"The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy" is a collaborative punk rock album by Jello Biafra and Nomeansno that was released in 1991." This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
"The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy" is a collaborative album by Jello Biafra and Nomeansno, released in 1991. The album was recorded at Profile Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was produced by Biafra and Nomeansno. The album was released on Alternative Tentacles Records.
The album features a mix of punk rock, hardcore punk, and experimental rock. The lyrics are often political and satirical, and they address a variety of topics, including war, environmental destruction, and corporate greed.
The album was met with positive reviews from critics. AllMusic gave the album a four-star rating, and called it "a powerful and challenging album that is sure to please fans of both Biafra and Nomeansno". The album was also a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
"The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy" is considered to be one of the most important albums of the 1990s. It helped to solidify Biafra's reputation as one of the most important figures in punk rock, and it introduced Nomeansno to a wider audience. The album is still considered to be a classic today, and it is still enjoyed by fans of punk rock and experimental music.
1991's "The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy" marked a surprising and sonically potent collaboration between two significant forces in punk rock. Jello Biafra, the outspoken frontman of the legendary Dead Kennedys, joined forces with Canadian cult icons Nomeansno, known for their complex, math-rock infused punk.
Biafra, a master of satirical social commentary, found a perfect match in Nomeansno's intricate, heavy soundscape. The album pushed boundaries for both artists. Biafra's furious spoken-word rants intertwined with Nomeansno's shifting rhythms and dark humor. This wasn't your typical punk offering; it was a unique experiment.
"The Sky is Falling and I Want My Mommy" tackled weighty themes with the cynical wit expected from these artists. The album stands as a testament to punk rock's ability to surprise, evolve, and deliver powerful sonic statements, even when spearheaded by artists from seemingly disparate corners of the genr
Music Genre: Punk |
| Production: Recorded at Profile Studios, Vancouver, Canada |
Album Production Information: Includes insert with lyrics |
Record Label & Catalognr: Alternative Tentacles Virus 85 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record |
Year & Country: 1991 Made in England |
Jello Biafra (Real-name: Eric Reed Boucher an American singer, songwriter, and spoken word artist. He was born on 17 June 1958, in Boulder, Colorado. Biafra is best known as the lead singer and songwriter for the punk rock band Dead Kennedys. He formed the band in 1978 and they released several albums, including "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables" and "Plastic Surgery Disasters." After the Dead Kennedys disbanded in 1986, Biafra continued to release music and engage in political activism through his own record label, Alternative Tentacles. He has been involved in a number of controversies throughout his career, including legal battles over the Dead Kennedys' music and his outspoken views on various political and social issues. 1 February 2023 at 11:57:15 CET v1.0 initial version
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Alternative Tentacles Records Virus 98 , 1991 , England
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0 + 2 = 1 12" Vinyl LP
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Sex Mad 12" Vinyl LP
Alternative Tentacles Virus 77 , 1989 , England
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Wrong Only Sheep Need a Leader 12" Vinyl LP
Alternative Tentacles Records Virus 86T , 1991 , England
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You Kill Me 12" Vinyl LP
Frankenchrist (1985) is Dead Kennedys’ most infamous album, blending surf-infused punk with dystopian satire. Jello Biafra’s biting lyrics attack consumerism, conformity, and political corruption, while East Bay Ray’s eerie guitar riffs give the album a sinister edge. Infamously censored for H.R. Giger’s “Penis Landscape”, it became a landmark case in music censorship and free speech.
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“The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy” (1991) is a blistering punk rock collaboration between Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys) and Nomeansno. Packed with sardonic social commentary, razor-sharp lyrics, and Nomeansno’s signature complex rhythms, the album fuses hardcore intensity with experimental edge. A politically charged, darkly humorous sonic assault, it remains a punk rock cult classic.
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