Editorial Review

If you're going to own one DK's record, this is it. It's all here in raw, uncut form--Jello Biafra's sneering vocals, the satire that poked like a stick in the eye, and the instrumental blitz that joined East Bay Ray's surf guitar with slaughterhouse rhythm. Soon after this debut, Biafra would fall into Lenny Bruce's trap of parading his legal hassles instead of making art.On Read more

Reviews (108)

First taste of DK
This is the first CD i bought by the DK. Can't say I know anything else about thier music but this CD is awesome. Lots of high speed intensity thrash. Awesome guitar riffs like in "When ya get drafted". Guess i got lucky choosing thier earliest stuff. So much different than any other punk at the time. It's an experience, a must buy!

Best Punk Record Ever?
Yes, despite my undying love for The Clash, this may be the best punk record ever."Fresh Fruit..." is the only album I ever put inmy CD player and actually felt blown away by it.Short, fast, witty, snarling British-style punk from California came blaring out of my speakers and I loved every minute of it.The music was tightly wound, the lyrics were fresh and intelligent and Jello's warbling voice (though a little disarming at first) became my favorite part of the whole package.
Ah man yes yes
Dead Kennedys are so fun to listen to. Jello Biafra is a genius. Everything he has to say is worth listening to, even if it makes you think he is a crazy person. The album rocks as well. Classic punk/hardcore from the early 80's. No band was better, maybe Minor Threat, but Dead Kennedys have more music to listen to. So buy this CD, especially if you are into any kind of punk. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative/Indie-Rock    2. American Punk    3. American Underground    4. Anarchist Punk    5. Hardcore Punk    6. L.A. Punk    7. Punk    8. Punk/New Wave    9. Rock    10. United States of America