Interesting to listen to this after recently listening to The Hives. I've been aware of the Dead Kennedys since I was probably 13 or 14, and am pretty sure I've listened to this album before though never owned it or considered myself a fan. But a phrase like "let's lynch the landlord" registered much differently now than it did back then, and I think I've maybe put a finger on why I've been so cold on the 2000s garage rock we've listened to on this list. The tunes on this record are fun AND about something. It's in your face and up your nose and I think that helps give it a maybe unexpected longevity that others lack. Contrast that with the Hives; are any of their songs about anything?? If they were, I couldn't tell. And not that every album needs to be political in any way shape or form. I love plenty of songs that are about shit all. Half the time I'm not even paying attention to the lyrics anyway. But it's nice to hear music like this that takes aim at all of America's bullshit and puts it in an energetic package that's got less to do with talent than sheer willpower. The first song is called "Kill the Poor" and you can sing along to it! That's a potent combination that will probably resonate as long as America is still being all America.