Apocalypse dudes

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Apocalypse dudes
Studio album by Turbonegro

Publication
(s)

1998

Label (s)

Format (s)

CD, LP

Genre (s)

Punk 'n' roll , deathpunk

Title (number)

12

running time

47:31 min.

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chronology
Ace Cobra
( 1996 ) 		Apocalypse dudes Scandinavian Leather
( 2003 )

Apocalypse Dudes is the fourth studio album by the Norwegian punk 'n' roll band Turbonegro . It was released in 1998 on various labels around the world, sometimes with different cover art. The first re-release of this album was in 2003 on Burning Heart Records. In the meantime, a remastered version appeared on edel Entertainment , which contains the two bonus titles Prince of the rodeo (single version) and Suffragette City .

The album is the first part of the so-called Black Triology , which also includes the studio albums Scandinavian Leather and Party Animals , which were released after Turbonegro's reunion . All albums have a cover with a black background. Apocalypse Dudes is referred to by many fans as the band's " manifesto ".

Before the release of Apocalypse Dudes , Turbonegro was a rather unknown band and known only to fans of punk 'n' roll. After the album was released, the band's popularity increased enormously.

The sound

The album is very well thought out, it starts with the relatively slow song The Age of Pamparius and ends with an explosion by Good Head .

Apocalypse Dudes represents the band's own sound, Deathpunk , like no other. The fact that Turbonegro broke new ground with this album is obviously due to the still relatively new guitarist Euroboy , who has been a member of the band since 1996.

Jello Biafra , singer of the Dead Kennedys , is with “ The new Turbonegro album is perhaps the most important European album ever. "(" The new Turbonegro record is possibly the most important european record ever. ") Cited

The record label Boomba wrote in April 1998: “ This my friends is the almost perfect album! Excellent production - a really fat sound; a lot of energy and excellent songs that you can't get out of your head. Not a 'sag' in these 47 minutes of playing time !! This is not an 'underground tip' !! 'Apocalypse Dudes' targets the crowd. From punk to metal to mainstream, 'Apocalypse Dudes' has something for everyone. "(" This my friends, is a virtually perfect record! Excellent production- a huge, FAT sound; lots of power and excellent songs that you can't get out of your head. Not one let down through 47 minutes of music !! This is not an underground tip !! 'Apocalypse Dudes' appeals to the masses. From punk to metal to mainstream, "Apocalypse Dudes" has something for everyone. ")

Track list

  1. The Age of Pamparius - 5:59
  2. Selfdestructo Bust - 2:55
  3. Get It On - 4:08
  4. Rock Against Ass - 3:49
  5. Don't Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker - 2:10
  6. Rendezvous With Anus - 1:59
  7. Zillion Dollar Sadist - 3:20
  8. Prince of the Rodeo - 3:45
  9. Back to Dungaree High - 2:57
  10. Are You Ready (For Some Darkness) - 3:35
  11. Monkey on Your Back - 2:52
  12. Humiliation Street - 5:54
  13. Good Head - 4:08
  14. Prince of the Rodeo (Single Version) * - 3:43
  15. Suffragette City * - 2:52

All tracks were recorded by Turbonegro. They were all composed by them , except for Suffragette City, which was written by David Bowie.

(*) Only on the Remastered Release 2007 on edel.

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Contributors

  • Martin Anderson - Photos
  • Oliver Brand - Director
  • Christian A. Calmeyer - Engineer
  • Rocco Clein - Director
  • Dimitri 'from Oslo' Kayiambakis - Artwork
  • Marco Finger - Photos
  • Pal Klaastad - Engineer

Trivia

  • The song The Age Of Pamparius is the title track of the MTV series Wildboyz .
  • On the Norwegian release by Virgin Records, the band is referred to as Turboneger .
  • The re-release of Burning Heart Records includes the video clips of Get It On and Are You Ready (For Some Darkness) . Also an exclusive live recording of The Age Of Pamparius , filmed at the Quart Festival 2002.
  • Dimitri Kayiambakis, who was in charge of the cover design, said, “ I was doing it with Happy Tom and Euroboy when we heard the demo and something good old from Toto . Rune Rebellion and Pamparius stopped by too. We had a great time together. I remember Euroboy asking me to draw a line under the album title. I did and said to him: This looks like a Dire Straits cover! He said: Well, that's for sure, we'll do it like this! For those of you who don't know: the snake on the cover is the symbol of the terrorist organization Symbionese Liberation Army . We only removed a head to get the number of band members. “( " This I made together with Happy-Tom and Euroboy, while listening to the demo and some good old Toto. Rune Rebellion and Pamparius also popped in to check on us. We had a great time. I remember Euroboy asked me to make a line under the title on the cover. I did and told him: this looks like a Dire Straits cover! He said: well, that's settled then, we do it like that! For those of you who don't know: The snake on the cover is the symbol of terror-group Symbionese Liberation Army. We just removed one head to match the number of members in the band. " )
  • On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the album, the band played a tribute gig to themselves on August 7th, 2008 at the Øyafestivalen in Oslo. The setlist consisted exclusively of pieces by Apocalypse Dudes. Keith Morris and Nick Oliveri were also on stage at times.

Reviews

  • The Moshable Magazine wrote: " Apocalypse Dudes is the perfect mix of classic 70s US punk / rock'n'roll like that of The Dictators , The Heartbreakers & The Ramones ... Every song on this album is fucking awesome " ( " Apocalypse Dudes is the perfect mix of classic 70's US punk / rock'n'roll like The Dictators, The Heartbreakers & The Ramones ... every tune on this release is fucking brilliant ")