We Have Come for Your Children
The Dead Boys · 1978
30 min · 10 tracks · punk
A raw and frenetic punk rock explosion that channels youthful rebellion and urban despair.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its unapologetic take on punk ethos, with tracks like '(I Don’t Wanna Be No) Catholic Boy' challenging societal norms. It did not chart significantly but has been noted for its enduring influence on subsequent punk bands and its role in shaping the genre's sound during the late 1970s.
- Career context
- Released in early 1978, 'We Have Come for Your Children' was The Dead Boys' second album, following their influential debut 'Young, Loud and Snotty'. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the American punk scene, having gained attention for their chaotic live performances and provocative lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mongol Shuudan· NOFX· Flatfoot 56
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 3rd Generation Nation 2:35
- 2 I Won’t Look Back 2:16
- 3 (I Don’t Wanna Be No) Catholic Boy Standout 2:42
- 4 Flame Thrower Love Standout 2:03
- 5 Son of Sam 5:10
- 6 Tell Me 2:37
- 7 Big City 3:03
- 8 Calling on You 3:29
- 9 Dead and Alive 1:48
- 10 Ain’t It Fun Standout 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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