''The Audacity of Hype'' is an album released on October 20, 2009 by

Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine is a punk rock band led by Jello Biafra. They released their debut album, '' The Audacity of Hype'' in October 2009. Biography Inspired by Iggy Pop's 60th birthday gig at the Warfield in San ...

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. The name is a parody of Barack Obama's book ''

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Song origins

Some of the songs have previously been played by Biafra with other collaborators: * "Electronic Plantation", "Panic Land", and "Three Strikes" originated from an unreleased collaboration with Biafra and The Heads. * "New Feudalism" and "Electronic Plantation" were released by

The No WTO Combo The No WTO Combo was a one-shot punk rock band started by Krist Novoselic (former Nirvana bassist). The band consisted of Jello Biafra (former frontman of Dead Kennedys); guitarist Kim Thayil of Soundgarden; and the rhythm section of Sweet 75, ...

on the live album ''

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Track listing

Personnel

Jello Biafra Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958), known professionally as Jello Biafra, is an American singer, spoken word artist and politician. He is the former lead singer and songwriter for the San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Initially ac ...

– Vocals *

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– Guitars *

Jon Weiss Jon is a shortened form of the common given name Jonathan, derived from "YHWH has given", and an alternate spelling of John, derived from "YHWH has pardoned".Billy Gould William David Gould (born April 24, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician and producer. He is best known as the bassist of Faith No More. Biography Early years Billy said he is of Hungarian descent from his father's side. F ...

– Bass guitar *

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– Guitars

Additional personnel

Ani Kyd Ani Kyd (born September 15, 1969) is a Canadian, Vancouver-based musician, actor, and life coach. Career Kyd has worked with musicians including Meegan Bradfield (Limblifter), Lisa Wagner (Cello player for Moist), Gene Hoglan (Strapping Youn ...

– Back-up vocals on "Electronic Plantation" and "Pets Eat Their Masters" *Pat Wynne – Back-up vocals *Anne-Marie Anderson – Back up vocals

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Audacity of Hype 2009 albums Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine albums Alternative Tentacles albums