Love Songs for the Retarded [Original recording remastered]

Queers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 11, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Asian Man
• ASIN: B000FWHVZK
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,749 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > Miscellaneous > Gay & Lesbian

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the 5 best punk rock albums... ever, September 25, 2007

By 

R. Berahovich "45 year-old grouch" (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Songs for the Retarded (Audio CD)

Love Songs For The Retarded is the best album by the best punk rock band on the planet (after the Ramones, of course). Originally released in 1992 and remastered in 2007, this album is chock full of brilliant pop-punk gems, ranging from fast headbangers ("You're Tripping", "I Can't Stop Farting") to slower (but never slow), more introspective songs ("Granola Head", "Debra Jean"). Singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe Queer has done what few punk songwriters have accomplished: write catchy, memorable songs filled with punk nastiness AND pop hooks. In addition, the songs are even more impressive because they are flavored with the Beach Boys, Beatles and other 50's/60's music influences. And importantly, the songs are presented with a perfect punk sound: distorted buzzsaw guitar, loud & heavy bass and relatively reserved drums (but with primo fills). Really, this album has to be heard to be believed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars may as well be a greatest hits CD, October 5, 2005

By 

J.J. Langr (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Songs for the Retarded (Audio CD)

Other bands would kill for having a greatest hits collection this good. This is just one album (albeit probably the best) from a diehard act that's still going strong after gobs of albums (and infinite band replacements to back up Joe Queer). Go to a Queers show and you'll hear just about every one of these songs, including the classic "Granola Head."

So just what are the Queers? Think of the Ramones: take a singer with a somewhat nasal voice, songs with simple but powerful hook-based choruses that you can't forget ("f the world I'm hanging out with you tonight!"), and fast 3-chord guitar downstrums.

Buy this and Don't Back Down for the best introduction to the Queers. Give 'em each 3 listens and you'll either still hate 'em or you'll be hooked. I'm hooked, and have picked up everything else since then.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the queers-love songs for the retarded, July 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Love Songs for the Retarded (Audio CD)

The Queers are my favorite pop-punk band and from what i've heard by them, this is their best release. Unbeleivably catchy songs like Ursula finally has tits and teenage bonehead will stick with you for days, whether you like it or not. If you're looking for politics or social commentaries don't look here, this is pure drinkin' an' havin' fun music for those who like to take a break and enjoy themseles every now and then.