The Mr. T Experience "Alternative Is Here To Stay"

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MTX strike back with a new 7" and the debut of the "Starship" line-up on this two track classic (with extra tunes on the CD version). Joel Reader steps up to the bass player's plate along with Jolt drummer, Jim Pittman. This EP (or is it a single?) would be the last release before Dr Frank and band unleashed the album "Love is Dead" upon the world, featuring a title track that played at the then (early 90's) burgeoning 'alternative' music scene.

The Mr T Experience "Tapin' Up My Heart"

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Dr Frank and company blast off two sure-fire hits on this 7" from 1994. Produced by Kevin Army and featuring Sweet Baby's Dallas Denery on backing vocals, this two track 7" would be the last recording with bass player Aaron Rubin (who left to focus on his other band, Samiam). "Tapin' Up My Heart" is a stop-and-start pop punk about the tribulations of love, while "My Stupid Life" is a classic MTX upbeat rocker.

The Mr T Experience "Gun Crazy"

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MTX drop in between albums for this short sweet offering from 1992. "Gun Crazy" was quickly deleted after its first pressing due to the unauthorized use of a photograph by Larry Clark for the cover artwork. Three of this band's most upbeat and melodic treats are contained within - "More Than Toast" sees Dr Frank at his lyrical best in an ode to female ways, and "Swallow Everything" and "Together Tonight" are classics. These three glorious tunes were so good they were rerecorded for 1994's "Our Bodies, Our Selves"

The Mr T Experience "Love American Style"

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“Love American Style” is a classic witty MTX, serving as tease of the soon to be released “Milk Milk Lemonade” full length. Dr. Frank’s trademark songwriting rules on the title track, packed with catchy lead breaks, and pop punk goodness. This EP featured two non-LP tracks on the flip, a cover of the “Spiderman” TV show theme, and the rocking “Somebody Wants To Love You”.

The Mr. Experience "Yesterday Rules"

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MTX (known by the long-form The Mr. T Experience) has been a pop-punk powerhouse since their 1986 self-released debut album, "Everyone's Entitled To Their Own Opinion." For their tenth studio album the band, led by eminently witty and talented Dr. Frank, have once again teamed up with producer Kevin Army (Operation Ivy, Sweet Baby) because if it isn't broke, don't fix it. The resulting album, "Yesterday Rules" is a whip-smart 12 song pop-punk affair. This is the band's first new full-length since 1999's "Alcatraz" and marks the debut of new members Bobby on bass and Ted on second guitar and keyboards. Fans of MTX and great melodic punk rock in general love "Yesterday Rules." This album contains a crafted mix of fast pop-punk songs, melodic mid-tempo rock-pop, a ballad or two and a few surprises.

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The Mr. T Experience "And The Women Who Love Them (Special Addition)"

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The Mr. T Experience "And The Women Who Love Them" was originally released in 1993. It's tight production, no-nonsense arrangements, clever lyrics and giant melodies helped set the benchmark for punk rock with pop sensibilities in the 1990s. This special addition contains the original 6 song EP, MTX's "Alternative" EP including previously outtakes from the original sessions, demos, b-sides and compilation tracks, all remastered with updated and expanded artwork. The Mr. T Experience's Dr Frank and longtime producer Kevin Army have combed the vaults to piece together a comprehensive look at the band's non-album output from 1993-1997. Featuring an extensive 12-page booklet with liner notes by Chris Appelgren and Dr Frank. This 24 track CD-only release is a must-have for MTX fans.

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The Mr. T Experience "The Miracle Of Shame"

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"The Miracle Of Shame" is an MTX EP from 2000, that blends Dr Frank's unique songwriting with a new recording style (and new bass player Gabe Meline, formerly of Tilt). This five song EP was cut at various studios in the San Francisco bay area and features great Hammond organ work by Erik Noyes. Includes "Mr. Ramones," and "I Don't Know Where Dan Treacy Lives," about the elusive leader of the cult British band, Television Personalities.

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The Mr. T Experience "Alcatraz"

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The Mr. T Experience's 1999 album, "Alcatraz" was termed symphonic pop by Lookout Records at the time of it's release. The album showcases Dr Frank's compelling and unique style of songwriting which seems to reach new heights with each MTX release. Sonically, "Alcatraz" owes debts to Noel Coward, The Ramones, an array of overlooked underground music and AM rock from the 1970s. Features "Naomi" about Beauty Myth author Naomi Wolf and "I Wrote A Book About Rock And Roll" about a certain controversial Bay Area rock critic.

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The Mr. T Experience "Revenge Is Sweet And So Are You"

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After declaring "Love is Dead," MTX return with a few new tricks up their sleeves. From 1997, "Revenge Is Sweet and So Are You" is a fabulous feel-bad album that exposes emotions more distorted than a fun house mirror. Dr Frank outdoes himself as a smart, funny songwriter that does not bite his tongue as you break his heart, with Joel and Jym providing an excellent musical foundation. This album includes MTX fan favorites "Swiss Army Girlfriend," "Love Is Dead," and "Hella Dumb."

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The Mr. T Experience "Big Black Bugs Bleed Blue Blood"

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MTX's final Rough Trade release from 1989 was originally a seven song 12" EP but was reissued by Lookout as a 10" EP. "Big Black Bugs Bleed Blue Blood" includes Mr. T Experience classics like "Gilman Street," the prophetic "The End Of The Ramones," and "Dictionary Girl," which was penned by Dr Frank at the tender age of 13. The CD contains a number of bonus cuts bringing the total number of tracks to 31.

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The Mr. T Experience "Night Shift At The Thrill Factory"

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Look into the history of The Mr. T Experience with the band's second album from 1988, originally released on Rough Trade. This remastered version includes bonus tracks and extensive liner notes, old photos and show fliers.

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The Mr. T Experience "Love Is Dead"

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The Mr. T Experience pay tribute to the unrealized dreams of a million broken hearts with their watershed 1995 album, "Love Is Dead," a collection of pop punk songs that speak to how good you felt before your love abandoned you as well as how crummy you felt afterwards. Dr Frank, Joel Reader and Jym create perfect pop for now people with a sonically devastating and lyrically bittersweet album that has become of MTX's most enduring releases yet.

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The Mr. T Experience "Our Bodies Our Selves"

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For this album, The Mr. T Experience became a three piece, remaining as tight, pop-oriented and witty as ever. "Will You Still Love Me When I Don't Love You" is a rare early Dr Frank solo / acoustic performance. John from The Hi-Fives and Joe Queer, like many fans, cite this as their favorite MTX album.

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The Mr. T Experience "Milk Milk Lemonade"

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This album, originally released in 1992, is the perfect remedy for anyone who has suffered from a relationship gone astray. Dr Frank endures as the punk spokesperson for the brokenhearted with songs like "Love American Style" and "See It Now" that portray the trials and tribulations of being lost in love (or maybe just lost). 13 songs including a great cover of The Smiths' "What Difference Does It Make?"

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The Mr. T Experience "Everyone's Entitled To Their Own Opinion"

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MTX's first album from 1986 is an instant early classic of east bay pop-punk (along with Sweet Baby's "It's A Girl"). Originally released on the band's own Disorder Records imprint and re-released by Lookout Records in 1995, this album features a faster, younger Mr T Experience with songs about Danny Patridge, Paula Pierce, marine recruiters and a cover of The Monkees' "Pleasant Valley Sunday."

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The Mr. T Experience "Making Things With Light"

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From 1990, Dr Frank, Jon Von, Aaron and Alex fire through now classic MTX tunes like "She's No Rocket Scientist," "Pyscho Girl" and Jon Von's own "Zero."   The CD version contains nine bonus tracks including live recordings from Gilman Street and Club Soda.

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