Description
Trotsky Icepick – Carpetbomb The Riff – Cassette
Carpetbomb The Riff is an album by the American post-punk band Trotsky Icepick, released in 1988. Trotsky Icepick was known for their experimental approach to music, blending elements of punk rock, post-punk, and avant-garde aesthetics.
Carpetbomb The Riff exemplifies Trotsky Icepick’s eclectic and boundary-pushing style, featuring a mix of dissonant guitar riffs, unconventional song structures, and thought-provoking lyrics. The album’s title suggests a relentless and aggressive assault on conventional musical norms, with Trotsky Icepick seeking to subvert expectations and challenge listeners’ perceptions.
Tracks on the album often feature angular guitar lines, discordant melodies, and abstract lyrical imagery, creating a sense of tension and unpredictability. Songs like ‘Imaging Neptune,’ ‘Invisible Politicians,’ and ‘Mr. Caution’s Funeral’ showcase the band’s willingness to push the boundaries of punk and post-punk music, experimenting with unconventional sounds and arrangements.
Carpetbomb The Riff received critical acclaim upon its release, with critics praising Trotsky Icepick’s fearless approach to music-making and their ability to create a distinctive and original sound. The album remains a cult classic among fans of experimental and avant-garde music, cementing Trotsky Icepick’s legacy as pioneers of the genre.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
SST Records
Track Listing
1. Imaging Neptune
2. Invisible Politicians
3. Bad Girls Go To Hell
4. Home Surgery
5. Swallowing Tongues
6. Local 63
7. There Goes Salvation
8. Hate Clown
9. Shaken
10. Berlin Wall, (Kinda Like The)
11. 1000 Points Of Light
12. Mr. Caution’s Funeral
