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| | Sex-O Olympic-O (Dig) | | | Music Artist : | | Revolting Cocks | | Music Style : | | Industrial | | Record Label : | | 13TH PLANET RECORDS | | Release Date : | | 2009-03-03 | | Store Price : | | $14.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $14.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. HookerBot3000
2. Keys To The City (Vegas Mix)
3. Red Parrot
4. Robo Banditos
5. Cousins
6. Touch Screen
7. I'm Not Gay
8. Abundant Redundancy
9. Lewd Ferrigno
10. Wizard of Sextown
11. HookerBot3000 (Disco A Go Go Mix)
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 revcool
Submitted on: 2009-11-19 |
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| the best cd of revco. Josh Bradford brought fresh air to the team. fun guaranteed. keep up guys. |
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A Most Pleasant Find
Submitted on: 2009-10-31 |
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If you've never heard the music of the Revolting Cocks (REVCO) before, this is the release to buy (Although I love Cocked and Loaded and Beers, Steers, and Queers, etc.). Despite what other fans/critics of the music have stated in their reviews about the band not sounding the same in this new, updated 2009 configuration, I found the musicianship and compositions to be outstanding. Every track on this release is ultra-strong.
This is a side-project of Illinois' (and now Texas') Ministry, but REVCO seems to be grounded in a spirit of humor (some dark, some sophomoric) and musical experimentation - with pounding drum beats (programmed and live), nasty distorted guitar riffs, and lots of excellent "noise" (samples and such) thrown in for good measure.
There are techno aspects and some industrial-metal aspects to the band's sound, but it's difficult to categorize their music under the aegis of one sound, or genre. There are those who will probably vehemently disagree with what I am about to say: if you are a fan of Steve Albini and Big Black (Chicago band), then you'll truly appreciate REVCO (2009),there's a similar philosophy of music, here, but not necessarily a similar style of music that the two bands share. One requires the same mind-set in order to truly appreciate these groups.
The CD art on Sex-O Olympic-O is outstanding, a throwback to pulp art, old movie posters and soft cover detective (private dick) novels. Stand out tracks (although, as stated above, one will not be skipping tracks on this disk) are as follows: Hookerbot 3000; Red Parrot; Robo Bandidos; Cousins; Lude Ferigno; and, the spectacular I'M NOT GAY!
It's listed as a 2009 release for 13th Planet Music, and I got it at a second-hand shop for next to nothing. I'm just happy that the person that traded this disk in didn't have what it takes to appreciate this band, because quite literally, this is one of the best music purchases I've made this year.
In fact, I traded an o-so-lame Black Label Society CD for it.
Viva La Cocks . . . |
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 Green Andy Reviews: The Revolting Cocks - Sex-O Olympic-O
Submitted on: 2009-10-04 |
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So bandleader Al Jourgenson considers this record to be one of the best he's ever made, to the point where he's thinking about postponing his retirement from music as a result? I'm sure he's not taking my opinion into account, but if he really considers this album to be that great, I think his judgment might be impaired enough where retirement could be a good idea. Sex-O Olympic-O isn't the worst album ever made, but it's surprisingly tired-sounding and not nearly as funny or outrageous as the group seems to think it is.
This latest version of the band, with new vocalist Josh Bradford and rhythm section Sin Quinn and Clayton Worbeck, do a pretty faithful recreation of the group's Wax Trax Records-derived industrial rock, with loping post-punk bass lines and rigid drums pounding away behind the heavy guitars and monotone keyboards. Although the production is loud and punchy, the music itself sounds curiously dated, like these are remastered tracks from 1988 or so. The percussion occasionally bursts into a more modern glammy stomp, but other than that, this is nothing we haven't heard before. Industrial clichés abound, like the clubby opening to "I'm Not Gay", and likewise Bradford's distorted snarl seems to be trying hard to replicate Chris Connelly's classic vocals, but he lacks the former Cocks contributor's sense of dignity. Of course, the material he's got to work with is way inferior. Obviously this isn't supposed to be a serious band, but they used to be enjoyably funny. Songs like "Hookerbot 3000" and "Lude Ferrigno" are just stupid, even by the group's sophomoric standards.
Al Jourgenson has a signature production style, and nothing he makes is ever completely worthless, and some of the music here does work despite the corny lyrics, like "Robo Bandidos" and "Abundant Redundancy", and in particular "Red Parrot" is about the most successful song on the album at capturing the sleazy sense of fun that falls so flat on the other songs. But overall, this record misses way more often than it hits, so unless you're an Al Jourgenson creepy superfan, I'd steer clear of it. |
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 A strong 70s dance feel mixed with some 90s techno/industrial
Submitted on: 2009-09-03 |
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The Good
"HookerBot3000" is out future according to the band, and it's set to a seductive beat. Al Jourgensen's signature vocal effect portray a futuristic feel and time. "Red Parrot" delivers some commanding guitars to the hypnotic beats that the group have been putting forth thus far. Clearly the Revolting Cocks has an affliction for a robotic future as they delve into the future of cowboys with "Robo Banditos." No subject is too taboo for the REVCO with "Cousins." Despite its cringe inducting implications, the track is rather catchy. "Abundant Redundancy" is an all out aural assault with guitars and electronic effect fighting it out for your attention.
The Bad
Do you like your Al Jourgensen hard rock or techno/industrial?
The Verdict
It's good to hear that Jourgensen hasn't walked away from the music scene, only Ministry (for now I'm sure). If you've never heard the Revolting Cocks before (like me) than you'll be surprised to hear a strong 70s dance feel mixed with some 90s techno/industrial. Think early Ministry or KMFDM with less guitars. Sex-O Olympic-O is just as hot and powerful as any Ministry album, just with fewer guitars and angry rants. The album is highly sexual and taboo at times, and is set to some of the most come-hither beats you'll ever hear. |
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The best Revolting Cocks album ever
Submitted on: 2009-06-05 |
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Sex-O Olympic-O (Dig)
I've heard a lot and much electro, techno and industrial. And Revco with their latest album really nails it, every song on the CD is just rock on perfect. And everything you can expect from Al Jourgenson...
I would love driving to El Paso and meet these guys, RESPECT...
Don't hesitate - purchase right now. |
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