Inside My Brain

Angry Samoans

About Inside My Brain

Inside My Brain is the debut extended play by the American punk rock band Angry Samoans, released in 1980 by Bad Trip Records. The most infamous song on the EP, "Get Off the Air", was directed at influential KROQ-FM DJ Rodney Bingenheimer.


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Yeah!
Would somebody stop my mind
It's crawled away I'm goin' blind
The rats crawl into my head
I can't forget what I just said 'cause I'm
Inside my brain
You know I'm livin' baby!
Inside my brain
I'm upstairs!
Inside my brain
There's a hole in my head!
Inside my brain!
I see black Christmas trees
Barbed wire, funeral homes
I see your face, forest fires
Rats in the street gnawin' at your bones 'cause I'm
Inside my brain
I'm lookin' out yeah!
Insided my brain
There's a hole in my head!
Inside my brain
[Brand new world yeah]!
Inside my brain!
Brain!
BRAIN!!!
Rodents drilling at my skull
Subtract my life from one to null
Hot cars and crashing sounds
These are the things that I have found when I'm
Inside my brain
Inside my brain
Ahhh, inside my brain!!!
Yeah baby, I found a new home
I drilled a hole in my head
I'm looking out yeah
It's a brand new world!!!

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Angry Samoans

The Angry Samoans are an American punk rock band in the first wave of American punk. Formed in August 1978 in Los Angeles, California by early 1970s rock writer "Metal" Mike Saunders and his sibling lead guitarist bonze blayk, along with Gregg Turner (another rock writer, for Creem Magazine during the late 1970s-mid 1980s) and original recruits bassist Todd Homer and drummer Billy Vockeroth. more »

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Written by: GREGG H TURNER, MIKE SAUNDERS

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21 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Inside My Brain" falls under the music genre of hardcore punk, a subgenre of punk rock that originated in the late 1970s.
Album Release
The song "Inside My Brain" is also the title track of the Angry Samoans' first EP (Extended Play record), released in 1980.
Band Origin
Angry Samoans are an American punk rock group from the first wave of American punk, formed in August 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
Lyric Theme
The song "Inside My Brain" exhibits the typical punk theme of rebellion and non-conformity, making a strong statement about the struggles of mental health issues.
Band Members
The song "Inside My Brain" showcased the band's original members, which included 'Metal' Mike Saunders, Gregg Turner, Todd 'Toddo' Homer, P.J. Galligan, and Bill Vockeroth.
Record Label
The "Inside My Brain" EP was released on the independent record label Bad Trip Records.
Song Legacy
The song "Inside My Brain" is known for its raw, energetic sound, which characterizes the band's signature style and has made it a classic of the hardcore punk genre.
Fan Base
With the release of "Inside My Brain", Angry Samoans gained an underground following, particularly within the skateboarding community.
Duration
The song "Inside My Brain" is only about two minutes long, reflecting the fast, short, and loud approach typical of punk rock music.
Art Cover
The album "Inside My Brain" is known for its distinct cover art, featuring a black-and-white graphic of a brain with 'spider's web'-like lines connecting various points, presumably representing a person's thoughts.
Critical Response
"Inside My Brain" has often been cited by punk music enthusiasts and critics as one of the standout tracks in Angry Samoans' discography for its gritty lyrics and aggressive musicality.
Genre Classifications
"Inside My Brain" by Angry Samoans falls under the punk rock genre. With its fast distribution of beats and aggressive and non-conventional music construction, it is a firm fixture in the hardcore punk segment.
Album
This song is taken from the Angry Samoans' debut EP album, also titled "Inside My Brain", which was released in 1980.
Song Influence
As a hardcore punk band, Angry Samoans' music is characterized by an anti-establishment view. This perspective seems to reflect in “Inside My Brain”, emphasizing resistance against existing societal norms and structures.
Band Composition
During the recording of the album "Inside My Brain", Angry Samoans was composed of five members: “Metal" Mike Saunders, Gregg Turner, Todd Homer, P.J. Galligan, and Bill Vockeroth. Metal Mike and Gregg Turner are known as originators of the term "punk rock" in their previous press work.
Record Label
"Inside My Brain" was released under the record label Bad Trip Records. A key figure from the same label, Robbie Fields, is credited with giving the band their breakthrough opportunity.
Band Controversy
The Angry Samoans, throughout their career, have been notorious for their outrageous behavior and controversial lyrics. This tension is reflected even in the composition of their songs including "Inside My Brain".
Historical Significance
Alongside other punk bands of the era such as Black Flag and The Germs, Angry Samoans helped carve out a space for the hardcore punk genre in the 1980s Los Angeles music scene. Their song "Inside My Brain" remains a significant contribution to this movement.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics of "Inside My Brain", like many of the band's other songs, are driven by themes of rebellion, provocation, and teenage angst.
Performance Style
"Inside My Brain", consistent with the band’s overall performance style, is characterized by raw, energetic, and loud performances, signifying the punk genre's characteristic defiance and exaggeration.
Legacy
"Inside My Brain" is considered an important song in the punk rock genre and has been influential in shaping the hardcore punk music scene. The song and the EP continue to be celebrated by punk music enthusiasts.

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