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Milking the Sacred Cow

Dead Kennedys · 2007

39 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk

A frenetic blend of biting satire and raw energy, embodying the rebellious spirit of hardcore punk.

Milking the Sacred Cow is an album by Dead Kennedys, released in 2007. A frenetic blend of biting satire and raw energy, embodying the rebellious spirit of hardcore punk. The album features some of Dead Kennedys' most notable tracks, which have become anthems of punk dissent. It serves as both a retrospective and a reminder of the band's relevance, particularly as political themes resurface in modern discourse, influencing contemporary punk bands and movements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Milking the Sacred Cow sound like?

A frenetic blend of biting satire and raw energy, embodying the rebellious spirit of hardcore punk. Rooted in hardcore punk.

What makes Milking the Sacred Cow by Dead Kennedys notable?

The album features some of Dead Kennedys' most notable tracks, which have become anthems of punk dissent. It serves as both a retrospective and a reminder of the band's relevance, particularly as political themes resurface in modern discourse, influencing contemporary punk bands and movements. Released in 2007, 'Milking the Sacred Cow' is a compilation album that showcases Dead Kennedys' influential tracks from their early years alongside live recordings. This release comes after a long hiatus following their disbandment in 1986, marking an effort to reintroduce their provocative sound to a new generation while maintaining their legacy as punk icons.

How many songs are on Milking the Sacred Cow?

Milking the Sacred Cow has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·39:08

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

  • 1 California über alles Standout 3:28
  • 2 Police Truck 2:26
  • 3 Kill the Poor 3:08
  • 4 Holiday in Cambodia Standout 3:45
  • 5 Nazi Punks Fuck Off Standout 1:04
  • 6 Too Drunk to Fuck 2:41
  • 7 Viva Las Vegas 2:41
  • 8 Moon Over Marin 3:43
  • 9 Halloween 3:36
  • 10 MTV Get Off the Air 3:38
  • 11 Soup Is Good Food (live) 4:39
  • 12 Jock-O-Rama (live) 4:19

Release Date

October 1, 2007

Genre

hardcore punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

39 min 8 sec