Viva Dead Ponies
The Fatima Mansions · 1990
50 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic blend of alternative rock and sardonic wit, layered with biting social commentary and eclectic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blues for Ceausescu — This track stands out for its haunting melody and incisive lyrics that critique the excesses of power, showcasing the band's unique approach to political commentary through music.
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Only Losers Take the Bus — The track combines catchy hooks with sardonic lyrics about societal norms, exemplifying the band's talent for blending accessibility with deeper themes.
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Viva Dead Ponies — The title track serves as a centerpiece of the album, encapsulating its themes of disillusionment with a driving rhythm and vivid imagery that resonates throughout.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Blues for Ceausescu
The bridge shifts abruptly from personal reflection to broader societal critique, juxtaposing individual despair against historical atrocities.
This transition highlights the band's skill in merging personal narratives with larger political statements, enriching the listening experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angel's Delight 4:32
- 2 Concrete Block 0:16
- 3 Blues for Ceausescu 6:17
- 4 Legoland 3 0:27
- 5 Mr. Baby 2:54
- 6 The Door-to-Door Inspector 4:13
- 7 Start the Week 0:25
- 8 You're a Rose 3:31
- 9 Ceausescu Flashback 0:13
- 10 Broken Radio #1 4:38
- 11 Concrete Block 0:27
- 12 Only Losers Take the Bus 3:06
- 13 Look What I Stole for Us, Darling 0:59
- 14 Farewell Oratorio 3:05
- 15 The White Knuckle Express 4:15
- 16 Chemical Cosh 1:39
- 17 Tima Mansio Speaks 0:17
- 18 A Pack of Lies 2:52
- 19 Viva Dead Ponies 5:13
- 20 More Smack, Vicar 0:52
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