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GG Allin & The Murder Junkies - Raw, Brutal, Rough & Bloody - The Best of 1991 Live
After spending 19 months in the Adrian, MI Correctional Facility, GG Allin was paroled in March 1991. Back in NYC, the Murder Junkies were ready to carry out GG's Rock & Roll Mission. In the Fall, GG Allin & The Murder Junkies set out on their first US Tour. This film ncludes 3 complete shows: San Diego 9/27/91, Chicago 10/10/91, and Atlanta 11/20/91.
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Plot Summary
This live album captures the raw and unadulterated performance of GG Allin and The Murder Junkies from their 1991 tour. It features tracks that showcase Allin's confrontational stage persona and the band's aggressive musical style. The recording aims to preserve the chaotic energy and shocking spectacle that defined Allin's infamous live shows. It serves as a testament to his polarizing figure in the punk rock underground.
Critical Reception
As a live recording of an artist known more for his controversial performances than traditional musical critical acclaim, formal reviews are scarce. However, the album is generally regarded by fans and underground music followers as an authentic representation of GG Allin's notoriously extreme live act. Its reception is largely dependent on one's tolerance for shock value and raw, unpolished punk.
What Reviewers Say
A visceral and unvarnished glimpse into GG Allin's infamous live performances.
Captures the aggressive and chaotic energy characteristic of Allin and The Murder Junkies.
Essential listening for fans of extreme punk and GG Allin's controversial legacy.
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Fun Fact
While this specific release is from 2004, it compiles live material from GG Allin's 1991 performances, a period when he was frequently incarcerated and his live shows were marked by extreme violence and self-mutilation.
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