The Cramps – Songs the Lord Taught Us

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Artist: The Cramps

Title: Songs the Lord Taught Us

Year: 1980

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Tracklist

  • 1. TV Set - Remastered (3:12)
  • 2. Rock On The Moon - Remastered (1:53)
  • 3. Garbageman (3:37)
  • 4. I Was A Teenage Werewolf - Remastered (3:03)
  • 5. Sunglasses After Dark (3:47)
  • 6. The Mad Daddy - Remastered (3:48)
  • 7. Mystery Plane - Remastered (2:43)
  • 8. Zombie Dance - Remastered (1:55)
  • 9. What's Behind The Mask - Remastered (2:05)
  • 10. Strychnine (2:24)
  • 11. I'm Cramped - Remastered (2:37)
  • 12. Tear It Up - Remastered (2:32)
  • 13. Fever (4:17)
  • 14. I Was A Teenage Werewolf - 1989 Digital Remaster (4:48)
  • 15. Mystery Plane - Original Mix (2:39)
  • 16. Twist And Shout - 1989 Digital Remaster (2:32)
  • 17. I'm Cramped - 1989 Digital Remaster (2:37)
  • 18. The Mad Daddy - Original Mix/Remastered (3:15)

Review

Listen up, cats and kittens! If you're itching for a sonic punch to the gut that'll leave you grinning like a maniac, look no further than 'Songs the Lord Taught Us' by The Cramps. This 1980 debut is a wild ride through the twisted minds of Lux Interior and his merry band of misfits, blending punk's raw energy with rockabilly's swagger and a healthy dose of B-movie horror.

Recorded in Memphis with Big Star's Alex Chilton at the helm, this album oozes with the kind of grimy, garage-band charm that'll make you want to pomade your hair and howl at the moon. Tracks like 'TV Set' and 'I Was a Teenage Werewolf' are prime examples of The Cramps' knack for crafting tunes that are equal parts catchy and creepy. And don't even get me started on their cover of 'Strychnine' – it's a sonic cocktail that'll have you shimmying and shaking like you've been possessed.

What sets 'Songs the Lord Taught Us' apart is its ability to capture the raw, unhinged energy of The Cramps' live shows. Lux Interior's vocals are a force of nature, backed by Poison Ivy Rorschach's snarling guitar work and Nick Knox's thunderous drumming. This isn't just punk rock – it's a full-on psychobilly freak-out that'll make you question your sanity in the best possible way. Trust me, once you've experienced this album, you'll never look at rock and roll the same way again. - Sloane

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