Released 36 years ago this October
Hot Dogma
TISM · 1990
70 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of satire and raw energy, pushing the boundaries of alternative rock with irreverent humor and provocative themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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While My Catarrh Gently Weeps — This track cleverly subverts expectations by blending familiar musical references with absurdist lyrics, showcasing TISM's signature style of humor.
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They Shoot Heroin, Don't They? — A provocative title paired with biting social commentary that reflects TISM's knack for addressing serious issues through a satirical lens.
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I Don't Want TISM I Want a Girlfriend — This track encapsulates the band's self-deprecating humor while critiquing societal norms surrounding relationships and identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- chaotic energy for party vibes
- absurd humor during late nights
- quick bursts of satirical wit
- dynamic pacing for active listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, serious themes
- seek lengthy, meditative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Hot Dogma marked TISM's third studio album, following their breakthrough with Great Truckin' Songs of the Renaissance. At this point in their career, they had begun to establish a reputation for their absurdist performances and socially charged lyrics, solidifying their place in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· They Might Be Giants· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The TISM Boat Hire Offer 2:54
- 2 ExistentialTISM 3:30
- 3 While My Catarrh Gently Weeps 5:18
- 4 They Shoot Heroin, Don't They? 2:49
- 5 Dazed and Confucious 5:33
- 6 Kevin Borich Expressionism, Part 1 0:22
- 7 I'll 'Ave Ya 2:15
- 8 Whinge Rock 2:34
- 9 The TISM Nightsoil Cart and Horse Blues 2:53
- 10 (I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And) Whittle Away My Furniture 2:13
- 11 The TISM Finance Plan Offer 2:29
- 12 Leo's Toltoy 4:04
- 13 The History of Western Civilization 3:00
- 14 Kevin Borich Expressionism, Part 2 0:22
- 15 My Generation 3:20
- 16 I Don't Want TISM I Want a Girlfriend 4:06
- 17 Kevin Borich Expressionism, Part 4 0:25
- 18 Get Thee in My Behind, Satan 3:02
- 19 We Are the Champignons 2:13
- 20 Let's Club It to Death 2:46
- 21 Let's Form a Company 4:07
- 22 Life Kills, Part I 3:35
- 23 Life Kills, Part II 2:15
- 24 Pus of the Dead 2:39
- 25 It's Novel. It's Unique. It's Shithouse 1:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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