Released 40 years ago
Big Sexy Land
Revolting Cocks · 1986
69 min · 12 tracks · industrial rock
Aggressive industrial rhythms collide with provocative lyrics, creating a chaotic soundscape that both challenges and enthralls.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Shall Cleanse the World — This track exemplifies the band's aggressive sound intertwined with biting societal critique, showcasing their unique blend of humor and darkness.
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Union Carbide (West Virginia version) — The song addresses environmental disaster through an industrial lens, reflecting the band's commitment to political themes within their music.
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No Devotion — With its extended runtime, this track delves deeper into emotional turmoil while maintaining a harsh sonic palette, highlighting the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and provocative themes mark it as a notable entry in industrial rock, though its cohesion suffers from multiple versions of tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features aggressive beats and distorted vocals, setting a chaotic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate samples and spoken word elements, creating a layered sound that challenges traditional song structures.
- The running time includes multiple versions of the same songs, which disrupts the flow and pacing of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic soundscapes for late nights
- provocative energy for social gatherings
- dark humor amidst aggressive beats
- immersive experience of dissonance
Maybe skip if you
- seek calm and soothing sounds
- prefer straightforward lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Big Sexy Land was the debut album by Revolting Cocks, a project featuring members from Ministry and other influential acts. This album marked their emergence into the industrial rock scene, following the underground success of their earlier tracks. It established their signature blend of abrasive sound and satirical commentary, setting the tone for their subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ministry· KMFDM· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 38 4:13
- 2 We Shall Cleanse the World 5:38
- 3 Attack Ships on Fire 4:59
- 4 Big Sexyland 4:02
- 5 Union Carbide (West Virginia version) 3:24
- 6 T.V. Mind 5:42
- 7 No Devotion 6:56
- 8 Union Carbide (Bhopal version) 3:44
- 9 You Often Forget (Malignant) 8:34
- 10 Attack Ships… (12″ version) 4:44
- 11 On Fire (12″ version) 7:05
- 12 No Devotion (12″ version) 10:33
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