“…..A comprehensive collection of Grind material jams the likes of Paul Westerberg into a face to face confrontation with Nick Lowe. With everything from polished pop to lo-fi libations…they have enough creativity to pump out song after song…the majority are signature pieces from that unknown band that you should really get to know.” – SPLENDID
“…..Honest, accurate and straight to the point, the rough and tumble tornado that is the, Best of Grind manufactures a basket full of hope that the future might be this bold and creative again. Grind channels a wonderfully jittery energy into mini lo-fi masterpieces one minute then blurry rock novelties the next. Tortured hearts and rock solid tunes trash the place with a steely enthusiasm beyond reproach. Like a Brian Wilson gone punk, these twenty-three cuts amaze as they make themselves at home. Always on the prowl for a better slam dunk single while keeping vigil on their slap dash roots, Best of makes it all seem so simple, from maniacal raves to demented pop epics, a fuzz drenched bass here, a demented xylophone there. Turning away from a straight chronological rehashing, Best of mixes up their seven discs into the ultimate Grind album. It is beautiful noise, indeed.” – MAXIMUM INK
“…..GRIND is a stick of dynamite in a mirror ball with enough pop sparkle to put a twinkle in your eye, a skip in your step and a song in your head.” – D-DAY RECORDS
“…..The band has been a prolific producer of albums…Such an amazing catalogue of work.” – PHACEMAG (cover story)
“…..Representing the 1991-1996 years of this Manitowoc, WI-based band who plays some alternative pop rock that moves into a psychedelic direction due to the mixing of the vocals and instruments. Reminds one of bands such as The Psychedelic Furs ("The Paine Twins"), The Cure ("A Thrill Story -- Peutietre"), U2 ("Time Goes" and "Diamondhead"), Elvis Costello and The Attractions ("Crazy"), Reverend Horton Heat ("Adrienne's Carcrash," "Seeing Eye God," and "Sinister"), Squeeze ("The Good Life,") Rockpile ("It Only Takes a Little"), and Bob Welch ("Favorite Cigarette"). There is a wide range of sounds from these gifted musicians, and they will be the buzz in the years to come. Something for everyone who likes pop rock, and it's worth adding to your collection and searching for other material from this band.” - SMORGASBORD
“…..On "Adriennes Carcrash," one is propelled into a Rockabilly Acid Trip which then segues into "Genuine Article," a light pop prozac session. This CD is great for doing laundry if you know what I mean. My whites just seemed whiter and my colors brighter.” – MUSIC DISH
“…..Criminally underrated.” - VC
“…..Reviews of this album seem to have reached a concensus opinion that Grind are fans of Paul Westerberg and it has to be said that there's plenty to support the view that the ex-Replacement would figure high in their list of musical heroes. However, across the 23 tracks culled from 6 albums, there's a lot more besides: try Pete Shelley and Elvis Costello with out of control vocal chords, or Grant Hart's Husker Du songs played on a cranky acoustic or, better, by a cabaret band or a trashy basement trio. Listen to a quirky Gary Numan or the schizophrenic swagger of Talking Heads battling with the grandiose structures of ELO and Roy Wood's genius arrangements. This is the sound of a band with a short attention span and the talent to do it justice.” – ROBOTS & ELECTRIC BRAINS
“…..Grind seems to spit out songs like they are nothing. Creative, energetic pop numbers. "She Doesn't Love You," "Highwire," and "Constants" show the band at their peak.” – IN MUSIC WE TRUST
“…..These guys have not forgotten how to rock, and still throw in their own trippy licks and changes that are distinctly their own without sacrificing any movement or dynamics. I started moving in my chair from the first minute the CD started till a few minutes after it finished. What I really love is how these guys have great respect for melody lines, while keeping all that raw energy available, yet somehow under control. Barely, just where I like it. On the edge, but still very together and happening. Just listen to the dichotomy that is Grind. Start with track 1, It "Only Takes A Little," and then go have fun with track 9, "Genuine Article." – AIR MUSIC
“…..Packed with songs crammed full of hooks stolen from your vast record collection…these tunes are less art-damaged and a bit peppier than your average Robert Pollard opus.” – LISTEN.COM
“…..These guys make heavy pop that, to me, sounds like a cross between the Replacements and Ween.” - STUPIDWEBSITE.COM
“…..Really good pop…reminded me of the Kinks (remember them?). Straight-ahead, catchy…what more can we ask for? Grind has obviously got more than a few tricks up their sleeve, and even the 90’s grunge generation could learn a lesson from these “melody-masters”. – DUDEMAN
“…..The 23-song “Best Of” collection is a near-masterpiece. Catchy melodies galore, more hooks than a Wisconsin bait shop, and enough inspired lyrics to make any poet mad with jealousy…Grind is sure to go down in music history as being one of the best underground bands ever.” – 181.4 DEGREES FROM THE NORM
“…..That CD totally kicks ass!” – TUUGIC
“…..After listening to the first song, all I could think of was Paul Westerberg. This CD is so cool. They take like every pop riff known to man, tweak it, distort it, make them better and their own. This is a must for anyone that loves music. Definitely one of the best CD’s I have heard in a long time. Favorite tracks were “It Only Takes A Little”, “Favorite Cigarette”, “Highwire”, “Seeing Eye God”, and “Crazy”. – INNER PRISM
“…..Here’s a band with 7 CDs to their credit fondly reminiscent of the friendlier days of rock, before the mope rockers took over with all of their boring depression and anger. Excellent blend of early punk and pop. Catchy, solid hooks and memorable melodies that bring a smile. This is not your standard guitar, bass, drum band.” – RAW 42
“…..Paul Westerberg’s craftsmanship to a stringy pop-synth talking head. By all means, a good combination…23 songs that swift all over the goddamn place.” – LiCK – The Underground Music Journal
“…..Chug-a-chugs like nobody’s business. I bet they’re good live.” – MILK
"…..How good is this band? All I can think of is if Lindsey Buckingham, Paul Westerberg, Todd Rundgren and Paul McCartney joined the same band each at the age of 25, they might have sounded like GRIND(tm). They take every good pop hook in the kitchen, toss it in a blender and pour out one treat after another.....none taste like any of the others, and you can't stop eating the stuff. Their infrequent live show is a rock 'n' roll locomotive covered in Christmas lights with warm liquid fireworks shooting from the smokestack...I've seen it. This is it. These guys need to quit hiding, get on a major label and be heard. At the dizzying rate they've been pumping out records (7 full-length discs in the past few years), I'm scared to think that they're only getting started." – Mike Johnson, Hollywood, June '98 (Reprinted by permission)
".....I like this a lot - catchy songs buried beneath cascades of weird sounds. Ya gotta love that. And they don't sound even remotely derivative. Hallelujah!" - PUNK PLANET
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Named one of the Top 5 Albums of the 90’s by 181.4 Degrees from the Norm! see below:
GRIND – “Best Of”. I reviewed this CD last year and still can’t get over how great it is. Unfortunately (or fortunately), they might never gain the popularity they deserve. ~ Lisa Trudeau (The other 4 Albums chosen were Nirvana – “Nevermind”, Billy Bragg and Wilco – “Mermaid Avenue”, The Refreshments – “Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy”, and Liz Phair – “Exile in Guyville”)