(LP,CD) sire/wea. 25905 / 12 tracks / 1989
UK (LP,CD): chrysalis 209 998 / 1989
RI (CD): UK: captain oi. ahoy cd 244 / 13 tracks / 2004
IT (LP): sire. 64 3217251 / 1989
YUG (LP): jugoton. lp-7-1 2022724 / 1989
RUS (CD): agat. / 27 tracks / ?
JAP (CD): sire 22p2-2721 / 1989
RI (CD): JAP: wea. / 2006
BR (LP): chrysalis/emi-odeon. 321725 / 1989
VENEZUELA (LP): chrysalis. 8604 / 1989 (?)
Most LP versions have a printed inner sleeve. Venezuelan version with Spanish song titles. Early US CDs in longbox. Japanese CD with Obi and lyrics insert. Cpt Oi CD has one bonus track, “Pet Sematary (Bill Laswell Version)”. Russian CD adds Mondo Bizarro CD and two bonus tracks (She's A Sensation and It's Not My Place). I believe there is a 2003 EMI UK double CD version with Adios Amigos. 2006 Japan CD reissue in a mini LP-style paper sleeve.
The same collection of styles like on the previous LPs, but although this album has its moments, it doesn't work as well as Halfway to Sanity. Their sound is fixed to the point where they sound like their own parody, and the production is kind of muddy. On the other hand, there are a few minor hits, and of course their greatest commercial success, Pet Sematary. (KS/bj) [7]
Ganz OK, aber im Vergleich zum Vorgänger wieder ein Rückschritt. Es sind wieder klare Hits enthalten, trotzdem fehlt der Sache der Überhammer, der Kick. (KS) Der gleiche Stilmix wie auf den vorigen beiden LPs, aber langsam klingen sie wie ihre eigene Karikatur; auch der Sound ist etwas matschig und müde. Trotzdem ein paar gute Song, und natürlich ihr Mainstream-Erfolg “Pet Sematary”. (bj)
Tracks: i believe in miracles / zero zero ufo / don’t bust my chops / punishment fits the crime / all screwed up / palisades park / pet sematary / learn to listen / can’t get you outta my mind / ignorance is bliss / come back baby / merry christmas (i don’t wanna fight tonight)