What makes Totally Religious by The Screaming Blue Messiahs notable?

This album marked a significant moment for The Screaming Blue Messiahs as it showcased their ability to blend humor with serious topics, receiving positive reviews from critics. While it didn't achieve major commercial success compared to its predecessors, it helped cement their reputation within the alternative rock scene and influenced later bands with its unique sound. Totally Religious is the third studio album by The Screaming Blue Messiahs, released in 1989 after their commercially successful second album, Bikini Red. By this time, the band was solidifying its distinct sound that combined rock with punk influences while addressing socio-political themes in their lyrics. This release followed a period of growing recognition, placing them firmly in the late '80s UK rock scene.

How many songs are on Totally Religious?

Totally Religious has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Totally Religious

The Screaming Blue Messiahs · 1989

38 min · 10 tracks · rock and roll

A gritty fusion of rock and roll, punk energy, and sharp wit punctuates this vibrant album's narrative landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Four Engines Burning (Over the USA) — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of urgency and wild energy, combining driving rhythms with biting lyrics about American culture.
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Big Big Sky — This song stands out for its expansive soundscapes and introspective lyrics, reflecting on personal and societal themes with anthemic clarity.
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Gunfight — With its fast-paced tempo and vivid storytelling, this track exemplifies the band's knack for weaving narratives into compelling rock compositions.

Tracklist

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

1 Four Engines Burning (Over the USA) 4:07
2 Mega City 1 4:15
3 Wall of Shame 4:19
4 Nitro 3:24
5 Big Big Sky 5:17
6 Watusi Wedding 2:47
7 Here Comes Lucky 4:40
8 Gunfight 3:08
9 Martian 3:27
10 All Gassed Up 3:05

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Bikini Red

1987

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