This 1982 album cemented Dead Kennedys' reputation for caustic political commentary and breakneck hardcore. It features some of their most enduringly controversial songs.
- The album was released on November 1, 1982, by GoldState Music. It was recorded at Mobius Music in San Francisco with producer Geza X. It reached number 132 on the Billboard 200.
- Jello Biafra's lyrics on this album tackle subjects ranging from consumerism and the media to the East Bay. The album cover features a collage by Winston Smith.
- The song "Too Drunk to Fuck" was banned by the BBC. The album was reissued in 1987 by Alternative Tentacles.
Dead Kennedys were a San Francisco punk band, active in the late 70s and early 80s. In 1982, they were a key band in American hardcore, known for their political stances.
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