With career sales of over 2 million albums and several hit songs under their belt, Sponge have proven to be one of the heaviest hitting and most consistent rock bands to come out of the fertile and world renowned Detroit music scene. The Man is Sponge's fifth album overall. The album features the band's best songwriting yet, with several strong singles that feature the unmistakable vocals of charismatic front man Vin Dombroski. The song 'Higher (part 2)' was co-written by, and features Gilby Clarke (Guns N Roses) on guitar.