Live! You Goddamned Son of a Bitch cover

Live! You Goddamned Son of a Bitch

Revolting Cocks

74 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock

A chaotic blend of industrial noise and punk energy, fueled by aggressive vocals and razor-sharp rhythms.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    You Goddamned Son of a Bitch — This track opens the album with an explosive energy that sets the tone for the entire performance, showcasing the band's confrontational style.
  • →
    Cattle Grind — With its relentless rhythm and biting lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's industrial sound while critiquing consumerism and conformity.
  • →
    Union Carbide — This song blends heavy riffs with unsettling samples, representing the band's ability to merge political commentary with visceral soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album captures raw energy and chaotic sound, reflecting its industrial rock roots while critiquing societal norms.

What we noticed

  • The album features a relentless pace, with most tracks maintaining high energy and aggressive rhythms throughout.
  • Vocals are delivered in a shouted style, often layered with effects that enhance the chaotic atmosphere of the live performance.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

  • relentless energy throughout experience
  • cathartic release for frustrations
  • immersive live performance feel
  • engaging with confrontational themes
  • extended tracks for deep focus

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm and soothing sounds
  • seek short, radio-friendly songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, Live! You Goddamned Son of a Bitch captures Revolting Cocks at a pivotal moment following their 1992 studio album, Beers, Steers, and Queers. This live record showcases the band's raw energy and unique fusion of industrial rock and provocative themes during their peak popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· KMFDM· Nine Inch Nails

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Goddamned Son of a Bitch 4:52
  • 2 Cattle Grind 5:58
  • 3 We Shall Cleanse the World 7:13
  • 4 38 4:34
  • 5 In the Neck 5:32
  • 6 You Often Forget 8:50
  • 7 TV Mind 8:00
  • 8 Union Carbide 8:53
  • 9 Attack Ships on Fire 7:46
  • 10 No Devotion 12:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata