Helter Stupid
Helter Stupid is Negativland's fifth studio album, released in 1989. It is a concept album focused on the media coverage of a hoax formulated by the band claiming that "Christianity Is Stupid" from their previous album, Escape from Noise, had inspired David Brom to murder his family in Rochester, Minnesota, as well as other moral panics related to popular music.
| Helter Stupid | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
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| Length | 47:26 | |||
| Label | SST (252) | |||
| Producer | Negativland | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | A− |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| The Great Alternative & Indie Discography | 6/10 |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 8/10 |
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