The Mono Men - I Dont Care

Review by Marco

Album Review: I Don’t Care by The Mono Men (1991) Alright, let’s get straight to it. I Don’t Care by The Mono Men isn’t just another garage rock album—it’s a raw punch in the gut that refuses to apologize for its grit. Released back in ’91 via Estrus Records, this thing screams US punk energy with zero chill and all attitude. Produced by Richard Head (yeah, you read that right) and engineered by Conrad Uno, this sucker hits hard where it counts. First off, let me tell you why “Jezebel” sticks in my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. It’s got this greasy swagger that feels like someone lit a match under the band's asses. The guitars snarl, the drums bash around like they’re pissed at each other, and the vocals? Damn near unhinged. You can practically smell the sweat-soaked dive bar where this was recorded. It’s not perfect—hell, it doesn’t even try to be—but that’s what makes it so damn memorable. This track grabs you by the collar and spits in your face, and honestly? I love it. Then there’s the title track, “I Don’t Care.” And yeah, maybe they named two songs almost the same thing because they really didn’t give a crap—or maybe they were drunk when they titled them. Either way, this tune slams harder than most bands today could ever dream of. It’s fast, loud, and unapologetically sloppy in all the best ways. There’s no overthinking here; it’s pure adrenaline wrapped up in three chords and a sneer. When I hear this one, I feel like grabbing a baseball bat and smashing something—like, who needs therapy when you’ve got tunes like these? The production is as bare-bones as it gets, which fits perfectly. No glossy nonsense or studio tricks—just raw power straight from the garage. Phil White handled the layout, Donnie Rubenack snapped some killer photos, and together they made sure this record looked as rough-and-tumble as it sounds. Props to everyone involved for keeping it real. So yeah, I Don’t Care ain’t gonna win any Grammys, but screw that—it wasn’t trying to. What it does do is remind you what rock ‘n’ roll used to feel like before people started taking themselves too seriously. Listening to this album feels like lighting a cigarette in church—it’s rebellious, reckless, and kinda beautiful in its own messed-up way. And hey, here’s a thought: if aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast this album into space. They’d either think we’re insane or bow down to our chaotic greatness. Your call, universe.

Artist: The Mono Men
Album: I Dont Care

Rock

1991

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I DON'T CARE
I Don't Care	3:12
Jezebel	2:59
JEZEBEL

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Catalog Numbers

ES74

Labels

Estrus Records

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Green marbled
Promo
black vinyl / purple sleeve
Purple Marbled Vinyl
White Label

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Estrus Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Estrus Records
Recorded At	Egg Studios
Mastered At	Greg Lee Processing

Credits

Role	Credit
Engineer	Conrad Uno
Layout	Phil White
Photography By	Donnie Rubenack
Producer	Richard Head

Notes

500 pressed on purple vinyl with a purple and gold sleeve.
500 pressed on green vinyl with a black and gold sleeve.
500 pressed on black vinyl with a white promo label.
250 pressed on black vinyl with alternate 3 color sleeve.
25 pressed on black vinyl with rejected first mastering attempt.
1225 pressed on black vinyl with a black and gold sleeve (this).
500 pressed on green vinyl with a black and gold sleeve (this).
1225 pressed on black vinyl with a black and gold sleeve.
250 pressed on black vinyl with alternate 3 color sleeve (this).
500 pressed on black vinyl with a white promo label (this).
Black Vinyl, with standard black label. Standard two color maroon sleeve variation. Promo hole punch in upper left.
This is the edition of 500 pressed on marbled purple vinyl with the burgundy and gold sleeve.
Other pressings:
500 pressed on black vinyl with a white promo label (see other entries.)
Previously unlisted variant promo version with regular cover art (as per main entry).

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A): ES-74-A RE "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083
Matrix / Runout (Side B): RE-1 ES-74-A "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083-X
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): ES-74-A RE "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): RE-1 ES-74-B "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083-X
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): ES-74 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): ES-74 B
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout: Side A: ES-74-A RE "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083
Matrix / Runout: Side B: RE-1 ES-74-B "WHERE'S JOSIE ?" L-35083-X

About The Mono Men

US American garage punk band, based in Bellingham, Washington, formed 1987. Their sound contained elements of grunge (distortion-heavy guitars, sneering vocals), but they filtered these through a mimicry of 1960s Washington proto-punk, garage rock bands such as .

Members

Dave Crider
Ledge Morrisette
Marx Wright
Aaron Roeder
John Mortensen

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The Mono Men's album *I Don't Care* has two tracks with the same name but in different cases—"I Don't Care" and "I DON'T CARE." It’s like they were daring you to pay attention. Released in 1991 under Estrus Records, this garage rock and punk gem was brought to life by producer Richard Head and engineer Conrad Uno. Oh, and fun tidbit—Phil White handled the layout while Donnie Rubenack took the photos. Small team, big vibes.