THE DICKIES レコード& CD

Review: California pop-punk comedic shitheads The Dickies have always provided a refreshing, jovial counterpoint to the political and aggressive edges often associated with the punk movement ever since their 1977 inception. Known for their leftfield cover versions and numerous film, television and especially sci-fi references, it was an ideal meeting of creative minds when the band were tapped to pen the theme song for 1988 cult classic horror-comedy Killer Klowns From Outer Space, a task they took to with gusto, while going on to shoot an accompanying music video with the single becoming both a fan-favourite as well as entry point for many a newcomer. This 7" provides a newly re-recorded version of the now iconic theme song as well as new versions of both 'Give It Back' and 'Silent Night'; two cuts from their much adored 1979 debut LP The Incredible Shrinking Dickies.