Great Truckin' Songs of the Renaissance
TISM · 1988
69 min · 27 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of punk energy and satirical wit, reflecting the absurdity of modern life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- satirical humor in every track
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- quirky narratives for curious minds
- for late-night laughs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike absurdist and ironic content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Great Truckin' Songs of the Renaissance' was released in 1988, TISM had already established themselves as a unique force in alternative rock in Australia, following their debut release 'Greatest Hits Vol. 1' in 1986. This album marked their second full-length effort and continued their penchant for provocative lyrics and unconventional song structures, solidifying their cult status.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· They Might Be Giants· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Interested in Apathy 2:55
- 2 Saturday Night Palsy 3:21
- 3 The Mystery of the Artist Explained 3:09
- 4 If You're Creative, Get Stuffed 3:01
- 5 40 Years - Then Death 4:18
- 6 Anarchy Means Crossing When It Says 'Don't Walk' 1:31
- 7 The Ballad of John Bonham's Coke Roadie 2:37
- 8 Choose Bad Smack 3:00
- 9 The Fosters Car Park Boogie 2:37
- 10 Martin Scorsese Is Really Quite a Jovial Fellow 3:01
- 11 I Drive a Truck 2:12
- 12 Defecate on My Face 4:42
- 13 Kill Americans 2:16
- 14 Volare 0:58
- 15 The Penis Is Mightier Than the Sword 2:17
- 16 Slave to the Economist 0:52
- 17 I Shit Me 2:47
- 18 Doug Parkinson Sings Christie Allen 0:55
- 19 Gimme Gimme Nervous Breakdown 2:31
- 20 The Ballad of the Semitic Nazi 0:39
- 21 And the Ass Said to the Angel: Wanna Play Kick to Kick? 3:59
- 22 The Mordialloc Rd. Duplicator 3:41
- 23 Jack Elliot's Turf Whinge 1:12
- 24 Ezra Pound-Axe King 1:52
- 25 Johnny to B. or Not to B. Goode 0:26
- 26 Morrison Hostel 7:48
- 27 Credits 1:04
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