Album Review: Everybody’s Making Money Out Of Me by Ten Wheels For Jesus
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—1991 was a wild year. Grunge was exploding, Britpop was just warming up, and somewhere in the UK, a band called Ten Wheels For Jesus decided to drop an album that felt like a middle finger to… well, pretty much everything. Everybody’s Making Money Out Of Me is not your polished, radio-friendly rock record. Nope. It’s raw, it’s gritty, and honestly? It’s kinda genius. Released under Good Vibrations Records (snazzy name, huh?), this album feels like a scrappy underdog yelling into the void—and we’re here for it.
The Tracks That Stuck
First off, the title track, "Everybody’s Making Money (Out Of Me)." Man, this song hits you like a slap from a pissed-off sibling. It’s got this driving riff that refuses to quit, paired with lyrics so cynical they might make you laugh—or cry, depending on how broke you are. The chorus sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk: "Everybody’s making money out of me!" You’ll find yourself muttering it while staring at your bank account or watching ads pop up on YouTube. It’s catchy, relatable, and just angry enough to feel cathartic.
Then there’s "I Gave Up Waiting.."—a track that sounds like someone finally snapped after being stuck in line at the DMV. The guitars are crunchy, the drums have this loose, almost sloppy energy, and the vocals sound like they were recorded in a broom closet. But weirdly, that’s what makes it work. It’s messy in all the right ways, like those late-night conversations where everyone’s too tired to filter their thoughts. By the end, you’re not sure if you should headbang or grab a beer—or both.
Why This Album Still Matters
Here’s the thing about Everybody’s Making Money Out Of Me: it doesn’t try to be cool. And honestly? That’s why it is. In a world full of bands trying to impress critics or climb charts, Ten Wheels For Jesus just went ahead and made something real. Sure, it’s rough around the edges, but isn’t life?
Listening to this album feels like hanging out with that friend who always tells it like it is—even when you don’t want to hear it. They’re probably wearing a leather jacket, smoking rollies, and complaining about capitalism while sipping cheap coffee. And yeah, maybe they’re onto something.
Final Thoughts
So, would I recommend this album? Absolutely. Is it perfect? Hell no. But sometimes, imperfection is exactly what you need. Plus, it’s fun to imagine these guys sitting in some tiny studio in the UK, shouting into microphones and thinking, “Yeah, let’s call it ‘Good Vibrations Records’ because irony is our love language.”
If nothing else, give it a spin for the title track alone. You’ll never look at your paycheck—or your Spotify subscription—the same way again. Oh, and hey, if anyone asks, tell them I sent you. Just don’t expect me to make any money out of it.
Rating: 8/10 – mostly because I can’t stop humming "Everybody’s Making Money (Out Of Me)" even though my landlord totally isn’t.
