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Released 20 years ago

Cocked and Loaded

Revolting Cocks · 2006

55 min · 11 tracks · industrial rock

A chaotic blend of industrial noise and provocative lyricism, exploding with raw energy and experimental bravado.

Top tracks — play these first

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    RevColution Medley — This track serves as an explosive introduction to the album, combining snippets of past hits with new material, encapsulating the band's diverse sound and ethos.
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    Viagra Culture — This song critiques societal norms surrounding masculinity and consumerism through dark humor and biting lyrics, highlighting the band's signature satirical style.
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    Ten Million Ways to Die — With its frenetic pace and aggressive instrumentation, this track exemplifies the industrial rock sound while addressing themes of existential despair in modern life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and provocative themes create a distinctive industrial rock experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a medley that combines multiple tracks into a single chaotic piece, setting a frenetic tone for the record.
  • The lyrics often tackle controversial themes directly, with vocal delivery that ranges from aggressive to sardonic, enhancing the provocative nature of the content.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

  • gritty thematic exploration
  • provocative lyrical challenges
  • intense rhythmic urgency
  • late-night rebellious vibe
  • cathartic full-volume release

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer polished mainstream sounds
  • seek lighthearted party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time of its release in 2006, Revolting Cocks had established a cult following within the industrial rock scene. 'Cocked and Loaded' is their first album after a seven-year hiatus, marking a significant return that showcased their relentless experimentation and critique of contemporary culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· KMFDM· Nine Inch Nails

Tracklist

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

  • 1 RevColution Medley 4:43
  • 2 Ten Million Ways to Die 4:45
  • 3 Calienté (Dark Entries) 4:27
  • 4 Prune Tang 3:08
  • 5 Fire Engine 4:59
  • 6 Dead End Streets 5:40
  • 7 Pole Grinder 3:53
  • 8 Jack in the Crack 3:28
  • 9 Devil Cock 4:00
  • 10 Viagra Culture 5:42
  • 11 Revolting Cock au Lait 10:25

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