Released 30 years ago
Ass Cobra
Turbonegro · 1996
31 min · 14 tracks · hard rock
A chaotic blend of punk energy and satirical humor delivered with relentless riffs and provocative lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Dazzling Display of Talent Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Midnight NAMBLA — This track exemplifies the band's controversial style, merging humor and shock value while critiquing societal norms surrounding sexuality. Its boldness encapsulates the fearless spirit of the album.
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I Got Erection — With its catchy chorus and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, this song stands out as an anthem of reckless abandon and youthful exuberance, showcasing Turbonegro's signature punk energy.
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Raggare Is a Bunch of Motherfuckers — This track combines driving rhythms with pointed social commentary on car culture in Sweden, reflecting Turbonegro's knack for satire wrapped in high-octane punk rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- absurd irreverence for wild nights
- quick hits for party ignition
- playful anthems with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long tracks
- prefer polished, refined sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Turbonegro's identity within the punk rock community.
- Themes
- Norwegian punk satire· car culture critique· youthful rebellion anthems
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Ass Cobra was Turbonegro's third studio album, following their 1994 effort, Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the glam punk scene, gaining traction in both Norway and internationally. This album marked a significant moment as they began to cultivate a more distinct sound that would later define their legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hellacopters· The Darkness· New York Dolls
Tracklist
- 1 A Dazzling Display of Talent Start here 2:02
- 2 The Midnight NAMBLA 1:36
- 3 Deathtime 2:20
- 4 Black Rabbit 1:21
- 5 Denim Demon 2:11
- 6 Bad Mongo 2:32
- 7 Mobile Home 2:05
- 8 I Got Erection 2:06
- 9 Just Flesh 3:08
- 10 Hobbit Motherfuckers 1:22
- 11 Sailor Man 2:00
- 12 Turbonegro Hate the Kids 3:04
- 13 Imorgen skal eg daue 2:33
- 14 Raggare Is a Bunch of Motherfuckers 3:21
If this landed
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The Hives
Shares a similar high-energy punk attitude with sharp wit and catchy riffs.
You're a Woman, I'm a Machine
Death from Above 1979
Combines chaotic punk energy with provocative themes in a raw, danceable style.
The Bronx
The Bronx
Delivers relentless punk rock riffs and satirical lyrics reflecting youthful rebellion.
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