Kill All Hippies

Primal Scream

About Kill All Hippies

"Kill All Hippies" is a song by Scottish rock Primal Scream, released on 20 March 2000 as the second single from their sixth studio album XTRMNTR. The song has an aggressive, electronically processed sound, with prominent use of sampled drum loops and distorted guitars. Its title is a quote from the 1980 film Out of the Blue, and begins with a sample of the line and other quotes from the film spoken by actress Linda Manz. Upon release, the song debuted and peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and spent one more week in the top 100 before dropping out.  


Year:
2007
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Hello this is gorgeous, anybody out there read me?
10-4 I read you.
My handle's gorgeous, pretty vacant, eh
Subvert normality
F*ck you!
Punk is not sexual, it's just aggression
10-4 old buddies
Destroy, Kill all hippies
Anarchy! Disco sucks
Subvert Normality

You got the money, I got the soul
You got the money, I got the soul
You got the money, I got the soul
Can't be bought, can't be owned 

You got the money, I got the soul
You got the money, I got the soul
Can't be bought, can't be owned
You got the money, I got the soul

You got the money, you got the money, you got the money
I got the soul
I got the soul
I got the soul
I got the soul
I got the soul

Signing off, this is gorgeous signing off.....

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Primal Scream

Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Martin Duffy (keyboards), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young. more »

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Written by: MARCO NELSON, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES

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Song Details
"Kill All Hippies" is a song by the Scottish rock band Primal Scream.
Album Information
The song was released in 2000 as part of the band's sixth album, 'XTRMNTR'.
Position in Track-list
"Kill All Hippies" is the second track on the album, following the instrumental opener "Accelerator."
Genre
The song, like many in the album, exhibits the band's shift towards a more electronic and industrial sound, moving away from their earlier rock and psychedelic sounds.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Kill All Hippies" are known for their dystopian undertones, reflecting a disillusionment with society and culture.
Song Sound
The opening robotic voice sample is a key part of the song's sound, setting a tone of mechanization and dehumanization which persists throughout the track.
Title Significance
The title "Kill All Hippies" can be seen as a statement against the passivity and non-confrontational attitudes associated with the 1960s hippie counterculture.
Music Sampling
The robotic voice sample used in the song is from a short circuit toy from the early 80's which says "You're just meat for the beast."
Chart Performance
"Kill All Hippies" was not released as a single, but the album 'XTRMNTR' was critically acclaimed and reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 1 on the UK Dance Albums Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Kill All Hippies", directed by Julian House and Julian Gibbs, features a mix of grainy footage and artfully arranged stills, reinforcing the song's industrial and dystopian themes.
Live Performances
Primal Scream frequently included "Kill All Hippies" in their setlists during the 2000s, and the song was well-received by fans at gigs.
Critical Analysis
The song is often noted for its fierce energy and raw, brutal sound which reflected the band's anger and disillusionment with the state of society at the turn of the millennium.

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