's 1992 debut (originally released under the short-lived band name for contractual reasons) got most of its press due to 's former position as leader of the critically adored , but his new cohorts (bass) and (drums) were fresh from stints in and , respectively. A rarity among albums by this type of supergroup, sounds like an appealing conglomeration of some of the best aspects of all three participants' former bands. 's familiar bored whine and slow-motion guitar create an interesting tension when juxtaposed with 's ultra-melodic bass and 's hyperactive drums, as if each member is still playing with his old band. The album spawned two radio hits, the deliciously depressive (with its memorable opening line "You can never give the finger to the blind") and the jittery, propulsive but nearly all of the 12 songs have memorable guitar hooks, stick-in-your-head choruses, and a newfound sense of humor in 's deadpan lyrics. Lesser-known gems include the surprisingly poppy and the tension of the closing Guests feature 's old label head co-leader , who adds extra guitar to about a third of the album. ~ Stewart Mason