Animal Justice

by John Cale

Animal Justice cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: September 1977
  • Label: Illegal
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 14:33
  • Community rating: 4.01/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Backed by an aggressive rhythm section, the former Velvet Underground member adopted a hard-edged, confrontational style aligned with the exploding punk scene. The chaotic production and erratic vocal performances reflect a period of intense personal volatility and live unpredictability for the artist.

Genres

Descriptors: confrontational, literary, theatrical, abrasive, minimal

Tracklist

  1. Chicken Shit (3:25)
  2. Memphis (3:15)
  3. Hedda Gabbler (7:53)

Credits

  • Jill Furmanovsky - artwork [sleeve]
  • Jimmy Bain - bass
  • Kevin Currie - drums
  • Chris Spedding - lead guitar
  • Ritchie Fliegler - lead guitar
  • Bruce Brody - synthesizer [moog]
  • Chuck Berry - songwriter

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