their comeback with Mouthfeel returned to the more pop-inspired sound of Hot Boxing. Morris is known for her particularly aggressive guitar-playing and its interaction with Linda Hopper's pop-influenced vocals. In addition, the vocal harmony between the two singers has defined the band's sound, especially on later releases such as Rubbing Doesn't Help that feature more of Morris' vocals. Critics have compared Morris' guitar-playing to punk acts like Johnny Ramone of Ramones as well as alternative rock musicians such as Johnny Marr. Covers and tributes "Open the Door" has been covered by Eels as the B-side to "Flyswatter"—it would later be collected on Useless Trinkets: B-Sides, Soundtracks, Rarities and Unreleased 1996–2006. Eels performed the song several times on their Electro-Shock Blues Show tour in support of the album Electro-Shock Blues. Karaoke versions of the song were released by Stingray Digital through the iTunes Store on January 15, 2008. "Favorite Writer" was covered by R.E.M. as a B-side to "Bad Day" in 2003 and was played live during the 2003 tour to promote In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988–2003. In 1993, Juliana Hatfield wrote "Ruthless" in honor of the band's guitarist after the two had a conversation about Camille Paglia while touring in 1992 ("We're all gushin', but I swear we really mean it, man/We're all sucking up to Ruthie.") It appeared as a B-side on the Juliana Hatfield Three singles "Spin the Bottle" and "My Sister". Band members Linda Hopper – lead vocals Ruthie Morris – backing vocals, guitar David McNair – drums Shannon Mulvaney – bass guitar DiscographyMagnapop (1992)Hot Boxing (1994)Rubbing Doesn't Help (1996)Mouthfeel (2005)Chase Park (2009)The Circle Is Round'' (2019) See also Magnapop discography List of Magnapop band members List of songs recorded by Magnapop Oh-OK The Complete Recordings (Oh-OK album) Music of Athens, Georgia Daemon Records References External links 1989 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) 1997 disestablishments in Georgia (U.S. state) 2002 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Alternative rock groups from Georgia (U.S. state) American pop punk groups American power pop groups Caroline Records artists Daemon Records artists King Records (Japan) artists Michael Stipe Musical groups from Atlanta Musical groups disestablished in 1997 Musical groups established in 1989 Musical groups reestablished in 2002 Musical quartets PIAS Recordings artists Priority Records artists Safety Net Records artists SideOneDummy Records artists Articles which contain graphical timelines