Green Magnet School - Singed Slipper

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Review by Victor Quiroz

Album Review: Singed Slipper by Green Magnet School Released in 1991 under the iconic Sub Pop label, Singed Slipper is a grunge rock gem that captures the raw energy and DIY ethos of its era. Hailing from the US, Green Magnet School delivers an album that feels both chaotic and deliberate—a sonic middle finger to polished production values while still packing enough punch to leave a mark. The design work by Art Chantry perfectly mirrors the gritty aesthetic of the music inside. With photography by Sara Willman adding a touch of stark realism, this album doesn’t just sound like 1991; it looks like it too. And let’s not forget Tim O’Heir’s production, which manages to balance clarity with just enough dirt to keep things authentic. Now, onto the tracks. While every song on Singed Slipper has its moments, two stand out for different reasons. First up is “Slipper.” It kicks off with a lumbering guitar riff that feels like your speakers are coughing up gravel. Can Keskin’s vocals here are unhinged but oddly compelling—like he’s screaming into a void only he can see. The track builds steadily, layering distortion over pounding drums courtesy of Steve Rzucidlo. You remember “Slipper” because it refuses to be ignored. It’s messy, loud, and somehow beautiful in its chaos. Then there’s “Singed,” which takes a slightly different approach. This one leans more melodic but retains the band’s signature edge. Chris Pearson’s basslines groove beneath Robert Hamilton’s sharp guitar work, creating a tension that keeps you hooked. Lyrically, it’s cryptic enough to make you wonder what they’re really talking about, but the emotion cuts through regardless. If “Slipper” punches you in the gut, “Singed” sneaks up behind you and whispers something unsettling in your ear. What makes Singed Slipper memorable isn’t perfection—it’s personality. These guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they were just making noise that felt honest. Sure, some transitions feel clunky, and yeah, the mix could’ve used another pass, but those imperfections give the album character. It’s real, unfiltered, and refreshingly human. In hindsight, Singed Slipper might not have set the world on fire, but it carved out its own little corner of the grunge scene. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape at the bottom of a drawer—you don’t expect much, but then it hits you harder than you remembered. Funny how that works, huh?

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Artist: Green Magnet School
Album: Singed Slipper
Rating: 4.11

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Slipper3:52
Singed6:14

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Catalog Numbers

SP136

Labels

Sub Pop

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single
  • Limited Edition
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • 45 RPM
  • Yellow Translucent

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Slamhound Music
Recorded AtFort Apache
Mixed AtFort Apache
Manufactured ByErika Records
Mastered AtGreg Lee Processing

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignArt Chantry
MusicianCan Keskin, Chris Pearson , Robert Hamilton , Steve Rzucidlo, Tim Shea
Photography BySara Willman
ProducerTim O'Heir

Notes

  • 38th release in the 1st volume of the Sub Pop Singles Club.
  • Edition of 4,000.
  • Recorded and mixed 10/14 - 15/91 at Fort Apache.
  • A-side plays at 33 RPM.
  • B-side plays at 45 RPM.
  • ℗ 1992 Sub Pop ©1991 Slamhound Music (BMI)
  • Mfg. by Erika Records - Cerritos CA. 926-8992
  • Mastering (lacquer processing) company uncredited, identified by the matrix numbers.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): SP-136-A L-39091
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): SP-136-B L-39091X

About Green Magnet School

Experimental rock band formed in Massachusetts in 1987 that sprouted from the fertile, post-grunge Boston music community of the late 1980s-early 1990s. The founding members included Tim Shea on guitar and vocals, Rob Hamilton on drums, Can Keskin on guitar and bass, Steve Rzucidlo on bass, and Chris Pearson on guitar and vocals. Later the line-up would change to feature Jeff Iwanicki on bass and Greg Gilmartin on drums. Disbanded in 1997.

Name Vars

  • GMS

Members

  • Tim Shea
  • Chris Pearson
  • Robert Hamilton
  • Steve Rzucidlo
  • Can Keskin
  • Greg Gilmartin
  • Jeff Iwanicki

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool little tidbit: The album *Singed Slipper* by Green Magnet School came out in 1991, right in the heart of the grunge explosion. It was released on Sub Pop, the iconic Seattle label that helped launch bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. What’s wild is that the album’s design was done by Art Chantry, a legend in punk and underground art. And fun fact—there are only two tracks on the whole record: "Slipper" and "Singed." Short, sweet, and straight to the point.