Ballot Result
Minutemen · 1987
69 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock · punk
A frenetic blend of punk energy and sharp social commentary wrapped in playful experimentation.
Ballot Result is an album by Minutemen, released in 1987. A frenetic blend of punk energy and sharp social commentary wrapped in playful experimentation. 'Ballot Result' is notable for its incisive political commentary during a transformative time in American politics, capturing the disillusionment of the era. The album's unconventional structure and brevity influenced future punk acts, contributing to the DIY ethos that permeated underground music scenes. Critics have praised it for its boldness and relevance, despite it being overshadowed by the band's earlier works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Ballot Result sound like?
A frenetic blend of punk energy and sharp social commentary wrapped in playful experimentation. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.
What makes Ballot Result by Minutemen notable?
'Ballot Result' is notable for its incisive political commentary during a transformative time in American politics, capturing the disillusionment of the era. The album's unconventional structure and brevity influenced future punk acts, contributing to the DIY ethos that permeated underground music scenes. Critics have praised it for its boldness and relevance, despite it being overshadowed by the band's earlier works. Released in early 1987, 'Ballot Result' was the Minutemen's final studio album before their split later that year. This period marked a pivotal moment for the band, following their previous album 'Double Nickels on the Dime,' which had garnered significant critical acclaim and solidified their place in the punk rock scene. Their innovative sound and politically charged lyrics reached a creative peak here, showcasing their unique ability to merge genres.
How many songs are on Ballot Result?
Ballot Result has 27 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Little Man With a Gun in His Hand 3:05
- 2 Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing Standout 1:28
- 3 I Felt Like a Gringo 1:40
- 4 Jesus and Tequila 2:53
- 5 Courage 2:56
- 6 King of the Hill 3:01
- 7 Bermuda 3:09
- 8 No One 6:32
- 9 Mr. Robot’s Holy Orders 7:47
- 10 Ack Ack Ack 0:33
- 11 History Lesson, Part Two Standout 2:31
- 12 This Ain’t No Picnic Standout 1:47
- 13 The Cheerleaders 3:32
- 14 Time 2:39
- 15 Cut 2:02
- 16 Split Red 1:07
- 17 Shit You Hear at Parties 1:06
- 18 Hell (second take) 7:06
- 19 Tour‐Spiel 3:23
- 20 Take Our Test 2:03
- 21 The Punch Line 0:41
- 22 Search 0:48
- 23 Bob Dylan Wrote Propaganda Songs 1:21
- 24 Badges 0:39
- 25 Tension 1:32
- 26 If Reagan Played Disco 1:15
- 27 No! No! No! to Draft and War / Joe McCarthy’s Ghost 3:02
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
69 min 48 sec
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