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Kustom Karnal Blackxploitation

Unrest · 1990

56 min · 14 tracks

A chaotic blend of punk energy and avant-garde experimentation, laced with provocative cultural commentary.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Kill Whitey — This track stands out for its raw confrontation of racial themes, blending catchy melodies with a defiant message that challenges societal norms.
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    Butch Willis Is a Psychopath — The song exemplifies Unrest's irreverent humor and sardonic storytelling, showcasing their ability to juxtapose catchy hooks with dark subject matter.
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    Teenage Suicide — This track captures the band's knack for exploring youth disillusionment through a mix of frenetic energy and biting lyrics, making it a standout on the album.
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    Eyeball From the Socket of Davis — With its lengthy experimental structure, this piece highlights Unrest's willingness to embrace noise and abstraction while still maintaining an underlying sense of melody.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Kill Whitey

    The lyrics directly address systemic racism through an aggressive tone and rhythmic delivery.

    The directness of the lyrics marks a significant shift in how punk addressed social issues, making it not just personal but broadly political.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invoking the Godhead 4:07
  • 2 Shag 3:30
  • 3 Click Click 1:37
  • 4 Teenage Suicide 2:54
  • 5 Coming Hot and Proud 3:12
  • 6 The Foxey Playground 3:03
  • 7 Chick Chelsea Delux 4:08
  • 8 She Makes Me Shake Like a Soul Machine 5:00
  • 9 Butch Willis Is a Psychopath 3:37
  • 10 Konfusion 1:52
  • 11 Kill Whitey 7:08
  • 12 Lord Shiva 1:32
  • 13 Black Power Dynamo 2:42
  • 14 Eyeball From the Socket of Davis 11:39

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