Maggots: The Record by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics - VitaMusik

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Heavy metal concept albums are nothing new; however, this macabre opus ranks among the most bizarre ever recorded. More of an audio play than a music album, a Rod Serling-like narrator takes listeners through a disturbingly graphic story depicting genetically mutated maggots breeding exponentially until mankind is exterminated. Not for the squeamish; explicit dialogue and detailed descriptions of characters and their horrible deaths by the disgusting creatures are told with fantastic horror. Providing interlude are six apocalyptic Plasmatics songs embellishing the plot and displaying Wendy O. Williams' distinctive machine-gun caterwauling. "You're a Zombie," "The Day of the Humans Gone," "Brain Dead," and "Finale" are surprisingly decent '80s punk metal anthems with all the trimmings: chanted vocals, pounding militia-marching drums, and crunching guitar work. Once tossed off as gory camp, realized environmental changes and threats of biological terrorism made this prophetic release particularly unnerving.

1. Overture

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson
Wes Beech; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

2. You're a Zombie

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

3. The White's Apartment / Full Meal Diner

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Copyright Control; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

4. The Day of the Humans Is Gone

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

5. The Central Research Laboratory / Valerie and Bruce on the Phone

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Copyright Control; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

6. Destroyers

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

7. The White's Apartment / Bruce's Bedroom

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Copyright Control; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

8. Brain Dead

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

9. The White's Apartment / Bruce's Bedroom 2

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Copyright Control; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

10. Propagators

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Rod Swenson
Wes Beech; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

11. The White's Bedroom / Fire Escape

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Copyright Control; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

12. Finale

by Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics

Primary Artist: Plasmatics
Wendy O. Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Ray
Rod Swenson
Wes Beech; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Punk

Label

Astor Place

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 17, 1987

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

195497240654