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- Release Date: January 26, 2004
- Label: RPM (UK)
- UPC: 5013929511927
- WAPI (Tower ID): 106134834
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #136642 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #39193 in Rock & Pop (See Top 100 Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
- #26524 in General Rock & Pop (See Top 100 General Rock & Pop Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Rock N Roll Cleopatra" by Wayne County & The Electric Chairs to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Rock N Roll Cleopatra"Browse more products related to "Wayne County & The Electric Chairs"ReviewAlternative Press (1/96, p.113) - "...Musically, County's dated '70s NYC glam-punk camp is far more ass-kicking than a frathouse full of Springsteen fans or a club of dog-faced rockcrit types extolling the virtues of Matthew Sweet..." ReviewAlternative Press (1/96, p.113) - "...Musically, County's dated '70s NYC glam-punk camp is far more ass-kicking than a frathouse full of Springsteen fans or a club of dog-faced rockcrit types extolling the virtues of Matthew Sweet..." Product noteFull performer name: Wayne County & The Electric Chairs. Title NoteThis is a 20-track anthology by glam-punk drag queen Wayne County. Album DescriptionJayne County was the John Waters of rock music, crafting blatantly offensive and goofy music that delivered mean-spirited entertainment and a hilarious freak show. Bragging up her own importance on virtually every other song, some of County's best music can be found on this compilation. "Storm the Gates of Heaven" is one of the most silly, offensive, angry, and campy songs to grace the punk movement, delivering a disdain for Christianity with tongue firmly in cheek and middle finger proudly raised. Elsewhere she chastises those who won't take her home ("Fuck Off"), celebrates the twisted men who go through her life ("Mean Muthafuckin' Man"), and sings a tribute to filthy bathroom affairs ("Toilet Love"). Vile, nasty, and hilarious, County is obviously not for everyone. In fact, as the years go by, the audience who would enjoy her routine seems to get narrower and narrower. But this is a document of an important performance artist; in the '70s her live shows couldn't be touched for sheer energy and entertainment. And these songs were the backbone of those shows; even if they weren't always good, they at least had the charismatic snarl of County delivering their hideous message. For anyone curious about the New York punk scene, this is high-priority stuff even if it contains some of the least-important music of the period. County, like many punk musicians, has overcome her talents to become a personality, and that personality is strong enough to make this a recommended collection. ~ Bradley Torreano If You Enjoy "Rock N Roll Cleopatra (Import) (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Rock N Roll Cleopatra (Import) (CD)" by Wayne County & The Electric Ch...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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