The official title of this album is Wrong, the alternative title "Only Sheep Need a Leader" is taken from the albums back cover. "Wrong" by NoMeansNo is a groundbreaking album that pushed the boundaries of punk rock and explored themes of individuality and nonconformity. The album's innovative use of dynamics and complex rhythms set it apart from other punk rock albums of the time
Two Wrights Do Make a Wrong (do you get the pun?)
In 1989, the Canadian punk rock band NoMeansNo released their fifth studio album, "Wrong" on 12" vinyl LP. The album marked a turning point in the band's career, as it showcased a new level of musical maturity and experimentation, while still retaining the raw energy and aggression that had made them a staple of the punk rock scene.
"Wrong" is a concept album that explores themes of individuality, conformity, and societal pressure. The album's tracks are linked together by a loose narrative that tells the story of a man who is struggling to find his place in a world that demands conformity and subservience.
The album also includes a cover of "Rags and Bones" by the British punk band, "The Birthday Party"". NoMeansNo's version of the song is a faithful interpretation that captures the raw energy and chaos of the original.
Upon its release, "Wrong" was met with critical acclaim and is now considered one of the greatest punk rock albums of all time. The album's innovative use of dynamics, tempo changes, and complex rhythms set it apart from other punk rock albums of the time and helped to establish NoMeansNo as a band that was not afraid to push boundaries.
The album's themes of individuality and nonconformity also resonated with audiences, and the band's message of self-empowerment and resistance to societal pressure continues to inspire fans today.
Canadian Punk Rock
Alternative Tentacles Virus 77
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
This album includes an insert with lyrics of all the songs-
1989 Made in England
Alternative Tentacles Records Virus 98 , 1991 , England
Emerging from the fertile punk scene of the late 1970s, Nomeansno found themselves at odds with the prevailing trends. While their contemporaries embraced the simplistic three-chord thrash of hardcore, Nomeansno dared to delve deeper. Their music was a heady brew of punk's raw energy,
0 + 2 = 1 12" Vinyl LP
Alternative Tentacles / Virus 56 , 1987 , England
In the world of punk rock history, there are albums that merely exist, and then there are albums that explode like a Molotov cocktail into the collective consciousness, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape. NOMEANSNO's "Sex Mad" is undeniably the latter.
Sex Mad 12" Vinyl LP
Alternative Tentacles Virus 77 , 1989 , England
Two Wrights Do Make a Wrong (do you get the pun?), "Wrong" by NoMeansNo is a groundbreaking album that pushed the boundaries of punk rock and explored themes of individuality and nonconformity. The album's innovative use of dynamics and complex rhythms set it apart from other punk rock albums of the time
Wrong Only Sheep Need a Leader 12" Vinyl LP
Alternative Tentacles Records Virus 86T , 1991 , England
NoMeansNo's 1985 "You Kill Me" 12" Vinyl EP epitomizes punk's evolution. Comprising tracks like "Body Bag" and their take on Hendrix's "Manic Depression," the EP showcases sonic defiance. Recorded in Vancouver's Profile Studios, it reflects the band's intense live energy.
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.
“Frankenchrist: Punk’s Most Controversial Album”
“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.
Experience The Sky Is Falling and I Want My Mommy – A Punk Classic!