23 Live Sex Acts
Against Me! · 2015
86 min · 23 tracks · punk
Raw punk energy collides with introspective lyricism, capturing the urgency of personal and political struggles.
Why this album works
'23 Live Sex Acts' emerged during a significant cultural moment for LGBTQ+ representation in punk music, receiving critical praise for its authenticity. The album highlights the band's ongoing influence within the punk scene, particularly after their previous albums brought transgender issues to the forefront of rock music discussion.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with intensity raw energy for cathartic release introspective lyrics for reflection
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2015, '23 Live Sex Acts' showcases Against Me!'s evolution after the critically acclaimed 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues'. This live album captures the band's dynamic performances during their tour and serves as a celebration of their resilience following lead singer Laura Jane Grace's public transition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Green Day· Moby· Beck· Sonic Youth· Lana Del Rey· Neil Young· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 FUCKMYLIFE666 3:50
- 2 Pints of Guinness Make You Strong Standout 2:59
- 3 Cliché Guevara 2:24
- 4 True Trans Soul Rebel Standout 3:51
- 5 I Was a Teenage Anarchist Standout 3:54
- 6 New Wave 2:46
- 7 Walking Is Still Honest 2:32
- 8 Turn Those Clapping Hands Into Angry Balled Fists 5:51
- 9 Transgender Dysphoria Blues 3:26
- 10 Pretty Girls (The Mover) 3:13
- 11 I Still Love You Julie 3:16
Disc 2
- 1 High Pressure Low 4:08
- 2 Don’t Lose Touch 3:19
- 3 Miami 4:12
- 4 White Crosses 4:05
- 5 Osama bin Laden as the Crucified Christ 3:16
- 6 How Low 4:02
- 7 Black Me Out 3:07
- 8 Thrash Unreal 4:31
- 9 Unconditional Love 2:50
- 10 The Ocean 8:35
- 11 Sink, Florida, Sink 2:24
- 12 We Laugh at Danger and Break All the Rules 3:51
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