uhler's classic album #1: crass-penis enevy

uhler · 10.09.2008, 01:03 AM

the best album crass ever put out and one of my favorite albums. the fact that this album doesn't feature steve ignorant or any other male singer and it addresses womans issues and not just scene and political issues is one of the reasons i find it to be their best. also, "what the fuck?" is a really great noise punk song. i think crass was one smartest bands when it came to singing and writing about social and political issues.

"I've got 54321,
I've got a red pair of high-heels on,
Tumble me over, it doesn't take much,
Tumble me over, tumble me, push.
In my red high-heels I've no control,
The rituals of repression are so old,
You can do what you like, there'll be no reprisal,
I'm yours, yes I'm yours, it's my means of survival.

I've got 54321,
Come on my love, I know you're strong,
Push me hard, make me stagger,
The pain in my back just doesn't matter.
You force-hold me above the ground,
I can't get away, my feet are bound,
So I'm bound to say,
That I'm bound to stay.

Well today I look so good,
Just like I know I should,
My breasts to tempt inside my bra,
My face is painted like a movie star,
I've studied my flaws in your reflection
And put them to rights with savage correction,
I've turned my statuesque perfection
And shone it over in your direction.
So come on darling, make me yours,
Trip me over, show me the floor,
Tease me, tease me, make me stay,
In my red high-heels I can't get away.
I'm trussed and bound like an oven ready bird
But I bleed without dying and won't say a word.
Slice my flesh and I'll ride the scar,
Put me into gear like your lady car,
Drive me fast and crash me crazy,
I'll rise from the wreckage as fresh as a daisy.
These wouds leave furrows as they heal,
I've travelled them, they're red and real,
I know them well, they're part of me,
My birth, my sex, my history,
They grew with me, my closest friend,
My pain's my own, my pain's my end.
Clip my wings so you know where I am.
I can't get lost while you're my man.
Tame me so I know your call,
I've stabbed my heels so I am tall,
I've bound my twisted falling fall,
Beautiful mute against the wall,
Beautifully mutilated as I fall.
Use me don't lose me.

I've got 54321,
I've got a red pair of high-heels on.
Strap my ankles, break my heels,
Make me kneel, make me feel.
Turn, turn, turn, like a clockwork doll,
Put in your key and give me a whirl.
Tease me, tease me, the reason to play,
In my red high-heels I can't get away.
I'll be your bonsai, your beautiful bonsai,
Your black-eye bonsai, erotically rotting.
Will my tiny feet fit your desire?
Warped and tied I walk on fire.
Burn me out, twist my wrists,
I promise not to shout, beat me with your fists.
Squeeze me, squeeze me, make me feel,
In my red high-heels I'm an easy kill.
Tease me, tease me, make me see,
You're the only one, I need to be me.
Thankyou, will you take me?
Thankyou, will you make me?
Thankyou, will you break me?
Use me don't lose me,
Taste me, don't waste me.
Use, lose, taste, waste."

this will probably be my only classic album pick.

atsonicpark · 10.09.2008, 01:06 AM

yes.

this album's amazing.

Pookie · 10.09.2008, 03:48 AM

Surely their worst album?

Christ - The Album, Stations of the Crass, and Feeding of the 5000 (an EP, I know) are far better.

jimbrim · 10.09.2008, 04:57 AM

Yeah I really like it. I think I prefer The Feeding of the 5000 though.

SuperCreep · 10.09.2008, 07:08 AM

It's good, but definitely my least favorite Crass album.

batreleaser · 10.09.2008, 10:21 AM

my favorite too. i love the "free rock"/improv vibe they incorpoated into it.

uhler · 10.09.2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pookie

Surely their worst album?

Christ - The Album, Stations of the Crass, and Feeding of the 5000 (an EP, I know) are far better.

they are all great, but i prefer this one. christ the album comes in a close second though.

PAULYBEE2656 · 10.09.2008, 02:16 PM

yknow. ive never heard this album!

crass rule but i have never heard this album....

chairman of the bored · 10.09.2008, 05:40 PM

probably my overall favorite as well...even though all of their albums are in a kind of revolving favorite status for me...right now, its all about stations of the crass

uhler · 10.10.2008, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chairman of the bored

probably my overall favorite as well...even though all of their albums are in a kind of revolving favorite status for me...right now, its all about stations of the crass

yeah they are one of the few bands that have put out many releases where all their releases are flawless.

Pookie · 10.10.2008, 05:43 AM

I largely agree, but find Yes Sir, I Will pretty much unlistenable.

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atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	yes. this album's amazing. __________________
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Pookie invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,877	Surely their worst album? Christ - The Album, Stations of the Crass, and Feeding of the 5000 (an EP, I know) are far better.
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jimbrim expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,308	Yeah I really like it. I think I prefer The Feeding of the 5000 though.
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SuperCreep expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,281	It's good, but definitely my least favorite Crass album. __________________
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batreleaser invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 5,155	my favorite too. i love the "free rock"/improv vibe they incorpoated into it. __________________ listen to pink reason
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10.09.2008, 01:03 AM	#1
uhler invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,615	the best album crass ever put out and one of my favorite albums. the fact that this album doesn't feature steve ignorant or any other male singer and it addresses womans issues and not just scene and political issues is one of the reasons i find it to be their best. also, "what the fuck?" is a really great noise punk song. i think crass was one smartest bands when it came to singing and writing about social and political issues. "I've got 54321, I've got a red pair of high-heels on, Tumble me over, it doesn't take much, Tumble me over, tumble me, push. In my red high-heels I've no control, The rituals of repression are so old, You can do what you like, there'll be no reprisal, I'm yours, yes I'm yours, it's my means of survival. I've got 54321, Come on my love, I know you're strong, Push me hard, make me stagger, The pain in my back just doesn't matter. You force-hold me above the ground, I can't get away, my feet are bound, So I'm bound to say, That I'm bound to stay. Well today I look so good, Just like I know I should, My breasts to tempt inside my bra, My face is painted like a movie star, I've studied my flaws in your reflection And put them to rights with savage correction, I've turned my statuesque perfection And shone it over in your direction. So come on darling, make me yours, Trip me over, show me the floor, Tease me, tease me, make me stay, In my red high-heels I can't get away. I'm trussed and bound like an oven ready bird But I bleed without dying and won't say a word. Slice my flesh and I'll ride the scar, Put me into gear like your lady car, Drive me fast and crash me crazy, I'll rise from the wreckage as fresh as a daisy. These wouds leave furrows as they heal, I've travelled them, they're red and real, I know them well, they're part of me, My birth, my sex, my history, They grew with me, my closest friend, My pain's my own, my pain's my end. Clip my wings so you know where I am. I can't get lost while you're my man. Tame me so I know your call, I've stabbed my heels so I am tall, I've bound my twisted falling fall, Beautiful mute against the wall, Beautifully mutilated as I fall. Use me don't lose me. I've got 54321, I've got a red pair of high-heels on. Strap my ankles, break my heels, Make me kneel, make me feel. Turn, turn, turn, like a clockwork doll, Put in your key and give me a whirl. Tease me, tease me, the reason to play, In my red high-heels I can't get away. I'll be your bonsai, your beautiful bonsai, Your black-eye bonsai, erotically rotting. Will my tiny feet fit your desire? Warped and tied I walk on fire. Burn me out, twist my wrists, I promise not to shout, beat me with your fists. Squeeze me, squeeze me, make me feel, In my red high-heels I'm an easy kill. Tease me, tease me, make me see, You're the only one, I need to be me. Thankyou, will you take me? Thankyou, will you make me? Thankyou, will you break me? Use me don't lose me, Taste me, don't waste me. Use, lose, taste, waste." this will probably be my only classic album pick.
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PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	yknow. ive never heard this album! crass rule but i have never heard this album.... __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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chairman of the bored the destroyed room Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 569	probably my overall favorite as well...even though all of their albums are in a kind of revolving favorite status for me...right now, its all about stations of the crass __________________ stay awake to the ways of the world
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Pookie invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,877	I largely agree, but find Yes Sir, I Will pretty much unlistenable.
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