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Return of the Loving Dead

Nekromantix · 2002

54 min · 13 tracks · punk

A macabre blend of punk rock energy and horror-themed lyrics wrapped in catchy melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • catchy melodies with intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Return of the Loving Dead' was Nekromantix's third album, following their breakthrough with 'Brought Back to Life' in 1996. By this time, the band solidified their unique sound and aesthetic, blending psychobilly with punk rock, and began to gain a dedicated international following.
Stylistic neighbors
Mongol Shuudan· Flatfoot 56· NOFX

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nice Day for a Resurrection 4:23
  • 2 Who Killed the Cheerleader 4:09
  • 3 Nekronauts 3:30
  • 4 Subcultural Girl 4:13
  • 5 Gargoyles Over Copenhagen 3:56
  • 6 Trick or Treat 4:15
  • 7 Murder for Breakfast 3:06
  • 8 RubberMonks & LeatherNuns 3:57
  • 9 Generation 666 3:25
  • 10 Return of the Loving Dead 5:24
  • 11 I’m a Hellcat 2:54
  • 12 Haunted Cathouse 4:43
  • 13 Nekronomicon 6:58

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