Audacity of Hype
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The Audacity of Hype is an album released on October 20, 2009 by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
on Alternative Tentacles
. The name is a parody of Barack Obama's book The Audacity of Hope
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Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine is a punk rock band led by Jello Biafra. They released their debut album, The Audacity of Hype in October 2009.-Biography:...
on Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles
Alternative Tentacles is an independent record label originally based in San Francisco, California and was established in 1979. It was originally used as the label name by the Dead Kennedys for the self-produced single "California Über Alles", and after realizing the potential for an independent...
. The name is a parody of Barack Obama's book The Audacity of Hope
The Audacity of Hope
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is the second book written by then-Senator Barack Obama. In the fall of 2006 it became number one on both the New York Times and Amazon.com bestsellers lists after Obama was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. In the book, Obama expounds on...
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Track listing
- "The Terror of Tinytown" - 4:36
- "Clean As A Thistle" - 4:14
- "New Feudalism" - 2:38
- "Panic Land" - 4:21
- "Electronic Plantation" - 5:45
- "Three Strikes" - 6:05
- "Strength Thru Shopping" - 3:54
- "Pets Eat Their Master" - 5:03
- "I Won't Give Up" - 21:13
Personnel
- Jello BiafraJello BiafraJello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
- Vocals - Ralph Spight - Guitars
- Jon Weiss - Drums
- Billy GouldBilly GouldBilly Gould is an American musician and producer. He is noted for playing bass in the band Faith No More.- Faith No More :...
- Bass guitar - Kimo Ball - Guitars
Additional personnel
- Ani KydAni Kyd- Career :Kyd has worked with musicians including Meegan Bradfield , Lisa Wagner , Gene Hoglan and Byron Stroud . Ani has played guitar for the legendary THOR as well as having Jello Biafra produce and perform back up vocals for her debut cd "Evil Needs Candy Too" which was released on Alternative...
- Back-up vocals on "Electronic Plantation" and "Pets Eat Their Masters" - Pat Wynne - Back-up vocals
- Anne-Marie Anderson - Back up vocals