Enter: The Conquering Chicken
The Gits · 1994
34 min · 13 tracks · punk
Raw, visceral punk energy collides with poignant lyricism, encapsulating a gritty urban experience.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its raw sound and emotional depth, showcasing the band's unique blend of punk ethos with reflective lyrics. It gained critical acclaim and helped solidify The Gits’ place in the 90s alternative music landscape, despite the tragedy of lead singer Mia Zapata's murder shortly after its release.
- Best for
- short, punchy listening bursts raw, visceral emotional expressions reflective moments of introspection
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Enter: The Conquering Chicken' marked The Gits' second album, following their debut 'Frenching the Bully.' At this point, the band was gaining traction in the underground music scene, particularly within the burgeoning grunge and punk rock movements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· NOFX· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bob (Cousin O.) 3:04
- 2 Guilt Within Your Head Standout 2:26
- 3 Seaweed 2:23
- 4 A Change Is Gonna Come Standout 4:03
- 5 Precious Blood 3:46
- 6 Beauty of the Rose 2:36
- 7 Drunks 1:37
- 8 Italian Song 2:07
- 9 Social Love I Standout 2:39
- 10 Social Love II 1:51
- 11 Spear and Magic Helmet 2:43
- 12 Drinking Song 2:55
- 13 Sign of the Crab 2:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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