Songs the Lord Taught Us
The Cramps · 1980
53 min · 18 tracks · post-punk · garage punk · gothabilly
A raw blend of garage rock and punk energy infused with campy horror themes and playful rebellion.
Songs the Lord Taught Us is an album by The Cramps, released in 1980. A raw blend of garage rock and punk energy infused with campy horror themes and playful rebellion. This album helped define the sound of garage punk in the late 1970s and early 1980s, earning critical acclaim for its lo-fi production and irreverent lyrics. It has since influenced countless bands within the punk and alternative scenes, cementing The Cramps' status as cult icons. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Songs the Lord Taught Us sound like?
A raw blend of garage rock and punk energy infused with campy horror themes and playful rebellion. Rooted in post-punk and garage punk.
What makes Songs the Lord Taught Us by The Cramps notable?
This album helped define the sound of garage punk in the late 1970s and early 1980s, earning critical acclaim for its lo-fi production and irreverent lyrics. It has since influenced countless bands within the punk and alternative scenes, cementing The Cramps' status as cult icons. Released on May 1, 1980, 'Songs the Lord Taught Us' is The Cramps' debut album, establishing their unique sound that blended punk with rockabilly. At this point, they were emerging from the vibrant CBGB scene, positioning themselves as pioneers of the psychobilly genre.
How many songs are on Songs the Lord Taught Us?
Songs the Lord Taught Us has 18 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 TV Set 3:12
- 2 Rock on the Moon 1:53
- 3 Garbageman Standout 3:37
- 4 I Was a Teenage Werewolf Standout 3:03
- 5 Sunglasses After Dark Standout 3:47
- 6 The Mad Daddy 3:48
- 7 Mystery Plane 2:43
- 8 Zombie Dance 1:55
- 9 What’s Behind the Mask 2:05
- 10 Strychnine 2:25
- 11 I’m Cramped 2:37
- 12 Tear It Up 2:32
- 13 Fever 4:17
- 14 I Was a Teenage Werewolf (with false start, original mix) 4:48
- 15 Mystery Plane (original mix) 2:41
- 16 Twist and Shout 2:32
- 17 I’m Cramped (original mix) 2:37
- 18 The Mad Daddy (original mix) 3:16
Release Date
May 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
53 min 55 sec
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