Jon Cougar Concentration Camp - Too Tough To Die

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Review by Kazuhiko Maeda

Too Tough To Die by Jon Cougar Concentration Camp: A Riot of Raw Energy That Still Kicks Ass Let’s cut the crap—this album is a wild ride. Released in 1998 under Liberation Records, Too Tough To Die by Jon Cougar Concentration Camp isn’t just another indie rock throwaway; it's an unpredictable beast that punches you right in the gut and leaves you gasping for more. With its mix of punk attitude, pop hooks, and raw rock grit, it’s like someone took the Ramones’ songwriting creds (yep, they wrote these tracks) and injected them with steroids. First off, let’s talk about "I’m Not Afraid of Life." This track hits hard from the first chord, with Chris Fields shredding on guitar like his life depends on it. The vocals? Dave Swain screams his heart out as if he’s got nothing left to lose. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically honest—a battle cry against mediocrity. You remember this one because it doesn’t just sit there playing nice; it grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. Every time I hear those opening riffs, I wanna smash something—or start a mosh pit in my living room. Then there’s “Howling At The Moon (Sha La La).” Holy hell, this tune is pure chaos wrapped up in a catchy-as-hell package. Between T.J. Quatrone’s relentless drumming and Swain pulling double duty on bass and keys, it’s impossible not to bang your head along. There’s something feral about how the lyrics repeat themselves—it’s not poetry, but damn does it work. It sticks in your brain like gum under a table, gnawing at you long after the record stops spinning. What makes this album stand out isn’t perfection—it’s personality. Produced and mixed by Anthony Quatrone, it has that DIY edge where everything feels slightly off-kilter yet totally intentional. These guys weren’t trying to polish things into oblivion; they wanted to make noise, and boy, do they deliver. But here’s the kicker: why does an album so steeped in rebellion and raw emotion still resonate today? Maybe it’s because we’re all chasing our own version of being “too tough to die.” Or maybe it’s just fun as hell to crank this sucker up when you need a reminder that music can still feel dangerous. Either way, listening to this record feels like finding a forgotten mixtape in the backseat of some junker car—it’s imperfect, rough around the edges, and absolutely unforgettable. So yeah, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors call the cops.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
No Go2:26
Too Tough to Die2:11
Humankind2:58
I'm Not Afraid Of Life
Danger Zone1:51
Howling At The Moon (Sha La La)
Howling At the Moon (Sha-La-La)3:30
Durango 950:51
Mamma's Boy2:6
Howling at the Moon (Sha-La-La)03:30
Too Tough To Die
I'm Not Afraid of Life2:20
Mamma's Boy
Chasing the Night3:30
Daytime Dilemma (Dangers of Love)3:43
Daytime Dilemma (Dangers Of Love)
Endless Vacation1:39
Wart Hog1:43
Chasing The Night
Planet Earth 19882:31

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Catalog Numbers

L-37810

Labels

Liberation Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Vinyl
  • LP

Credits

RoleCredit
BassDave Swain
VocalsDave Swain
OrganDave Swain
PianoDave Swain
DrumsT.J. Quatrone
GuitarsChris Fields
Recorded ByAnthony Quatrone
Mixed ByAnthony Quatrone
Written-ByRamones

Notes

Recorded and mixed January/February/March 1998. This is a cover of the complete Ramones LP "Too Tough To Die". All songs written by The Ramones.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 12083 78102 7

About Jon Cougar Concentration Camp

Punk rock band from Santee, California, active mainly in the late 1990s, with occasional reunions and a few releases since 2000.

Name Vars

  • J.C.C.C.
  • JCCC
  • John Cougar Concentration Camp

Members

  • Chris Fields
  • Clint Graham
  • Mike McAuliffe
  • Anthony Quatrone
  • Dave Swain
  • Travis Milligan
  • Travis Spatter
  • Russel Hicks
  • Homeless Sexuals

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Too Tough To Die* by Jon Cougar Concentration Camp is packed with raw energy and punk vibes, but get this—it wasn’t just a random creation. Every track was written by the legendary Ramones, making it a unique homage to their iconic style. Even wilder? Dave Swain, the band’s bassist and vocalist, pulled triple (or more like quadruple) duty, playing piano and organ too. It’s like a chaotic DIY love letter to punk rock, all wrapped up in one 1998 release.