Les hommes morts sont dangereux
Métal Urbain · 1980
52 min · 17 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk energy, industrial noise, and provocative lyrics that capture the chaos of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hystérie connective — This opening track sets a frantic pace with its driving rhythms and chaotic guitar work, encapsulating the band's punk ethos right from the start.
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Lady Coca Cola — The song critiques consumer culture through sharp lyrics and catchy hooks, making it one of the standout tracks that showcases the band's biting social commentary.
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Anarchie au palace — With its rebellious spirit and anthemic quality, this track embodies the band's anarchistic tendencies while resonating with the political unrest of the time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's frenetic energy and chaotic sound capture the essence of early punk while pushing boundaries with industrial influences.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing more experimental sounds.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and dissonant guitar riffs, creating a sense of chaos that reflects the urban themes in the lyrics.
- The final three tracks slow down significantly, incorporating ambient noise elements that contrast sharply with the earlier aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rapid urban agitation in bursts
- provocative city-night unease
- compact tracks with abrasive momentum
- a repeated opener in alternate
Maybe skip if you
- want calm, polished listening
- need every track to feel
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Les hommes morts sont dangereux was Métal Urbain's debut album, marking their entry into the French punk scene. The band emerged from the Parisian underground, characterized by a raw sound and confrontational approach that set them apart from their contemporaries. This album laid the groundwork for their influential role in shaping the post-punk movement in France.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Throbbing Gristle· The Screamers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hystérie connective 3:09
- 2 Ghetto 2:41
- 3 Clé de contact 2:50
- 4 Lady Coca Cola 4:11
- 5 Panik 2:16
- 6 Futurama 1:26
- 7 Snuff Movie 2:45
- 8 Numéro zéro 3:48
- 9 Paris maquis 3:10
- 10 Pop poubelle 3:21
- 11 50/50 2:44
- 12 Ultra violence 3:17
- 13 Anarchie au palace 2:52
- 14 E 202 3:27
- 15 Crève salope 3:08
- 16 Hystérie connective (mix 2) 2:44
- 17 Atlantis 4:06
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