SteroidsOrHeroin
SteroidsOrHeroin (stylised as #SteroidsOrHeroin) is the debut album of progressive electronic band Future User fronted by Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave bassist Tim Commerford. It was released digitally on February 24, 2015, on the record label Middle Ring Partnership.[5]
| SteroidsOrHeroin | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 24, 2015 |
| Genre | Progtronic,[1] hip hop, punk rock[2] |
| Length | 51:01 |
| Label | Middle Ring Partnership |
| Producer | Tim Commerford, Jordan Tarlow |
| Singles from SteroidsOrHeroin | |
In addition to Commerford, the band also consists of multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow and drummer Jon Knox. Additional studio guitars were done by record producer Brendan O'Brien who had previously worked with Commerford during his tenure in Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.[1]
Background
In the lead-up to the album, music videos were released for the songs "Clockwork", "Supernatural", "Medication Nation", "Mountain Lion",[6] and "Voodoo Juju".[7] The first four videos star a masked character named S.W.I.M. who is revealed to be Commerford at the end of the "Mountain Lion" video.[8] The "Clockwork" video features S.W.I.M. waterboarding tennis player John McEnroe, the "Mountain Lion" video includes an appearance from cyclist Lance Armstrong,[8] and the "Voodoo Juju" video stars Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and Neil Peart of Rush.[7]
Reception
In a 4/5 Ks review, Kerrang!'s Amit Sharma said the album is "full of surprises", comparing the songs "Supernatural" and "T.F.U." to "Depeche Mode, Killing Joke, and The Prodigy having a jam. On Mars", and concluding by calling the album "bonkers" and "every bit as good as that sounds."[2] The Heavy Press's Gerrod Harris said that the album's "clash of moods, going from something extremely energetic, to what seems like a slower, trance-like flow is done very well all throughout", that "Steroids or Heroin is one of the most unique newer act I've heard in a long time", and that "Without a doubt Steroids or Heroin is a highly experimental, hit and miss record, and although the risks taken by Future User don't always land on their feet, when it does, it borders on innovative genius."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Clockwork" | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Mountain Lion" | 5:31 |
| 3. | "Supernatural" | 6:04 |
| 4. | "T.F.U." | 5:35 |
| 5. | "Medication Nation" | 4:46 |
| 6. | "Fools Parade" | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Voodoo Juju" | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Clockwork (ETC!ETC! Remix)" | 5:30 |
| 9. | "Mountain Lion (AWOLNATION Remix)" | 4:04 |
| 10. | "Medikation Nation (Photek Remix)" | 6:18 |
| Total length: | 51:01 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Mountain Lion (Music Video)" | 5:51 |
Credits
- Tim Commerford – lead vocals, bass guitar, producer
- Jordan Tarlow – keyboards, programming, producer
- Jon Knox – drums
- Brendan O'Brien – guitar
- Tom Syrowski – mix engineer
References
- Harris, Gerrod (March 6, 2015). "Album Review: Future User, Steroids or Heroin". The Heavy Press. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Sharma, Amit. "Future User - #SteroidsOrHeroin". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- "Former Wimbledon Champ John McEnroe Waterboarded In Controversial Video". PR Newswire. September 2, 2014. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Henry, Dusty (January 28, 2015). "Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford forms new band Future User, teams with Lance Armstrong for "Mountain Lion"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Childers, Chad (February 24, 2015). "Future User, #steroidsorheroin - Exclusive Album Stream". Loudwire. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Kennelty, Greg (January 29, 2015). "Rage Against the Machine Bassist Launches Future User; New Video Features Lance Armstrong". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Kennelty, Greg (June 2, 2015). "Rush Performs Spinal Surgery in a New Future User Music Video". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- Childers, Chad (February 6, 2015). "Future User's Tim Commerford + Jordan Tarlow Talk #steroidsorheroin Disc, DIY Videos + More". Loudwire. Retrieved April 13, 2022.