Music Trivia -> Music With a Warning Label -> Latest Entries
Long before the PMRC, music has been underfire for one reason or another. After the PMRC however, warning labels became far more prelevant with the black and white 'Explicit Lyrics' tag. We're looking to list all the albums with warnings EXCEPT for the explicit lyrics label (too many to list).
The 20 most recent entries are listed below. There are 16 entries in this section.
"Tubular Bells 2003," Mike Oldfield
On the inside of the booklett, there is the warning: "This stero record can still not be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment plese hand it into the nearest police Station", a reference to the 1971 album.
A.B.Smith
"Step By Step," New Kids On The Block
Donnie Wahlberg wrote in his thank yous "To the dude who wrote New Kids got run over by a reigndeer: watch out for a black Jeep Cherokee with no breaks. Peace chump!"
Celeste
"You Can Be Anyone This Time Around," Dr. Timothy Leary
This hard to find album, has a warning which says "This album is very dangerous". I highly reccommend this album because it has Jimi Hendrix on bass, John Sebastian on guitar, Steven Stills on guitar, Buddy Miles on drums, and of course Tim Leary on vocals. It is a very psychedelic recording. I listened to it ten times with a friend about 15 years ago. WOW!
Wade Brock
"Anthem Of The Sun," Grateful Dead
The B-side of the album says " careful do not stop on the tracks"
Wade Brock
"F**k You," Overkill
This album came wrapped in a brown paper like bag and warning due to its cover.
Wade Brock
"I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love," My Chemical Romance
On the CD itself, it says: "UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION IS A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND WILL RESULT IN GERARD COMING TO YOUR HOUSE AND SUCKING YOUR BLOOD." Gerard is the lead singer!
Someone
"(all of their albums up until The Game)," Queen
More of a boast than a warning: "No synthesizers!")
Agrimorfee
"Year Zero," nine inch nails
On the back there's a large warning label reading: "USBM WARNING: Consuming or spreading this material may be deemed subversive by the United States Bureau Of Morality. If you of someone you know has engaged in subversive acts or thoughts, call: 1-866-445-6580 BE A PATRIOT - BE AN INFORMER!
BECKER
"Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics," George Carlin
Seriously, that REALLY IS the name of the album! Anyway, it has a label on the back saying "This features no subliminal messages or backmasking. All messages from the devil are played forward in Standard American English." Below that is a footnote saying, "Please try not to commit suicide after listening to this album."
Jonathan S.
"P.X.R.5," Hawkwind
"On the back side of the album (import copies anyway), there are actually two warning labels. A red sticker the size of a baseball card carries the message that the sticker NOT be removed (and covers most of the artwork). Below that, is the warning "This wiring can seriously damage your health"
princejellyfish
"In Utero," Nirvana
This Album Contains explicit lyrics that may not be suitable for young children. (I would have thought that the In Utero album cover itself would be a parent's first warning.)
Celeste
"Zaireeka," Flaming Lips
From the album's liner notes: Track No.6 "How Will We Know (Futuristic Crashendos)"
CAUTION: CDs No.1, No.3, and No. 4 contain extremely high and low frequencies that can cause a person to become disoriented, confused or nauseated. Each speaker contains a high and a low frequency. CD No.1's frequencies are 20hz and 14khz. CD No.3's frequencies are 10hz and 14khz. CD No.4 contains 7hz and 10khz. These tracks should NOT be listened to repeatedly at high volume. Make sure infants are out of listening range. This track should not be listened to while driving.
CAUTION: CDs No.1, No.3, and No. 4 contain extremely high and low frequencies that can cause a person to become disoriented, confused or nauseated. Each speaker contains a high and a low frequency. CD No.1's frequencies are 20hz and 14khz. CD No.3's frequencies are 10hz and 14khz. CD No.4 contains 7hz and 10khz. These tracks should NOT be listened to repeatedly at high volume. Make sure infants are out of listening range. This track should not be listened to while driving.
Agrimorfee
"A Wizard/A True Star and Initiation," Todd Rundgren
Both albums were stretched out with music and both albums said that if you use a worn-out needle, it will scratch the record and it also said that if the album sounds quiet even with the speakers in full-blast, record the album on tape.
Paul Warren
"Tubular Bells," Mike Oldfield
On the rear jacket of the original edition of the disc, there is a warning, " This stereo record cannot be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station."
princejellyfish
"Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers of Prevention," Frank Zappa
"WARNING/GUARANTEE
This album contains material which a truly free society would neither fear nor suppress. In some socially retarded areas, religious fanatics and ultra-conservative political organizations violate your First Amendment Rights by attempting to censor rock & roll albums. We feel that this is un-Constitutional and un-American. As an alternative to these government-supported programs (designed to keep you docile and ignorant), Barking Pumpkin is pleased to provide stimulating digital audio entertainment for those of you who have outgrown the ordinary. The language and concepts contained herein are GUARANTEED NOT TO CAUSE ETERNAL TORMENT IN THE PLACE WHERE THE GUY WITH THE HORNS AND THE POINTED STICK CONDUCTS HIS BUSINESS. This guarantee is as real as the threats of the video fundamentalists who use attacks on rock music in their attempt to transform America into a nation of check-mailing nincompoops (in the name of Jesus Christ). If there is a hell, its fires wait for them, not us."
This album contains material which a truly free society would neither fear nor suppress. In some socially retarded areas, religious fanatics and ultra-conservative political organizations violate your First Amendment Rights by attempting to censor rock & roll albums. We feel that this is un-Constitutional and un-American. As an alternative to these government-supported programs (designed to keep you docile and ignorant), Barking Pumpkin is pleased to provide stimulating digital audio entertainment for those of you who have outgrown the ordinary. The language and concepts contained herein are GUARANTEED NOT TO CAUSE ETERNAL TORMENT IN THE PLACE WHERE THE GUY WITH THE HORNS AND THE POINTED STICK CONDUCTS HIS BUSINESS. This guarantee is as real as the threats of the video fundamentalists who use attacks on rock music in their attempt to transform America into a nation of check-mailing nincompoops (in the name of Jesus Christ). If there is a hell, its fires wait for them, not us."
Agrimorfee
"No Doubt," Jesus Jones
Some tracks when played at a high volume may cause damage to speakers.
ChuckyG
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| Wade Brock | 3 |
| princejellyfish | 2 |
| Celeste | 2 |
| BECKER | 1 |
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| Jonathan S. | 1 |
| Someone | 1 |
| A.B.Smith | 1 |
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