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"Ghetto Freak Show" (sample) "Ghetto Freak Show", from the group's 1992 album Carnival of Carnage. Problems playing this file? See media help. This Joker's Card is a representation of the ghettos and the violence that occurs within them.[9][10] It takes the form of a traveling carnival which releases the same brutality on those who have ignored the inner cities' cries for help.[10] The Card issues a warning against the upper-class and government's negligence toward the lower classes.[9][10] The cover of Carnival of Carnage was drawn by Joseph Utsler, who would later create artwork for the rest of the albums in the Joker's Cards series.[2] Samples[edit] Mike Clark samples Johnny "Hammond" Smith's "Big Sur Suite", from Smith's 1974 album Higher Ground, Black Sabbath's "The Wizard", from their 1970 debut album, the Beastie Boys "Pass the Mic" from their 1992 album Check Your Head, and the drum beat from Champtown's "Do Da Dippity" off his 1991/2 12" single Do Da Dippity, in his production of "Never Had It Made."[11][12] Joseph Bruce samples several clips from the film The Wizard of Oz in "Wizard of the Hood." The song "Psychopathic" features a sample of "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp and "Halloween theme" from the Halloween film franchise. The song "Redneck Hoe" features a sample from "City, Country, City" by WAR. The song "Taste" samples Esham's "Word After Word" from Boomin' Words from Hell and "Ghetto Freak Show" samples "I'd Rather Be Dead" from Judgement Day. "The Juggla" samples "Kiss" by Prince.[1] Lyricism[edit] Joseph Bruce uses elements of political hip hop throughout the album. Many of his lyrics were derived from his experiences of growing up in a poor family that was neglected by the government. He and his brother Robert used to escape from their impoverished reality by gathering themselves in a forest called "Picker Forest". Joe cites "Picker Forest" as a strong influence on the Dark Carnival mythology which began with this album.[13] The themes of the Dark Carnival also derived from a dream Bruce had shortly after the group adopted its new name, in which spirits in a traveling carnival appeared to him.[3] "Red Neck Hoe" and "Your Rebel Flag" stem from the group's anti-bigotry philosophy, based on various experiences witnessed by Bruce.[14] As a teenager, he had briefly lived in Bonnie Doone, North Carolina, a trailer park town just outside Fort Bragg, where his brother Robert had been staying with the U.S. Army. There, Joseph witnessed firsthand the hatred and open racism directed toward African American citizens, as well as the minorities serving in the Army, and became disgusted and infuriated with the actions that took place.[14] "Wizard of the Hood" was originally written by Bruce sometime in the late 1980s.[15] The first recorded version of the song appeared on the Intelligence and Violence EP under the name "Wizard of Delray."[15] The Carnival of Carnage version is derived from a 1991 recording which appeared on the EP Dog Beats.[15] Release[edit] Just weeks prior to the release of their album, John left the group because he felt that it was "taking up too much of [his] life."[5] When Bruce and Utsler attempted to call a meeting to talk about the issues, John did not attend.[5] Carnival of Carnage was released on October 18, 1992, with distribution within a 120-mile (190 km) radius of Detroit.[4] Carnival of Carnage sold 17 copies on its release date.[16] The number would become a reoccurring theme in Insane Clown Posse's work throughout much of the following decade. A condensed extended play featuring tracks from Carnival of Carnage was pressed on vinyl in hopes that DJs would play the songs in Detroit-area nightclubs.[2] Reception[edit] Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic[17]Rolling Stone[18]The Rolling Stone Album Guide[19] Although Carnival of Carnage was not reviewed at the time of its release, later reviews of the album have been unfavorable. AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album three out of five stars, comparing the group's performance on the album to "a third-rate Beastie Boys supported by a cut-rate Faith No More, all tempered with the sensibility that made GWAR cult heroes—only with [...] more sexism and jokes that are supposed to be street, but wind up sounding racist", but stating that the album would appeal to fans of the group.[20] In The Great Rock Discography, Martin Charles Strong gave the album four out of ten stars.[21] The album received one star out of five in The New Rolling Stone Album Guide, in which Ben Sisario panned it (along with the rest of the group's discography before The Great Milenko) as "gangsta-inspired wigga posturing".[18] Legacy[edit] During a live performance of the song "The Juggla" in 1993, Bruce addressed the audience as Juggalos, and the positive response resulted in the group using the word thereafter.[22] The word has been the subject of criticism from both Sisario and Erlewine, who suggested the term is similar to the racial slur jigaboo.[20][18] In 1997, Twiztid released a cover of the song "First Day Out" on the duo's debut album, Mostasteless.[23] In 1998, the album was reissued by Island Records without the tracks "Blackin' Your Eyes" and "Night of the Axe."[24] The original version continues to be sold by Psychopathic Records.[25] By 2010, the album had sold well enough to become eligible for gold certification by the RIAA.[26] In the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode "Juggalo", Bruce and Utsler appear as themselves during a trial after Master Shake commits suicide. George Lowe asks "Mr. 2 Dope" to read lyrics from "Blackin' Your Eyes". 25th anniversary[edit] In mid-2017 it was announced that Insane Clown Posse was going to perform the album in its entirety at the "El Club" (which holds 600 people), located in southwest Detroit directly across the street from Clark Park right in the heart of ICP's stomping ground when they were younger. It was also announced that the performance would only be a one-time event, and tickets would be $250, with all proceeds going directly to the people making the documentary about John Kickjazz titled The Third Clown. It was also said that John and Shaggy 2 Dope's little brother Tre Pound of Chop Shop would fill in for John. Later on it was announced that for the first time in 25 years Inner City Posse would be performing, and they would wear no makeup. Also a 25th anniversary vinyl version will be available. On August 25, 2017, the lineup for the show was announced, including Rude Boys son DJ Carlito performing (playing music) in between sets, as well as an after party at "MJ's":[27] Carnival of Carnage Show Doors Open: 2:00 JCW - 3:30–6:00 Inner City Posse - 7:30–7:50 Dice - 8:10–8:40 Champtown - 9:00–9:40 Insane Clown Posse - 10:00–11:00 After Party Doors Open: 11:00 Lyte - 11:30–12:00 DJ Clay - 12:10–12:40 Big Hoodoo - 12:50–1:20 Anybody Killa - 1:30–2:00 Track listing[edit] .mw-parser-output .tracklist{border-spacing:0}.mw-parser-output .tracklist tr{background-color:var(--background-color-base,#fff)}.mw-parser-output .tracklist tr:nth-child(2n-1){background-color:var(--background-color-neutral-subtle,#f8f9fa)}.mw-parser-output .tracklist caption{text-align:left;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output .tracklist td,.mw-parser-output .tracklist th[scope="row"]{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output .tracklist th[scope="col"]{text-align:left;background-color:var(--background-color-neutral,#eaecf0)}.mw-parser-output .tracklist th.tracklist-length-header,.mw-parser-output .tracklist th.tracklist-number-header,.mw-parser-output .tracklist th[scope="row"],.mw-parser-output .tracklist-length,.mw-parser-output .tracklist-total-length td{padding-right:10px;text-align:right}.mw-parser-output .tracklist th[scope="row"]{font-weight:normal}.mw-parser-output .tracklist-number-header{width:2em;padding-left:10px}.mw-parser-output .tracklist-length-header{width:4em}.mw-parser-output .tracklist tr.tracklist-total-length{background-color:transparent}.mw-parser-output .tracklist .tracklist-total-length th{padding:0;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output .tracklist-total-length th>span{float:right;padding:0 10px;background-color:var(--background-color-neutral,#eaecf0)}.mw-parser-output .tracklist-total-length td{background-color:var(--background-color-neutral,#eaecf0);font-weight:bold;padding:0 10px 0 0}PSY 1004No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1."Intro"  1:202."Carnival of Carnage"Joseph Bruce and Esham A. SmithJoseph Bruce and Esham A. Smith2:333."The Juggla"J. BruceMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:554."First Day Out"J. Bruce and Joseph UtslerMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:215."Red Neck Hoe"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:506."Wizard of the Hood"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce5:247."Guts on the Ceiling"J. BruceMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:258."Is That You?" (featuring Kid Rock)J. Bruce and R. RitchieMike Clark and R. Ritchie4:349."Night of the Axe"J. BruceChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce5:0010."Psychopathic"J. BruceChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:4311."Blackin' Your Eyes"J. Bruce and UtslerEsham A. Smith and Joseph Bruce4:4012."Never Had it Made"J. BruceMike Clark, Joseph Bruce, and Esham A. Smith5:4513."Your Rebel Flag"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:2414."Ghetto Freak Show"J. BruceEsham A. Smith and Joseph Bruce4:1415."Taste" (featuring Jumpsteady, Capitol E., Nate The Mack and Esham)J. Bruce, Robert Bruce, Utsler, Nathan Williams, Capitol E., and SmithMike Clark and Joseph Bruce5:09Total length:66:17 Vinyl VersionNo.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1."Carnival of Carnage"Joseph Bruce and Esham A. SmithJoseph Bruce and Esham A. Smith2:322."Never Had it Made"J. BruceMike Clark, Joseph Bruce and Esham A. Smith5:453."Guts on the Ceiling"J. BruceMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:244."Taste" (featuring Jumpsteady, Capitol E., Nate The Mack and Esham)J. Bruce, Robert Bruce, Utsler, Nathan Williams, Capitol E., and SmithMike Clark and Joseph Bruce5:105."Psychopathic"J. BruceChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:436."Ghetto Freak Show"J. BruceEsham A. Smith and Joseph Bruce4:147."Wizard of the Hood"J. Bruce and Joseph UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce5:248."Is That You?" (featuring Kid Rock)J. Bruce and R. RitchieMike Clark and R. Ritchie4:34 Island 524514-2No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1."Intro"  1:202."Carnival of Carnage"Joseph Bruce and Esham A. SmithJoseph Bruce and Esham A. Smith2:333."The Juggla"J. BruceMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:554."First Day Out"J. Bruce and Joseph UtslerMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:215."Red Neck Hoe"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:506."Wizard of the Hood"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce5:247."Is That You?" (featuring Kid Rock)J. Bruce and R. RitchieMike Clark and R. Ritchie4:348."Psychopathic"J. BruceChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:439."Guts on the Ceiling"J. BruceMike Clark and Joseph Bruce4:2510."Never Had it Made"J. BruceMike Clark, Joseph Bruce and Esham A. Smith5:4511."Your Rebel Flag"J. Bruce and UtslerChuck Miller and Joseph Bruce4:2412."Ghetto Freak Show"J. BruceEsham A. Smith and Joseph Bruce4:1413."Taste" (featuring Jumpsteady, Capitol E., Nate The Mack and Esham)J. Bruce, Robert Bruce, Utsler, Nathan Williams, Capitol E., and SmithMike Clark and Joseph Bruce5:09 Personnel[edit] Violent J – vocals, production 2 Dope – vocals, scratching John Kickjazz – vocals Kid Villain – vocals on "Wizard of the Hood" Nate The Mack – guest vocals Kid Rock – guest vocals, scratching Capitol E – guest vocals Jumpsteady – guest vocals Esham – guest vocals, production Mike E. Clark – production Chuck Miller – production References[edit] .mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman} ^ a b .mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit;word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"\"""\"""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-free.id-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Lock-green.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited.id-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration.id-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription.id-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg")right 0.1em center/9px no-repeat}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg")right 0.1em center/12px no-repeat}body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .id-lock-subscription a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background-size:contain;padding:0 1em 0 0}.mw-parser-output .cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:none;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{color:var(--color-error,#d33)}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#085;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right{padding-right:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .citation .mw-selflink{font-weight:inherit}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}html.skin-theme-clientpref-night .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}@media screen and (prefers-color-scheme:dark){html.skin-theme-clientpref-os .mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{color:#18911f}}Watson, Elijah (October 24, 2017). "I listened to all of Insane Clown Posse's albums, and now I understand". Daily Dot. Retrieved November 9, 2021. ^ a b c d Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "Complete Discography". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 539–542. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8. ^ a b c d e f Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "The Dark Carnival". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 151–185. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8. ^ a b c Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "The Broken Path of a Dream". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 188–208. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8. ^ a b c d e f g h Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "The Broken Path of a Dream". In Nathan Fostey (ed.).