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The Beasts of Suburban

TISM · 1992

49 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A chaotic blend of biting satire and frenetic energy wrapped in alternative rock's most irreverent packaging.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frantic energy for road trips
  • satirical commentary on suburbia
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • for group listening
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek calming, mellow sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'The Beasts of Suburban' was TISM's debut album, emerging after their formation in the early 1980s. This record marked a significant shift as they transitioned from underground obscurity to greater visibility within the Australian music scene, showcasing their eccentric style and lyrical absurdity.
Stylistic neighbors
The B-52's· They Might Be Giants· Devo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Michael Jackson's Conveyor Belt 3:03
  • 2 Bishop 2:24
  • 3 Get Thee to a Nunnery 2:40
  • 4 Father and Son 2:29
  • 5 Lille Caught Dilley Bowled Milli Vanilli 2:30
  • 6 If You're Ugly, Forget It 3:47
  • 7 Mourningtown Ride 5:52
  • 8 Lose Your Delusion I 3:48
  • 9 Jesus Pots the White Ball 4:07
  • 10 Mr. Ches Baragwanath, State Auditor-General 3:52
  • 11 Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the House of Representatives 2:41
  • 12 Recorded by Triple J, 24-1-93 Melbourne Showgrounds 11:53

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