Tool of the Man

Tool of the Man is the fourth album by American alternative rock band Poster Children, released in 1993. The title of the album comes from graffiti written in dust on the band's van during the South by Southwest Festival: "Poster Children, Band of the Year, Tool of the Man". The album art consists of several optical illusions, including an afterimage of the United States flag on the front cover.

Tool of the Man
Studio album by Poster Children
Released	26 February 1993
Recorded	1992, Dreamland, Gatehouse, New York City, New York
Genre	Alternative rock, post-hardcore
Length	41:16
Label	Sire, Creation (UK)
Producer	Mike McMackin
Poster Children chronology
Daisychain Reaction (1991) Tool of the Man (1993) Just Like You (1994)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

1. "Dynamite Chair" – 3:01
2. "Tommyhaus" – 3:26
3. "In My Way" – 5:07
4. "Clock Street" – 4:17
5. "Redline" – 5:20
6. "Shotguns & Pickups" – 2:32
7. "Blatant Dis" – 3:56
8. "Idiot Show" – 4:19
9. "Outside In" – 3:30
10. "Three Bullets" – 5:48

Personnel

• Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar
• Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals
• Jim Valentin – Guitar
• John Herndon – Drums

Credits

• Mike McMackin – Producer, Engineer

Notes

1. Allmusic review