Known for their brutal and sardonic political commentary, Dead Kennedys were a prominent figure in the early wave of punk that rose to prominence in the early 80’s. Their satirical take on everything from political figures, the punk movement itself, and the banality of American consumerism was controversial at the time and led to a significant pushback on the group that banned album sales of their debut album in record stores and led to various protests at their live shows around the country.
Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables is the American companion to Sex Pistols’ 1977 debut Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols— a no-holds barred takedown of authority and contemporary culture. It’s a record that has stood the test of time as a statement piece, drenched in piss and vinegar in a way a true DIY punk record can.
Standout Songs: “Funland at the Beach”, “Holiday in Cambodia”, “California Uber Alles”
