Description
Mannequin Beach – Don’t Laugh Your Next – Vinyl Record
Jazzy, catchy, hook laden music akin to Victims Family. Out of press on Mordam records for 3 years. Pressed in 1988, when hardcore was still hardcore
Mannequin Beach’s album Don’t Laugh, You’re Next is a notable entry in the late 1980s American punk scene. Released in 1988 under Mordam Records, this album encapsulates the raw energy and DIY ethos characteristic of the era’s hardcore punk movement.
The album delivers a potent mix of aggressive guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and confrontational lyrics. Tracks like “Leech” and “Behind Your Back” exemplify the band’s unfiltered approach, addressing themes of betrayal, societal decay, and personal angst. The song “Spoiled on War” stands out with its critical perspective on conflict and its impact on society.
Original pressings of Don’t Laugh, You’re Next are considered rare collectibles.
Don’t Laugh, You’re Next remains a testament to the vibrant underground punk scene of the late 1980s. The album’s raw production and unapologetic lyrical content continue to resonate with fans of the genre, preserving its status as a cult classic.
Track Listing
Leech
Behind Your Back
Ways And Means
Sudden Death Wish
Pathetic
Send Me Flowers
Harlequin
Gerbil
L.P.D.
Time To Lose
Spoiled On War
This Nightmare’s For Real
Street Life
Time To Call The Vote
Money Hungry Whore
Get To Know Your Graveyard
