The Cramps – Songs The Lord Taught Us LP
| EAN: | 0602478346460 |
| Vinyl Colour: | Black |
| Artist(s): | The Cramps |
| Label: | Illegal Records |
Product information
The Cramps – Songs The Lord Taught Us LP
Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store
Songs The Lord Taught Us is the iconic debut album by The Cramps, released in 1980 and produced by Alex Chilton. Widely regarded as one of the founding pillars of psychobilly, the album blends garage rock, rockabilly, surf and punk with a twisted horror-themed aesthetic.
With Lux Interior’s wild vocals and Poison Ivy’s gritty guitar work, the record delivers frantic energy and unforgettable hooks. Standout tracks include “TV Set,” “Garbageman,” “I Was A Teenage Werewolf,” and “Strychnine.”
A cult classic and an essential release for anyone into garage punk, rockabilly revival or the darker, weirder edges of 80s underground rock.
Tracklist
Side A
A1 TV Set
A2 Rock On The Moon
A3 Garbageman
A4 I Was A Teenage Werewolf
A5 Sunglasses After Dark
A6 The Mad Daddy
Side B
B1 Mystery Plane
B2 Zombie Dance
B3 What’s Behind The Mask
B4 Strychnine
B5 I’m Cramped
B6 Tear It Up
Specifications
LP
Released 1980
Produced by Alex Chilton
Genre: psychobilly / garage punk
Highlights
Classic debut album
Includes TV Set, Garbageman & Strychnine
Foundational release of the psychobilly genre
Cult favourite among collectors