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Darren Fisher (2447 KP) rated Songs the Lord Taught Us by The Cramps in Music

Jan 15, 2021 (Updated Jan 15, 2021)  
Songs the Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
Songs the Lord Taught Us by The Cramps
1980 | Rock
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Album Rating
Superb Cramps Album
The first Cramps album I bought around 84/85. I had never heard their music but read a lot of articles about them in the music mags. They sounded intriguing and their song/album titles alone sparked my interest. I loved their deranged brand of rockabilly swamp fueled songs and relentless energy. There isn't a weak track on this album and the cover versions are inspired and brilliant. The Cramps also opened my eyes (or maybe that should be ears) to countless other artists solely on my wanting to hear the original songs.
Also... Produced by none other than the legendary Alex Chilton (of The Box Tops and Big Star). Rock n Roll doesn't get any better than this. Long live The Cramps...! 😎✌

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The Mummy's Shroud (1967)
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1967 | Horror
5
5.5 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
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