Black Sabbath Review / Dead Kennedys Preview (Album 28)

So for being the first 'metal' album of all time, it doesn't surprise that it pales in metalic-ness versus new albums that share the same genre. One thing that stood out to me, was the harmonica in the second song, 'The Wizard.' That was awesome. To me it felt like any 80s or 70s rock album, except the lyrics - which seem to be the defining 'metal' point - were much darker than most other of the time. Certainly there are other dark points to the album. The cover and some of the guitar riffs. I really like the album. I would certainly listen to it again. Especially some of the songs with harmonica and excellent solos.

Favorite Songs:
     The Wizard
     Sleeping Village
   

Album: Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

Artist: Dead Kennedys

Release Year: 1980

"Dead Kennedys initially took inspiration from the original wave of UK punks such as the Sex Pistols, but became disenchanted with their anarchic posturing, so they created their own take on the movement." - Seth Jacobson

01 - Kill The Poor

02 - Forward To Death

03 - When Ya Get Drafted

04 - Let's Lynch The Landlord

05 - Drug Me

06 - Your Emotions

07 - Chemical Warfare

08 - California Uber Alles

09 - I Kill Children

10 - Stealing People's Mail

11 - Funland At The Beach

12 - Ill In The Head

13 - Holiday In Cambodia

14 - Viva Las Vegas

Streaming: Radio3.net

iTunes: Dead Kennedys

Spotify: Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables

Punk music. When I hear new punk music I can only think about how all the songs sound the same. Listen to Rise Against or New Wave or Strung Out for some new school examples. Anyways, I can tell you already that I know Holiday In Cambodia. Maybe Viva Las Vegas, if it's the song I think it is. Enjoy.

~mfm