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Psychic... Powerless... Another Man's Sac

Butthole Surfers · 1984

35 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · noise rock

A chaotic blend of noise rock and psychedelic sounds that defies conventional structure and embraces absurdity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • absurdity that sparks curiosity
  • short bursts of chaotic energy
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • headphone detail hunting required

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in December 1984, 'Psychic... Powerless... Another Man's Sac' was the Butthole Surfers' debut studio album. At this point, the band had established a reputation for their wild live performances but were still navigating the underground music scene, aiming to capture their frenetic energy in a recorded format.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· Shellac· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Concubine 2:27
  • 2 Eye of the Chicken 1:36
  • 3 Dum Dum 3:47
  • 4 Woly Boly 2:45
  • 5 Negro Observer 3:40
  • 6 Butthole Surfer 3:02
  • 7 Lady Sniff 3:45
  • 8 Cherub 6:23
  • 9 Mexican Caravan 2:45
  • 10 Cowboy Bob 2:55
  • 11 Gary Floyd 1:53

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