Description
Victims Family – White Bread Blues – Cassette
White Bread Blues is the debut studio album by the punk rock band Victims Family. The album was released in 1986 on Alternative Tentacles Records. Victims Family is known for their unique blend of punk, funk, and experimental rock, and ‘White Bread Blues’ showcases their distinctive sound and irreverent lyrical style.
The album consists of 15 tracks that combine fast-paced punk energy with intricate and unconventional musical arrangements. The band’s tight musicianship and offbeat sense of humor are evident throughout the album. Lyrically, ‘White Bread Blues’ addresses social issues and personal experiences with a sarcastic and satirical edge.
Some notable tracks from the album include ‘luv letters,’ ‘supermarket nightmare,’ ‘follow me to the message,’ and the track, ‘anti satan song for mom.’ The songs feature angular guitar riffs, driving basslines, and powerful drumming, along with unpredictable shifts in tempo and dynamics.
‘White Bread Blues’ received positive reviews from critics and helped establish Victims Family as an influential band in the punk and alternative music scenes. The album’s unique blend of punk, funk, and experimentation set the stage for the band’s subsequent releases and cemented their reputation for pushing the boundaries of genre conventions.
Throughout their career, Victims Family continued to release albums and tour, maintaining a dedicated following. While ‘White Bread Blues’ remains a standout release in their discography, the band’s subsequent albums, such as ‘Voltage and Violets’ and ‘Things I Hate to Admit,’ further showcased their eclectic and boundary-pushing approach to punk rock.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original plastic seal
Mordam Records
Track Listing
ungowa
luv letters
dog
mousetrap
anti satan song for mom
bloated housewives
nirvana
supermarket nightmare
polka
drink the kool aid
naive children
say it now you mean it
caged bird
follow me to the message
sinatra mantra
