Anal Cunt was a grindcore band from Boston, USA. They are often referred to… Read Full Bio ↴Anal Cunt was a grindcore band from Boston, USA. They are often referred to by their initials A.C. Due to the perceived—indeed intended—offensive nature of their name, many of their album covers simply displaying the initials A.C. However, the band has managed to subvert even this abbreviation, by drawing these letters in a manner resembling an anus and a vulva. Their musical catalog consists almost entirely (barring the overwrought satirical Picnic of Love album and a number of cover songs) of ridiculously offensive material. The band has often been criticized for its popularity being based solely on their controversial song titles and lyrics rather than any musical ability, and is often mentioned when a debate is being made against the grindcore genre of music. One ongoing dispute is how much Anal Cunt actually believes in what they say on their albums.

Common lyrical themes include misogyny, homophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, ridicule of the unfortunate, and insults directed towards other bands (examples: "Limp Bizkit Think They're Black, But They're Just Gay" and "Anyone Who Likes The Dillinger Escape Plan Is a Faggot"). Some examples of their controversial song titles are "Hitler Was A Sensitive Man", "I Hope You Get Deported", and "Your Kid Committed Suicide Because You Suck" (the original title was "Conor Clapton Committed Suicide Because His Father Sucks"; it was changed because Earache records were afraid that the label might have been sued in response to this song). One recurring song title is "X is gay", with X being a person, place, thing, idea or event. Some well-known examples are: "Technology Is Gay", "The Internet Is Gay", "Windchimes are Gay", and "The Word 'Homophobic' Is Gay".

The sound of a typical Anal Cunt song is that of loud, extremely distorted guitars playing very simple riffs (often using only open strings), blast beat drumming, and loud (often unintelligible) screaming.

Anal Cunt was founded in 1988 in Massachusetts by Seth Putnam. He chose the name by making a list of obscene words, and then trying to find what he believed to be the most stupid, offensive combination of them--Anal Cunt. The band was meant as a joke, and was to only release one album and do one show; however, the band went strong for more than 20 years before Seth Putnam's death.

Anal Cunt's take on making song titles a joke in themselves may have influenced many other hardcore and grindcore bands who attempt to get laughs from humorous, but often cryptic, titles.

Since 1997, Anal Cunt has also become known for its acoustic black metal side-project Impaled Northern Moonforest, another joke band.

In 2000, they released Split With The Raunchous Brothers. The tracks on the album are: "I'm Hitler", "The Guy Who Shot His Kid Up With AIDS is Awesome", and "I Went Back In Time, And Voted For Hitler".

Additionally, infamous punk rocker GG Allin has a song titled "Anal Cunt", but there is no relation between them, although according to Putnam, Allin requested Anal Cunt to be his backup band on one particular tour. This never happened, most likely owing to Allin's death.

In October 2004, Seth Putnam overdosed on "a combination of heroin, crack, alcohol, and two months worth of Ambien sleeping pills done all at once." As a result, he was comatose for several days and sustained severe nerve damage, needing months of physical therapy to recover. According to Putnam, doctors had intended to "pull the plug", fearing he'd spend the rest of his days as a vegetable. Some observers considered this poetic justice, given such Anal Cunt song titles as "Jack Kevorkian Is Cool" and "You're in a Coma". Surprisingly enough, in the same news post he confirmed that there will be a new Anal Cunt album.

Seth Putnam died of a heart attack on June 11th, 2011.

Hitler Was a Sensitive Man
Anal Cunt Lyrics

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HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN

HE WENT TO ART SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER
HE WANTED TO BE A PAINTER
HITLER WAS A VEGETARIAN
HE WAS ALSO A NON SMOKER

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN

HE HIRED GAY AND HANDICAPPED OFFICERS
HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT OVERPOPULATION
IF HITLER WAS ALIVE TODAY
HE'D LISTENED TO THE CURE, THE SMITHS, AND DEPECHE MODE

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anal Cunt's song "Hitler Was a Sensitive Man" are intentionally controversial and provocative. While on the surface they seem to glorify Hitler, they actually reveal the absurdity of trying to humanize a man responsible for such horrific atrocities. The repetition of the phrase "Hitler Was a Sensitive Man" serves to highlight the ridiculousness of the statement and draw attention to the absurdity of even attempting to humanize a figure who is universally reviled.

The lyrics themselves contain several tongue-in-cheek references to Hitler's supposed sensitivity. The line "he went to art school when he was younger" is a reference to Hitler's failed attempt at becoming an artist, while the lines "he was a vegetarian" and "he was also a non smoker" play into stereotypes of sensitive individuals. The line "he hired gay and handicapped officers" could be seen as an attempt to suggest that Hitler was progressive in some way, but again this is meant to be seen as ridiculous considering the atrocities he committed against those same groups of people.

Ultimately, the song is a biting commentary on the dangers of idolizing figures like Hitler and attempting to find redeeming qualities in them. By undermining the idea of Hitler as a sensitive man, the lyrics force listeners to confront the reality of his actions and the damage they caused.

Line by Line Meaning

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
Despite his ruthless reputation, Hitler had a tender side

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
This statement is repeated to reinforce the idea that Hitler's sensitivity was a key characteristic

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
Once again, the singer highlights Hitler's sensitivity, suggesting that it is misunderstood by many

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
This line serves as a chorus, tying the whole song together

HE WENT TO ART SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER
Hitler had an artistic side, suggesting that he may have had a more sensitive soul than is commonly acknowledged

HE WANTED TO BE A PAINTER
Hitler had aspirations to be a painter, which further reinforces the idea that he had a creative side

HITLER WAS A VEGETARIAN
Despite his other flaws, Hitler abstained from meat, presumably out of compassion for animals

HE WAS ALSO A NON SMOKER
Hitler's lack of smoking may suggest that he was more health-conscious than many people thought

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
Repeating this line once again emphasizes the main point of the song

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
Again, the singer is driving home the idea that Hitler was more complex than he is often portrayed

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
By now, the listener should understand that Hitler's sensitivity is a crucial theme of the song

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
The final repetition of this line serves as a conclusion, bringing the song full circle

HE HIRED GAY AND HANDICAPPED OFFICERS
Despite his bigotry towards certain groups, Hitler did employ people who were marginalized in society

HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT OVERPOPULATION
Hitler had a concern for the environment and issues related to overpopulation, showing that he had at least some empathy for the world around him

IF HITLER WAS ALIVE TODAY
This hypothetical scenario raises the question of how Hitler's sensitivities might have manifested in modern times

HE'D LISTENED TO THE CURE, THE SMITHS, AND DEPECHE MODE
These bands are known for their angsty, emotive lyrics, suggesting that Hitler had a taste for music that reflects his personal struggles

HITLER WAS A SENSITIVE MAN
The final line reinforces the main point of the song, that Hitler was not simply a caricature of evil, but a complex human being with a range of emotions

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