Released in 1998, In Mass Mind is The Make-Up’s second full-length LP and a defining statement of their gospel-infused post-punk sound. Led by the charismatic Ian Svenonius on vocals, with James Canty providing guitar, organ, and backing vocals, Michelle Mae’s driving basslines, and Steve Gamboa’s propulsive drumming, the album captures the band at the peak of their energetic, genre-blurring powers. Combining politically charged lyrics, raw funk grooves, and a call-and-response style reminiscent of gospel traditions, In Mass Mind is both a danceable and confrontational record. The Make-Up’s signature “Gospel Yeh-Yeh” aesthetic—part punk, part soul, part sermon—is fully realized here, making this album essential for fans of fearless, socially conscious, and uncompromising rock music.
