Celebrate 45 Years of Alternative Tentacles Records!

Alternative Tentacles Records is thrilled to announce the first-ever vinyl release of two long-awaited tracks, previously available only in digital format. This highly anticipated split 7″ features Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine and The November 3, with two explosive songs: “Blunder Blubber” and “IFAR.”

“Blunder Blubber,” originally released as a digital single to mark Rush Limbaugh’s passing was recorded during the TEA PARTY REVENGE PORN recording sessions, highlights everything iconic about Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine. The song critiques the rise of right-wing extremism, tracing its roots back to Rush Limbaugh’s influence and the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine under President Reagan in 1987—a policy change that allowed one-sided political commentary on public airwaves. Biafra argues that this set the stage for the toxic media landscape, fueling figures like Limbaugh and the current wave of “MAGA” rhetoric.

Reflecting on the political climate, Biafra notes, “I wrote [the song] back when Clinton was president, seeing the writing on the wall. I was hoping never to use it, but we had no choice but to update and perform it now.”

On the flip side, The November 3 delivers “IFAR,” a fiery debut track that first dropped during the 2020 Republican National Convention. Blending punk rock energy with raw political outrage, lead vocalist Billie O’ Rights unleashes a bold, biting rant, backed by Tom Pain’s searing guitars. Pat Triotte and Justice Ferralladd their creative touches to this electrifying anthem, capturing the chaotic spirit of the times.

The lead track, “IFAR,” is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek commentary on partisan divides, clocking in at just two minutes of catchy, irreverent fun. Interestingly, the song was reportedly conceived during a mundane moment: Pat Triotte was baking blueberry muffins one Saturday afternoon when the idea hit, and within hours, the track was recorded— and the muffins were supposedly amazing.

Despite the humorous and often provocative tone of both songs, the core message of this release is clear: a call to action to vote. With this limited 7″ vinyl, Alternative Tentacles Records urges everyone to make their voices heard in the 2024 election and beyond!

Don’t forget to VOTE!

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To mark the album’s 40th anniversary, Alternative Tentacles and Modern City have teamed up to bring you three versions of this deluxe reissue from the Las Vegas punk legends!
With a total of 19 tracks, the re-issue includes the original album along with 2 studio out-takes and the full Greencarton demos.
Unreleased track Help Me Up appears here for the first time ever!