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It’s fun. They can play. It’s goofy. But some nice riffs. 3.4 stars.
I had NO idea this is what Turbonegro sounded like, but I like it. Super high energy, and with heaps of wailing guitars across most of the record, which is very my scene. It's incredibly silly in places, but fuck it, I love that they're singing about pizza. I'm hearing parallels with bands like AC/DC and Kiss, but a bit punkier. They have that kind of fun edge to them. Maybe a hint of Ramones as others have said. All melted together in one high-octane, glam-punk-rock melting pot. It's maybe a BIT much all in one sitting, but I'll definitely check out more of these guys. Most likely this'll be an album I save, but won't return to much outside of a few tracks, but that's ok. I bet these guys were/are excellent live.
This reminded me a lot of the Rocket From The Crypt album we listened to. This is fun and has good energy. I will probably revisit. Favorite songs were The Age Of Pamparius, Get It On, and Prince Of The Rodeo.
Listens: 2.5 Standout Tracks: Are You Ready (For Some Darkness), The Age Of Pamparius Good guitar shredding on this album. Not quite heavy metal but close and more palatable as a result. The first track, at the 1:30 mark reminds me a lot of the The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again". The band name was an eyebrow raiser for me. I did not know what to expect when I put the album on. I recognize that the word negro in other cultures and languages mean other things (namely, the color black), but it was still... surprising to see such a band name. I wonder where the band name originates from . Fortunately, there doesn't appear to be any racist lyrics as far as I can tell. Overall, I enjoyed it more than not. 3.5
Whose idea was it to add Turbonegro to this list? I don't think it would be featured on top1000 rock/metal albums list, but here we are. Very weird decision, very boring album.
Generelt et kult rockealbum. Står isje ekstremt ud, men alt e bra+. Kult at bandet e norsk🤩🤩
Haha, well… that was something. If I had been 16 and recorded this I would be quite proud of it. There are some catchy tunes. Not something you’d generally want to be sounding like once you’ve left your teens though
The most fun you can have with a punk album by a long shot.
Just very derivative paint by numbers music. It would appear that pizzas, even ones that have sexual relations with one of your parents do not make for solid inspiration for songs. Relies on too many childish jokes that just fall flat
It gets an extra star for amusing song titles.
It made me want to listen to Rocket From The Crypt. 2/5
it was okay, generic rock. love the bandname tho
did these guys forget that ramones records are 29 minutes long? that if you’re going to take us on an odyssey, you need the clash’s versatility or television’s meandering, exploratory mastery? or, y’know, raw power? we've all either received or given a blowjob by now, guys. fucking get over it and say something. more costumed posturing. lord have mercy we need a good authentic punk album this week.
I wrote a whole thing here and it didn’t get saved again not that it was gold, but I had a pretty good description of things anyways the gist of it was this band is hilarious. I had no idea what to think. Never heard of them before. Are goofy, but also pretty amazing musicians they hit all the fun tropes from punk and rock music. Definitely pulling from the stooges, New York dolls all the greats really interesting to hear this album and rocket from the crypt back to back. I feel like both bands are doing similar things. Maybe rocket is taking a more serious approach, but Turbos execution is just way better I would listen to this album Over and over again super fun to put on wall doing chores or driving with the windows down. Turbonergo you have a new fan.
fast and loud and fun. I listened to this while I did some animation work. PRINCE OF THE RODEO rips. I think I consume punk like how the rest of the world consumes pop. I either like it or I don't but it's pretty easy for me to conclude and it's not a precious decision. I like how this band is taking the piss out of a music scene that was largely homophobic at the time. It overstays it's welcome at nearly a 60 min runtime. Would be much stronger if was somewhere between 40-45 for me straightforward music by a purposely obnoxious band that probably only annoys people that take them too seriously. They have an album called Ass Cobra Its a 3 for me, maybe be a 4 if it was shorter and more focused.
This is good rock
An oxymoron - boring punk rock.
\\m// Fun Rock n Roll album. pretty enjoyable from start to finish \\m//
Just fun punk rock. Some silly lyrics. Entertaining cover of suffragette city.
I like punk but this is really just not for me. Sounds to much like it belongs in a Rated T for Teen Tony Hawk game. Only song I can say I somewhat enjoyed was Zillion Dollar Sadist. Will not listen again.
Seemed kind of repetitive, but I liked some of the songs
Boooo so boring! The Age of Pamparius started off so strong and I was into it and then the rest of the album was jsut quarter note cymbal crashes and soulless power chord chugging with a dude yelling penis breathe over and over. Some of the other songs intros were pretty good and got me to think maybe this next one would be good but nope just more relentless crashes and drowning power chords. I literally had to take a break at Monkey On My Back cause I couldn’t bear anymore in one sitting. Then to be fair the main saving grace for me was the only two songs that are technically bonus tracks. I enjoyed the riffs on them but for the album to only be good at the first and last two songs is rough to sit through. 0/10
You what’s better than snatch. Good head.
hi it’s Jess this is a test I only listened to the first song yesterday but it was cool and I liked how they talked about pizza pie at the end
They're bringing some early ween energy on this album. This overall got tiring to listen to about halfway through. I didn't hate them or the songs, but just after a while I felt some fatigue. Highlights: Get It On Prince of the Rodeo
Got this back in April on another project. It was enjoyable then, it was enjoyable again. This time I picked out some different things, such as some influences. Definitely some Faith No More influence, maybe some Van Halen and obviously a variety of typical punk bands. They have their own sound somehow, whilst still sounding similar to others. Can't put my finger on that. Definitely worth a listen this.
Ну такое, не слушаю такой стиль.
Fun for a while
3,1/5
- Me gusta el arte de la tapa THE AGE OF PAMPARIUS - El opening me gusta - Épic - Rock - Susurro que me hace acordar a Michael Jackson - No me gusta cuando entran los cantantes y se pone tan rockero - Canción rockera sobre una pizza? Me divierte - Me gusta la guitarra que hace pam pam pam pam pam pam pam pam con esa melodía que alguna vez escuché en algún timbre Selfdestructo Bust - Mucho rock, no me gusta - La guitarra está muy distorsionada - Me parece interesante escuchar cómo cantan el rock. Es una especie de grito cantado. Un grito levemente melódico Get It On - Me gusta el sonido del principio. Me suena a acope. Me da misterio - Me aburrooooo Rock Against Ass - No me gusta nada y me aburro - Muy adolescenton Back To Dungaree High "It's just a way to stay alive, boy It's such a trip just to survive" HASTA ACÁ ANOTÉ COSAS SOBRE LOS TEMAS, PORQUE ESTOY MÁS QUE EMBOLADA. MUY ABURRIDO TODO MUY MONÓTONO. CONCLUSIONES - Cómo me costó escuchar todo el disco!!!!!!!! - No me gusta - Entiendo igual que el disco es de 1998, entonces hay todo un contexto en el que surge - Así todo, a mí nunca me gustó este tipo de música - Lo que sí aprecio, es que estoy conociendo una nueva banda y que estoy enfocándome en escuchar con más atención - Es cultura general al fin y al cabo - Desde el punto de vista musical más tecnico, banco este album. Se escucha bien y la producción está bien. Tampoco me voló la cabeza igual - Fue medio un parto escuchar esto, pero lo terminé, que es lo que me pone contenta
Good energy
Sure the opening is just ripped from Pinball Wizard?! Hard to assess the purposeful use of language with English not being their first language…but still…Reading that there is a satirical edge to them, which reassures a bit. Punk/glam/rock mash up, with fairly solid song structure and composition but just pretty basic, predictable and cheesy. Production so-so. Got good energy but just feels like it really falls short of great punk albums. Kind of like a bad fake version of high quality brand item. Variations on a theme and a comical theme. ‘Rendezvous with Anus’ 🙄 can’t really tell how much of it is meant to be satirical, but not sure punk spinal tap should be in the top 1001 albums! Probably just about gets 2.5?
2.5, rounded up
357/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Meh
Not for me. 2 *
Honestly banger hard rock
Classic rock that isn’t classic rock. Pretty surprised by this one though became a little redundant by the end
Findi rächt cool.
ui s intro findi etz no geil. the apocalypse dudes isch au en seeehr geile titel. ok s isch recht punk. bandname us antirassistischer motivation gwählt, trotzdem weissnich digga. nöd sone gueti idee. bigben quote funny. selfdestructo bust coole titel, song afoch punk hä. get it on wieder meh rock, find s tönt easy arsch für 1998? aso punk will arsch töne aber joo? so chli wenig punch. rock against ass isch jo huere funny hahahah. ich bin pro ass aber ok rendezvous wirh anus super titel findi guet wieses mached. prince of the rodeo? more like ich cha d lieder nöd usenandhalte. are you ready het huere power etz nochem schaffe chani da bruche. monkey on your back monkey monkey u a u a. schluss vo humiliation street isch etz ehner lang gnueg aber au no nice. find immerno s tönt alles ehner dünn. good head isch primitiv aber i get it?
WER ISCH DE PAMPARIUS kenne nur all my friends are dead, will amity au es lied het wo so heisst und sie gfunde hend es seg vo turbonegro inspiriert hahaha de düdüdü synthi erinneret mich glaub ah manfred mann?? okee de glam ghörtmer seeehr, han denkt sie seget punkiger die churz gitarre nachem oahoahoah findi no cool selfdestructo isch ener das, won ich mier vorgstellt han rock against ass isch schono funny hahahaha finds bis jz no fun aber nüt berauschends? oaah s introriff vo prince of the rodeo isch sehr cool UND COOLI BRIDGE Ja hetmer bis jz flaub am beste gfalle humilation street isch auno cool mit villne layers! jo. fertisch han zwar spass gha und ich find die glam element im punk schono lustig (und es tönt natürlicher als ich denkt hett) aber schlussendlich hetmi wenig vom hocker ghaue
Yeah, the lyrics suck, but I'm not gonna pretend like I'd usually care a lot about lyrics. This is some fantastic guitar work.
It was nice, but it felt like it dragged after a while.
A name I've heard many times yet never listened to. Turns out I really like it. It was a fun listen.
Отвратительно
Klingt wie "Kommt mir bekannt vor" oder auch "Wilde Mischung". Egal, besser gut zusammengeschustert als schlecht selbst gemacht.
Good fun punk record - kind of like a proto-Hives - as in Scandinavian accents singing punk like clockwork arranged songs - yet of course varied enough to be quite cool and interesting.
Fairly punchy, but also pretty comfy. Not so out there it's impossible to listen to.
The music is cool but dude the lyrics are complete shit and juvenile. Would probably be better if it was instrumental only.
"Yea my mom said I'm old enough to swear now motherfucker, motherfucker 😎😏😤💪🐺💊💉🧃" Instrumental was actually pretty crazy at times, but nothing could save this album from the vocals.
This album is one of the most cringe things I've had to endure in a while. It feels like a bunch of 50 year olds tried to be edgy and cool at the 4th grade graduation party. I don't have a single song that I hope to hear again. The song titles are so lame, the content was lacking and have no point. Ok yall can shred the guitar and bash some drums well but that doesn't mean you can write a song. Its only not getting a 1 because of the instrumentation.
Track names get 6 stars. This one came out of nowhere but it's great. All bangers
Tons of fun!
Fun record. Will come back to this!
Surprisingly enjoyed this, would listen again
I don't want to listen to this. Rock Against Ass? Rendezvous with Anus? My ears are bleeding. This is a hard no from me.
I love it. I did not anticipate it but it was fantastic and terrible all at once. I might grow to hate this album if I keep listening to it, but for the time and place that it showed up on my playlist, fantastic. You think you had a decent pizza? Well, not like this.
This is more my speed. Feels like a evolutionary step between early indie, pop punk, heading towards lo Fi and the 70s rock revival that is around the corner. The Bowie cover is okay, falls prey to what most covers do, it's not distinct enough to be interesting.
This is the second album that has popped up so far that not only have I not listened to it, but it’s not on my radar whatsoever. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. As soon as I heard the opening riff of the first track of this record, I was down for the ride. Then I started reading the lyrics, reading about the title “The Age of Pamparius”… Where the FUCK has this record been all my life?! So you think you had an Opera? Well not like this! So you think you had a Napoli? Well not like this! So you think you had a decent pizza? Well not like this! So you think you had a real good pizza? Well not like this! [Chorus] You got nothing to lose at Pamparius Gonna wear them happy shoes tonight You got nothing to lose at Pamparius Gonna bake a motherfucking pizza tonight! If a cursory internet search is to be believed, the keyboard player owns a pizza parlour in a suburb of Oslo called Pamparius. Yes, Norwegian punk/metal/glam rock. Anthems for pizza like you’ve never fucking had before, rocking for and against Ass (aren’t we all pro-ass, yet anti-ass at the same time?), denim, and getting it on (whatever “it” it may be). Are you ready for some darkness? Yes you fucking are. Step into the night. That’s where the fun is. Put your denim jacket on, let’s go asshole.
This album had some ups and some downs, like starting at the top of a mountain and going to the base, there are technically some ups, but it's mostly down.
Never heard of these guys before, but they sound a lot like the music I loved in high school. In fact I think high school me would give them an easy 5 stars. Hell 43 year old me is more than willing to give them 4.
Good album. I’d give it a 4 if not for the coarse language. I’m not above swearing myself but I think a lot of bands believe it makes them edgy. It doesn’t. It’s the easy way out lyrically in my view.
Honestly I've heard much worse
Hard rock but not too bad
I love these new discoveries for music - best part of this project.
2.5, fun but lacking substance
423 albums in and I’ve finally come to the conclusion I don’t need to listen to 100% of an album to decide it’s shit. This is shit.
Never listened before and was pleasantly surprised. I will investigate this band and album further.
Powerful melodic saturated punk rock I love it
Texte? Furchtbar!
Très sympa. Ça envoie !
4/5. Punky but also glam rock. A lot of fun. Opening song sets the tonr
I've seen the Turbojugend patches/jackets all over concerts in Europe for the past eternity, guess I should finally check the music out. I'm expecting something very continental, just hope it's better than Volbeat... ---- Pretty fun, this is totally beer music. Probably way better live than on record here - energetic but samey. I'm not quite drunk, German and easily impressed enough right now. Trying too hard? Favourite tracks: Selfdestructo Bust, Rock Against Ass, Prince of the Rodeo, all blended into each other after that...
Fairly energetic, fun punk album, though defenitely too childish. Not the best thing ever, it's a bit simple and a bit too showy, but not bad.
average
Not bad. Terrible Bowie cover, but I'll forgive them for it.
Pretty cool. "Turbonegro" is a great name for a band and I like the meaning that it has within their discography. "Apocalypse Dudes" is an equally badass name. Punk is yet another one of the genres that I am woefully uneducated in. It's hard for me to single out any of the moments on this album that may or may not be exceptional, though I imagine most of it is very by-the-numbers for a late 90s punk album, just with some europoor nonsense on the vocals. There are some pretty good creative choices in here. I like the hard rock influence. Same goes for the metal guitar riffs that are peppered throughout. I imagine that this approach is very unique for a punk album. "Age of Panparius" is where I think the "everything and the kitchen sink" approach works best, especially with that random jingle that occurs near the end of the song and the fake-out acoustic guitar at the beginning of the song. This album is way longer than it needed to be, which is where it loses points. The "long songs" on this album surprisingly aren't the issue, as I think they stand as the best on the album. It's the shorter, more indistinct tracks that I think blur together and overlap with one another. The vocal performances are also pretty uninspiring. The main guitar riff at the beginning of "Humiliation Street" is very familiar. It's reminiscent of the bass guitar on "The Less I Know The Better" by Tame Impala, though I'm confident that I've heard it before. Good song. I'm curious to see why this album is in the book. Let's see. A lot of instruments. A bunch of underground artists I've never heard of created a tribute album by the name of "Alpha Motherfuckers". The vocalist of Dead Kennedys likes Turbonegro. Can't knock the inclusion - these guys have definitely earned their stripes.
I found some of the song titles and lyrics offensive.
Musically I found this enjoyable enough - it does a pretty good job of scratching a glam-punk itch - but the juvenile lyrics and the not-quite-correctly-used swearing really elevate it into something special. Phrases like "Rock Against Ass" and "Rendezvous with Anus" (?) are hilarious and somehow also endearing. I assume the band's in on the joke, but this works so much better for me than, say, Slipknot trying to convey "All Hope Is Gone." Several little moments that stuck with me the next day after listening... I like the guitar part that imitates a clock chime in "The Age of Pamparius." I like, "I got a headache in my pants" in "Back to Dungaree High." A selection of great track and album titles from elsewhere in Turbonegro's discography: Ass Cobra; "I Got Erection;" "Turbonegro Hate the Kids;" "The Midnight NAMBLA;" Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives; "Shake Your Shit Machine;" "You Give Me Worms;" "Blow Me (Like the Wind);" and "Wipe It 'Til It Bleeds." And then there's this nugget from Wikipedia, "Initially, the band had two running ideas for band names: Nazipenis and Turbonegro. They were advised that a band named Nazipenis would never sell records, so they chose Turbonegro as a more consumer-friendly choice." Not sure I can safely go any further down the Turbonegro rabbit hole without reading something that makes it all fall apart, so I better leave things here.
I'm pleased to see Norwegian music represented, and this was good fun...but nothing more. I'm sure Norway has more deserving artists.
Punk with a little bit of grunge, garage, and a lot of energy
Needed this today after two blues albums back to back. It had a Metellica feel to it without being all out metal more of a punk twist. It started very well then got so unbelievably samey. It just stopped registering it became white noise.
Rock Against Ass. Don’t Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker. Rendezvous with Anus. The songs were okay but these guys are great at titles that’s for sure.
**In-Depth Review of Turbonegro's "Apocalypse Dudes"** **Overview** "Apocalypse Dudes," released in 1998, is Turbonegro's fourth studio album and a landmark in their career, marking a shift from raw punk roots toward a more polished glam rock-infused punk sound. It was the first album featuring Euroboy on lead guitar and the last before the band’s temporary disbandment in 1998. The album is considered a breakthrough for the Norwegian underground band and the first installment in their "Apocalypse trilogy," followed by *Scandinavian Leather* (2003) and *Party Animals* (2005)[1][2]. --- ## Lyrics The lyrics on "Apocalypse Dudes" are provocative, irreverent, and often tongue-in-cheek, laden with crude humor and deliberately offensive language. They incorporate a mix of homoerotic imagery, absurdity, and shock value, which some critics see as juvenile or simplistic, while others appreciate the band's unapologetic fun and punk ethos. The band’s use of English as a second language adds a quirky charm to the lyrics, which often come across as both playful and confrontational. Examples include songs like "Don't Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker" and "Rendezvous with Anus," which flaunt taboo language and themes in a way that challenges political correctness and mainstream sensibilities. While some listeners dismiss the lyrics as immature or lacking sophistication, others argue that the silliness and rawness are part of the album’s punk spirit—doing whatever they want without concern for convention[1][4][5]. --- ## Music Musically, "Apocalypse Dudes" blends punk rock with glam rock and hard rock, creating a sound that is both energetic and melodic. The album features a "wall of guitars," with Euroboy’s lead guitar work providing memorable riffs and solos that elevate the songs beyond typical punk simplicity. The compositions are longer and more structured than previous Turbonegro records, with influences ranging from the Ramones and Stooges to AC/DC and Alice Cooper. Key musical characteristics include: - **Guitar Work:** Euroboy’s signature riffs and solos, such as on "Prince of the Rodeo" and "Humiliation Street," showcase a glam rock flair with tight, catchy hooks. - **Rhythm Section:** The drums and bass provide a powerful backbone, with driving beats that blend punk urgency with classic rock groove. - **Song Variety:** Tracks range from fast-paced punk anthems ("Get It On") to mid-tempo rockers with pop elements ("Rock Against Ass") and more experimental sounds featuring synths and acoustic guitars ("The Age of Pamparius"). - **Production Quality:** The album’s production is notably clearer and more polished than earlier Turbonegro works, bordering on arena rock in its sound, which enhances the impact of the guitars and vocals without losing raw energy[2][3][5]. --- ## Production Recorded at Endless Sound studio in late 1997, the album’s production reflects a significant evolution from the band’s earlier lo-fi punk style. The clarity and balance in the mix allow each instrument to shine, particularly the guitars and drums, which are big and punchy. The production supports the glam rock aesthetic while maintaining punk’s aggressive edge. Hank von Helvete’s vocal performance was affected by his heroin addiction during recording, notably requiring multiple takes for "Are You Ready (For Some Darkness)." Despite this, the vocals convey a raw, charismatic energy that complements the music’s intensity. The album was released through Virgin Records, marking a step up in label support and distribution, which helped it reach a wider audience[2][3]. --- ## Themes "Apocalypse Dudes" explores themes typical of punk rock’s rebellious spirit but filtered through a glam rock lens with a heavy dose of irony and camp. Common themes include: - **Sexuality and Provocation:** The band plays with homoerotic imagery and explicit sexual references, often to shock or amuse. - **Rebellion and Anti-Establishment:** Songs express defiance against political correctness and societal norms. - **Party and Excess:** The album embraces a hedonistic, wild lifestyle, celebrating rock ‘n’ roll excess and fun. - **Dark Humor:** There is an undercurrent of sardonic humor and absurdity throughout the lyrics and presentation. These themes, combined with the band’s flamboyant image and theatrical style, create a unique identity that sets Turbonegro apart from straightforward punk or glam acts[1][4]. --- ## Influence "Apocalypse Dudes" is widely regarded as a cult classic and a seminal album in the punk/glam crossover genre. It has influenced numerous bands in the punk, garage rock, and hard rock scenes worldwide. The album’s blend of catchy hooks, provocative lyrics, and high-energy performances helped define the subgenre often called "death punk," a term associated with Turbonegro’s style. Notably, Jello Biafra called it "the most important European record ever," highlighting its impact beyond Norway. The album also inspired a tribute album, demonstrating its lasting legacy in punk circles[5][3]. --- ## Pros and Cons | Pros | Cons | |----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Infectiously catchy and energetic songs | Lyrics can be perceived as juvenile or offensive | | Strong, memorable guitar riffs and solos | Some tracks feel overly long or directionless | | Polished production that balances clarity and rawness | Provocative themes may alienate some listeners | | Unique blend of punk, glam, and hard rock | Not all punk purists appreciate the glam influence| | High replay value with no weak tracks | Vocal performance affected by singer’s health issues during recording | | Cult status and significant influence on punk scene | Some critics find the humor and style too silly or gimmicky | --- **Summary** "Apocalypse Dudes" stands as a bold, energetic, and influential album that successfully merges punk’s raw power with glam rock’s theatricality. Its provocative lyrics, infectious riffs, and polished production create a unique listening experience that remains compelling over two decades later. While the album’s lyrical content and some stylistic choices might divide opinion, its impact on punk and rock music is undeniable, securing its place as a cult classic and a must-listen for fans of high-energy, rebellious rock music.
this might be the worst thing i've ever listened to in my life
Did not like it at all
A bit like the Hives, maybe less polished but more interesting. So... Still a little dull and derivative. I've got no time for this. Two stars.
This is pretty good. Never heard of them before. Some of the lyrics are bit _simple_ but sometimes that's okay. Musically pretty fun and well done, I can dig it.
I loved this album and the hard rock. I had never heard of this band until now, and the band isn't that old, either. I wish I listened to this earlier.
3 out of 5. Musically this is a tight effort though it comes off a little bland.
So torn on whether to give this 3 or 4 stars. Admittedly, I am enjoying it more than many others I have given 3. However, a requirement for 4 is that I would add it to my library to listen to regularly, and don't think I would do that. It's a solid 3.5 on my scale for sure...
Пару песен интересно послушать (в каком-нибудь сборнике), но когда 50 минут кряду слушаешь эти энергичные вопли… это слишком. 5 из 10.
The guitar riffs were fun as were the drums ... I really don't want to hurt my 90s decade rating any further ... Ugh!
My first inclination was to say this is a parody of American rock music, but honestly? I think this is an earnest tribute to it. Either way, these silly Norwegian guys made a great rock album. Get them some pizza already!
Wasn't actually too bad, a bit too thrashy for my tastes but not horrible.
When an album has a song called 'Rock Against Ass' on it, I question its place on this list. Just a bit too thrashy and shouty in a way I don’t enjoy
I am writing this review at nearly 2:00 in the morning on a school bus for a cool trip, so I’d definitely say this album was listened to by me under interesting circumstances. You know what else is cool besides the trip I’m going on? This album! I love this! I don’t think I’d ever really heard of Turbonegro before (Am I even allowed to say that band name?), but I guess I’m a fan of their music based on this album. This album’s just a whole load of fun. It’s considered a glam punk album, which makes sense seeing as I’m definitely getting both glam rock and punk vibes from Apocalypse Dudes. It’s a bit goofy, but there’s also a bit of a punk spirit that I enjoy. Hey, if Jello Biafra says it’s good, it probably is. The style is great! The riffs are strong, and there’s even some cool solos! I wish the bass lines were more interesting though. That’s just a me thing. The writing is fun too. I could definitely see why others might not be into it, but I absolutely am into it. The songs are cool, and the pacing is good. Overall, I really enjoyed this album. I wouldn’t call it a masterpiece or anything, but it’s definitely an album for me. Strong 4/5.
Feeling slightly more punk on this monday morning
Like others have said, if it weren't for the dog shit lyrics (that I hope are self aware and supposed to be funny?) this is a really fun album with a ton of great riffs.
Groupe inconnu, qui fait un rock énergique agréable à écouter, même s’il n’est pas très novateur. Il ne rejoindra pas ma collection, mais je prendrais plaisir à l’écouter de nouveau. => 3/5
I get that this is parody, but no Weird Al? No Tenacious D? It's a shame that this isn't paired with better lyrics, because it might actually be enjoyable.
Gonna bake a motherfucking pizza tonight!
Norwegians singing rock songs in English . It’s a no
More swearing than I like. Not for me
Not sure if I like every song but the hype energy was sick and fun to listen to thru the day and super good for boosting morale while doing work
this sounded like generic rock you’d hear in an episode of scooby doo where the villain turns out to be the lead singer of the band and his motivation was that his band wasn’t making enough money
4.5
They had more fun recording than I had listening Ending with a Bowie cover puts the rest of the album in perspective unflatteringly Probably a lot of fun live
kinda liked this one, happy to have had this one show up Will I listen to again: 90%
Interesting, never heard of this band. These guys are rocking. Pretty cool stuff.
Pretty good moments but largely unforgettable.
Great, took me by surprise, it's strong from start to finish. Though the lyrics aren't my favorite, at least the instrumental is better.
It's okayish, loud, accessible. But whatever message it might have is drowned under the music.
Some pretty great playing and style is let down with lackluster songwriting. This has the font of something I'd be into
Remember that Scandinavian version of Bam Margera Gets Drunk With His Friends? I think this is the band that was in it all the time. It’s all right; very basic pop punk with goofy lyrics. It was pretty fun to listen to but nothing spectacular. Pretty surprised it was on here at all.
This was a really fun album to listen to. An interesting blend of some head-banging punk and badass hard rock. People clown on the lyrics but I think they're funny and the band is just having fun. Not every song has to be about heartbreak and failed relationships. I really enjoyed this album and saved some songs to revisit.
Solid album. Love punk energy and had some pretty sweet guitar solos. Nothing exactly revolutionary going on here, but it made my ears happy.
Torn whether to rate a three or four as I'd put it somewhere between. Definitely the type of music I enjoy, and will listen to most of this album again most likely, but it also all sort of blurred into each other for me. There wasn't necessarily a stand out song on the album and I kind of felt equally about it the whole way through. The first song felt like a solid opener, but also perhaps went on a bit longer than it really needed to and got a bit repetitive at some point. Humiliation Street was a good and much needed change of pace and thus stood out the most as an individual song.
I was transported right back in guitar hero 3 days. This is hard rock at its absolute core. Conversely, there really wasn't anything unique about it but certainly did a good job writing and playing a bunch of good rock songs.
Not bad. Would need to have multiple listens to see if I’d get into it.
There were some solid riffs. The lyrics were… I want to blame the second language issue (and I can’t rock out in a second language), but the actual intent of the words seem dumb. The themes are stupid, and that’s not a translation thing. Still, the music had some good moments, and it was all fun. I’m quite sure I didn’t need to listen to this before the eternal slumber, but I don’t really regret it either.
This album was fun. It was like if Glam Rock combined with punk. It was cool. The lyrics were nothing spectacular (at times silly..."Rendezvous With Anus") but the rhythms were a lot of fun and the solos were crazy. I enjoyed myself but this didn't really do anything special for me. Also..."Suffragette City" is one of, if not my absolute favorite, David Bowie song and this version was just not good... Liked Songs: "The Age Of Pamparius" , "Selfdestructo Bust" , "Rock Against Ass" , "Rendezvous With Anus" , "Zillion Dollar Sadist" , "Prince Of The Rodeo" , "Back To Dungaree High" , "Humiliation Street"
liked songs: The Age Of Pamparius, Get It On, most of the rest A strong start musically to the album nearly ruined by god-awful lyrics ("motherfucking pizza tonight"? really?). I really wish there was an instrumental version of this album. All of the songs are well-written and have great energy. The lyrics are just... troglodyte-tier garbage. The vocal performance isn't much better than the lyrical content, either. As an aside, I don't know why so many punk acts seem to think you're not allowed to have a good vocalist to make punk music. Is that the Ramones fault? 3.5
I liked it more than I expected. Everything but the vocals sounded great. Just couldn’t really get into it because of that but at least it was better than I thought it would be!
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater music
im sorry norway yall probably have good music over there but i absolutely hate this. fuck.
The beginning of this album is good, like, really good. Just purely optimized to be as fun as possible and nothing else, which I appreciate. Fantastic loud, fast-paced, headbanging riffs and exciting vocal. But after that, Apocalypse Dudes just doesn't go anywhere else. The rest of the album is more of the same but a little worse: less energetic, less engaging. It just becomes stale and monotonous after a while. I still liked all the songs here, but the album had set my exceptions way too high in the beginning and then delivered something that's still good but slightly worse than what I was promised. 7/10
No.
Glam rock and punk is such a great combination, and these guys pull it off perfectly. The album has big, anthemic choruses and a rock ‘n’ roll attitude, but with the rebellious energy of punk. There’s also a tongue-in-cheek element, which just adds to the fun.
Fuck yeah, this is a masterpiece
I don’t hate it but it would have been 4 stars had they gone with the name Nazipenis
It's OK. Had higher hopes for "niche Nordic rock band I've never heard of", but seems there's a very good reason I haven't.
Fun glam punk! There were some songs on here that I really thought were fun and catchy. I really liked the opening track in particular, ‘The Age of Pamparius’. 3.5/5
Amazing intro, I had high hopes. But the rest 55 minutes sound like one single song. The overly enthusiastic and ott sound made it feel like sensory overload, especially when I was not in the high-energy mood. Almost gave me an anxiety attack at work.
Pretty solid for a mindless punk album. I actually like their sound quite a bit. Not too many songs stood out as unique but I saved a few including Selfdestructo Blast, Are you Ready, and Monkey on your back. I’m not surprised Steve-O and Pontius fuck with them enough to pick a song from here as their theme song for WildBoyz (though I have no idea what song it was). It seems like one of those punk bands that think trashing a hotel room is the end goal and not just some shit that happens along the way though.
note sure why this wasn't rated... but overall i liked this! i kinda of remembered it, but overall it was a good sound. the lead singer probably knocks it down to a 3, because i am not a huge fan of that singing style, but this band rocks
I like the general style, but it got old after a while. Sort of between a 2 and 3 stars, but I’m feeling kind today.
A nice little change up. It was fun for a bit then kinda started to run together. I just love how Iceland/Scandinavian countries are known for metal/punk rock bands which just seems so out of place in meeting their people.
I actually enjoyed it a lot for what it was. Goofy, but fun to listen to. The silliness didn’t detract from this one like it has from a lot of albums we’ve listened to.
Was not what I was expecting at all. Thought I was in for heavy metal but got some punk music instead. There wasn't anything necessarily bad about the album, it just isn't my most-liked genre by any means. Overall, I mostly enjoyed listening, but what might have been edgy enough lyrics for a punk band in 1998 mostly just comes off as corny a couple decades later. Its a two and a half, but I'm rounding down.
Damn dude, I had a blast with this album! I liked it way more than it probably deserves. My enjoyment greatly benefited from the fact that I don't care about lyrics at all. Just fast punk with catchy guitar riffs. I added a few songs to my "Skate" playlist, and I could easily just put this whole album on anytime I go to the skatepark. Nobody is wilder than the Warzone Tones, but the truth is, we love albums and we would never hurt one. Please, don't try anything you see on this list at home.
Big dumb fun
Yeah this album is pretty good, but it's just not part of my preferred styles.
I wouldn't listen to this all day, but that's what I call a cool hard rock album when you feel to crack a budweiser. I love the overall energy of their music.
ugh wtf was this, not my genre at all I was just waiting desperately for it to be over
Yeah, it's a bit juvenile. Or a lot. If you don't listen to the lyrics or think too hard, it's not baaaad.
Not what I expected. Just great balls to the wall rock. If this is death metal, then I like it.
Interesting to listen to. Raw. A throw back, definitely.
1.75
Some songs are fun, but overall pretty nonsensical.
Gave it a shot, but there’s nothing for me in this album.
WTF? Are they trying to mess with us? I am confident I can find alt least 10 other albums, crappier than this but are more deserving to be on the 1,001 list. Was this pick won in a raffle? From a dart blindfolded-ly thrown at a list on the wall? It's a lazy pick.
This came out in '98, would've been a massive snooze for' 78
Kind of wasted potential. These guys are clearly good musicians and they sufficiently rock. It all falls flat, however, when the delivery comes off as cheesy and posturing as this is, however. If I'm being offered classic/ punk rock I'd like to feel like these personalities are no stranger to playing chicken to oblivion on a daily basis. I'd better be cut wide open from their apparent edge. This shit sounds like cosplay, I'm not havin it.
This is gross.
Perfect post-punk. Not like Green Day, which sapped out all true punk energy from most of their popular work. Powerful, varied. Just what I need to bang my head. 4/5
Fucking brilliant. Eases you into it for a moment in the first track, and then you're off! I had a grin on my face from that moment and they never backed off from then on, which I'm thrilled about. Also fun Down with the Sickness ass drums in Dungaree High lol. An album and band I'd never heard before but an instant save!
This is a full gas laugh. Less darkness and less speediness than the name suggests, coming on more like a hardcore Hives. Silly in a good way.
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This was pretty fun.
Worst one yet.
Looks like a rock and roll. Sounds like rock and roll. Must be rock and roll.
This was another one that was hard for me to listen to without comparing or seeing it through the lens of all the music I've listened to. Like there were so many better punk acts even at that time so I'm not sure I really get it. But anyways, there were some great guitar parts and a few of the songs established a good groove. The lyrics and singing were very punk (but that didn't make them interesting and not super repetitive). Anyways, had to give it a 3 for the instrumentals, but overall wouldn't listen to again (would go to a show though, would probably be a vibe). Most overall successful song was Get it On.
I am charmed by Apocalypse Dudes. Turbonegro did a great job combining hard rock of the eighties and glam rock of the seventies with some good old fashioned punk. And these songs are catchy! Every song is different and engaging--sometimes the title grabs your attention first, or the soft whispers opening the song, or the lyrics, or even the opening track's Apocalypse Dudes proclamation, and Turbonergo's love of denim. With all that out of the way, let's discuss these song titles. I'm obsessed. "Rendezvous with Anus"? Strong song titles have the potential to be off-putting, but with their catchy songs, I found myself admiring their daring attitudes. What's more punk rock than that? Regardless, I would love to have been a fly on the wall for these song writing sessions. 3.5, rounding up.
This band and album were completely new to me. I didn't find this to be particularly monumental, but I DID enjoy it quite a bit. Their particular fusion of punk with glam rock made this super palatable to me. The album has a strong opening with its first track and the music managed to keep a hold throughout the duration of the album.
Hoy toca banda que recuerdo más de nombre que de haber escuchado a consciencia. Se lo siente glam, rockerazo y bien arriba, con algunos toques stoner. Sirve para combatir el tedio. Hasta mañana.
winner of the least serious album ever award. these guys can fucking play though, riffs and solos for days on this
It might be because I am norwegian, and understand the kind of layers of irony in the lyrics, and that my lack of english understanding makes the lyric a little less cringeworthy(because they are, and you might say that it is a kind of double standard that I have trouble listening to gangstarap with the same ethos). Anyways: this album is first and foremost fun, and 90 percent of this is because the guitarist is a fucking genius.
First listen. Meh.
Ganske bra
I know the lyrics aren’t clever, but I enjoyed the general vibe of this. Reminds me a little of The Undertones and so on, which is my wheelhouse. Good length album and pretty straight down the line, but that works sometimes. I’d listen to this again.
This was actually decent. Not sure if I would listen again
Brainless fun
Gonna tell my kids this is “Rumours”.
I really enjoyed this. Some of the lyrics and content were pretty juvenile, but it was pretty fun to listen to. 4.5/5
#487. I wish this was instrumental, because the music is good, but damn all those lyrics are dumb as hell, and they're not particularly well sung anyway. 2/5: meh. Song added to playlist: Get It on I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
3.5 stars. Norwegian glam rock. Reminiscent of The Darkness (not quite as goofy and falsetto though) with the over the top vulgar/silly lyrics and The Offspring (especially "Good Head" with the 'whooaaa' and 'yeaaahh's) heavier musically.
Cookie cutter metal with juvenile lyrics.
Nice and noisy!
So stupid. If it wasn't almost an hour long it would have been a 3 but this grows thin after 25 minutes.
2.5
Love the rock sound, to be honest. I liked the Bonus tracks a little more (I know they're not part of the album).
So incredibly dumb and appalling that it almost (but not quite) became enjoyable. Beavis and Butthead meets hard rock meets...Eurovision? Somehow, and I suspect not deliberately, it's extremely camp. That's probably its most redeeming feature, that it's impossible to take at all seriously. If you'd have told me 524 days ago that one day I would listen to Lightning Bolt, Chicago, Roxy Music and this in consecutive days I would have...had quite a lot of questions. But I'd also have expected to find Roxy Music a palette cleanser, whereas this album actually served that purpose. Obviously it's still rubbish though.
az ízlésemnek túl zajos meg kiabálós, azért elhallgattam, de nem éreztem zeneileg nagy durranásnak
Kedvenc/Favourite: Back To Dungaree High Kicsit talán túl sok minden akart lenni egyszerre ez az album, és ezért egyik sem sikerült igazán. A zene nem volt rossz, de a szövegek sokszor erőltetettnek tűntek nekem. Többre számítottam őszintén. Maybe it was trying to be a few too many things at once, and that's why none of them really worked. The music wasn't bad, but the lyrics often seemed forced to me. I honestly expected more.
Can confirm, this would be fun to listen to in a boat. Or even not in a boat.
not as bad as i thought it would be
escuché la mitad, meh
This motherfucking album is a good motherfucking time. Rock against ass motherfuckers.
Pretty surprised by this. It was pretty entertaining and the guitar work is really strong.
FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC
Rocks
No thanks. A bit try-hard and sounds like a bunch of 16-year-old kids practising in a garage. Lyrics were a bit embarrassing!
This album gets an extra star for being from a different country outside of UK & USA - the music was was ok but not amazing. Not the best example of Punk Rock from this time period, and I don't think I'll be back for more, but I'm glad to have listened to something I probably never would have heard of without this list. I love me some punk music, and mix it with some rock even better, I even love a bit of infantile humour and lyrics - but this was just a bit lame and boring. This list is severely lacking in the punk department - I'd be swapping this out for NOFX from a similar time period - I'm all for hidden gems but this album isn't it!
Day375 - i’m glad that there’s albums from different genres and from different countries cause i wouldn’t have ever listened to this and it was fun
Digging The Age of Pamparius and Are you Ready for the Darkness.
I'm not gonna lie, this is a pretty cool album if you like punk rock infused with glam / Dictators / Stooges-adjacent tones. Just like The Hives, the Scandinavian act had all sorts of aces up its sleeves: efficient production, relentless energy, catchy riffs and sing-alongs (best exemplified by "Get It On" and infectious closer "Good Head", about looking for... blowjobs!), to which you must add a couple of timeless rock'n'roll moments where the band even reach the sky-high levels of The Who during their early-seventies apex (opener "The Age of Pamparius" ; the penultimate "Humiliation Street", with its epic climax and guitar solos, -- which you must absolutely listen to before leaving your impression about the whole album). Then, I'm not gonna lie either : the lustful, tongue-in-cheek lyrics (and tongue-on-other-body parts-as-well) might turn off some folks who would find that sort of lyrical content heavy-handed at times (or they might turn you on, conversely -- but only if you're sexually-obsessed, lol). Turbonegro's shtick as a faux-gay, leather-laced band redeems those flaws somehow -- sexual proclivities sound more transgressive as seen from the homosexual underdog lens. But that doesn't make the lyrics any brighter, just more ambiguous and open to interpretation than they really are. As usual, reception of the music and lyrical contents in this LP depends on your own horizon and expectations. And about the latter... are you catching or pitching? 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded up to 4 8.5/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3.5) Number of albums left to review: around forty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 455 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 271 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 328
Maybe one would like this better if one were riding a skateboard.
Best Song: Prince of the Rodeo. The guitar work and overall pace of the track was great, and what I had hoped would be the standard from the rest of the album. Worst Song: Rock Against Ass. Proof that a song can be torched simply for having stupid lyrics. Overall: Decent punk that sounds every bit as old as it is.
Fun
Hey an unknown rock album on 1001 albums that isn't just pure shit. This isn't too bad. I wouldn't say it's incredible but it's pretty solid jammin. A little punky for my tastes, but it's not bad.
Absolutely cracking. Rocks out without a care in the world, check it out.
Don't feel like this is deserving of being on the list.
Who would've thought a couple Norwegians would be one of those keeping alive the high octane rock genre. High energy, motorcycle through the desert kinda rock. They definitely give off Motorhead and a bit of The Stooges
Those are some embarrassing lyrics. What in the world.
I’m sure that this is a fine album, but it simply isn’t for me. Sounds like any number of other poodle metal albums I liked in the late eighties…
hard rock cool guitar rifts not for me
3.6 It's rare to get a 'fun' album on this list, which is how I'd best describe this. A blend of glam/hard/punk rock, if I was 15 again I'd have been obsessed. Older and grumpier some of the songs don't land as well as they should, but on the whole it's an enjoyable album. The Stooges' sequel Humiliation Street a high point. Ending there might have helped the album, the last 3 tracks feel pointless. Might check out more from these guys now.
Surprisingly fun album. Instrumentation, tone and songwriting on this record are all tremendously superb and unique. Completely unexpected from initial reaction. Outro to Humiliation Street is a highlight. Would definitely listen again. Best tracks: - Get It On - Prince Of The Rodeo - Humiliation Street Worst tracks: N/A Rating: 8/10
Strong guitar power chords, the solos aren’t bad either. This is bachelor rock, or rebellious teenager rock. If your favorite shows are/were Jackass or Viva La Bam then it’s likely that this music was also your jam. It’s frankly not terrible, but it is over saturated with testosterone.
for how good all the instruments are these vocals would've been better if a just toddler just scribbled on a piece of paper and they attempted to sing that.
A barrage of Norwegian punk rock, banger after banger with no let-up. Loved it.
Ass
Loved how this immediately took me back to the early 2000s. I wish more bands went for this sound nowadays
Very good!
Nice rock with a bit of punk sprinkled in. As a lot of punk is though the music often rely heavily on the time and place where it was created. As someone not from that time and place this doesn't appeal to me very much.
good record
Pretty generic rock songs with a couple bangers.
Not bad
I'm sure the audience here is going to hate this album but I loved everything about it.
Stupid, goofy and fun late 90s punk(?). Gave off the same vibe as Andrew WK - this is a band that doesn’t take itself super seriously.
Prince of the Rodeo (f*ck yeah!!). Mad I hadn’t heard this much sooner
Many much noises
Surprised I’ve never heard of them before. Jane’s addiction adjacent but liked them more. Ended up downloading the album which is more than I can say for a lot of 1001
A solid two for me. Nice to listen to something new but not for me
This album fucking ruled.
Never heard of this band before. I took away three bits of information: 1.) It's punk-informed alt-rock (or the other way round - whatever). 2.) It's not especially good. 3.) It has no business being on this list. 2/5
Apocalypse Dudes is a pretty badass title, and this album lives up to that expectation. The opener rocks and it just takes off from there. Typically I try to listen to each album on the home stereo, but this one got blasted in the car and it turned out to be an excellent album for highway driving. I will say, by the end, I was thankful. I couldn’t keep doing that style/sound for much longer, it would’ve gotten stale. But it’s a fantastic rock/punk album, these guys were a lot more talented than I anticipated. 3 stars, almost 4.
Terrible! Lately not getting any albums I like. Not a fan of punk rock and rap.
Fun, good energy and guitars. Standout songs: Humiliation Street Are you Ready (For some Darkness)
I liked it a bit at the start but did grow tired of the vocals fast. Rating: 2.4
The occasional riffs are the only redmeable quality of this album.
hmmmm Bottom hmmmmm
Funny punk for Swedish adolescents
The opening song reminded me of Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. It was hard for me to take them seriously after that.
Funny
the only couple minutes i managed to force myself to endure sounded like self indulgent, pretentious, spandex-clad bullshit. maybe there's some shit encrusted gem if you have the human will to dig through all the layers of filth but i simply do not.
I was really skeptical as soon as I heard the beginning of the first song of the album, and also this being from before the year 2000 (even slightly before that), I didn't have a lot of hope for the whole album, but I was bopping to the music by the third song. The fourth song's chore caught me off-guard and I had to double-check the name of the song just to see if I wasn't hearing things wrong. Overall, pretty nice album, and I am sad that I can't rate things out of 10, as this deserves a higher rating, but not necessarily a 4, but it is getting it because it is definitely not 3, but the instrumentals are great, the singing is alright.
Simple, loud and not very inspiring, yet quite enjoyable.
Offensively dumb.
Decent
Too hard for me. Pass
I was expecting an album, that would be hard to listen to because punk is just not my genre. But I found it listenable. Guitar is saving the day. While rhythm section is quite punky and the singer is trying hard to be punk.
Something I had never heard before, and I liked it. Very silly song names like many other punk bands do, even if some might see it as being immature. But that to me is quintessential punk.
I dug this.
This was interesting. I liked most of it. Some of it was weird. Glad no one asked me what I was listening to.
Move along, nothing to hear here.
I don’t remember these guys at all but not bad
I don’t think I will remember any of these songs. Not that they are bad, just when looking back, there were other bands of similar ilk that I liked better and will go back to.
It's ok but considering we're talking about late 90s here it's really taking this Rock genre a long time to make it to Scandinavia.
These were a total unknown to me, so I was listening without any expectations. It’s fair to say that I enjoyed listening to this. There’s everything there I like. The sound melds elements of the Damned, Motörhead, Hawkwind, touch of the Sparks, with various other flourishes of psychedelia, hard rock, punk and glam. One I’ll be adding this to my library
This is gonna be a big "yikes" from me dawg
Is this a joke album? Terrible track titles. Sounds like a high school band trying to throw in a few swears at the school talent show.
It’s crazy how over the top this albulm is, while still being boring. The lyrics are also terrible. It’s extremely formulatic (and there are only a few songs where the formula works). Favorite song: Prince of the Rodeo Least favorite song: Don’t Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker
Mostly lame songs with embarrassingly bad lyrics. Its one saving grace is that none of the originals are as bad as the horrifically butchered cover of Suffragette City which I am choosing to ignore as its technically a bonus track.
Break out the Natty Lights and turn it up boys! It's time to show mom just how much we don't give a shit about her dumb rules.
Everything about this album, from the title and cover to the tracks about pizza and good head, sounds like it was AI-generated according to a prepubescent boy’s prompt…and I kind of love it?
Started off sounding fun but got old really quickly
A cheesy ass glam rock album. It’s not good. It’s not bad. It’s fun at times but other times it’s just corny. I could have died without it.
Nothing great about it- but they rock and I like that.
I've recently been testing out a new strength workout for the upper body, old school HIT style... which is basically go to muscle failure where your arms are jello and you're quite possibly puking. Your brain doesn't want to let you go that far, of course, so you need to override it with some serious rocking aggression. Turns out Apocalypse Dudes was made for just this purpose.
This is a laughable album. Not a serious work. Swear words thrown in why? Not the worst I’ve heard on this list but barely above a 1.
This went way harder than I was expecting. Dudes who take their rocking so seriously that it almost seems like parody...but it's dead serious.
That was stupid as crap, but the guitars were pretty nice. Best song: Are You Ready (For Some Darkness)
Like a cross between The Hives and Spinal Tap. I'm not feeling the love for this. It's OK in small bursts but the whole album is boring me .
That was weird
Really? If this is your thing then good for you. But personally, Is this a post modern take on what happened in the 1970’s and 1980’s with English as second language, so lyrics are just **** ( sorry they are supposedly challenging political correctness), so it makes the list? There must be, are other records that should be on the must hear 1001 albums! rather than this.
Amazing record. Ramones meets Judas Priest and Lynyrd Skynyrd
A pretty good album, my favorite song was Age of Pamparius.
They were very popular with the northwestern European rock festival crowd. Always lots of people in turbo jugend uniforms (their fanclub). They were tight and loud with a good show. And naughty. That being said, on the record, the lyrics sound very childish. The music is alright, but not groundbreaking. There weren't too many bands like this when they were around, but there had been before. Like a blend of Motorhead and the Ramones. Favorite song: prince of the rodeo
Reminds me of an Offspring B-sides album, but with lyrics written by a 13 year old.
Wasn't sure I'd like it but I did, hurrah!
Blind album and artist. This is the stuff I hope to find exploring this project. Sounds like punk, but has some sick riffs and rhythms and the lyrics are goofy as hell but it sounds like these guys embrace it and it's just awesome! It even sounds like a blend of glam/Arena Rock with punk in a way and it goes hard.
Music was alright but lyrics were stupid.
Hysterical.
Gear: Grado Hemp Artwork: 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍 Production: 🎧😐🆗 Music: 🖤👖🎉 Rating: 🐍🐍/5
2.5/5. Meh. I found this to be pretty boring. The music is not that bad, fortunately.
Possibly racist, probably homophobic, definitely exist. Yet the nod at the end to ripping off suffragette city is appreciated, it definitely rocks and I can't hate an album with a track called "rendezvous with anus"
Really liked this album, nice mix of punk and metal. 3.5 but I give this a bump up.
My favorite Norwegian punk band. Extra credit for having a song about a pizza place that also references calzone.
This is a weird mix of genres. While interesting, it didn't really work for me. This was an ok record.
This was a weird one. I liked it okay, but there are better versions of everything they're doing on here out there. It's cool that they're not US or UK based, but that doesn't make it good just because of that.
Salad and violent to the ears
3 pizzas out of 5 I guess it’s interesting that I was reading about Norwegian bands on RYM (almost all black metal bands, which might suggest tunnel vision on RYM’s part), right before getting a-ha and Turbonegro in the same week. I can appreciate the former’s contribution to music much more than the latter, since it’s basically a copycat of a few 70s punk albums, with some 80s hardcore & hair metal thrown in. One of these influences is not like the other… HL: “Humiliation St”, “The Age of Pamparius”, “Prince of the Rodeo” Later on November 1, 2024
Never heard of this band or album before, and after a single play I'm not sure whether this album should be on this list! Re-hashed matal/glam/punk tropes with risible lyrics.
Hop on your skateboard and cause some property damage! This reminds me of all the dickhead skaters I knew who idolized CKY and so on, but its still pretty enjoyable grimy rock. Will I listen to it again? Probably not, but it was fun while it lasted.
Totally fine straight up rock and roll. 🤘 with songs like “Rendezvous with Anus” you can’t miss!
Some of the song titles were pretty funny. As for the music, it was way too overproduced for my taste. Everything was sparkly clean even though the guitars were distorted. And the songs were just okay.
This is a fun hard rock listen. Lots of youthful energy, plenty of power chords and plenty of teenage fun time lyrics. 3 stars
Ticks all the punk boxes: offensive, loud, sarcastic, obnoxious.
Competent but uninspired 3.3
Cool
Norwegian punk goes glam-rock.
Not great! I can't say I hated listening to it though.
Liked it more than I thought I would
not into it
Started with some potential and then ended up being basically what I expected it to be
Kind of like 80's Hair Metal meets the Ramones and not in a good way. Lost interest after a few songs
85% Best: The Age Of Pamparius; Get It On; Rendezvous With Anus; Prince Of The Rodeo; Humiliation Street Must-Hear? Sure
Found this kind of boring. More tell than show, the songs sound like they’re trying to be so edgy and aggressive but it comes off pretty mediocre. The production is decent though.