McLaren Furnace Room is the first major label album by Canadian band, The Watchmen.

The title of the album refers to the basement of the McLaren Hotel that served as the band's rehearsal studio.

The album was certified Gold in Canada by the Canadian Recording Industry Association on March 6, 1996.

A show in Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern in 1991 caught the attention of producer Chris Wardman's girlfriend.

Using their clout with MCA Records, SUMO was able to release the band's debut McLaren Furnace Room in 1992.