On the writer's iPod – Dead Kennedy’s

Perhaps the most epic punk album ever, yes – one guy’s opinion but I am sure there are many purest out there that do agree -- The Dead Kennedys Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (circa 1980). I stumbled upon The Dead Kennedys through an old school odd movie entitled “Neighbor’s” which started John Belushi and Dan Akroid.

The tune Holiday in Cambodia specifically. If you were to ask me about the movie … ? … but the song, hell yes I remember that. The rift haunting and the vocals were enigmatic, simply awesome. I have never really listened to anything quite like it before and frankly since. I hit the internet in search of more data on “DK” and the song.

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables brings a sense of angst to ignite your muse in a disorderly and unkempt manner. Of course, if this is not what your muse needs it is still a great listen.

Kill The Poor

Forward To Death

When Ya Get Drafted

Let's Lynch The Landlord

Drug Me

Your Emotions

Chemical Warfare

California Ueber Alles

I Kill Children

Stealing Peoples Mail

Funland At The Beach

Ill In The Head

Holiday In Cambodia

Viva Las Vegas

Holiday In Cambodia and California Ueber Alles are classics of the genre but I Kill Children, Ill In The Head and Kill The Poor all deliver powerful messages that can influence the horror muse in sinister discord. Don’t let the titles fool you, listen to the message each song presents – cut right off the front pages of your local paper.

The Dead Kennedys are one of punk rock’s greatest bands and perhaps the best the USA had to offer at the time. This California based band delivered the sociopolitical message like no other.