What makes I Gotta Rash/We Are Thee Goblins from Canada by The Evaporators notable?

This album is notable for its cult status within the underground music scene and its influence on later Canadian punk bands. It features collaborations and references that highlight Nardwuar’s connections in the music world, particularly through tracks such as the comedic exchanges with Iggy Pop and Jean Chrétien, demonstrating the band's playful engagement with pop culture. By 1998, The Evaporators had established themselves as a unique voice in the Canadian garage rock scene, with this album serving as their third release. Following their earlier albums, 'Optional Body' and 'Eat Shit,' they continued to refine their sound while showcasing Nardwuar's eccentric personality and irreverent humor.

How many songs are on I Gotta Rash/We Are Thee Goblins from Canada?

I Gotta Rash/We Are Thee Goblins from Canada has 23 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

I Gotta Rash/We Are Thee Goblins from Canada

The Evaporators · 1998

44 min · 23 tracks · garage rock

A chaotic blend of punk energy and playful absurdity, packed into brief bursts of garage rock fury.

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I Gotta Rash — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, exemplifying the band's playful approach to punk rock.
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Nardwuar vs Iggy Pop — This track features a humorous yet insightful exchange between Nardwuar and Iggy Pop, blending interview-style dialogue with a catchy musical backdrop, showcasing the band's unique fusion of music and media.
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Emergency Procedures — In just over a minute, this track delivers a frenetic burst of sound that reflects the album's overall chaotic aesthetic while humorously addressing absurd scenarios.

Tracklist

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

1 Slap-Ham 1:33
2 I Gotta Rash 1:07
3 Woof Woof, I’m a Goof 1:37
4 Waaaa! 1:32
5 I’m Your Buddy 2:20
6 Mercury Outboards Have Plastic Propellers 1:36
7 Pouvatel 1:51
8 Aside From This, Is There Anything Else? 2:02
9 Nardwuar vs Jean Chrétien 1:04
10 Suharto Stomp 2:18
11 Hump the Dog 2:10
12 Oh Happy Day 2:55
13 Hockey 1:44
14 Two-by-Four-and-a-Half 1:05
15 Mario Cuomo Works at Domo 1:12
16 Cedar Hill Fight Song 1:16
17 Uhhh! 1:05
18 Emergency Procedures 1:09
19 Telephone in Shoe 0:56
20 The Tornado 1:05
21 Hit It! 2:13
22 Nardwuar vs Iggy Pop 8:39
23 Je suis Ton Copain 2:25

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