The Cramps - Bikini Girls With Machine Guns

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Review by Dave Litten

Bikini Girls With Machine Guns: A Wild Ride Through Garage Rock and Psychobilly Chaos Released in 1990, Bikini Girls With Machine Guns by The Cramps is a raw, unapologetic dive into the gritty underbelly of rock 'n' roll. This album doesn’t just sit comfortably in one genre—it straddles garage rock and psychobilly like a rebellious outlaw on a stolen motorcycle. With Poison Ivy at the helm as producer and arranger, the record crackles with energy, attitude, and enough sleaze to make your mom clutch her pearls. The opening track, “Her Love Rubbed Off,” grabs you by the collar from the first riff. It’s got that greasy swagger only The Cramps could pull off—Lux Interior’s vocals dripping with innuendo while Poison Ivy’s guitar work feels like it crawled out of a haunted jukebox. You can practically smell the cigarette smoke wafting through some seedy dive bar where this song would’ve been blasting full volume. It’s not just memorable because of its title (though let’s be real, how could you forget THAT?), but because it perfectly encapsulates everything wild and untamed about The Cramps’ sound. Then there’s the title track, “Bikini Girls With Machine Guns.” If ever there was an anthem for chaotic fun, this is it. The lyrics are pure campy brilliance, painting a picture so absurdly vivid you almost expect to see these gun-toting beauties storming onto the beach. The rhythm hits hard, the bassline slinks along like a panther ready to pounce, and Lux’s delivery makes you feel like you’re part of something gloriously unhinged. Tracks like this remind you why The Cramps were legends—they didn’t just play music; they created worlds. Production-wise, Poison Ivy nails the balance between lo-fi grit and polished chaos. Rocky Schenck’s photography adds another layer of sleazy cool to the package, capturing the band’s aesthetic perfectly. And credit where it’s due—mastering engineer MR did right by the tracks, ensuring every snarl and growl cuts through without losing that rough-around-the-edges charm. What’s wild is how well this album holds up across continents. Whether it dropped in Europe, the UK, Australia, or the US, fans ate it up. Labels like Enigma Records and Liberation Records clearly knew they had gold on their hands. Even Festival Records jumped onboard, proving this wasn’t just niche appeal—it was universal mayhem wrapped in vinyl. Reflecting on Bikini Girls With Machine Guns, it strikes me how effortlessly The Cramps blurred lines between genres and sensibilities. They weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they were too busy joyriding it straight into a dumpster fire. But here’s the kicker: decades later, we’re still talking about them. Maybe that’s what happens when you mix killer tunes with a healthy dose of irreverence. Or maybe it’s just proof that sometimes, being bad feels so damn good.

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Artist: The Cramps
Album: Bikini Girls With Machine Guns
Rating: 4.5

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
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Her Love Rubbed Off2:56
Bikini Girls With Machine Guns

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Catalog Numbers

  • ENVPD 17
  • 12ENVDJ- 17
  • ENV 17
  • 060-20 3696 6
  • 102117 7, K 10047
  • 12ENVPD17
  • 12ENV 17
  • ENVTC 17
  • ENVCD 17, 20 3696 2
  • 12 ENVP 17, 12 ENV 17
  • EPRO-253

Labels

  • Enigma Records
  • Liberation Records, Enigma Records , Festival Records
  • Enigma Records , Enigma Records

Listen online

  • écouter en ligne
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • lytte på nettet
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ouvir online

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • 45 RPM
  • Picture Disc
  • Uncut Shape
  • Numbered
  • Promo
  • 7"
  • Single
  • Test Pressing
  • Shape
  • Clear
  • Uncut
  • Cassette
  • CD
  • Poster Sleeve
  • 33 ⅓ RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Enigma Records
Copyright (c)EMI Records Ltd.
Published ByRidgetop Music
Pressed ByEMI Records
Made ByEMI Swindon

Credits

RoleCredit
Photography ByRocky Schenck
ProducerPoison Ivy
Arranged ByPoison Ivy
Written-ByIvy Rorschach, Lux Interior
Mastered ByMR

Notes

  • DJ promo with stickered generic sleeve.
  • ℗ 1989, 1990 Enigma Records © 1990 EMI Records Ltd.
  • Side A: from the forthcoming album: Stay Sick!
  • Made in Australia.
  • Shaped picture disc. A few were issued uncut (12" size.) Comes in a 12" plastic sleeve with printed insert.
  • Lime/Green Vinyl.
  • No labels.
  • 12" in size. 7" playable area - the rest is uncut unplayable lime/green vinyl.
  • This version is the same as the uncut picture disc but without the picture.
  • Tracks A & B2 ℗ 1989, track B1 ℗ 1990
  • The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Enigma Records © 1990 EMI Records Ltd.
  • Made in UK
  • Fold-out giant poster sleeve: 63x95cm/25x38".
  • Category 12 ENVP 17 on rear sleeve, 12 ENV 17 on label.
  • Side 1 & side 2, track 2 ℗ 1989, side 2 track 1 ℗ 1990
  • Taken from The Cramps' Enigma Release Stay Sick 7 73543-2/4
  • For Promotion Only
  • Not For Sale
  • Standard pic disc release is a cut/shaped disc. This is a very rare uncut 12" disc with a double image.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Scanned): 5099920369675
  • Barcode (Printed): 5 099920 369675
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): ENV 17 A-1U-1-Q3 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): ENV 17 B-1U-1-Q4 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): ENV 17-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): ENV 17-B
  • Rights Society: MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2036966-A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2036966-B1
  • Barcode: 9 399310 211772
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX253369
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX253370
  • Matrix / Runout (A side (hand etched)): MX253369 102117 7 MR1
  • Matrix / Runout (B side (hand etched)): MX253369 102117 7 MR2
  • Barcode: 5099920369606
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout etched): ENVPD-17-A ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout etched): ENVPD-17-B ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): ENVPD+17+A ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): ENVPD+17+B ORLAKE
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 12ENV 17 A - 10 - 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 1 2 E N V 1 7 B - 2 - 1- 2
  • Barcode (Text): 5 099920 369668
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Stamped, Variant #1): 12ENV 17 A - 10 - 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Stamped, Variant #1): 1 2 E N V 1 7 B - 2 - 1- 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, Stamped, Variant #2): 12ENV 17 A-1U-1- 2 D
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, Stamped, Variant #2): 12 ENV 17 B-3-1- D
  • Barcode: 5099920369644
  • Barcode: 5 099920 369620
  • Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
  • Matrix / Runout: 203696 2 AR 1 :1 : 1 .EMI. .SWINDON
  • Barcode: 5 099920 369682
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): 12 ENV 17-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): 12 ENV 17-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): D 12ENV 17 A-1U-1-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): 1 2 E N V 1 7 B - 2 - 1 - 2
  • Barcode: 5 099920 369668
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2036966-A2
  • Label Code: LC 5163
  • Rights Society: GEMA/STEMRA
  • Other: CDP 560-20 3696 2

About The Cramps

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The Cramps was an American punk band originally from Sacramento, California; formed in 1976 and disbanded 2009. Their line-up rotated much over their existence, with the husband and wife duo of lead singer and lead guitarist as the only permanent members. The band was disbanded following Lux Interior's death in 2009. Final line-up * (Erick Purkhiser)  vocals, March 1973 to February 2009 * (Kristy Wallace)  lead guitar, March 1973 to February 2009 *  drums, February 1993  July 2003 and August 2006 to February 2009 Former members * (Greg Beckerleg)  guitar, April 1976  May 1980 * (Pam Beckerleg)  drums, April 1976  September 1976 *  drums, October 1976  June 1977 *  drums, July 1977 - January 1991 * (Julien Grindsnatch)  guitar, July 1980  September 1980 * (Brian Tristan)  guitar, December 1980  September 1983 * (as Ike Knox)  guitar, October 1983  November 1983; January 1984  July 1984 * - guitar, December 1983 *  drums, 1991 * Touch Hazard ( of The Mechanics) - bass, 1985 * - bass, March 1986 - May 1986 *  bass, July 1986  January 1991 *  bass, March 1991-August 1998 *  drums, June 1991  January 1993 *  bass, 1998 - 1999 *  bass, 2000 * "Jungle"  "Laid down the primal beat" for the European tour 2004 * (Bill "Buster" Bateman)  drums, June 2004  August 2006 * (Scott "Chopper" Franklin)  bass & guitar, January 2002  September 2006 * Jen Hanrahan - castanets June 2000 - August 2000. * (Shauna Reynolds)  bass, October/November 2006

Members

  • Jim Sclavunos
  • Bryan Gregory
  • Candy Del Mar
  • Slim Chance
  • Miriam Linna
  • Chopper Franklin
  • Terry Graham
  • Pam Balam
  • Julien Hechtlinger
  • Nickey Alexander
  • Doran Shelley
  • Mike Metoff
  • Tim Maag
  • Bill Bateman
  • Click Mort
  • Fur Dixon
  • Harry Misenheimer
  • Scott Franklin
  • Brian Tristan
  • Erick Purkhiser
  • Kristy Wallace
  • Nick Stephanoff
  • Shauna Reynolds

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The Cramps' album *Bikini Girls With Machine Guns* is a wild mix of garage rock and psychobilly. Released in 1990, it came out in multiple countries like the US, UK, and Australia. Poison Ivy, the band’s guitarist, not only co-wrote the songs but also produced the album. One of the tracks, “Her Love Rubbed Off,” even became a fan favorite. And get this—Rocky Schenck, who did the photography, gave the album its iconic look. It’s a cult classic that still screams rebellious energy.

Comments

aibwal
2025-03-05
I know the line "bars, pills and freeways" comes from a serial killer quote - when asked to offer advice to young women, they replied ' keep away from bars pills and freeways' but I can't remember who said it, anyone know?
alpinaqua21dw
2025-03-05
If you listen close enough, you can just hear Ronald Reagan dancing in the back ground.
mrspotatohead453
2025-03-05
NRA approved, you obamunist bitches!! Fuck you clintonites too
ranaeleona
2025-03-05
Nick Knox was one of the great rock drummers.
Just bought this 7 inch vinyl, in immaculate condition, guy who owned it was a die hard collector, never played once. ?????????
prabuagency4
2025-03-04
Makes me wanna go out, skate and be a delinquent
ropeswing32
2025-03-04
Go on son.
pandaangel97
2025-03-03
burkini gurl with machine gUUuuuns, burkini girl with ma-chine GuuuUUnnnnsss!
fcsckate
2025-03-02
they're chalking the craw about the tiki bar that was in the old Riverside Theater in 1985 when we were in Jr. High School, we were 14 drinking jello shots, beer and regular shots of liquor at the theaters tiki bar.
darkwebnovel
2025-03-02
why weren't these guys around in my generation
74groundzero
2025-03-01
Hate that they aren't around now. Loved their music.
gupcott
2025-03-01
BIKINI GIRLS WITH MACHINE GHANHA(donovan feels)NHANHANSSSS
geneblazot
2025-03-01
<3
Fuckin love this track..... LSD pill poppin
susan014
2025-03-01
Now this should be our country's national anthem!
yanesdaudayarop
2025-02-28
Cool!
elesie
2025-02-28
cool music, like the videos in my channel
mahesh0089
2025-02-27
REST IN PEACE LUX INTERIOR AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY 10-21-2013!
bahmuhammad1
2025-02-27
Gawd I love thawt
insightsbyco
2025-02-26
Beavis and Butthead brought me here
booksinker
2025-02-25
Incredible music, i want to dance this with a bikini in a pool.??
valycio
2025-02-25
Wiiiiiipe out
lourdes77
2025-02-24
Even a Vespa beats walk-in or pedaling ass in jail
manusiaterbaru
2025-02-24
Till you sell out and get bucked the fuck off
brownleescott
2025-02-24
The Damned had Machine gun Etiquette
And The Cramps had Bikini Girls With Machine Guns. Well I No Etiquette and anytime I run into bikini wearing girls
I Always get shot down! Oh Well, I guess
I'll just STAY SICK! AGGGHHH!