Steppenwolf's 1969 album "Monster" featured a more politically charged sound than their previous work. The title track, a 9-minute epic, directly addressed the turmoil of late 1960s America.
- The album cover art was designed byocosmonautics designer William S. Davis. The album reached number 54 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was the first Steppenwolf album to feature keyboardist Goldy McJohn on all tracks.
- The album was produced by Richard Podolor, who also produced their previous two albums. The album includes a cover of the song "Just Because" by Joe South. The album was reissued on CD in 1993.
- "Monster" was the band's fourth album and their third released in 1969. It was released on the Geffen record label. The album's sound incorporated elements of blues rock and proto-heavy metal.
Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American rock band that formed in 1967. They are best known for their hits "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride."
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