Why This CD Matters
Motel California reflects Ugly Kid Joe’s stylistic shift during the mid-1990s as alternative rock increasingly replaced the funk-metal trends of the early decade. The album blends humor, acoustic elements, heavier riffs, and offbeat songwriting across tracks like “It's A Lie,” “Would You Like To Be There,” and “Undertow.” It also stands as the band’s final studio album before their long hiatus, giving it additional significance among fans and collectors.
Collector Note
Original 1996 US pressing on Castle Records. Later-period Ugly Kid Joe albums are less common than the band’s earlier mainstream releases and remain collectible among alternative hard rock fans.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Castle Records – CASTLE 127-2
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
It's A Lie – 2:59
Dialogue – 2:25
Sandwich – 2:45
Rage Against The Answering Machine – 1:38
Would You Like To Be There – 3:16
Little Red Man – 4:01
Bicycle Wheels – 2:00
Father – 3:30
Undertow – 4:29
Shine – 2:50
Strange – 4:20
12 Cents – 2:39
Untitled – 0:06
Drums – 2:09
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
Why This CD Matters
Motel California reflects Ugly Kid Joe’s stylistic shift during the mid-1990s as alternative rock increasingly replaced the funk-metal trends of the early decade. The album blends humor, acoustic elements, heavier riffs, and offbeat songwriting across tracks like “It's A Lie,” “Would You Like To Be There,” and “Undertow.” It also stands as the band’s final studio album before their long hiatus, giving it additional significance among fans and collectors.
Collector Note
Original 1996 US pressing on Castle Records. Later-period Ugly Kid Joe albums are less common than the band’s earlier mainstream releases and remain collectible among alternative hard rock fans.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback
Case: VG+ with normal shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with minor handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Castle Records – CASTLE 127-2
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
It's A Lie – 2:59
Dialogue – 2:25
Sandwich – 2:45
Rage Against The Answering Machine – 1:38
Would You Like To Be There – 3:16
Little Red Man – 4:01
Bicycle Wheels – 2:00
Father – 3:30
Undertow – 4:29
Shine – 2:50
Strange – 4:20
12 Cents – 2:39
Untitled – 0:06
Drums – 2:09
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs
Shipped in protective CD bags
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Packed securely for safe delivery
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
