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AllMusic Review by Brian Horgea
On "Shaky Ground," "Three-Fisted" and "Stay High" Mystery Machine
hide its pop sensibilities behind layers of distortion. Other than
differing lyrics, little distinguishes the songs from each other as the
band plays with the amps cranked to 10 and singer/guitarist Luke Rogalsky
searches for a melody line over the din. Included on this extended
single is an edgy live version of "Ride," recorded in early 1991, that
is more energetic than the version on Glazed.
The band tears through the instrumental sounding like there are moments
away from falling apart, with each member fighting to keep up with the
song's frenetic pace and on the beat. It is a five-minute rollercoaster
ride of buzzsaw and wah-wahed guitars, galloping drums and trebly bass.
An intense performance and the best cut on the E.P.
Tracklist
| 1 | Shaky Ground | 3:08 |
| 2 | Everyone's Alright | 2:56 |
| 3 | Valley Song | 4:51 |
| 4 | Ride | 5:05 |
| 5 | Stay High | 2:38 |
| 6 | Hooked | 1:35 |
| 7 | Floored | 3:45 |
| 8 | Hi-Test | 0:51 |
| 9 | Invitation | 2:16 |
| 10 | Salty | 0:55 |
| 11 | Underground | 4:35 |
| 12 | Broken | 2:28 |
| 13 | Slack | 5:04 |
| 14 | Stain Master | 9:37 |
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