Golden Shower of Hits
Circle Jerks · 1983
27 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
A relentless whirlwind of raw energy, combining biting lyrics and frenetic instrumentals in a quintessential hardcore punk declaration.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Your Eyes — This opening track sets the tone with its blistering speed and directness, embodying the urgency that defines the album's overall energy.
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When the Shit Hits the Fan — With its explosive tempo and incisive commentary on societal issues, this track exemplifies the raw power and rebellious spirit of hardcore punk.
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Golden Shower of Hits (Jerks on 45) — This ambitious medley not only pays homage to various punk classics but also highlights the band's playful yet critical take on mainstream music culture.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers high-energy punk with sharp lyrics and seamless transitions, marking its place in hardcore history.
What we noticed
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, maintaining a high energy level throughout.
- The lyrics are often delivered in a shouted vocal style, emphasizing the rawness and urgency of the message.
- Several tracks transition directly into one another without pause, enhancing the relentless flow of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, punchy listening sessions
- explosive bursts of energy
- sharp social commentary focus
- front-loaded energetic experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1983, Golden Shower of Hits was the Circle Jerks' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed Wild in the Streets. At this point, the band was solidifying its place within the hardcore punk scene, having already made a name for themselves with their fast-paced sound and sharp social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Dead Kennedys· Minor Threat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Your Eyes 0:41
- 2 Parade of the Horribles 1:28
- 3 Under the Gun 2:57
- 4 When the Shit Hits the Fan 2:34
- 5 Bad Words 1:44
- 6 Red Blanket Room 1:31
- 7 High Price on Our Heads 2:51
- 8 Coup d’Etat 1:59
- 9 Product of My Environment 1:47
- 10 Rats of Reality 3:19
- 11 Junk Mail 1:21
- 12 Golden Shower of Hits (Jerks on 45) 5:12
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