Top tracks — play these first
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Headache by Numbers Start here — This track opens the album with frenetic energy, presenting a sharp critique of societal norms through its disjointed melodies and urgent vocals.
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Meanwhile at McDonna's — With biting satire, this song juxtaposes fast food culture with existential musings, encapsulating the band's knack for blending humor with serious themes.
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Carcass — The track stands out for its unsettling imagery and complex arrangements, illustrating The Ex's willingness to confront uncomfortable truths about society.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unpredictable pacing and structure
- fragmented bursts of energy
- provocative themes and rhythms
- short tracks for quick engagement
- chaotic soundscapes for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, consistent flows
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified The Ex's identity and expanded their recognition in the punk scene.
- Themes
- fast food culture critique· societal norms rebellion· unsettling imagery
- Career context
- In 1988, The Ex was solidifying their identity as a prominent group in the Dutch punk and art rock scenes with 'Aural Guerrilla', their fifth studio album. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'Blurt,' showcasing a distinct evolution in their sound characterized by experimental textures and sharp political commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero
Tracklist
- 1 Headache by Numbers Start here 2:35
- 2 Fashionation
- 3 2.2
- 4 Carcass
- 5 Welcome to the Asylum
- 6 Meanwhile at McDonna's
- 7 Shooting-Party
- 8 Evolution(?)
- 9 A Motorbike in Afrika
- 10 Godgloeiendeteringklootzak
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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