Mentors' album Oblivion Train bw Cornshucker is a must-listen for fans of punk and heavy metal. The album features raw and gritty vocals, intense guitar riffs, and thunderous drumming that will leave listeners energized and wanting more.
The opening track, Oblivion Train, sets the tone for the album with its fast-paced rhythm and aggressive vocals. The lyrics are dark and introspective, reflecting on themes of isolation and self-destruction.
Cornshucker, the second track, continues the high energy of the album, with a catchy chorus and driving guitar riffs. The lyrics are more lighthearted, with a humorous take on the mundane life of a farmer.
Throughout the album, Mentors showcase their musical prowess and ability to seamlessly blend punk and heavy metal. The production quality is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal track standing out in the mix.
Previously unreleased recording from 1977 in Dr. Heathen Scum's Seattle basement way before the band was signed in L.A. and created their hooded rape rocker image. Directly mastered from the original mastertape.
20 copies exist. According to the label the clear green vinyl version was a mistake of the pressing plant as the whole edition of 500 copies was meant to be printed on opaque green marbled vinyl only.
Edition of 500 copies, however 20 copies were pressed on clear green vinyl. According to the label this was a mistake by the pressing plant.
2nd Pressing on Black Vinyl Edition of 350 (500 ordered but stamper broke at 350)
Official repress limited to 350 black vinyl.
Barcodes
Barcode: 00630546700715
About Mentors
The Mentors were formed in Seattle in 1976 and during the 1980s were the most controversial and hated of metal bands. The Parental Advisory stickers that exist on records are in part thanks to these guys. The Mentors were the band who's lyrics were quoted most often (for shock value) by conservative Christian Senators who held hearings on the floor of the U.S. Congress in order to determine how to censor the music industry.
The Mentors infamously labeled their own music as "rape rock".
El Duce died under mysterious circumstances after being hit by a train in 1997 days after claiming he had been hired to kill Kurt Cobain.
The band's original line up was:
Vocals/Drums: El Duce
Guitar: Sickie Wifebeater
Bass: Dr. Heathen Scum
This line up stayed intact for most of the band's lifetime prior to El Duce's death, except for periods in the 1980s when Dr. Heathen Scum was in school. The group has continued since El Duce's death. The current line up is:
Manuel Galdy (The Italian Stallion) -Drums
El Chapo - Drums
Adam - Guitar
Paul Van Rijsijk- Guitar
Dr. Heathen Scum - Bass, Vocals
Oblivion Train bw Cornshucker is a fantastic album that will appeal to fans of punk, heavy metal, and hard rock. It's a testament to Mentors' talent and dedication to their craft, and deserves a spot in any music lover's collection.