Scumdogs of the Universe


Scumdogs of the Universe is the second album by satirical shock rock band Gwar. The album is their first album on Metal Blade Records and was released on January 8, 1990. To date, it is the band's best-selling album.
A deluxe 30th anniversary box set of Scumdogs is set for release in August 2020, with remixed and remastered audio by producer Ronan Chris Murphy, as well as a cassette containing rehearsal demos and previously unreleased tracks.

Overview

As the title implies, it is a concept album about the Scumdogs' reign of terror on planet Earth. The production is very refined compared to the independent, rushed first attempt. Gwar began to experiment with samples to some degree. The songs are more socially relevant in this album as well. Examples include "Slaughterama" and the opening track, "The Salaminizer", in which the first verse was inspired by/based on "Gangsta, Gangsta", a song by the breakthrough rap group N.W.A. Other references include history and Lovecraft mythology.
Most of the album is centered on twisted jokes about insane medical practices and sexual perversion. This album is viewed by many of Gwar's fans as their ultimate masterpiece. Thus the band will play more songs from Scumdogs than any other album.
This is the first Gwar album on which more than two people sing lead : "Slaughterama" features Sleazy P. Martini, Sexecutioner sings his namesake song, and the album's CD exclusive closer, "Cool Place To Park," debuts bassist Beefcake the Mighty as a vocalist. All other songs featured Oderus.
Additionally, Danielle Stampe, Michael Derks, Chuck Varga, and Brad Roberts make their debuts on this album.

Reception

In 2016, Scumdogs of the Universe was ranked #90 on Loudwire's Top 90 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1990s lists.

Track listing

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