Tru Fax And The Insaniacs - Mental Decay

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Review by 克彦 つちや

Mental Decay by Tru Fax And The Insaniacs: A Punk Rock Time Capsule That Still Bites Let’s get one thing straight—1982 wasn’t just about neon leg warmers and big hair. Beneath the surface of pop culture glitz, bands like Tru Fax And The Insaniacs were laying down raw, unfiltered punk rock that felt like a gut punch to the system. Their debut album Mental Decay is no exception. Released on Wasp Records, this record screams (literally) with attitude, snark, and enough DIY grit to make you wanna rip up your skinny tie and start a band in your garage. The lineup reads like a who’s who of punk royalty—or at least what passed for it back then. Diana Quinn pulls double duty as vocalist and guitarist, shredding her way through tracks with sass and swagger. David Wells adds some serious lead guitar heat while Tim Carter and Michael Mariotte lock in tight on bass and drums. Producer Debbie Asp ties it all together with a sound that’s rough around the edges but still sharp enough to cut glass. Rick Sheltra deserves props too for engineering this chaotic masterpiece. Now, let’s talk tracks because not every song hits the same way. Two standouts? “Mars Needs Women” and “Pinned Under A Jet.” “Mars Needs Women” kicks off the album like an alien invasion gone wrong. It’s fast, punchy, and dripping with campy sci-fi vibes. You can almost picture little green men abducting unsuspecting earthlings to the tune of Quinn’s raspy howls and Wells’ jagged riffs. There’s something undeniably fun about how over-the-top it feels, like they threw spaghetti at the wall and decided to keep whatever stuck. Spoiler alert: it all sticks. This track stays lodged in your brain like a catchy earworm from another galaxy. On the flip side, “Pinned Under A Jet” slams into you like… well, exactly what the title suggests. It’s heavier, darker, and packs a wallop of existential dread wrapped in crunchy power chords. The lyrics hit hard, painting vivid pictures of suffocation and chaos. When Quinn snarls out the chorus, it’s impossible not to feel like you’re trapped right there with her. If this track doesn’t give you chills, check your pulse—you might be part machine. Other songs like “Washingtron” bring biting social commentary with a side of sarcasm, while “What The World Needs Now” flips the script on saccharine love ballads by injecting them with venom. But honestly, it’s the energy across the board that makes Mental Decay so damn memorable. These aren’t polished studio creations; these are battle cries from the trenches of Reagan-era America. Here’s the kicker though—listening to this album today feels eerily relevant. Swap out Cold War paranoia for climate change anxiety, and suddenly those lyrics about decay and disconnection land even harder. Maybe that’s why punk never really dies—it just mutates to fit the times. So yeah, if you’re looking for perfection, go listen to some plastic pop star instead. But if you want music that’s messy, real, and full of heart (and maybe a few missed notes), crank up Mental Decay. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors call the cops. Oh, and hey—did anyone else notice the cover art looks kinda like someone scribbled it during math class? Punk gold, folks. Pure punk gold.

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Artist: Tru Fax And The Insaniacs
Album: Mental Decay
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Betsy's Dressed Up1:38
King Of Machines3:00
Love Love Love1:40
The Problem Is Me3:05
Pinned Under A Jet2:53
Up In The Air2:18
The Twin2:53
Washingtron2:35
What The World Needs Now5:18
Mars Needs Women2:54

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Catalog Numbers

NR13675

Labels

Wasp Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtIsland Studios, Clarksburg
Mastered AtNashville Record Productions

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass GuitarTim Carter
DrumsMichael Mariotte
EngineerRick Sheltra
GuitarDiana Quinn
VocalsDiana Quinn
Lead GuitarDavid Wells
ProducerDebbie Asp, Tru Fax And The Insaniacs

Notes

All Songs 1980-1981-1982 By Tru Fax & The Insaniacs.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Area Side A): NR 13675 II NRP INSANO - SOUND 12 LP
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Area Side B): NR 13676 II NRP I'M IRON MAN 12 LP

About Tru Fax And The Insaniacs

Name Vars

  • Tru Fax
  • Tru Fax & The Insaniacs

Members

  • David Wells
  • Libby Hatch
  • Tim Carter
  • Michael Mariotte
  • Diana Quinn

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1982 punk rock album *Mental Decay* by Tru Fax And The Insaniacs was released on Wasp Records, a label known for its edgy, underground vibe. What makes it stand out? It features Diana Quinn pulling double duty as both the guitarist and lead vocalist—a rare combination in the punk scene of that era. Plus, one of the tracks is called "Washingtron," which might just be the coolest song title ever inspired by a city.

Comments

aronovsamson
2025-03-16
cool.
thebrettshoemaker
2025-03-15
Great song....i loved Tru Fax. The album has a lot of great tunes on it..
oi.