{"product_id":"nomeansno-sex-mad","title":"Nomeansno - Sex Mad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"In the annals of punk, few albums hit with the seismic force of NOMEANSNO’s Sex Mad.\u003cbr\u003eReleased in 1986, this was more than a record, it was a detonation.\u003cbr\u003eAmid the Cold War and the Reagan era’s cultural tension, Sex Mad erupted as a raw, furious, and utterly fearless statement that redefined what punk could be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the opening blast of “Dad,” NOMEANSNO made it clear they weren’t following anyone’s blueprint.\u003cbr\u003eThe Wright brothers Rob and John, alongside guitarist Andy Kerr, forged a sound that fused hardcore intensity with the precision of jazz, the elasticity of funk, and the cerebral bite of art rock.\u003cbr\u003eThe result was unlike anything else emerging from the scene at the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyrically, Sex Mad dove headlong into alienation, addiction, and societal rot.\u003cbr\u003eThese are subjects punk had tackled before, but rarely with such intelligence and emotional gravity.\u003cbr\u003eRob Wright’s snarling vocals and razor-edged bass lines delivered every word with conviction.\u003cbr\u003eEven the controversial cover art, an original painting by Andy Kerr was censored by some retailers,.\u003cbr\u003eThis just underscored the band’s willingness to confront discomfort and provoke dialogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at Profile Studios in Vancouver with producer Cecil English (D.O.A., Subhumans), Sex Mad captured the raw electricity of NOMEANSNO’s live shows while revealing the intricate musicianship that set them apart from their peers.\u003cbr\u003eThough critics at the time didn’t always know what to make of it, Sex Mad has since become a cornerstone of experimental punk.\u003cbr\u003eA record that influenced everyone from the Melvins and Primus to Faith No More and System of a Down (and that’s just to name a few).\u003cbr\u003eIts daring blend of aggression, intelligence, and innovation continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNearly four decades later, Sex Mad remains a masterclass in musical defiance.\u003cbr\u003eIt remains challenging, exhilarating, and utterly timeless.\u003cbr\u003eAlternative Tentacles Records couldn’t be more proud to finally bring this incredible release back home at last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES","offers":[{"title":"Pink Vinyl","offer_id":53201780670791,"sku":"TRI-69560","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Black Vinyl","offer_id":53201780834631,"sku":"TRI-69561","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/a185b746ab00c1d64dacae4530247fee_5e63c25b-cf5b-4b8f-bb7f-6d2768953d79.jpg?v=1769320468","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/nomeansno-sex-mad","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}