Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
Dead Kennedys · 1980
32 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk
A blistering fusion of punk energy and biting satire that critiques societal norms and political absurdities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, energetic bursts
- sharp, satirical commentary
- short, impactful tracks
- fast-paced listening experience
- rebellious, confrontational moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 2, 1980, 'Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables' was the debut album for Dead Kennedys. At this point, they were emerging from the San Francisco punk scene, poised to make a significant impact with their provocative sound and political lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Minor Threat· Circle Jerks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kill the Poor 3:05
- 2 Forward to Death 1:24
- 3 When Ya Get Drafted 1:24
- 4 Let’s Lynch the Landlord 2:12
- 5 Drug Me 1:56
- 6 Your Emotions 1:21
- 7 Chemical Warfare 2:56
- 8 California Über Alles 3:02
- 9 I Kill Children 2:04
- 10 Stealing People’s Mail 1:35
- 11 Funland at the Beach 1:49
- 12 Ill in the Head 2:45
- 13 Holiday in Cambodia 4:34
- 14 Viva Las Vegas 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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