American Made Music to Strip By
American Made Music to Strip By | ||||
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Released | October 26, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Length | 51:39 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Producer | Scott Humphrey | |||
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American Made Music to Strip By is the first remix album released by American musician Rob Zombie. The album was released through Geffen Records on October 26, 1999. It is composed entirely of remixes of songs taken from Zombie's debut studio album, Hellbilly Deluxe (1998). Zombie worked with a number of musicians and producers to create updated versions of the songs, including Charlie Clouser, who had previously worked with Zombie on his debut solo effort. Ten of the original album's songs have been remixed, excluding three instrumental interludes. Two of the remixes featured on American Made Music to Strip By had previously been released on promotional discs for "Dragula" (1998) and "Living Dead Girl" (1999).
Upon its release, American Made Music to Strip By was met with a mixed critical reception. Though some tracks received praise for their updated sound, others were seen as simply redundant or predictable. The project received minimal promotion leading to its release, and debuted at number thirty-eight on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. American Made Music to Strip By has gone on to sell over 300,000 copies worldwide since its initial release. The album was followed by the promotional vinyl Spookshow Baby Remix-a-Go-Go, released on November 30, 1999. The vinyl release featured five remixes, four of which were included on American Made Music to Strip By and one new remix of "Spookshow Baby".
Background
Rob Zombie first rose to fame as the vocalist for heavy metal band
Charlie Clouser was confirmed to be working on remixes for three of the album's songs in September 1999; Clouser had previously worked with Zombie on early recording sessions for Hellbilly Deluxe, and is credited as producer on the song "Superbeast".[14] The same article reported that Chris Vrenna had been brought on to remix "Return of the Phantom Stranger".[14] On September 24, it was reported that Jeff Turzo of God Lives Underwater had worked on a new remix for Rob Zombie.[15] MTV reported on September 29 that Zombie had begun mastering an upcoming remix album that consisted of songs from his debut solo effort.[16] The article confirmed the track listing for the album, and revealed that Zombie had filmed a music video for Clouser's remix of "Superbeast".[16] Despite this announcement, a music video for the remix was not released. The "Si Non Oscillas, Noli Tintinnare Mix" of "Dragula" had previously been released under the title "Hot Rod Herman Remix", and had appeared on the soundtrack The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture (1999).[17] The remix also appeared on promotional releases for "Dragula" upon its initial release as a single.[18] Similarly, the "Subliminal Seduction Mix" of "Living Dead Girl" had appeared as the "Naked Exorcism Mix" on promotional releases for the single.[19]
Release and artwork
American Made Music to Strip By was released on
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 1/10[27] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [28] |
Legends Magazine | (favorable)[29] |
Metal Hammer | 7/10[30] |
NME | 1/10[31] |
Rolling Stone | [32] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [33] |
Yahoo! Music | (unfavorable)[34] |
Upon its initial release, American Made Music to Strip By was met with a mixed critical reception. Heather Phares of AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars, and wrote "The sexy, sleazy, horror-movie vibe of Hellbilly Deluxe is amplified on a remix of 'What Lurks on Channel X?' by the Spacetruckers, Rammstein's reworking of 'Spookshow Baby,' and the "Poly 915" remix of 'Demonoid Phenomenon.' Clouser turns in revamped versions of 'Superbeast,' 'Dragula,' and 'Living Dead Girl' that expand on the songs' creepy yet hard-hitting feel."[2] Rob O'Connor of Yahoo! Music praised the album's artwork and booklet, though criticized the album by writing "Besides, if Mr. Zombie is so hands-on about his artistic statements, then how can he stand the idea of having all these other klutzes messing with his sound?"[34]
Commercial performance
On the week ending November 13, American Made Music to Strip By debuted at number thirty-eight on the
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Dragula" (Si Non Oscillas, Noli Tintinnare Mix[c]) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:37 |
2. | "Superbeast" (Porno Holocaust Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 3:58 |
3. | "How to Make a Monster" (Kitty's Purrrrformance Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:02 |
4. | "Living Dead Girl" (Subliminal Seduction Mix[d]) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:09 |
5. | "Spookshow Baby" (Black Leather Cat Suit Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey | 4:35 | |
6. | "Demonoid Phenomenon" (Sin Lives Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:36 |
7. | "The Ballad of Resurrection Joe and Rosa Whore" (Ilsa She-Wolf of Hollywood Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 5:38 |
8. | "What Lurks on Channel X?" (XXX Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:07 |
9. | "Meet the Creeper" (Pink Pussy Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:47 |
10. | "Return of the Phantom Stranger" (Tuesday Night at the Chop Shop Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 3:32 |
11. | "Superbeast" (Girl on a Motorcycle Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 3:49 |
12. | "Meet the Creeper" (Brute Man & Wonder Girl Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey | 3:45 | |
Total length: | 51:39 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Spookshow Baby" (Super Ultra-Deluxe Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 5:40 |
2. | "Dragula" (Si Non Oscillas, Noli Tintinnare Mix[c]) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:28 |
3. | "How to Make a Monster" (Kitty's Purrrrformance Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:07 |
4. | "Spookshow Baby" (Black Leather Cat Suit Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey | 4:42 | |
5. | "What Lurks on Channel X?" (XXX Mix) | Rob Zombie, Scott Humphrey |
| 4:14 |
Total length: | 23:11 |
- Notes
- ^a signifies a remixer and additional producer
- ^b Clouser produced both the original "Superbeast" and the remix.
- ^c Also known as Hot Rod Herman Mix, name used in the Matrix soundtrack[44]
- ^d Also known as Naked Exorcism Mix, name used in The Crow: Salvation soundtrack[44] and in the single of the album version of the song (the single also featured another remix done by D.O.S.E.[45])
Personnel
- Rob Zombie - vocals, lyricist, producer, art direction
- Scott Humphrey - producer
- Frank Gryner - additional engineering on tracks 6 & 9
- Riggs - guitar
- Blasko - bass
- Tempesta - drums
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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UK Albums (OCC)[46] | 179 |
US Billboard 200[47] | 38 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[48] | Gold | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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