This Toilet Earth
Gwar · 1994
44 min · 16 tracks · thrash metal · crossover thrash · shock rock
A chaotic blend of thrash metal and outrageous humor, delivering biting satire wrapped in heavy riffs.
Why this album works
- Best for
- chaotic humor with biting satire short bursts of outrageous energy dynamic shifts in pacing
- Context
- Released in January 1994, 'This Toilet Earth' was Gwar's fifth studio album and followed their previous effort, 'America Must Be Destroyed.' At this point in their career, Gwar was solidifying its reputation for combining theatrical performances with music that challenged societal norms. The album marked a continuation of their unique style while showcasing their evolution as a band that embraced both controversy and comedy.
- If you like
- thrash metal, crossover thrash, shock rock
This Toilet Earth is an album by Gwar, released in 1994. A chaotic blend of thrash metal and outrageous humor, delivering biting satire wrapped in heavy riffs. The album is notable for its satirical take on contemporary issues, particularly through tracks like 'Saddam a Go-Go,' which reflects the political climate of the early 90s. It received mixed reviews but has been recognized for its influence on the shock rock genre, cementing Gwar's status as pioneers of theatrical heavy metal. The band's live performances during this era continued to draw attention for their elaborate costumes and stage antics. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Toilet Earth sound like?
A chaotic blend of thrash metal and outrageous humor, delivering biting satire wrapped in heavy riffs. Rooted in thrash metal and crossover thrash.
What makes This Toilet Earth by Gwar notable?
The album is notable for its satirical take on contemporary issues, particularly through tracks like 'Saddam a Go-Go,' which reflects the political climate of the early 90s. It received mixed reviews but has been recognized for its influence on the shock rock genre, cementing Gwar's status as pioneers of theatrical heavy metal. The band's live performances during this era continued to draw attention for their elaborate costumes and stage antics. Released in January 1994, 'This Toilet Earth' was Gwar's fifth studio album and followed their previous effort, 'America Must Be Destroyed.' At this point in their career, Gwar was solidifying its reputation for combining theatrical performances with music that challenged societal norms. The album marked a continuation of their unique style while showcasing their evolution as a band that embraced both controversy and comedy.
Who is This Toilet Earth for?
This Toilet Earth works well if you're into chaotic humor with biting satire, short bursts of outrageous energy and dynamic shifts in pacing.
How many songs are on This Toilet Earth?
This Toilet Earth has 16 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saddam a Go-Go Standout 2:30
- 2 Penis I See Standout 2:55
- 3 Eat Steel 1:28
- 4 Jack the World 2:24
- 5 Sonderkommando 4:54
- 6 Bad Bad Men 3:08
- 7 Pepperoni 1:41
- 8 The Insidious Soliloquy of Skulhedface Standout 5:17
- 9 B.D.F. 2:23
- 10 Fight 0:55
- 11 The Issue of Tissue (Spacecake) 3:10
- 12 Pocket Pool 2:27
- 13 Slap U Around 2:39
- 14 Krak Down 3:22
- 15 Filthy Flow 2:15
- 16 The Obliteration of Flab Quarv 7 2:41
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 17 sec
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