1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts
Half Japanese · 1980
131 min · 49 tracks · alternative rock · art rock
A chaotic blend of lo-fi punk energy and whimsical storytelling bursts through each track.
1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts is an album by Half Japanese, released in 1980. A chaotic blend of lo-fi punk energy and whimsical storytelling bursts through each track. '1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts' is notable for its raw production and experimental approach, which has inspired countless indie and punk musicians. The album, although not commercially successful upon release, has become a cult favorite and is often recognized for its innovative spirit within the DIY ethos of the late '70s and early '80s music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts sound like?
A chaotic blend of lo-fi punk energy and whimsical storytelling bursts through each track. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes 1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts by Half Japanese notable?
'1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts' is notable for its raw production and experimental approach, which has inspired countless indie and punk musicians. The album, although not commercially successful upon release, has become a cult favorite and is often recognized for its innovative spirit within the DIY ethos of the late '70s and early '80s music landscape. Released in 1980, '1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts' was Half Japanese's debut album, marking the beginning of their distinctive sound that melded punk rock with avant-garde sensibilities. At this time, the band was still forming its identity and gaining traction within the underground music scene, setting the stage for their future influence on alternative rock.
How many songs are on 1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts?
1/2 Gentlemen/Not Beasts has 49 tracks, running approximately 131 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 No Direct Line From My Brain to My Heart Standout 2:00
- 2 10th Avenue Freeze Out 1:49
- 3 Ta Sheri Ta Ta 4:54
- 4 My Girlfriend Lives Like a Beatnik Standout 1:04
- 5 Her Parents Came Home 0:58
- 6 Shhh - Shhh - Shhh 2:12
- 7 Girls Like That Standout 2:12
- 8 Rrrrrrrrrrrrrr 1:26
- 9 No More Beatlemania 1:52
- 10 Tangled Up in Blue 3:44
- 11 Patti Smith 2:22
- 12 School of Love 1:07
- 13 Jodie Foster 2:15
- 14 Shy Around Girls 1:36
- 15 Grrrrrrrrrrrr 2:24
- 16 Bogue Millionaires - Cool Millionaires 2:10
- 17 Tn Tn Tn Tn Ki 3:10
- 18 I Can't Stand It Anymore 2:23
- 19 I Love Oriental Girls 1:44
- 21 Du Du Du - Du Du Du 7:22
- 22 Ain't Too Proud to Beg 1:10
- 23 Ann Arbor, MI 0:32
- 24 I'm Going to the Zoo 1:13
- 25 Shi Yi Yi 0:58
- 26 Rave On 1:42
- 27 I Ta Na Si Na Me Eee 1:02
- 28 Till Victory 2:16
- 29 Rip My Shirt to Shreds 0:19
- 30 I Don't Want to Have Mono No More 1:40
- 31 She Cracked 1:57
- 32 Bbbbbbbb / Bbbbbbbb 1:35
Disc 2
- 1 Funky Broadway Melody 4:12
- 2 I'm Sorry 1:36
- 3 T - T - T - T - T - T 6:43
- 4 The Word I'd Ever Do 0:43
- 5 Live in Baltimore MD 20:16
- 6 Live in Washington DC 18:16
- 7 Battle of the Bands 1:59
- 8 Worst I'd Ever Do 0:42
- 9 Ann Arbor, MI 0:53
- 10 School of Love 1:31
- 11 Her Parents Came Home 0:56
- 12 Shy Around Girls 1:10
- 13 Dream Date 1:42
- 14 Bogue Millionaires - Cool Millionaires 3:29
- 15 Knock on Wood 1:43
- 16 Top Secret 0:47
- 17 Guitar Solo 0:41
- 18 Calling All Girls 1:03
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
131 min 54 sec
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