Another excellent short chapter from the great John Cale library. The upbeat, driving rocker “Chicken Shit” which opens the EP has a great backstory: “Cale’s often loud, abrasive and confrontational live performances fitted well with the nascent punk rock developing on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. During one gig he chopped the head off a dead chicken with a meat cleaver, and his band walked offstage in protest. Cale’s drummer — a vegetarian — was so bothered he quit the group. Cale mocks his decision on the song “Chicken Shit” from the Animal Justice EP. Cale has admitted that some of his paranoia and erratic behavior at this time was associated with heavy cocaine use.” The EP closes with the epic tune “Hedda Gabler” based very loosely on the Ibsen play. All in all an outstanding effort. Highly recommended! [Source]
1. Chicken Shit
2. Memphis
3. Hedda Gabbler
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