Bedtime for Democracy [Vinyl]

Dead Kennedys, Dead Kennedy's | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (April 13, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Manifesto Records
• ASIN: B00008XRVX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,858 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Take This Job and Shove It

2. Hop With the Jet Set

3. Dear Abby

4. Rambozo the Clown

5. Fleshdunce

6. The Great Wall

7. Shrink

8. Triumph of the Swill

9. Macho Insecurity

10. I Spy

11. Cesspools in Eden

12. One-Way Ticket to Pluto

13. Do the Slag

14. A Commercial

15. Gone With My Wind

16. Anarchy for Sale

17. Chickenshit Conformist

18. Where Do Ya Draw the Line

19. Potshot Heard 'Round the World

20. D.M.S.O.

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

DEAD KENNEDYS Bedtime For Democracy (2009 US 21-track vinyl LP remastered from the original master tapes their final studio album which was originally released in 1983 presented in a sealed and stickered gatefold picture sleeve)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the greatest lyrics ever written, August 1, 2004

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J. Beaver "Walking Encyclopedia" (Lutz, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bedtime For Democracy (Audio CD)

This album is the pinnacle of the DKs creative expression. Tight, fast-paced performances are highlighted, and the lyrics on this disc put Jello Biafra among the elite of lyrical genius alongside the likes of Roger Waters, Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Ian Anderson, Neil Peart. This is the best example of what real hardcore punk is about. Buy it; you won't be sorry.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the hardcore DK fans, August 31, 2005

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A threat only minor "tim" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bedtime For Democracy (Audio CD)

The prior negative reviews are bringing out the stereotype, that punks are narrowminded and only prefer one type of sound, and they should in no way be taken seriously. When Dead Kennedys experiment with the issues that mattered instead of their old realistic horror punk, with minor hints at some pressing issues, it brings a new refreshing look thst any hardcore DK fan will love this CD.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not the best, but still pretty good, October 13, 2004

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distortion15 "distortion15" (santa cruz, ca usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bedtime For Democracy (Audio CD)

there have been some reviews that just bash this last album, however it's not that bad. obviously, compared with their previous albums, this final CD does not do the dead kennedys justice. however, it still flows very well and it's enjoyable. this cd has a whole different feel than their previous ones. but then again "fresh fruit" has a different feel as well. for the first time listener, this CD should not be the one you start with, if you want their hits get "give me convenience or give me death" but i'd say "plastic surgery" gives the overall mix of the dead kennedys even if it's not usually a fan's favorite album since it does not contain "california uber alles" nor "holiday in cambodia", but that's what makes it unique. all their cds are unique however.

in conclusion, this wasn't a bad last effort, there's better but this cd is still essential to the collector.

definitely recommended.