EP9: Dead Kennedys “Frankenchrist”

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-dead-kennedys-frankenchrist/id1177807817?i=1000380236683&mt=2

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The DK’s third album is largely remembered as that one that included the penis picture that sparked the PMRC’s war against the band and Jello Biafra’s rise as a celebrity advocate for free speech. Mike and Rod remember it as one of their most unique and compelling records.  It’s subject matter is sadly still relevant today but do the songs still hold up some 30 years later?  Let’s discuss…

This week’s further listening:
Mannequin Pussy  Romance  https://open.spotify.com/album/4wuZj4JGd958dYbBZOj9ex

Underworld Barbara, Barbara, We Face A Shining Future           https://open.spotify.com/album/1QYq1fGyMvbGtvEla84FtC
 
Punk USA: The Rise & Fall of Lookout Records (book)
#deadkennedys, #jellobiafra, #punkrock, #klausflouride, #eastbayray, #dhpeligro

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