What makes Consumer Revolt by Cop Shoot Cop notable?

Consumer Revolt received critical acclaim for its raw intensity and socio-political commentary, helping to define the industrial rock genre in the early '90s. Its impact is evident in its influence on later artists who embraced similar aggressive sounds and themes, contributing to the evolving landscape of alternative music. Released in 1990, Consumer Revolt was Cop Shoot Cop’s debut album, coming at a time when they were establishing their unique sound within the burgeoning industrial rock scene. This album followed their formation in 1989 and showcased their confrontational style, setting the stage for their subsequent releases.

How many songs are on Consumer Revolt?

Consumer Revolt has 13 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Consumer Revolt

Cop Shoot Cop · 1990

40 min · 13 tracks · industrial rock

A visceral blend of industrial rock and punk energy, marked by aggressive instrumentation and provocative lyrical themes.

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She's Like a Shot — This track exemplifies the band's fusion of punk attitude with industrial soundscapes, featuring driving rhythms and biting lyrics that critique societal norms.
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Burn Your Bridges — A standout moment on the album, this song encapsulates themes of disillusionment and rebellion with a powerful vocal delivery and heavy instrumentation.
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Fire in the Hole — Combining frenetic energy with sharp lyrical commentary, this track serves as an anthem of frustration against systemic failures, resonating well with the album's overarching theme.
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Pity the Bastard — This song features an intense mix of relentless beats and sardonic lyrics, showcasing the band’s ability to merge raw emotion with biting social critique.

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 aggressive sound and socio-political themes contribute to its distinctiveness within industrial rock.

What we noticed

The album opens with a heavy, distorted guitar riff that sets an aggressive tone, which is maintained through the first five tracks.
Lyrical themes often revolve around socio-political issues, with vocal delivery alternating between shouting and spoken word.
The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for a more reflective conclusion to the intense experience.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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1 Low.Com.Denom. 2:22
2 She’s Like a Shot 3:50
3 Waiting for the Punchline 3:48
4 Disconnected 666 2:18
5 Smash Retro! 1:42
6 Burn Your Bridges 5:05
7 Consume 1:10
8 Fire in the Hole 3:15
9 Pity the Bastard 4:12
10 Down Come the Mickey 3:26
11 Hurt Me Baby 1:46
12 System Test 2:34
13 Eggs for Rib 5:05

What to play next

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White Noise

1991

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Piece Man EP

1989

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