for a more direct, hard-charging sound that brought them their biggest commercial success.
- Powertrip was Monster Magnet's first album to chart on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 97.
- The album was produced by Dave Wyndorf and co-produced by alternative rock veteran Tom Dowd.
- The album's lead single "Space Lord" became their highest-charting song in the UK, reaching number 27 on the charts.
Monster Magnet is a psychedelic-tinged, hard rock band from Red Bank, New Jersey, known for their space-rock, stoner-rock, and heavy metal sound. In 1998, they were a few years removed from the commercial success of Dopes to Infinity, delivering Powertrip as their fourth studio album.
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