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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