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English"Bitchin Camaro" by The Dead Milkmen: Song Context and Where It Appears
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"Bitchin Camaro" is a track on The Dead Milkmen's debut album, Big Lizard in My Backyard. It is best known for its spoken-word intro, in which a narrator describes driving to the beach in a Camaro and invites a friend along. The song appears on the original album and on the 2026 "Essentials" reissue, which the band's official site says will be pressed on "Bitchin' Camaro Red vinyl."
What the song is
"Bitchin Camaro" is one of the Dead Milkmen's signature tracks, but it is not the same as their other widely recognized song, "Punk Rock Girl." The two are often mentioned together because both come from the band's early catalog, but they are separate recordings.
The most distinctive feature of "Bitchin Camaro" is its opening section. Rather than starting with the full band, the track begins with a spoken exchange before the song proper. That intro is the part most listeners remember and quote.
Where it appears
| Release | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lizard in My Backyard | Original album | The song's first appearance |
| 40th Anniversary edition of Big Lizard in My Backyard | Record Store Day release | Issued on Black Friday Record Store Day, per the band's site |
| 2026 "Essentials" edition of Big Lizard in My Backyard | Single-disc vinyl | Due 5/29/2026, on "Bitchin' Camaro Red" vinyl |
The band's site states that the 40th Anniversary edition of Big Lizard in My Backyard was released on Black Friday Record Store Day, and that demand for a single-disc version led to the "Essentials" edition. That edition includes the newly remastered original album, an inner sleeve with updated artwork by Dean Clean (promo material, take-sheets, notes, and photos), and a digital download QR code.
How to get the 2026 "Essentials" edition
The band's site gives a specific route rather than a direct store link:
- Note the release date: 5/29/2026.
- Ask your local record shop to order a copy for you — the site explicitly says "Support your local record shop and get them to order a copy for you!"
- For the digital singles and other releases, the site points to Bandcamp for purchase and to streaming services for listening.
The site does not list a price for the "Essentials" edition, and it does not state that any of these releases are free. Treat the release date and format details as the confirmed information, and check with the retailer for price and availability.
Where to confirm details
The Official Dead Milkmen Website (deadmilkmen.com) is written and maintained by the band, so it is the primary source for release announcements. The site's front page carries the "Essentials" edition announcement, the digital singles list, and contact addresses for press and booking. For historical material, the site also links to a back issues archive of its fan club publication.
If you want to hear "Bitchin Camaro" before buying, the band's site directs listeners to streaming services for its digital releases; the original album's availability on those services is not specified on the page.