Disturbing Domestic Peace cover

Disturbing Domestic Peace

The Ex · 1980

30 min · 14 tracks · art rock

A chaotic blend of art rock and punk ethos, embodying raw energy and social critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • social critique in chaotic form
  • for spontaneous listening
  • urgent tracks for quick sessions
  • live recordings enhance immediacy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek polished production quality

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Disturbing Domestic Peace' marked The Ex's debut album, establishing their presence in the Dutch underground music scene. At this point, the band was still honing their experimental sound after forming in 1979, infusing punk with avant-garde elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Shellac· The Flying Lizards· Don Caballero

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Sky Is Blue Again 2:01
  • 2 Map 1:14
  • 3 Outlook-Army 0:39
  • 4 Sucking Pig 1:58
  • 5 A Sense of Tumour 4:00
  • 6 Meanwhile 3:54
  • 7 Rules 1:41
  • 8 Squatsong 1:51
  • 9 Warning-Shot 2:55
  • 10 New Wars 2:46
  • 11 Introduction (live) 2:20
  • 12 Human Car (live) 1:48
  • 13 Punk (live) 1:47
  • 14 Horse (live) 1:11

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata