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Apocalypse Dudes

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OK, I am going to try this again. I think the content of my last attempt at a review did not go over well with the censors.

My basic thesis is that this is a great (and archetypal) showing from a band that does not appear to have been ready-hatched for your 14-year-old nephew by the great music industry Engine of Mediocrity.

TN comes at you nice and hard with a surprising melodic undertone in there that keeps the music mentally interesting. It's definitely not your emo-wuss bilge that makes you beg the band to please grow up, nor is it the trite distorto-crunch mess with some dude trying to growl like he's actually a tough guy.

This is for those of you who would like to get your (...) kicked but would rather not feel like you are a) still working through your teen angst; b) trying to annoy and/or scare your parents (although this will do plenty of that); or c) trying to escape the taint of your middle-class, hyper-feminized, neo-suburban, gotta-go-to-model-UN-so-I-can-get-into-Harvard, the-losers-at-the-soccer-tournament-should-get-trophies-too, upbringing by listening to "hardcore" music.

The death punk genre tag does this band no service. The rock n roll the Turbonegro machine pumps out is full of life and everyone that listens to this masterpiece should be thankful. Of course this band is not serious, but neither were the Ramones and Damned for the most part. That's what makes this genius.. it's fun and it's by no means dumb. While the rest of the rock world is truely obsessed by the dark side of life...this is a celebration of everything that made the early punk rock bands so cool.

Turbonegro is the best. Every song on Apocalypse Dudes is cool.
My favourite songs on this outstanding CD are: Selfdestructo Bust, Get it on, Prince of the Rodeo and the Age of Pamparius.
But actually all songs are great. This CD is really worth buying it. SO DON'T WAIT AND BUY IT!!!

... 'Apocalypse Dudes' is a Teutonic metal album obsessed with gay sex. Does it "out-Spinal Tap Spinal Tap"? It does. TRBNGR offers up first-rate satire: they're the most superficially stupid band of all time, and manage to pull it off with a flawless poker face. Come on, this huge, hairy Norwegian guy growls and grimaces, the guitar player succumbs to the Johnny Thunders disease (can't pick up the instrument without lapsing into the MOST RIDICULOUS SOLO YOU'VE EVER HEARD), and the band unleashes riffs as devestating and pristine as an Arctic Ocean iceberg -- and all in praise of sodomy. Imagine the Scorpions releasing an album with (intentional) explicit homoerotic themes, and you've got a pretty good idea what to expect from 'Apocalypse Dudes.'

Initially the lyrics are scary fun and so clever. Am I allowed to think this is funny? Of course. But they are so very non-PC... And what do they really mean by this? Then I sang "Don't say motherf*cker, motherf*cker" and "Rah rah rah rah rendezvous with ANUS -- ANUS!" about a hundred times along with Hank von Helvete and it was just words that didn't bother me to say anymore. Am I getting coarsened and stupidified?

I don't care. It's really all about a cranking, rolling juggernaut of pop rock punk borrowings composted, smoked and blasted out in a totally familiar and yet inventive new format. Hormonally driven fun fun fun with unusual twisty gorgeous chord changes that are so stupidly simple and brilliant. And then Euroboy plays his fantastic riffs. This record pours power into me.

I know that's a pretty massive claim, but I can more than back it up. Take everything that should be great about an album, then look at this one. A good album should musically be good. AD has some of the best music you will ever hear. Not this 3 chord bs, nor the hubris of Phish. At the same time, the music itself is part of the brilliance. Solos (insanely fast ones at that) dot the album. They're literally everywhere. Yet, at the same time, that's the point. The solos are meant to be humorous, as they go where they don't belong. Think of a more talented version of Spinal Tap. At the same time though, they have enough originality and pop sensibilities that they never fall into self parody, even though you couldn't tell looking at a lyric sheet, which brings us to point number two. Lyrics. They fit into the music, adding to it. When you hear the epic intro to Age of Pamparius, you expect the lyrics to come and be some life-affirming apocalyptic grand poetry, but instead they're about pizza. Once again, Spinal Tap. But once again, they work, and have enough to stand on their own. They're funny, but at the same time not stupid, and fit into the overall mood of the album. As far as influence goes, just look into the tribute CD. Everything from techno to black metal. As rock and roll, it's what rock and roll was always supposed to be: fun and dangerous. Think of Alice Cooper fronting the Ramones, produced by the Village people and you'll get a good idea of what this album is about. Way better than Sgt. pepper's.

This is a great introduction to the best band of our time. Turbonegro combines the classic punk style of the clash and the sex pistols with amazing guitar solos by euroboy who could be called the modern day hendrix. This album is without a doubt one of the greatest albums OF ALL TIME!!! and could hold it's own with any of the great classic rock albums. every song is a hit, if you are a rock listener, turbonegro is definately the band to get into... if you haven't already.

gimme deathpunk baby, and i like it.
i couldn't have said it better myself. ever since my older sister turned me on to turbonegro, i have been saving up to buy every turbo-related thing possible. cds, rare vynil, merchandise, movies, everything. but the question is, what is so awesome about turbonegro that makes them the greatest band ever created? the answer: what doesn't? from euroboy's incredible guitar solos to hank's chanting voice, turbonegro is one of the greatest bands of our time. every song is a classic, hard-hitting anthem that keeps you wanting more. plus, all of their albums are like nothing you've ever heard before. brand new, completely original rock for your listening pleasure. sure, some say that turbonegro is obsessed with sailors, denim, and homosexuality, but it's a lot better than your typical punk band complaining for 3 straight albums about politics and government. in short, this cd is turbo's best album yet (in mine and most people's opinions), and a must-have for a fan of any type of rock.

This was the best rock and roll album of the nineties. It is an excellent album from a very influential band. Anyone who doesn't like Turbonegro is poser and should be executed immediately.

I was sucked into the maelstrom that is Turbonegro by the first track off this album: The Age of Pamparius. There is so much complexity to this band, yet understanding is simple bacause all you really have to do is listen. Euroboy's thunderous riffs are sublime, and Hank's hysterical lyrics give the music added legitamacy. Don't pay too much attention to those homophobics (Ken B.) who fear Turbonegro because of their homoerotic lyrics. This theme was created because it was the only thing that would "strike fear" into the hearts of the hardcore Norwegian death punk kids. In addition, the theme was adopted long before the great american media acceptance of homosexuals. So put aside your preconceptions and give Turbonegro a chance. What you'll find inside is heavy hitting, body moving, head pounding rock n' roll. Punk isn't dead, but Turbonegro isn't exactly punk. They do put on the greatest live show around.