A hyper-speed blast of ultra-polemical, left-wing hardcore punk, and bitingly funny sarcasm, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables stands as the Dead Kennedys' signature statement. As one of the first hardcore albums, it was a galvanizing influence on the musical and attitudinal development of the genre, also helping to kickstart the fertile California scene. The record's tactics are not subtle in the least; Jello Biafra's odd warble and spat-out lyrics leave no doubt as to what he thinks, baiting his targets of conservatism, violence, overbearing authority, and capitalist greed with a viciously satirical sarcasm that keeps his unflinchingly political outlook from becoming too didactic. The thin production dilutes some of the music's power, but the ragged speed-blur still packs a wallop, and the hooks cribbed from surf and rockabilly give it a gonzo edge. The songwriting isn't consistent all the way through the album, but classics like "Kill the Poor," "Let's Lynch the Landlord," "Chemical Warfare," "California Über Alles," and "Holiday in Cambodia" helped define the hardcore genre and, thus, must be heard. [This Special 25th Anniversary Edition features the documentary Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables which includes early band footage, recording sessions, interviews and live performances.] ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Dead Kennedys
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables: Special 25th Anniversary Edition (CD/DVD)
10/25/2005 | Manifesto Records
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Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables: Special 25th Anniversary Edition (CD/DVD) Track Listing
Credits of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables: Special 25th Anniversary Edition (CD/DVD)
- Jim Branstetter
- Author, Design
- John Joh
- Graphic Design
- Paul Roessler
- Keyboards
- John Cuniberti
- Digital Remastering
- Oliver Di Cicco
- Producer, Engineer
- Jello Biafra
- Vocals, Poster Design, Group Member
- Klaus Flouride
- Bass, Group Member














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