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 Immensely enjoyable Jul 07, 2009
Spin Doctors burst on the scene with their 1991 debut, "Pocket Full of Kryptonite," which yielded multiple hits and made the band a household name, at least for a while. What makes Spin Doctors so appealing to such a wide audience is that they're a true jam band that rocks as hard as any with the pop sensibilities to extend a universal appeal. Equal parts Blues Traveler (John Popper was close with the band and appears on the album) and Steve Miller Band, the live, free-structured instrumentals are accented by the incredibly catchy verses and hooks. Vocalist Chris Barron seems to amuse himself as much as his audience with his light, witty lyrics delivered in his unique style. But even the strictest of purists have to appreciate their excellent rhythm section, including Aaron Corness on a particularly frenetic yet clean drum set and Mark White on an endlessly solid bass. Guitarist Eric Schenkman is excellent throughout the album's ten tracks and 51 minutes, and another item of note is the recording itself. The studio quality is excellent, catching the band's essential live element even with crystal-clear recording quality. "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" is plain fun and just sets an incredible mood; an album that will appeal to listeners of all distinctions and the likes of which has been hard to find since and should be remembered as an essential early-90s rock record.
Opener "Jimmy Olsen's Blues," a minor hit itself, might in fact be the gem of the tracklist; a whimsically ingenious, catchy, upbeat winner that, in my opinion, has proven timeless. The silly and appealing "What Time Is It?," equally likable, gives way to the single "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," an irresistible hit showing the band at their most accessible. "Forty or Fifty" is quite impressive, because they slow down the tempo for a moody, downtempo song that shows versatility yet still shines musically. Fast jams "Refrigerator Car" and "More Than She Knows" precede their legendary classic "Two Princes," the song that put the band on the map and still receives regular airplay. In case it's unfamiliar, this song is just impossible to dislike and is a perfect pop song. Schenkman takes over vocals on the unlikely highlight "Off My Line," which shines with a more classic rock-oriented sound, but Barron is back to shine on the rueful love song "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me)?" The 13-minute jam "Shinbone Alley/Hard to Exist" closes the album in grand fashion.
Spin Doctors obviously failed to duplicate the success of "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" and are too frequently remembered as one hit wonders, a shame given the quality of their catalog and talent of the band. In any event, "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" is absolutely irresistible and still sounds fresh as the day it was released. I recommend it to fans of all music.
 A must have Sep 30, 2008
THis is in my list of top 50 all time Albums to own. I enjoy this entire album. I actually enjoy the songs they haven't played on the radio more than two princes, and little miss cant be wrong.
A fun blast from the past... Jul 15, 2008
Though some folks criticize the Spin Doctors as "one-hit" wonders, this album actually has a few keepers on it. "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" were huge hits, and rightly so. And "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" was another great song. A few others on this album were tolerable, and several were quite forgettable. But the Spin Doctors spent a few years in the limelight, thanks to this solid album with its handful of classics. Though it may seem a bit dated, anyone with a hint of early 90's nostalgia would be well-served to own this album and sing along with the Spin Doctors.
 A few good songs Apr 28, 2008
I recall about two years of fame for Spin Doctors, which is when I bought this CD - "Two Princes" got a lot of air time. My favorite is "Jimmy Olsen's Blues".
Brilliant CD Dec 15, 2007
Back when this CD was fresh and new, I couldn't stand it. The radio stations just killed "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", and everytime I heard it, I wanted to hit the radio.
Fast Forward 16 years later, I find myself listening to more and more jam bands. I decided to give this CD a shot, and was amazed it went totally beyond that song I mentioned above. This CD is fantastic! I would recommend it to anyone. That song may have been beaten to death..but the rest of the songs on this CD are classic in their own right. Worth your $$
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