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Consolidated was an American radical activist recording and performing group, formed in 1988 and best known in the early 1990s as an alternative dance/industrial music band. They were distinguished by left-leaning political activism and radical politically-correct lyrics, as well as their innovative sonic collages which blended industrial and hip-hop styles. An entry on a previous version of Consolidated's official website noted that all their albums have combined to sell over 500,000 copies.

Between 1989 and 1994, their instrumental style evolved from industrial, to hip-hop, to hard rock and funk with mixtures of 'live' instruments and electronic instruments. Their music often focused upon the following topics: vegetarianism, women's rights, animal rights, fighting racism and homophobia, the unity of oppression, World War II and the Holocaust, the dangers of capitalism, and the evils of American Nationalism.

Although often criticized as having strident and confrontational...

Created by dipity on Jan 24, 2008

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• Dropped
  Nov 14, 1997

  Track listing: ShellLesbian AvengersSchnitzel BoyOne Way OutComing of Rage (Fight or Flight)Red Flags and BagsI'm Sorry MatTin ManRecovered Memory (The Perp, Part 1)G.L.O.R.I.A.CraigWhy Doesn't He Stop? (The Perp, Part 2)HeadgearPimp Is the World's Oldest ProfessionThe Window (For Andrea and John)Fractured Fairytales
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Butyric Acid
  1993

  Track listing: Butyric AcidButyric Acid (Mindfuck Mosh)Butyric Acid (Oblomov Syndrome mix)Dog & Pony Show
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Business of Punishment
  1993

  Track listing: CuttingBusiness of PunishmentBorn of a WomanDas habe ich nicht gewusstNo Answer for a DancerMeat, Meat, Meat and MeatDog + Pony ShowToday Is My BirthdayButyric AcidWoman Shoots JohnConsolidated Buries the MammothWorthy VictimRecuperationEmpowerlessEmancipate Yourself
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Warning: Explicit Lyrics
  1992

  Track listing: Guerrillas in the Mist (album mix)Crackhouse (Conference mix)You Suck (Jack Dangers mix)Unity of Oppression (club mix)This Is Fascism (Bass mix)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• You Suck / Crackhouse
  1992

  Track listing: Crackhouse (More radio mix)Crackhouse (Conference mix)Crackhouse (More Music dub)You Suck (Jack Dangers Remix)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Play More Music
  1991

  Track listing: Industrial Music is FacismTool and DieCNNPraxis (Bold as Love)We Came Here for MusicAccept Me for What I AmVeggie Beat ManifestoWhy I'm in the KlanGuerrillas in the Mist (feat. Paris)Hello Are You ThereInfomoditiesAnimal Right / Abortion RightsWendy O MatikOne More SongHeI Reckon You Should Shut the Fuck Up and Play Some MusicYou Suck (feat. The Yeastie Girls)The Men's MovementGone FishingLabor Vs. LeisureA Day on the GreenMore Music / Hip O CritsIndustry CorporateThis Isn't a Fuckin Press ConferenceCrackhouse (feat. Crack MC)More Music Please
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Tool and Die
  1991

  Track listing: Tool and DieTool and Die (version 1)Infomodities '92 (instrumental mix)We Do Not Care About Your LyricsSpirit, Mother and NatureWhen Are You Guys Going to Be Happy?I Like Drinking BloodSmash the SystemGet the Hell Out of the Way
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Friendly Fa$cism
  May 6, 1991

  Track listing: ZeroBrutal EquationOur LeaderUnity of OppressionThe Sexual Politics of MeatTypical MaleEntertainment TonightDominionFriendly FascismCollege RadioWe Gotta Have PeaceMeat KillsStonedYour Body Belongs to the StateCrusading Rap GuysMurder OneWhite American Male '91 (The Truth Hurts) Part 2Music Has No Meaning
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Brutal Equation
  1990

  Track listing: Brutal Equation 12" Mix (Version 1)Brutal Equation EditBrutal Equation LP MixBrutal Equation 12" Mix (Version 2)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• This Is Facism
  1990

  Track listing: This Is Facism (edit)This Is Facism (Bass mix)This Is Facism (Techno Night-Guy mix)The Sexual Politics of MeatFascism Dub (version 1)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• The Myth of Rock
  1989

  Track listing: ProductThis Is a CollectiveAmerica Number OneWeakness (Part 1)Fight the FascistsMusic That Lifts Up Our Savior Jesus ChristJosephine the SingerPolandIs This the Cheese Dip?Message to the PeopleStop the War Against the Black CommunityWhite American Male (The Truth Hurts)Weakness (Part 2)It's About That TimeLove, Honor and RespectStrikeBrian Wilson SpeaksDysfunctional RelationshipThere Is a Mountain Filled With BloodConsolidated
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Dysfunctional
  1989

  Track listing: Dysfunctional Relationship (12" mix)Dysfunctional Relationship (12" dub mix)Dysfunctional RelationshipMessage to the People (12" mix)This Is a Collective (12" mix)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• This Is a Collective
  1989

  Track listing: This Is a Collective (extended remix)Collect ThisThis Is a Collective (extended instrumental remix)
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/

• Consolidated
  1988

  Track listing: Consolidated (Adorno Strength mix)Howie Livin'Consolidated (radio mix)MishimaAssimilate the InformationFor You America
  http://www.consolidatedmusic.org/