The Best Albums You Probably Haven't Heard

The Mustard Seeds

The Mustard Seeds

Entourage Records

Reviewed by Jeff Holton

The Mustard Seeds may be one band you have never heard before but you probably recognize some of the members of the band.  Matt and Gregg Bissonette are the ultimate brother rhythm section who founded the band back 1993.  Having played with greats like David Lee Roth and Joe Satriani the brothers put together a band and a CD that I believe is one of the most underrated CDs of all time.  I first heard about these guys from Jerry Gaskill from King’s X.  I figured if they are good enough for him then certainly they are worth checking out. 

The self titled CD was released in 1996 on Entourage Records.  The CD caught the attention of Doc McGhee (manager for Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Kiss, Guns N Roses and a bunch of others) and he signed on to be the bands manager as well.  Unfortunately the band and the CD never really took off.  This CD barely made a dent in the music industry and it virtually went unheard of except by a very small minority of music enthusiasts who appreciate great music. The CD is a dark, poppy and melodic hard rock record with catchy riffs, amazing vocal harmonies and hooks galore. Starting off the CD is “Mr. Green” and it is one of those songs it gets stuck in your head and you’ll be singing it all day.  “Bulldozer” is another highlight and is reminiscent of early King’s X.  “Quicksand” is one of the darker songs but in my opinion one of the strongest songs on the CD.  Honestly there isn’t a bad song on this CD.

Shortly after the release of this CD Drummer Gregg Bissonette left the band but the band found a replacement and went on to record a second album entitled RED (I would consider it the second most underrated CD).  I believe anyone who truly appreciates good hard rock and appreciates the music of  King’s X, The Beatles, and the Galactic Cowboys would totally dig this band.  You can still pick up this CD on Amazon for under $5 used or you can listen to samples at this link http://www.themustardseeds.com/index-2.html.