In this episode we dive into The Misfits’ Static Age, the first full-length they ever recorded but the last of the classic-era albums to be officially released.
We talk about the band’s early history, the C.I. Recordings sessions in 1978, and how this entire album sat on the shelf for years while individual songs like “Bullet,” “We Are 138,” “Attitude” and “Hollywood Babylon” leaked out on EPs and compilations. We also break down why Static Age basically works as a greatest-hits set for the Danzig era and how it sets the blueprint for horror punk.
In this episode:
– The story behind the Static Age sessions and why the album wasn’t released at the time
– Track highlights: “Static Age,” “TV Casualty,” “Some Kinda Hate,” “Last Caress,” “Hybrid Moments,” “Teenagers from Mars,” “Angelfuck,” “We Are 138” and more
– How the Misfits mix 50s rock & roll melody with raw punk energy and B-movie / true-crime lyrics
– Where Static Age sits in the Misfits discography and horror punk history
Chapters:
00:00 (Intro)
10:47 (Background on The Misfits)
34:30 (First Impressions of Static Age)
50:00 (The Recording Process and Subsequent Releases)
1:18:23 (Music Analysis)
1:32:48 (Final Thoughts)
🔊 Support & follow:
• Patreon – bonus episodes & ad-free audio
• Black Market Dub on Bandcamp – our original music
• Escape Hatch Records – label family & collaborations
• Instagram – clips and episode updates
