{"product_id":"lp-nomeansno-sex-mad","title":"LP - Nomeansno - Sex Mad","description":"\u003cp\u003e1LP - Import - limited indie pink vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of print for almost 25 years!!! Originally released 1986! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the annals of punk, few albums hit with the seismic force of \u003cstrong\u003eNOMEANSNO\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e. Released in 1986, this was more than a record, it was a\u003c\/span\u003e defining moment in punk rock history. \u003cspan\u003eAmid the Cold War and the Reagan era’s cultural tension, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e erupted as a raw, furious, and utterly fearless statement that redefined what punk could be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the opening blast of “Dad,” \u003cstrong\u003eNOMEANSNO\u003c\/strong\u003e made it clear they weren’t following anyone’s blueprint. The \u003cstrong\u003eWright \u003c\/strong\u003ebrothers \u003cstrong\u003eRob\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJoh\u003c\/strong\u003en, alongside guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Kerr\u003c\/strong\u003e, forged a sound that fused hardcore intensity with the precision of jazz, the elasticity of funk, and the cerebral bite of art rock. The result was unlike anything else emerging from the scene at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e still stands as a towering example of their signature controlled chaos! An unrelenting rhythm section, searing wit, and energy that feels perpetually on the edge of collapse. \u003cstrong\u003eNOMEANSNO\u003c\/strong\u003e showcase their incredible range, moving from explosive aggression to eerie introspection with total command, yet still display the dark humor that would become their trademark. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyrically,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dove headlong into alienation, addiction, and societal rot. These are subjects punk had tackled before, but rarely with such intelligence and emotional gravity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob Wright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s snarling vocals and razor-edged bass lines delivered every word with conviction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the time of its release, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e captured the raw electricity of \u003cstrong\u003eNOMEANSNO\u003c\/strong\u003e’s live shows while revealing the intricate musicianship that set them apart from their peers. Though critics at the time didn’t always know what to make of it, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad \u003c\/strong\u003ehas since become a cornerstone of experimental punk. Its daring blend of aggression, intelligence, and innovation continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly four decades later, \u003cstrong\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a masterclass in musical defiance. It remains challenging, exhilarating, and utterly timeless. \u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Tentacles Records\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be more proud to finally bring this incredible release back home at last.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Encore Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47737160990974,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1546\/6351\/files\/v56-SexMad-RecordStore_d7422077-f91e-4041-a89b-44728664a662.jpg?v=1769261102","url":"https:\/\/encorerecords.ca\/products\/lp-nomeansno-sex-mad","provider":"Encore Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}