Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be
GG Allin · 1980
21 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, aggressive punk energy collides with provocative lyrics that challenge social norms and expectations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bored to Death — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and nihilistic lyrics, encapsulating the essence of Allin's unapologetic attitude.
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Pussy Summit Meeting — Clocking in at just over half a minute, this track exemplifies Allin's penchant for brevity and provocation, challenging societal taboos with its audacity.
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Don’t Talk to Me — The aggressive energy of this song showcases Allin's vocal ferocity and disdain for societal norms, making it a quintessential punk anthem.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the raw essence of punk with aggressive energy and provocative lyrics, marking GG Allin's controversial entry into the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features short tracks, averaging around two minutes each, which contributes to a relentless pace throughout.
- Many songs employ simple chord progressions and aggressive vocal delivery, emphasizing raw energy over technical complexity.
- The lyrics often confront social issues directly, with provocative themes that challenge listeners' comfort levels.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw energy
- provocative themes for daring listeners
- unpredictable pacing keeps attention
- for quick, intense sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, more structured albums
- avoid aggressive and confrontational content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be is GG Allin's debut album, marking the beginning of his controversial career in shock rock and hardcore punk. At this point, he was establishing his reputation for outrageous performances and confrontational themes that would define his legacy in underground music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· Black Flag· The Dicks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bored to Death 1:56
- 2 Beat, Beat, Beat 1:56
- 3 One Man Army 2:11
- 4 Assface 1:35
- 5 Pussy Summit Meeting 0:32
- 6 Cheri Love Affair 2:37
- 7 Automatic 2:26
- 8 I Need Adventure 1:58
- 9 Don’t Talk to Me 2:20
- 10 Unpredictable 1:54
- 11 1980’s Rock ‘n’ Roll 1:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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