Dead Kennedys - Holiday In Cambodia Police Truck

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Review by Ryan

Dead Kennedys’ Holiday in Cambodia / Police Truck – A Raw Punk Punch That Still Kicks Alright, let’s talk about Dead Kennedys’ iconic 1980 release, Holiday in Cambodia / Police Truck. If you’re into hardcore punk with a sharp edge and lyrics that make your brain hurt (in the best way), this is the record for you. It’s not just music—it’s like getting smacked upside the head by reality while dancing around your bedroom. First off, “Holiday in Cambodia.” Man, where do I even start? This track hits hard—not just because of the driving guitar riffs or Klaus Flouride’s basslines that feel like they're trying to escape the song altogether—but because it’s got something to say. The contrast between suburban boredom and the brutal realities of war feels like biting into a lemon wrapped in barbed wire. You know those moments when life feels too comfortable, almost fake? That’s what this song screams at you: wake up, dude. Oh, and don’t forget Jello Biafra’s snarling vocals—he sounds like he’s daring you to look away from the mirror he’s shoving in your face. Then there’s “Police Truck,” which is basically a middle finger on wheels. It’s fast, dirty, and unapologetic—like someone took all their rage at authority and cranked it up to eleven. What sticks with me here isn’t just the relentless energy but how it captures that feeling of being trapped under someone else’s boot. Plus, the line “Free food in the police truck” always makes me laugh darkly every time—it’s sarcastic gold, man. Like, sure, free food, but only if you’re willing to trade your dignity for it. Geza X did a killer job producing this thing, giving it that raw, gritty vibe without over-polishing anything. And props to whoever mastered it (shoutout to JDL)—it still sounds as punchy today as it did back in '80. No fancy studio tricks, just pure, unfiltered chaos bottled up for us to enjoy decades later. What really gets me thinking, though, is how these songs are more relevant now than ever. Sure, they were born out of Reagan-era America, but swap out some details, and bam—you’ve got anthems for 2023. Maybe that’s why Dead Kennedys have stuck around; they didn’t just write songs—they wrote warnings disguised as bangers. So yeah, give Holiday in Cambodia / Police Truck a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself questioning everything afterward. Oh, and one last thought: if punk rock had a therapist, it’d probably be Dead Kennedys—and honestly, who wouldn’t want to spill their guts to them?

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Artist: Dead Kennedys
Album: Holiday In Cambodia Police Truck
Rating: 4.81

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Police Truck2:24
Holiday In Cambodia3:43

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Catalog Numbers

  • IR 9016
  • OPT4

Labels

  • I.R.S. Records
  • I.R.S. Records, Faulty Products
  • Optional Music

Listen online

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

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Repress
  • Reissue
  • Test Pressing
  • Unreleased Version

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByDecay Music
Phonographic Copyright (p)I.R.S., Inc.
Copyright (c)I.R.S., Inc.
Record CompanyInternational Record Syndicate, Inc.
Distributed ByFaulty Products
Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerGeza X
Mastered ByJDL

Notes

  • I.R.S. reissue, does NOT have Faulty Products on the label.
  • It credits Faulty Products, USA on the insert.
  • International Record Syndicate, Inc. ℗ & © 1980 I.R.S., Inc.
  • © 1980 Decay Music (BMI)
  • Includes lyric sheet.
  • This version has the Faulty Products logo and Alternative Tentacles logo on the A-side label.
  • The Monarch Record Mfg. Co. number 107621 dates this pressing from 1981 or 1982.
  • Unreleased original mastered version of Holiday In Cambodia. The released version has the matrix RE on the B side.
  • + lyric sheet
  • 3000 Copies of This Version

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Pressing Plant ID (Runouts): SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): IR-9016-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): IR-9016-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout etched variant 1): AM IR-09016-A S4··· S
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout etched variant 1): IR-AM 09016-B S4·· S
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout etched variant 2): AM IR 09016-A RE-1 S2·· SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout etched variant 2): AM IR-09016-B RE-1 S2·· SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (A side runout etched variant 3): AM IR-09016-A S4 ·· SS
  • Matrix / Runout (B side runout etched variant 3): IR AM-09016-B S4 ·· SSS
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout [Etched]): AM IR-09016-A S4•• MR ∆ 107621 S1 EXP
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout [Etched]): IR-AM09016-B S4•• MR ∆ 107621•X PXE S1
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): UR-2005A JDL
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): UR-2005B JDL
  • Rights Society: bmi
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): UR-2005B Re-1 JDL

About Dead Kennedys

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Legendary punk band hailing from San Francisco, formed in 1978 & fronted by (Eric Boucher). They split up in the mid-80s, and there has been animosity between Jello and the rest of the band since the late '90s, with recent court case awarding all the rights to all the songs to the rest of the band.

Name Vars

  • D. Kennedys
  • D.K's
  • D.K.
  • D.K.s
  • DK
  • Dead Kennedy S
  • Dead Kennedy s
  • Dead Kennedy's
  • The Dead Kennedys
  • ÇÃÉ ±ÍÇ£üº
  • Ԙใ࿪ෲ୻ਂܘ

Aliases

  • Norm

Members

  • Geoffrey Lyall
  • Brandon Cruz
  • Bruce Slesinger
  • Ray Pepperell
  • Eric Boucher
  • Darren Eric Henley
  • Steve Wilson
  • Carlos Cadona
  • Skip

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The Dead Kennedys' iconic tracks "Holiday in Cambodia" and "Police Truck" were released together in 1980. These songs became hardcore punk classics, produced by Geza X, who gave them their raw, edgy sound. Mastered by JDL, the album was released under I.R.S. Records and other labels. It’s wild to think these gritty anthems came out over 40 years ago!

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2025-03-13
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2025-03-13
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2025-03-12
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