Album: Hot Dogma by TISM (1990)
Format: Album

Description: The title comes from a joining of the two phrases hot dog, a snack, and dogma, a specific religious belief. 

The cover of the album features what appear to be Chinese Red Guards carrying a large banner with TISM written across it and carrying what, on first look, appears to be Mao Zedong's Little Red Book, but is on closer inspection The TISM Guide To Little Aesthetics. The artwork closely resembled posters of the time of Mao's reign.

Artist Background: TISM (an acronym of This Is Serious Mum) was a seven piece anonymous alternative rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The group was formed in 1982 and enjoyed a large underground/independent following. Their third album Machiavelli and the Four Seasons reached the Australian national top 10 in 1995. TISM were known for its hybrid of dance music and rock'n'roll, high-energy live shows and humorous lyrics. TISM's songs frequently satirised modern culture, celebrities and the entertainment indus... Part of the Melbourne music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock style.

Music Scene: Part of the Melbourne music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Known for Rock style.

Tags: 1990s, Album

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The title comes from a joining of the two phrases hot dog, a snack, and dogma, a specific religious belief. 

The cover of the album features what appear to be Chinese Red Guards carrying a large banner with TISM written across it and carrying what, on first look, appears to be Mao Zedong's Little Red Book, but is on closer inspection The TISM Guide To Little Aesthetics. The artwork closely resembled posters of the time of Mao's reign.

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