toured nationally and created a loyal following via their live shows (described by some as an experience somewhere between Minor Threat and Don Rickles.) The band's quick wit and on-stage banter was at times as much of an improv stand-up comedy act as a hardcore punk band, and fans coined the term "funny-punk" to describe their performances. When played backwards, it is the band members saying in unison "God is very, very nice. The album contains an untitled and blatantly obvious backmasked track. showcased the band's use of blazing speed-punk and sarcastic lyrics, taking aim at the suburban experience with songs like "Middle Aged Whore", "Trans Am" (the inspiration for the Dead Milkmen's "Bitchin' Camaro" ), and the crowd favorite "Rock n' Roll Gas Station". Buy Our Records became one of New Jersey's largest indie punk labels and springboarded the careers of many bands including Flag of Democracy, Raging Slab, and Pussy Galore.Īdrenalin O.D.'s first album entitled The Wacky Hijinks of Adrenalin O.D. They recorded all six tracks in one take with no overdubs. Because the budget was so tight, the band could only afford 15 minutes of studio time. The comedic and speedy "Paul's Not Home" became an instant college radio hit.Ī.O.D.'s first vinyl release, a six song (EP) entitled Let's Barbeque, was released on their own Buy Our Records label.
The compilation also featured the first recordings of the Beastie Boys, as well as prominent NYC punk bands like Kraut and the Washington DC band Bad Brains. A.O.D.'s first recordings saw release on the widely distributed New York Thrash cassette compilation released on ROIR cassettes in 1982.
formed in 1981 from the ashes of late '70s punk band The East Paterson Boys Choir. They are best known for playing extremely fast music accompanied by humorous lyrics.Īdrenalin O.D.
was a popular hardcore punk band from New Jersey that existed from 1981 to 1990.