Black Lips by Black Lips - Uhune

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Listen to the first couple of cuts from the Black Lips' self-titled debut album and it sounds like you've uncovered yet another nuevo-garage rock band with an extra shot of punk rock attitude. All well and good, but let the album sink in and you realize these kids have a bit more up their sleeves -- the tres-wasted psychedelia of "Freakout," the creepy blues crawl of "Stone Cold" and "Down and Out," and the free-form dementia of "You're Dumb" prove these guys have been absorbing their influences from any number of less than wholesome sources. A bit like the Dwarves pre-Blood Guts & Pussy, the Black Lips are looking for something dirty, dangerous, and just plain unhealthy beneath the energetic veneer of garage punk, and on this album they don't have much trouble finding it. While the performances are often ragged to the point of near collapse, that seems to be the point much of the time, and the addled wail of singer Cole Alexander is a fine mouthpiece for this journey through the gutters of your mind. Savage and not for the squeamish, but cool stuff for folks who like their rhythm hooch in a dirty glass.
© Mark Deming /TiVo

1. Throw It Away

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

2. Freakout

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

3. Ain't No Deal

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

4. Stone Cold

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

5. I've Got A Knife

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

6. Down And Out

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

7. Steps

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

8. Fad

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

9. Sweet Kin

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

10. Crazy Girl

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

11. Everybody Loves A Cocksucker

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

12. Can't Get Me Down

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

13. You're Dumb

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

14. Untitled

by The Black Lips

Primary Artist: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Main Performer
Composer: The Black Lips
Black Lips; Composer
Composer: The Black Lips; Composer
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other
Music Publisher: Black Lips; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

30 minutes and 59 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 750x750 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Punk, New Wave, Alternative, College Rock, Garage Rock Revival

Label

Bomp! Records

Music Distribution Service

Redeye Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 17, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

95081408425