Dead Kennedys

DEAD KENNEDYS Released Spit And Sneer LP ‘PLASTIC SURGERY DISASTERS’ 40 Years Ago

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Back in time

16 November 2022

Band: DEAD KENNEDYS
Who: Legendary political noise turbo from San Francisco
fronted by middle-finger punk Jello Biafra
Active: 1978–1986, 2001–present / (only) 4 LPs

Anniversary LP: PLASTIC SURGERY DISASTERS
Released: 16 November 1982 – 40 years ago

Artwork: The band’s name was superimposed over the black-and-white
photograph “Hands” by photo-journalist Michael Wells. It depicts the emaciated
forearm and hand of a malnourished Ugandan child in the palm of a European
missionary to highlight the horrors of famine in parts of the African continent
during the 1970s and 80s.

AllMusic wrote: “Having proved themselves masters of the quick, vicious smash and bash, on their second full-length album the Kennedys continued in that vein while finding other effective ways to express their all-encompassing message of resistance and satire. Absolutely nobody is safe, whether it’s the more expected targets of conservative society, or those who claim to follow what the Kennedys and punk promised but only ended up acting like idiots. For the most part, though, it’s a well-deserved smackdown of all the jerks the early ’80s produced, set to some fantastic music.” Score: 4.5/5.

Single: Halloween

Full album stream on Spotify

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DEAD KENNEDYS: Bio – Discography – Instagram

Amazing Album Artwork Of 5 LPs Turning 40 in 2022

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Amazing artwork of 5 LPs released in 1982

1. Plastic Surgery Disasters by DEAD KENNEDYS

The black-and-white photograph titled ‘Hands’ was taken by Michael Wells. The photo depicts the emaciated forearm and hand of a malnourished Ugandan child in the palm
of a European missionary to highlight the horrors of famine in parts of the African continent during the 1970s and 80s.

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2. PETER GABRIEL IV by PETER GABRIEL

Peter Gabriel: “The artwork on album four was something I’d been working on with a sculptor called Malcolm Poynter whose work I thought was really strong; he used to do these things out of very dark heads, and then figures made out of toys soldiers.”

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3. Imperial Bedroom by ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS

The cover painting, titled ‘Snakecharmer & Reclining Octopus‘ by Barney Bubbles.
It’s a pastiche of ‘Three Musicians‘ by Pablo Picasso.

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4. The Number Of The Beast by IRON MAIDEN

Like all of Iron Maiden’s album artwork during the 1980s
and early 90s, it was painted by Derek Riggs.

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5. The Lexicon Of Love by ABC

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Debut Album ‘FRESH FRUIT FOR ROTTING VEGETABLES’ By Chainsaw Punks DEAD KENNEDYS Came Out 40 Years Ago Today

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2 September 2020


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Band: Dead Kennedys (San Francisco)
Fronted by middle-finger punk Jello Biafra
Album: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables – debut LP
Artwork: The photo on the front cover, was taken during
the White Night Riots of May 21, 1979
Note: The only DK longplayer with drummer
Bruce Slesinger and guitarist Carlos Cadona.

Released: 2 September 1980 – 40 years ago today

AllMusic wrote: “A hyper-speed blast of ultra-polemical, left-wing hardcore
punk, and bitingly funny sarcasm, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables stands
as the Dead Kennedys’ signature statement. As one of the first hardcore albums,
it was a galvanizing influence on the musical and attitudinal development of
the genre, also helping to kickstart the fertile California scene… The ragged
speed-blur still packs a wallop, and the hooks cribbed from surf and rockabilly
give it a gonzo edge.”. Score: 5/5.

Singles: California Über Alles / Holiday in Cambodia / Kill the Poor

– CALIFORNIA ÜBER ALLES –

– HOLIDAY IN CAMBODIA –

– KILL THE POOR –

Full album…

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TODAY’S YESTERDAY ALBUM – ‘Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables’ – Debut LP by DEAD KENNEDYS

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Remarkable albums from the past…

‘Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables’ by THE DEAD KENNEDYS
Debut LP – Released: 2 September 1980

ALL MUSIC review: “A hyper-speed blast of ultra-polemical, left-wing hardcore
punk, and bitingly funny sarcasm, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables stands as
the ‘Dead Kennedys’ signature statement. As one of the first hardcore albums,
it was a galvanizing influence on the musical and attitudinal development of
the genre, also helping to kickstart the fertile California scene.”
Score: 5/5 – Full review here

TURN UP THE VOLUME says: Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhhh!

Album in full…

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DEAD KENNEDYS: Facebook – All Albums

UNITED STATES – JANUARY 01: (AUSTRALIA OUT) SAN FRANCISCO Photo of PUNKS and CONCERT POSTERS and DEAD KENNEDYS, Concert poster (Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns)

TODAY’S YESTERDAY ALBUM – ‘Plastic Surgery Disasters’ – DEAD KENNEDYS

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Remarkable longplayers from the past

‘Plastic Surgery Disasters’
DEAD KENNEDYS
Released: Nov 1982
Third LP

ALL MUSIC wrote: “Having proved themselves masters of the quick, vicious smash and bash, on their second full-length album the Kennedys continued in that vein while finding other effective ways to express their all-encompassing message of resistance and satire. Absolutely nobody is safe, whether it’s the more expected targets of conservative society, or those who claim to follow what the Kennedys and punk promised but only ended up acting like idiots. For the most part, though, it’s a well-deserved smackdown of all the jerks the early ’80s produced, set to some fantastic music. Unsurprisingly, Biafra is still at the center of it all.”

TURN UP THE VOLUME‘s favorite track: MOON OVER MARIN…

Album in full…

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DEAD KENNEDYS: Website –  Facebook – Discography