Mars Needs Guitars!
Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Template:Music ratings Mars Needs Guitars! is the second studio album by Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus, released on 8 March 1985.[1] The title is a reference to the 1967 science fiction film, Mars Needs Women. Singles from the album were "Bittersweet", "Like Wow – Wipeout", "Death Defying" and "Poison Pen". Mars Needs Guitars! reached No. 140 on the American Billboard 200 albums chart in 1986.
The title track, "Mars Needs Guitars" (also the B-side of "Bittersweet" single), was written by all five Gurus[2] and lead vocals were by Brad Shepherd. All other tracks were written[2] and featured lead vocals by Dave Faulkner. Hayride to Hell (1995) is a short film written and directed by former Gurus member Kimble Rendall.
In 2000, Dave Faulkner said "When we commenced the sessions for Mars Needs Guitars! we had a brand new drummer, Mark Kingsmill who altered our lives forever with his distinctive explosive style."[3]
In October 2010, it was listed in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums, with their previous album, Stoneage Romeos at No. 28.[4]
Reception
Cash Box magazine said "Excellent dynamics and songwriting shine through on nearly every cut."[5]
Track listing
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Personnel
Credited to:[1]
Hoodoo Gurus
- Clyde Bramley – bass, backing vocals
- Dave Faulkner – lead vocals (except track 9), guitar, keyboards
- Mark Kingsmill – drums, cymbals
- Brad Shepherd – lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (track 9), harmonica (mouth harp)
Technical
- John Bee – engineer
- Richard Allan – illustrations
- Charles Fisher – producer (except track 11)
- Don Bartley – mastering (remastering)
- Hoodoo Gurus – producer (track 11)
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1985/86) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report)[6] | 5 |
| United States (Billboard 200)[7] | 140 |
Certifications
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References
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