My Bloody Underground
The Brian Jonestown Massacre · 2008
78 min · 13 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling tapestry of psychedelic rock, blending dark humor with experimental soundscapes and provocative lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring Me the Head of Paul McCartney on Heather Mill's Wooden Peg (Dropping Bombs on the White House) — This track opens the album with biting satire, juxtaposing absurdity with pointed political commentary that sets the tone for the entire record.
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We Are the Niggers of the World — The song tackles contentious themes of race and identity with a confrontational attitude, showcasing the band's willingness to provoke thought through their music.
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Automatic Faggot for the People — This track exemplifies the band's blend of humor and critique, using irony to challenge societal norms while reflecting their DIY ethos and countercultural spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental nature and thematic depth contribute to its distinctiveness within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and soundscapes.
- The lyrics often blend dark humor with provocative social commentary, which is reflected in the vocal delivery that oscillates between deadpan and fervent.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- sardonic humor in lyrics
- long tracks for deep immersion
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes to explore
- patient unfolding of ideas
- early morning introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, instant gratification
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, My Bloody Underground is The Brian Jonestown Massacre's seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed We Are the Radio. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as torchbearers of 90s psych-rock revival while navigating lineup changes and evolving artistic ambitions. This album reflects a phase of creative exploration, incorporating more avant-garde elements than previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dandy Warhols· Tame Impala· Spiritualized
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bring Me the Head of Paul McCartney on Heather Mill's Wooden Peg (Dropping Bombs on the White House) 6:27
- 2 Infinite Wisdom Tooth / My Last Night in Bed With You 6:06
- 3 Who Fucking Pissed in My Well? 4:33
- 4 We Are the Niggers of the World 5:19
- 5 Who Cares Why 8:20
- 6 Yeah-Yeah 4:29
- 7 Golden Frost 3:44
- 8 Just Like Kicking Jesus 4:38
- 9 Ljósmyndir 4:08
- 10 Automatic Faggot for the People 5:46
- 11 Dark-Wave-Driver / Big Drill Car 7:42
- 12 Monkey Powder 6:55
- 13 Black-Hole-Symphony 10:20
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