The Blood-Splat Rating System

The Blood-Splat Rating System
Studio album by Powerman 5000
Released	December 1, 1995
Genre	Funk metal,[1] alternative metal
Length	36:06
Label	Conscience
Producer	Powerman 5000 Mudrock
Powerman 5000 chronology
True Force (1994) The Blood-Splat Rating System (1995) Tonight the Stars Revolt! (1999) Singles from The Blood-Splat Rating System "Tokyo Vigilante #1" Released: 1997 "Organizized" Released: 1998
Mega!! Kung Fu Radio
Reissue cover.

The Blood-Splat Rating System is the debut studio album of American rock band Powerman 5000. Released in 1995, it is the band's second independent release. The album was a local success in Boston, MA and sold out of its initial pressing; its success led to a contract with the major label DreamWorks Records, who reissued the album under the title Mega!! Kung Fu Radio on February 25, 1997.

Style

The album's musical style incorporates elements of heavy metal, funk and hard rock.^[2] According to Allmusic's Chris Slawecki, vocalist Spider One "doesn't sing one single lyric, instead barking out the lyrics in a hard staccato delivery."^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Track listing

1. "Public Menace, Freak, Human Fly" – 3:38
2. "Organizized" – 3:55
3. "Neckbone" – 4:00
4. "Car Crash" – 2:42
5. "Earth vs. Me" – 3:20
6. "A Swim With the Sharks" – 3:20
7. "20 Miles to Texas 25 to Hell" – 3:16
8. "Mega!! Kung Fu Radio" – 3:38
9. "Tokyo Vigilante #1" – 2:59
10. "Boredwitcha" – 2:50
11. "Standing 8" – 3:35
12. "Even Superman Shot Himself" – 5:47
13. "File Under Action" - 4:19

Credits

• Spider - vocals
• Adam 12 - guitar
• Dorian - bass
• Al - drums
• Jordan - Percussion
• Mudrock - Producer, Mixing
• Chris Shaw - Mixing
• Frank E. Butkus - Mixing
• Tom Baker - Mastering
• Wendy Sherman - Art Direction, Design
• John Diaz - Art Direction, Design
• Ron Handler- A&R

References