Fans seem to be split on this album. Overall I really like it. I wouldn't call it a throwback to earlier Primal Scream albums but it's definitely got that flavor. If you like the first single, Country Girl, then you'll probably like the rest of the album.

One thing that should be noted is that the Bonus Tracks listed on Amazon and the CD itself are incorrect. The actual tracks are Gimme Some Truth, Country Girl (live), and Suicide Sally & Johnny Guitar (live). Stone Ya To The Bone is not on the album.

I've been waiting for Primal Scream to make an album like Riot City Blues and they finally did it. They tried couple of times before with their second self-titled cd and Give Out But Don't Give Up cd but couldn't pull it off with consistency. I wish Riot City Blues was a double album though because the songs are so good. I think every song on this cd is great. It's just a fun cd to listen to and these guys can really play their instruments. This album is a mixture of the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Country music, Glam rock, pyschedelic, etc. Unfortunantely, Primal Scream is so good at making futuristic, electronic, intense garage-rock that most fans love(including me) that they might not like this style of music; but they just need to accept these songs for what they are because they are amazing. I hope the boys continue in making this style of music but knowing them, they're going to go back to making XTRMNTR and Evil Heat type of songs to please their fans. I urge Primal Scream to continue on making all kinds of music for music sake, not to sell cds but the music business is all about money so we will have to wait and see. No matter what though, Primal Scream will always be one of my favorite bands and it's too bad they are not popular in the U.S. because they are truly amazing and I just love their rebel image.

With tracks that range from country-esque to stompin' crankers, this CD is well worth the money. While the music is diverse, almost every track stands on its own.

A huge fan of "Sreamadelica" back in the day, I nearly gave up on the band after the "Vanishing Point" CD, and I viewed "EXTRMNTR" as a very uneven work (flashes of brilliance intermixed with headache-inducing nonsense). But if you liked "Give Out But Don't Give Up" (I love that CD), then you should be happy with this one. Again, very diverse stuff, but rock solid all aound.

I'm not sure what version the other reviewer got, but the one I bought matches the Amazon tracklisting exactly.

As for the music, I found Primal Scream by way of Death in Vegas, which I found by way of the Blair Witch 2 soundtrack... it's a funny web that music weaves. Anyways, I found this CD to be quite a surprise after hearing the singer's vocals on Death in Vegas' "Soul Auctioneer". I'm still sort of getting a feel for it, but everything I've heard so far, I've liked. Also, reading reviews of their other albums, it seems they change genres a lot, which is a feature I enjoy in bands. So further investigation is required.

EDIT:

The other reviewers are correct. Here's why I was confused:

The actual liner notes with my CD match amazon, and that's where I got that from. The tracks that are physically on the disc though, are different. Here's how mine ends:

10. Sometimes I feel So Lonely

11. Gimme Some Truth

12. Country Girl (live)

13. Suicide Sally and Johnny Guitar (Live at XFM)

Anyways, still a fantastic CD. The only way to listen to it is full blast with your windows rolled down.

Primal Scream is a chameleon band. This is their country/rockabilly album. Great hits like 99th Floor and Country Girl get stuck in your head for days.

I can't believe it's only on CD, but such is.