X is for X-rated

If you are offended by naughty words look away now - this is a celebration of the f-word in all its glory.

Because cursing is fun and squeaky clean music sucks, I've taken inspiration from Daft Scots Lass who posted M is for Muthafucker earlier in the game and compiled a lovely, naughty word inspired collection of songs.

I was going to do a whole post about x-rated music, with banned record sleeves and albums, but sadly I don't have the time to go into all that. What I will say though is that the original artwork for Guns n Roses 'Appetite For Destruction', which depicted a robot having just raped a woman and was based on a painting by Robert Williams, was deemed too offensive for record stores to stock. The banned artwork was replaced with the classic skulls image that has adorned the album since.

Sadly, there are many acts of similar censorship in music. Instead of having artwork that makes us think, record companies are more concerned with having sleeves that shift units. So it goes.

My top three uses of the word motherfucker in song:



Don't Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker - Turbonegro





Binge and Purge - Clutch






Die Like a Motherfucker - Therapy?


Also check out:

Heartless Bastard Motherfucker - Frank Turner

History's Stranglers - The Bronx

K is for (songs that begin with the letter) K

Ok, so I know this is a lame topic to go with, but as some of my other posts have been mammoth and rather time-consuming I need an easy one today.

I thought picking five songs beginning with the letter K would be a doddle, but it turns out I have more than anticipated. So, this is my top five and if you click the links you can have a listen...

* The KKK Took My Baby Away - The Ramones

* Kids Don't Follow - The Replacements

* Kool Thing - Sonic Youth

* Knives - Therapy?

* Kick Out the Jams - MC5

It was a tough decision, but in the end, the above are essential sounds for you iPod if you ask me.