{"product_id":"nomeansno-sex-mad-lp","title":"NOMEANSNO 'Sex Mad' LP","description":"\u003cp class=\"modal-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink vinyl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Content_description-wrapper__XbO9z\" data-is-open=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Content_inner-wrapper__xBJ2L\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_truncated-text__yUXZD\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionBody__bEN2t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Description_descriptionText__Lgv7A\" data-testid=\"description-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissue of landmark 1986 punk album that fused hardcore intensity with the precision of jazz, the elasticity of funk, and the cerebral bite of art rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the annals of punk, few albums hit with the seismic force of NOMEANSNO’s \u003cem\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/em\u003e. Released in 1986, this was more than a record, it was a detonation. Amid the Cold War and the Reagan era’s cultural tension, \u003cem\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/em\u003e erupted as a raw, furious, and utterly fearless statement that redefined what punk could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the opening blast of “Dad,” NOMEANSNO made it clear they weren’t following anyone’s blueprint. The Wright brothers Rob and John, alongside guitarist Andy Kerr, 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyrically, \u003cem\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/em\u003e dove headlong into alienation, addiction, and societal rot. These are subjects punk had tackled before, but rarely with such intelligence and emotional gravity. Rob Wright’s snarling vocals and razor-edged bass lines delivered every word with conviction. Even the controversial cover art, an original painting by Andy Kerr was censored by some retailers,. This just underscored the band’s willingness to confront discomfort and provoke dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Profile Studios in Vancouver with producer Cecil English (D.O.A., Subhumans), \u003cem\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/em\u003e captured the raw electricity of NOMEANSNO’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, \u003cem\u003eSex Mad \u003c\/em\u003ehas since become a cornerstone of experimental punk. A record that influenced everyone from the Melvins and Primus to Faith No More and System of a Down (and that’s just to name a few). Its daring blend of aggression, intelligence, and innovation continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly four decades later, \u003cem\u003eSex Mad\u003c\/em\u003e remains a masterclass in musical defiance. It remains challenging, exhilarating, and utterly timeless. Alternative Tentacles Records couldn’t be more proud to finally bring this incredible release back home at last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Minutemen, Hüsker Dü, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Alternative Tentacles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cargo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57206942204291,"sku":"VIRUS56LPX","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6872\/files\/ScreenShot2026-01-21at11.38.34.png?v=1768995532","url":"https:\/\/beartreerecords.com\/products\/nomeansno-sex-mad-lp","provider":"Bear Tree Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}