MISFITS - Project 1950

Project 1950 is the sixth studio album by the American horror punk band the Misfits, released in 2003. It consists of cover versions of rock and roll songs from the 1950s and 60s and marks bassist Jerry Only's debut as the Misfits' lead singer. Except for Only, no members of the band from their previous album returned for Project 1950.

Receiving generally positive critical reviews from publications such as Allmusic, the album became a commercial success and hit the No. 2 slot on Billboard's 'Top Heatseekers' chart as well as No. 5 on its 'Top Independent Albums' chart.

Ronnie Spector guest starred as a backing vocalist on two tracks. Other members of the band at that point had also previously been associated with well known groups, with a lineup including Marky Ramone of the Ramones and Dez Cadena of Black Flag. Marky said in 2011 he was compelled to join out of pity for Jerry as he had recently bought the rights to the band name but only to have the original members walk off on him.

In October 2014, the band released this expanded edition of the album, adding three new tracks with current drummer Eric 'Chupacabra' Arce performing on the new stuff. The artwork was produced by Tom Whalen.

Format: vinyl LP
Label: Misfits Records
Release date: 22 October 2021

Tracklist:

1. This Magis Moment (original artist: The Drifters)
2. Dream Lover (original artist: Bobby Darin)
   
3. Diana (original artist: Paul Anka)
4. Donna (original artist: Ritchie Valens)
5. Great Balls Of Fire (original artist: Jerry Lee Lewis)
6. Latest Flame (original artist: Elvis Presley)
   
7. Monster Mash (original artist: Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers)
8. Only Make Believe (original artist: Conway Twitty)
9. Runaway (original artist: Del Shannon)
10. You Belong To Me (original artist: Jo Stafford)
11. Witchcraft (original artist: Frank Sinatra)
    
12. Daughter Of Darkness (original artist: Tom Jones)
13. (You're The) Devil In Disguise (original artist: Elvis Presley)