What makes Maggots: The Record by Plasmatics notable?

The album gained attention for its audacious themes, pushing boundaries in both music and performance art during a period when punk was becoming more mainstream. It solidified the Plasmatics' influence on punk culture, particularly with its commentary on consumerism and dehumanization, drawing both acclaim and criticism from various corners of the music industry. By the time 'Maggots: The Record' was released in 1987, the Plasmatics had already established themselves as a provocative force in the punk scene. This album followed their previous work, 'Coup d'État', and marked a continued exploration of shock value and theatricality in their music, solidifying their controversial image.

How many songs are on Maggots: The Record?

Maggots: The Record has 18 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Maggots: The Record

Plasmatics · 1987

6 min · 18 tracks · punk rock

A chaotic blend of punk rock energy and theatrical storytelling that critiques societal norms through unsettling narratives.

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You’re a Zombie — This track encapsulates the album's satirical take on conformity and apathy, utilizing visceral imagery to challenge listeners' perspectives on society.
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Brain Dead — With its aggressive instrumentation and urgent lyrics, this song serves as a rallying cry against complacency, embodying the raw spirit of punk rock.
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The Day of the Humans Is Gone — Thematically rich, this track explores dystopian visions with a stark narrative that resonates with contemporary concerns about humanity's future.

Tracklist

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

2 Introduction (narrator) 0:59
3 You’re a Zombie 2:44
4 The White’s Apartment
5 Full Meal Diner
6 The White’s Apartment
7 The Day of the Humans Is Gone
8 The Central Research Laboratory
9 Valerie and Bruce on the Phone
10 Destroyers
11 The White’s Apartment
12 Bruce’s Bedroom
13 Brain Dead 2:33
14 The White’s Apartment
15 Bruce’s Bedroom
16 Propagators
17 The White’s Bedroom
18 Fire Escape
19 Finale

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Coup d'Etat

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