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Punk/post-punk, films/movies and the beautiful game. Seeking a fairer society with a democracy that works in the public interest.
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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 1. Dead Kennedys - Kepone Factory It was originally called 'Kepone Kids' with alternative lyrics and a slower tempo. This version is a blistering assault.

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 2. Dead Kennedys - California Über Alles The Dead Kennedys first single (1979).

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 3. Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off! The only single taken from the 'In God We Trust, Inc.' EP ('Moral Majority' on the b-side).

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 4. Dead Kennedys - Religious Vomit The opening track from 'In God We Trust, Inc.' (1981). I wasn't the only one that immediately switched from 45 to 33 RPM on hearing the intro, (incorrectly) thinking that I had the wrong record speed. 🔥

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 5. Dead Kennedys - Buzzbomb from Pasadena There are two version of this song. One on 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' (called 'Buzzbomb'), where Jello Biafra plays it straight and this one from 'Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death', where he puts on the 'granny' voice.

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 6. Dead Kennedys - Moral Majority The 'In God We Trust, Inc.' cover art by Winston Smith perfectly skewers the religious right and their evangelical thirst for the gullible flock's dollar. The Moral Majority were an insidious bunch...not a lot has changed.

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 7. Dead Kennedys - Halloween The final single released by the band and included on their 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' album (1982).

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 8. Dead Kennedys - Let's Lynch the Landlord This has to be one of the most danceable punk tracks of all time.

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 9. Dead Kennedys - Terminal Preppie From their 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' album (1982). Jello Biafra claims that this is the Dead Kennedys' best record. It's difficult to argue, particularly as the 1985 CD re-issue included 'In God We Trust, Inc.'.

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 10. Dead Kennedys - Police Truck Released as the B-side on their 'Holiday in Cambodia' single (1980). Takes aim at police brutality and corruption.

submitted 9 days ago • 3 comments

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 11. Dead Kennedys - Forward to Death From their debut album, 'Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables' (1980).

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 12. Dead Kennedys - Hyperactive Child From their 'In God We Trust Inc.' (1981) EP (my fave Dead Kennedys record). Flawless with the exception of the track 'Rawhide' (filler). This EP captures their second trip to the studio (their first is captured in the comments).

submitted 11 days ago • 3 comments

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 13. Dead Kennedys - Pull My Strings A live track from the 'Give Me Convenience Or Give Me Death' (1987) compilation album. The song was never part of studio recording but taken from a performance at a music awards show that took aim at the industry bigwigs present.

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#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 14. Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin From their second album, Plastic Surgery Disasters (1982) and musically, probably one of their most accessible tracks. Les Thugs did a mean cover for the Virus 100 (1992) compilation album on Alternative Tentacles.

submitted 13 days ago • 2 comments

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 15. Dead Kennedys - MTV Got Off The Air From their third album, Frankenchrist. Not a big fan of this album or their follow up (Bedtime for Democracy). Their best work can be found in their recordings over the period 1979-1982.

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