Kicked Out of Hell
Demented Are Go · 1988
35 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of psychobilly and punk rock, bouncing between playful irreverence and dark humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Satans Rejects — Opening the album with a high-energy vibe, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound while introducing their love for horror-themed lyrics.
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Human Slug — This song showcases the band's knack for blending catchy melodies with gritty punk aesthetics, making it a standout track that captures their unique style.
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Decomposition — With its dark themes and infectious rhythm, this track reflects the band’s ability to mix macabre imagery with upbeat tempos, a hallmark of their sound.
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Surf Ride to Oblivion — This song merges surf rock influences with psychobilly flair, highlighting the band's versatility and willingness to experiment within their genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic compositions with distinct shifts in tempo and style, solidifying its place in the psychobilly genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a frenetic tone, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more chaotic elements.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from rapid punk rhythms to slower, almost menacing sections.
- The vocals are delivered in a raw, aggressive style, frequently layered with reverb and echo effects that enhance the chaotic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenzied energy for wild nights
- dark humor for twisted fun
- quick bursts of chaotic joy
- short tracks for instant thrills
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, mellow vibes
- prefer lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Kicked Out of Hell is Demented Are Go's second studio album, following their debut, In Sickness and In Health. By this time, the band was solidifying their presence in the psychobilly scene, building on the momentum generated by their earlier work and gaining a loyal following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cramps· Tiger Army· The Meteors
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Satans Rejects 3:56
- 2 Human Slug 2:33
- 3 Cripple in the Woods 3:30
- 4 Decomposition 3:51
- 5 Cast Iron Arm 2:06
- 6 Call of the Wired 2:46
- 7 Rubber Plimsoles 2:04
- 8 Shadow Crypt 4:10
- 9 Surf Ride to Oblivion 2:23
- 10 Old Black Joe 2:41
- 11 Sick Spasmoid 1:50
- 12 Vietnam 1:51
- 13 Jet Tone Boogie 1:23
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