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The Hammer Party [ CD / Album ]

The Hammer Party

SKU: CD12182 Barcode: 0036172079223
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  • Released Date: 01 Jan 2007

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

What do you get when you mix punk rock with industrial noise? A Big Black Hammer Party, that's what. This seminal album from the Chicago-based band is a chaotic, frenetic masterpiece that will leave you feeling like you've just been hit in the face with a sledgehammer - in the best possible way, of course. From the opening track "Steel Worker," with its pounding drums and screeching guitars, to the closing notes of "Bad Penny," this album is an assault on the senses in the best possible way. Frontman Steve Albini's raw, snarling vocals cut through the cacophony of sound like a chainsaw through butter, while the relentless energy of the band drives each song forward at breakneck speed. Tracks like "Cables," with its driving bassline and distorted guitars, and the frenzied "Dead Billy" showcase the band's unique blend of aggression and melody, while the anthemic "Jordan, Minnesota" is a rallying cry for disaffected youth everywhere. In short, Big Black's The Hammer Party is a classic album that still sounds as fresh and exciting today as it did when it was first released. So put on your dancing shoes, crank up the volume, and get ready to party like it's 1986 all over again.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Steelworker
2. Live in a Hole
3. Dead Billy
4. I Can Be Killed
5. Crack
6. RIP
7. Cables
8. Pigeon Kill
9. I'm a Mess
10. Texas
11. Seth
12. Jump the Climb
13. Racer-X
14. Shotgun
15. The Ugly American
16. Deep Six
17. Sleep!
18. The Big Payback

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