What makes We're The Meatmen...and You Suck!! by The Meatmen notable?

The album has become a cult classic within the punk community, noted for its provocative themes and absurd humor. It was influential in pushing the boundaries of punk music and culture, contributing to the genre's evolution by blending comedy with punk aesthetics. Released in 1983, We're The Meatmen...and You Suck!! marked The Meatmen's debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning hardcore punk scene. This album came after a series of local shows that helped them build a following, showcasing their unique blend of satire and aggression.

How many songs are on We're The Meatmen...and You Suck!!?

We're The Meatmen...and You Suck!! has 16 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

We're The Meatmen...and You Suck!!

The Meatmen · 1983

23 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk

Raw, raucous hardcore punk that blends dark humor with aggressive riffs and irreverent lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Tooling for Anus — This track exemplifies the Meatmen's irreverent humor and chaotic energy, capturing the essence of their punk ethos while critiquing societal norms.
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I'm Glad I'm Not a Girl — With its tongue-in-cheek lyrics and energetic delivery, this song highlights the band's satirical take on gender roles and expectations in a humorous yet confrontational manner.
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Crippled Children Suck (live) — This live track showcases the band's raw energy and ability to engage an audience, reflecting both their performance style and the spirit of punk rock at the time.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

38 /100

Lowland

Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album showcases raw punk energy with humorous lyrics but lacks cohesion due to its mix of studio and live tracks.

What we noticed

The first seven tracks maintain a relentless tempo and aggressive energy, while the last nine tracks are live recordings that shift the dynamic.
Lyrics often employ absurd humor and provocative themes, with many songs featuring abrupt transitions and punchy endings.
Several tracks include spoken interludes or skits that break up the musical flow, contributing to the album's irreverent tone.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 5/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 3/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 The Rap 1:13
2 Tooling for Anus 1:09
3 One Down, Three to Go 1:03
4 Snuff 'em 0:44
5 Becoming a Man/Frued Was Wrong 1:01
6 I've Got a Problem 2:50
7 I'm Glad I'm Not a Girl 1:13
8 Dumping Ground 1:21
9 Meatmen Stomp (live) 1:23
10 Mr. Tapeworm (live) 0:53
11 Orgy of One (live) 2:51
12 I Sin for a Living (live) 1:54
13 Crippled Children Suck (live) 0:28
14 Buttocks (live) 1:35
15 Middle Aged Youth (live) 1:15
16 Meat Crimes (live) 3:00

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