What makes Underground Album by David Allan Coe notable?

The album is notable for its explicit content, especially the track 'Nigger Fucker,' which drew significant controversy and led to censorship debates within the country music community. Despite—or perhaps because of—its provocative nature, 'Underground Album' has gained a cult following and is seen as a pivotal moment in the merging of country music with more rebellious, underground themes. By the time 'Underground Album' was released in 1982, David Allan Coe was already known for his controversial style and had established a following in the country music scene. This album followed his previous work, 'Longhaired Redneck,' which had solidified his reputation for pushing boundaries in lyrical content and subject matter.

Who is Underground Album for?

Underground Album works well if you're into provocative themes for bold listeners, steady pacing for casual enjoyment and short tracks for quick bursts.

How many songs are on Underground Album?

Underground Album has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Underground Album

David Allan Coe · 1982

31 min · 10 tracks · country music

Provocative and irreverent, this album blends country with punk energy and explicit lyrics that challenge social norms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nigger Fucker — This track exemplifies Coe's willingness to confront racial taboos head-on, making it one of the most controversial songs in country music history.
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Rock and Roll Fever — Blending rock influences with country, this song captures the energetic spirit of the early 80s while showcasing Coe's genre-blurring tendencies.
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Coffee — A longer track that delves into everyday life with a humorous twist, reflecting Coe's storytelling prowess and relatable lyricism.
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Don't Bite the Dick — The title alone signals Coe's irreverent humor, making this track an encapsulation of the album's overall audacity and unapologetic nature.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

provocative themes for bold listeners
steady pacing for casual enjoyment
short tracks for quick bursts
raucous energy for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer subtlety over explicit content
seek longer, introspective experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Underground Album' was released in 1982, David Allan Coe was already known for his controversial style and had established a following in the country music scene. This album followed his previous work, 'Longhaired Redneck,' which had solidified his reputation for pushing boundaries in lyrical content and subject matter.
Stylistic neighbors: Waylon Jennings· Johnny Paycheck· Merle Haggard

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Tracklist

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

1 Rock and Roll Fever 3:11
2 Panheads Forever 3:09
3 Nigger Fucker 2:29
4 Coffee 5:29
5 One Monkey 3:15
6 One More Time 3:14
7 Little Sussie Shallow Throat 2:58
8 Pick Em, Lick Em, Stick Em 2:56
9 Don't Bite the Dick 2:27
10 Fuckin' in the Butt 2:11

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