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Helta Skelta

Turbonegro · 1993

65 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · punk · glam punk

A raucous blend of glam punk and hard rock, drenched in irreverent humor and provocative themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like energy shifts
  • irreverent humor and provocations
  • dynamic finale with intensity
  • short bursts of adrenaline
  • late-night party ignition

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, contemplative tracks
  • prefer consistent, predictable pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Helta Skelta' was Turbonegro's third album, following their debut 'Hot Cars' and the sophomore effort 'Never Is Forever.' At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the punk scene, blending outrageous theatricality with raw energy as they began to establish a cult following.
Stylistic neighbors
The Hellacopters· The Darkness· New York Dolls

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Librium Love 3:51
  • 2 Suburban Anti-Christ 2:00
  • 3 Armed and Fairly Well Equipped 4:08
  • 4 Vaya con Satan 4:05
  • 5 Punk Pals 1:22
  • 6 New Wave Song 2:12
  • 7 Manimal 4:15
  • 8 Dark Secret Girl 2:02
  • 9 Hot Cars 3:07
  • 10 Clenched Teeth 2:28
  • 11 Nadsat Comes Easy 4:33
  • 12 Kiss the Knife 1:54
  • 13 Zonked Out (On Hashish) 2:04
  • 14 I’m in Love With the Destructive Girls 2:18
  • 15 A Career in Indierock 24:36

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