Cover of NoMeansNo Wrong
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For fans of nomeansno,punk rock enthusiasts,lovers of experimental and progressive punk,listeners seeking complex raw music,followers of 1980s underground punk
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THE REVIEW

"And the cat goes... meow. And the bird goes... tweet. And the lion goes... roar. And the dog goes... woof. And the cow goes... MOO!

And I have it, PAPPAPPERO and you don't ooo!
We have brains, we are smart, we. We are Canadians. You instead are just from Hollywood. PAPPAPPERO!
We are "wrong," you don't have this luck. PAPPAGGIUSTO!
We have a beautiful "Vitellone Mask Replica," do you still have that trout? Naaa... PAPPAPPESCA!
We do whatever the hell we want, while you can't. PAPPAFOTTITI!
We don't give a damn about anything. You're in deep shit, keep considering. PAPPAKARMA!
You've never seen us live?
K-I-L-L-Y-O-U-R-S-E-L-V-E-S. PAPPACAPPIO!
Are you afraid of dying? We know our deaths. PAPPATIÈ!
We are the most badass band of all time. Therefore, we are the best. PAPPALOSAPEVAMO!
Are we the biggest band on the planet? Of the Universe, jackasses... PAPPACOSMO!
We have a "Big dick," wasn't it obvious? PAPPASLEPPA!
Does our music disturb you? It means you don't understand shit. PAPPAMALUM!
Are we indecipherable? Then you see, you still don't understand shit? PAPPAZZERO!
If it seems like we're taking the piss, instead we're serious, when we're serious, we're really taking the piss. PAPPAPPULO!
But how are these guys dressed? Asswipe that you are, do you think this is a fashion show? There are real "artists" on stage. PAPPAFASHION!
Did the egg come first or the chicken? "All lies" guys, come on, you're grown up, follow us, and you'll know the truth. PAPPAOMELETTE!
What are we up to these days? We mind our own damn business, don't you ever? PAPPAZITTO!
Are we immortal? Yes indeed. PAPPAESAGERATO!
Our best quality? Modesty. The worst? We eat our picks. PAPPABBUONI!
Are we your transcendental punk-core gurus? Then lick this damn big toe of ours. PAPPASCHIFO!
Have we buried the melodic ones? Crushing the "bugs" is a good and just thing. PAPPACHEPALLE!
As a first job, we’re garbage collectors, we've swept away all other bands... (except the Minutemen, maybe). PAPPAMASTROLINDO!
WOW! You are awesome! The life of Nomeansno is always awesome, boy... PAPPAPPERO!

Kerr jazz (like hell) that yes: NOmeansNO!
Hasta la Victoria, and let's all go to "Vancouver," Wright? (x2...), CORE de Roma.

Rowdy Grotesque Giggling Crooked Sounds, Sneak into the Slammer Hiccupping Disconnected Tints, Shaking off Queer Darts SCREAM!

Improvising jazz, raw progressive, accelerating like a dragster, caustic mantras, cultured schizophrenia, psycho punk: looks easy, eh? Don't let it spread too much...

"He who tattles is not Mary's child, nor Jesus's child. When he dies, he goes down there, goes down there to that little guy named the devil." And who goes down there? OH YES! BRUNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
PAPPAPPERO!!!

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Summary by Bot

This review celebrates NoMeansNo's album 'Wrong' as a brilliant and fearless mix of punk and jazz influences. The band’s irreverent humor and rebellious spirit shine throughout, making it a vital record in the punk scene. With complex, improvisational sounds and an uncompromising attitude, NoMeansNo stands out as a legendary and influential act. The reviewer highly praises their live energy and uniqueness.

Tracklist Lyrics Videos

01   It's Catching Up (03:29)

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03   Brainless Wonder (01:35)

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04   Tired of Waiting (01:47)

05   Stocktaking (03:05)

06   The End of All Things (05:11)

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08   Two Lips, Two Lungs and One Tongue (01:46)

09   Rags and Bones (05:05)

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10   Oh No! Bruno! (03:06)

11   All Lies (06:27)

12   Life in Hell (03:54)

13   I Am Wrong (07:01)

NoMeansNo

NoMeansNo were a Canadian punk rock/post-hardcore band formed in 1979 by brothers Rob and John Wright. Known for fusing hardcore energy with jazz/prog complexity and sardonic lyrics, they released landmark albums including Wrong and 0 + 2 = 1, and disbanded in 2016.
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 Can there be a mixture of Rush, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fugazi, Black Flag? Many would rightly say no… but the most correct answer would be No – Means – No.

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