America Must Be Destroyed
Gwar · 1992
47 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal · crossover thrash · shock rock
A chaotic blend of thrash metal and satirical shock rock that confronts American culture head-on.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its critical reception, often cited as a defining moment in Gwar's career that solidified their status in the shock rock genre. It includes tracks that have become staples in their live shows, contributing to the band's reputation for controversial themes and elaborate stage antics.
- Best for
- chaotic energy for wild nights satirical commentary on culture wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released in January 1992, 'America Must Be Destroyed' was Gwar's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Scumdogs of the Universe' (1990). By this time, the band had solidified their outrageous performance style and gained a dedicated cult following, pushing the boundaries of music and theatricality in heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suicidal Tendencies· Dirty Rotten Imbeciles· Municipal Waste
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ham on the Bone 2:04
- 2 Crack in the Egg Standout 3:37
- 3 Gor‐Gor 4:21
- 4 Have You Seen Me? 4:47
- 5 The Morality Squad 3:37
- 6 America Must Be Destroyed Standout 4:48
- 7 Gilded Lily 3:37
- 8 Poor Ole Tom 5:07
- 9 Rock ’n’ Roll Never Felt So Good 4:18
- 10 Blimey 3:13
- 11 The Road Behind 5:30
- 12 Pussy Planet Standout 2:51
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