You'll Never Tame Me
GG Allin · 1985
35 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw and aggressive blend of punk fury, shock tactics, and provocative lyrical content that challenges societal norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Want to Fuck Myself — This track encapsulates Allin's provocative lyrical style and self-destructive themes, serving as a bold declaration of his anarchistic ethos.
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Bite it You Scum — With its ferocious energy and unapologetic aggression, this track stands out as an anthem for those disillusioned by societal norms.
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Kill the Children, Save the Food — This song exemplifies Allin's penchant for shocking imagery and dark humor, pushing boundaries in both content and delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and provocative themes mark it as a notable entry in the hardcore punk genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a relentless tempo throughout, with most tracks clocking in under two minutes, creating a sense of urgency.
- Lyrical content is provocative and often shocking, addressing taboo subjects directly and without subtlety.
- The instrumentation is raw and unpolished, emphasizing power chords and aggressive drumming that align with the hardcore punk aesthetic.
- Tracks are sequenced to maintain a high energy level, with little variation in dynamics or pacing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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5/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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4/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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3/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frantic bursts of aggression
- provocative themes for shock value
- short tracks for quick impact
- unfiltered raw energy throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, refined sound
- seek lyrical subtlety and nuance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, You'll Never Tame Me marked GG Allin's first full-length studio album, following a string of live performances that established his notorious reputation. At this point in his career, Allin was already known for his extreme stage antics and confrontational persona, which would only amplify with this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Kennedys· Black Flag· The Dicks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Women I've Never Had 1:35
- 2 I Want to Fuck Myself 2:52
- 3 Needle Up My Cock 3:13
- 4 Ass Fuckin', Butt Suckin', Cunt Lickin, Masturbation 3:04
- 5 You'll Never Tame Me 2:44
- 6 Torture You 2:34
- 7 Bite it You Scum 3:50
- 8 Scumfuc Tradition 2:07
- 9 I Fuck the Dead 4:31
- 10 I Wanna Die 3:55
- 11 Kill the Children, Save the Food 2:43
- 12 I Wanna Piss on You 2:15
- 13 [interview]
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