Gentlemen, Start Your Egos
TISM · 1991
70 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of punk energy and satirical lyrics that dismantles pop culture with a uniquely Australian twist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gas! Gas! - An Ecstacy Of Fumbling — This track exemplifies TISM's sharp wit and energetic sound, encapsulating the band's satirical take on failed romantic encounters in a frenetic pace.
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(I Think I've Got) Mick Jagger Worked Out — Here, TISM cleverly dissects rock star mythology while delivering an infectious melody that contrasts sharply with its lyrical irony.
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Kill Yourself Now And Avoid The Rush (Deconstructed Mix) — The title alone provokes thought and controversy, while the song's experimental structure showcases TISM's willingness to challenge norms within both music and message.
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Pus (Gentlemen Mix) — This track stands out for its raw energy and confrontational lyrics, embodying the band's ethos of using shock value to critique societal complacency.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic energy for live settings
- satirical commentary with urgency
- short bursts of playful irreverence
- dynamic performances that shift pace
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of polished production
- prefer lengthy, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Gentlemen, Start Your Egos' marked TISM's first full-length studio album after a series of cult underground cassette releases. At this point, the band had begun to gain recognition in Australia for their provocative performances and witty commentary on societal issues, setting the stage for their distinctive presence in alternative rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· They Might Be Giants· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Back Upon Which Jezza Jumped 4:25
- 2 (I Think I've Got) Mick Jagger Worked Out 2:53
- 3 Gas! Gas! - An Ecstacy Of Fumbling 2:53
- 4 Pus (Gentlemen Mix) 2:14
- 5 Babies Bite Back 3:09
- 6 Death Death Death (Live at The Old Greek Theatre May 1991) 3:45
- 7 Opium Is The Religion of the Masses (Live at The Club June 1988) 5:32
- 8 The Judeo-Christian Ethic 1:36
- 9 Take Your Love (Gentlemen Version) 2:23
- 10 Kill Yourself Now And Avoid The Rush (Deconstructed Mix) 2:42
- 11 I'm Interested In Apathy (Alternative Mix) 2:56
- 12 Pus 2:17
- 13 Saturday Night Palsy (Original Great Truckin' Songs Mix) 3:24
- 14 Root (Live at The Club December 1986) 2:45
- 15 Saturday Night Palsy (Live at The Club December 1986) 3:21
- 16 40 Years – Then Death (Live at The Club December 1986) 4:26
- 17 All Ordinaries Index (Live at The Club December 1986) 2:15
- 18 Mistah Eliot – He Wanker (Live at The Club December 1986) 3:31
- 19 Choose Bad Smack (Live at The Club December 1986) 4:19
- 20 Kill Yourself Now And Avoid The Rush (Live at The Club December 1986) 2:46
- 21 Death Death Death (Live at The Club December 1986) 4:18
- 22 Defecate On My Face (Live at The Club December 1986) 2:33
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