Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives
Turbonegro · 1992
78 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · punk · glam punk
A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and glam aesthetics, bursting with irreverent humor and raw instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives' is notable for its influential fusion of glam and punk rock, helping to lay groundwork for future genres like punk rock revival. The album's audacious style and lyrics contributed to Turbonegro's cult status, particularly in Norway and beyond, paving the way for their later commercial success.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics with surprises frenzied bursts of energy humorous irreverence throughout tracks
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives' marked Turbonegro's second studio album, following their debut 'Denim and Leather'. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their unique identity within the punk scene, establishing a loyal following that would later support their iconic status in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Backyard Babies· Hanoi Rocks· The Dogs D'Amour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Librium Love Standout 5:17
- 2 Punk Pals 2:31
- 3 Kiss the Knife 1:58
- 4 Vaya Con Satan Standout 4:03
- 5 Hot Cars 3:34
- 6 Clenched Teeth 2:21
- 7 New Wave Song 2:40
- 8 Nadsat Comes Easy 4:31
- 9 Zonked Out (On Hashish) 2:03
- 10 I'm In Love With The Destructive Girls Standout 2:12
- 11 Prima Moffe 10:32
- 12 Armed and Fairly Well Equipped 4:04
- 13 Suburban Anti-Christ 1:59
- 14 Manimal 4:14
- 15 Dark Secret Girl 2:00
- 16 A Career in Indierock 24:36
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