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The Myth of Rock

Consolidated · 1990

56 min · 20 tracks

A confrontational blend of industrial noise and hip-hop rhythms that critiques American culture and rock music's role within it.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fight the Fascists — This track stands out due to its direct call to action against oppressive ideologies, encapsulating the album's political fervor and urgency.
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    America Number One — In this song, the band critiques American exceptionalism through biting satire, illustrating their approach to blending humor with serious commentary.
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    White American Male (The Truth Hurts) — This track confronts issues of privilege and race head-on, making it a pivotal moment on the album that highlights systemic inequalities in society.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • provocative interludes spark reflection
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • politically charged commentary energizes
  • dynamic journey through societal issues
  • short tracks for quick impact

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking straightforward structures
  • prefer unambiguous lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Consolidated's debut album, The Myth of Rock marked the band's entry into the music scene during a time of burgeoning alternative and political music in the early '90s. At this point, they were shaping their identity as a collective that merged activism with sound, setting the stage for their future projects.
Stylistic neighbors
Ministry· KMFDM· Nine Inch Nails

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Product 4:26
  • 2 This Is a Collective 3:24
  • 3 America Number One 4:25
  • 4 Weakness, Part 1 0:53
  • 5 Fight the Fascists 6:26
  • 6 Music That Lifts Up Our Savior Jesus Christ 0:45
  • 7 Josephine the Singer 3:31
  • 8 Poland 2:59
  • 9 Is This the Cheese Dip? 0:50
  • 10 Message to the People 4:11
  • 11 Stop the War Against the Black Community 1:05
  • 12 White American Male (The Truth Hurts) 4:48
  • 13 Weakness, Part 2 1:47
  • 14 It's About That Time 1:08
  • 15 Love, Honor and Respect 3:05
  • 16 Strike 4:42
  • 17 Brian Wilson Speaks 1:12
  • 18 Dysfunctional Relationship 2:51
  • 19 There Is a Mountain Filled With Blood 0:54
  • 20 Consolidated 3:33

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