Complete List Of The Dead Boys Albums And Songs

Young, Loud and Snotty (1977)

Released: 1977

Young, Loud and Snotty was the debut studio album by The Dead Boys, released in 1977 by Sire Records. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City during April 1977 and was produced by Genya Ravan. This release became a landmark in punk rock, celebrated for its raw energy and rebellious attitude.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Sonic Reducer” – 3:05
2. “All This and More” – 2:49
3. “What Love Is” – 2:08
4. “Not Anymore” – 3:38
5. “Ain’t Nothin’ to Do” – 2:25
6. “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth” – 2:06
7. “Hey Little Girl” – 3:01
8. “I Need Lunch” – 3:36
9. “High Tension Wire” – 3:05
10. “Down in Flames” – 2:15

We Have Come for Your Children (1978)

Released: 1978

The follow-up album, We Have Come for Your Children, was released in 1978, also under Sire Records. Recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida in early 1978, this album was produced by Felix Pappalardi. Though not as commercially successful as their debut, this album continued to deliver the band’s notorious punk rock sound.

CD Track Listings:

1. “3rd Generation Nation” – 2:35
2. “I Won’t Look Back” – 2:16
3. “I Don’t Wanna Be No Catholic Boy” – 2:42
4. “Flame Thrower Love” – 2:03
5. “Son of Sam” – 5:10
6. “Tell Me” – 2:38
7. “Big City” – 3:04
8. “Calling on You” – 3:29
9. “Dead and Alive” – 1:49
10. “Ain’t It Fun” – 4:31

Still Snotty: Young, Loud and Snotty at 40 (2017)

Released: 2017

Still Snotty: Young, Loud and Snotty at 40 is a re-recording of their debut album, marking its 40th anniversary. Released by Plowboy Records, the album featured a lineup that included original members along with new contributors, capturing the spirit of the original while updating it for a new generation.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Sonic Reducer” (Re-recorded) – 3:07
2. “All This and More” (Re-recorded) – 2:51
3. “What Love Is” (Re-recorded) – 2:10
4. “Not Anymore” (Re-recorded) – 3:40
5. “Ain’t Nothin’ to Do” (Re-recorded) – 2:27
6. “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth” (Re-recorded) – 2:08
7. “Hey Little Girl” (Re-recorded) – 3:03
8. “I Need Lunch” (Re-recorded) – 3:38
9. “High Tension Wire” (Re-recorded) – 3:07
10. “Down in Flames” (Re-recorded) – 2:17

Younger, Louder and Snottier (1997)

Released: 1997

Younger, Louder and Snottier, released by Bomp! Records, features the original rough mixes of Young, Loud and Snotty. This alternate mix album gives fans a rawer insight into the band’s debut, presenting a grittier version of the already raucous original.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Sonic Reducer” (Rough Mix) – 3:05
2. “All This and More” (Rough Mix) – 2:49
3. “What Love Is” (Rough Mix) – 2:08
4. “Not Anymore” (Rough Mix) – 3:38
5. “Ain’t Nothin’ to Do” (Rough Mix) – 2:25
6. “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth” (Rough Mix) – 2:06
7. “Hey Little Girl” (Rough Mix) – 3:01
8. “I Need Lunch” (Rough Mix) – 3:36
9. “High Tension Wire” (Rough Mix) – 3:05
10. “Down in Flames” (Rough Mix) – 2:15

THE DEAD BOYS ALTERNATE MIX ALBUMS

3rd Generation Nation (1999)

Released: 1999

Released by Bad Boy Production, 3rd Generation Nation offers premix versions of tracks from We Have Come for Your Children. This alternate mix album provides a unique perspective on the band’s second studio album, showcasing an earlier, unpolished take on the songs.

CD Track Listings:

1. Catholic Boy
2. Son of Sam
3. 3rd Generation Nation
4. Dead or Alive
5. I Won’t Look Back
6. Tell Me
7. Calling on You
8. Big City
9. Flame Thrower Love
10. Ain’t It Fun

THE DEAD BOYS LIVE ALBUMS

Night of the Living Dead Boys (1981)

Released: 1981

Night of the Living Dead Boys, released by Bomp! Records, captures the raw live energy of The Dead Boys during their peak performance era. This live album features recordings from their iconic shows, delivering the intense atmosphere of their concerts.

The Return of the Living Dead Boys (1987)

Released: 1987

The Return of the Living Dead Boys was released by Revenge Records, primarily targeted for the French market as an import. It features recordings from a notable performance on July 22, 1977, at CBGB, showcasing the band’s legendary live presence.

Track Listings

1. “Sonic Reducer”
2. “All This and More”
3. “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth”
4. “Calling on You”
5. “I Won’t Look Back”
6. “What Love Is”
7. “I Need Lunch”
8. “Ain’t Nothing to Do”
9. “Down in Flames”
10. “Son of Sam”
11. “Detention Home”
12. “3rd Generation Nation”
13. “Tell Me”
14. “Search and Destroy”
15. “Flamethrower Love”
16. “High Tension Wire”

Liver Than You’ll Ever Be (1988)

Released: 1988

Liver Than You’ll Ever Be, released by various labels and available as imports, captures a live performance from December 26, 1987, at the Ritz in New York City. This album demonstrates the band’s continued relevance and dynamic stage energy well into the 1980s.

 Track Listing:

1. “Sonic Reducer”
2. “All This and More”
3. “Caught with the Meat in Your Mouth”
4. “I’m Calling on You”
5. “I Won’t Look Back”
6. “What Love Is”
7. “I Need Lunch”
8. “Ain’t Nothin’ to Do”
9. “Down in Flames”
10. “Son of Sam”
11. “Search and Destroy”
12. “Ain’t It Fun”
13. “Tell Me”
14. “3rd Generation Nation”
15. “Catholic Boy”

Twistin’ on the Devil’s Fork: Live At CBGB’s (1998)

Released: 1998

Twistin’ on the Devil’s Fork: Live At CBGB’s was released by Hell Yeah Records / Bacchus Records and comprises live recordings from two different shows: October 2, 1977, and August 31, 1978, at CBGB. This album captures the quintessential raw punk sound of The Dead Boys in their prime New York punk scene habitat.

All This and More (1998)

Released: 1998

All This and More, another release from Bomp! Records, includes live recordings from 1977 across multiple dates and locations, including November 1 in San Francisco and several performances at CBGB on August 7, 22, and April 7. This collection offers a broad spectrum of live experiences, featuring some of the band’s most iconic tracks.

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