Horndog Fest cover

Horndog Fest

The Dirtbombs · 1998

29 min · 12 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of garage rock and punk energy that captures chaotic romantic misadventures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • energetic and chaotic vibes
  • quirky, playful narratives
  • dynamic emotional shifts

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Horndog Fest' was The Dirtbombs' first full-length album, following a series of well-received EPs. At this point, the band was carving out their niche in the Detroit garage rock revival scene, establishing their sound characterized by raw instrumentation and playful lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
The Black Keys· The Hives· The White Stripes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vixens in Space 2:18
  • 2 I Can’t Stop Thinking About It 3:03
  • 3 Granny’s Little Chicken 3:54
  • 4 Bittersweet Romance Song 2:21
  • 5 Armageddon Double Feature (Lovesick Blues #4) 3:30
  • 6 She Blinded Me With Playtex 1:30
  • 7 A Brief Treatise on the Discovery of Antimatter 0:50
  • 8 Pheremone Smile 2:59
  • 9 My Heart Burns With Deeps of Lurve 4:05
  • 10 Burnt to Cinders 1:40
  • 11 Fox Box 2:15
  • 12 Shake!! Shivaree 1:26

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