{"product_id":"ugly-kid-joe-motel-california-cd-1996-castle-records-castle-127-2","title":"Ugly Kid Joe – Motel California (CD, 1996, Castle Records CASTLE 127-2)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eMotel California reflects Ugly Kid Joe’s stylistic shift during the mid-1990s as alternative rock increasingly replaced the funk-metal trends of the early decade. The album blends humor, acoustic elements, heavier riffs, and offbeat songwriting across tracks like “It's A Lie,” “Would You Like To Be There,” and “Undertow.” It also stands as the band’s final studio album before their long hiatus, giving it additional significance among fans and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eOriginal 1996 US pressing on Castle Records. Later-period Ugly Kid Joe albums are less common than the band’s earlier mainstream releases and remain collectible among alternative hard rock fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG+ with light surface wear not affecting playback\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+ with normal shelf wear\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+ with minor handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Castle Records – CASTLE 127-2\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1996\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Alternative Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTracklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIt's A Lie – 2:59\u003cbr\u003eDialogue – 2:25\u003cbr\u003eSandwich – 2:45\u003cbr\u003eRage Against The Answering Machine – 1:38\u003cbr\u003eWould You Like To Be There – 3:16\u003cbr\u003eLittle Red Man – 4:01\u003cbr\u003eBicycle Wheels – 2:00\u003cbr\u003eFather – 3:30\u003cbr\u003eUndertow – 4:29\u003cbr\u003eShine – 2:50\u003cbr\u003eStrange – 4:20\u003cbr\u003e12 Cents – 2:39\u003cbr\u003eUntitled – 0:06\u003cbr\u003eDrums – 2:09\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310937489585,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_2836_29_4269b187-48a3-463b-b087-064508a9c9b8.jpg?v=1781214066","url":"https:\/\/maplecitymusic.com\/products\/ugly-kid-joe-motel-california-cd-1996-castle-records-castle-127-2","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}