Plastic Surgery Disasters: In God We Trust Inc

I realize this review is about 30 years too late in some ways, but here goes. I have owned, and loved, the DK's first album, "Fresh fruit...", since it first came out; I bought it as a 15 year old punk and it opened my eyes to a style of 'punk' that was markedly different to the British bands of the time. It has always been a favourite album since then, one which has never left my turn table/cassette/cd player/mp3, etc. I saw the band play in Birmingham last June, minus 'Jello', but with a more than adequate replacement in 'Chip' and again realised how good, and important, this band were and still are. Not wanting to blur my own view of them and their 'legacy' I actively dissuaded myself from buying their "Plastic Surgery.." follow up for fear of hearing a side of them which would dent my view; I was so wrong to have ignored this album.Not only is it probably better than "Fresh Fruit..", which should be as unlikely a statement to hear yourself sayas " I think it's going to be Leicester City's year to win the league", but songs such as 'Buzzbomb" and the superb "Moon over Marin" sit equally comfortably along favourites such as "California Uber Alles", "Holiday in Cambodia", etc. The real standout factor in this album is the standard's set by 'DH' and 'East Bay Ray' which drive the whole album to a level which at times seems unreal. This should have been more widely acclaimed than it was, but then living under the shadow of "Fresh Fruit.." must have been an almost impossible task at the time it was originally released. Just buy it and see what I mean.

The DK's set themselves a high standard with "Fresh Fruit...." but for me, this album takes the level a couple of notches higher. The band show their versatility on "Plastic..." more than on any of their other albums. Jazz bass lines and Spaghetti western guitar licks mixed with Jello's satirical lyrics and explosive drums of DH. From fast hardcore to moody jazz, it's all here. It's a dynamic roller coaster ride that few punk albums deliver. Added with the lightening paced "In God We Trust, Inc" EP... go on, treat yourself :-)

Perfect condition. Plays well. A classic Kennedys album

A very political band, in other words a great punk album!!

Good comp. Good service.

Sick album

The Dead Kennedys as we should all remember them! Dirty, fast, scabrous, and confrontational.

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