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Beyond the Valley of 1984

Plasmatics · 1981

42 min · 11 tracks · punk

A chaotic blend of punk energy and theatricality, fusing raw guitar riffs with provocative lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • provocative themes for bold listeners
  • live tracks energize the experience
  • quick bursts of chaotic energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer calm and steady tempos
  • seek polished studio productions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1981, 'Beyond the Valley of 1984' is the Plasmatics' second studio album, following their debut, 'New Hope for the Wretched.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a confrontational force in punk rock, pushing boundaries both musically and visually with their explosive live performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Mongol Shuudan· NOFX· Avail

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Incantation 2:13
  • 2 Masterplan 3:10
  • 3 Headbanger 3:25
  • 4 Summer Nite 4:46
  • 5 Nothing 3:42
  • 6 Fast Food Service 1:22
  • 7 Hitman (live) 3:46
  • 8 Living Dead 3:46
  • 9 Sex Junkie 3:08
  • 10 Plasma Jam (live) 8:08
  • 11 Pig Is a Pig 4:55

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