The Cramps, are an American garage punk band, formed in 1973. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer Lux Interior and lead guitarist Poison Ivy as the only permanent members.
They were part of the early CBGB punk movement that had emerged in New York. By being the first known band to blend punk with rockabilly, The Cramps are widely recognized as innovators of psychobilly, as well as garage punk.
Lux Interior died at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, CA of a pre-existing heart condition on February 4, 2009.
The Cramps
Look Mom, No Head!
Review by Steve Huey
The Cramps' humor has always relied on trashy tastelessness, but even at its most offensive, it is usually delivered with a wink, preventing it from degenerating into mindless vulgarity. Unfortunately, Look Mom No Head! doesn't do a good job of retaining this balance, as the flat performances and lack of intensity and energy fail to supply the irony necessary for the Cramps' music to work well. Sleaze without fun is simply embarrassing.
Tracklist
01 Dames, Booze, Chains, and Boots
02 Two Headed Sex Change
03 Blow up Your Mind
04 Hardworkin' Man
05 Miniskirt Blues
06 Alligator Stomp
07 I Wanna Get in Your Pants
08 Bend Over, I'll Drive
09 Don't Get Funny With Me
10 Eyeball in My Martini
11 Hipsville 29 B.C.
12 The Strangeness in Me
13 Wilder Wilder Fast Faster
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