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Human Butt

Henry Rollins · 1992

145 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk · heavy metal

Raw spoken word performance intertwines with chaotic punk energy, showcasing Rollins’ distinctive voice and fervent storytelling.

Human Butt is an album by Henry Rollins, released in 1992. Raw spoken word performance intertwines with chaotic punk energy, showcasing Rollins’ distinctive voice and fervent storytelling. This album is significant for its unfiltered approach to spoken word, combining punk ethos with personal anecdotes that resonated with audiences seeking authenticity. 'Human Butt' helped solidify Rollins’ reputation beyond music, influencing the spoken word genre and paving the way for future artists in similar realms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Human Butt sound like?

Raw spoken word performance intertwines with chaotic punk energy, showcasing Rollins’ distinctive voice and fervent storytelling. Rooted in hardcore punk and heavy metal.

What makes Human Butt by Henry Rollins notable?

This album is significant for its unfiltered approach to spoken word, combining punk ethos with personal anecdotes that resonated with audiences seeking authenticity. 'Human Butt' helped solidify Rollins’ reputation beyond music, influencing the spoken word genre and paving the way for future artists in similar realms. Released in 1992, 'Human Butt' marked Henry Rollins' transition from his band Black Flag to a solo career as a spoken word artist. This album followed his earlier work, which primarily focused on music, and showcased his evolution into a more theatrical form of expression, blending humor and social commentary.

How many songs are on Human Butt?

Human Butt has 7 tracks, running approximately 145 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·145:13

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Adventures of an Asshole Standout 52:01
  • 2 Kicked in the Ass by Adventure 2:12
  • 3 Smokin’ the Filter 17:15

Disc 2

  • 1 Hated Standout 14:23
  • 2 Decoration 23:26
  • 3 Donate Your Bodies to Science You Fools! Standout 27:29
  • 4 Romance 8:24

Genre

hardcore punk, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

145 min 13 sec