Label: Alternative Tentacles
Genre: Hardcore Punk / Punk Rock
Format: Vinyl / CD / Cassette
Description:
A furious and essential statement in American punk history, Dead Kennedys’ Plastic Surgery Disasters delivers a blistering assault of razor-edged guitars, breakneck rhythms, and Jello Biafra’s unmistakable, biting vocal delivery. The album channels paranoia, satire, and social outrage into 40 minutes of explosive, politically charged punk that defined a generation of dissent.
From the frantic attack of “Buzzbomb,” to the creeping tension of “Moon Over Marin,” every track is layered with the band’s trademark blend of dark humor, confrontational lyrics, and fearless commentary on consumer culture, media manipulation, and societal decay. Musically sharp and lyrically fearless, the album pushes hardcore punk beyond pure speed — into sharp-edged art with purpose and venom.
For fans of Black Flag, Dead Boys, Circle Jerks, and early Bad Brains, Plastic Surgery Disasters remains an absolute cornerstone — raw, intelligent, and unapologetically confrontational. A must-have for any punk collector who wants the genre in its most potent, uncompromising form.