The Dictators "The Dictators" 2025-03-14 Last Splash was "an alt-rock

Last Splash was "an alt-rock classic" (Pitchfork's Top 100 Records of 1990s) on release

Named by Morrissey as one of the best bands of all time on Spinner

The album incorporates elements of jazz

“Push” (from Killing The Dragon) & “The Eyes” (from Master Of The Moon)

the album's lyrical themes deal with problems lead vocalist Chester Bennington experienced during his adolescence

The Dictators "The Dictators" 2025-03-14 Last Splash was "an alt-rockConsidering that the first Dictators album came out in 1975, scads of credit is due these hearty pre punk New Yorkers for blazing a long trail, melding the essentials of junk culture wrestling, fast food, TV, beer, dope, cars, scandal sheets with loud hard fast rock'n'roll and thus creating an archetype that has been adopted and adapted by countless other bands. Originally formed as an homage response to the MC5, Flamin Groovies, New York Dolls and