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In this episode, we delve into the Satanic Panic, which was the primo moral panic of the 1980s and 90s. Specifically, we’re looking at the Satanic Panic series of albums by Vacation Bible School. This series of five albums, like much of VBS’s work, navigates the conflicting emotions brought about by being raised as an Evangelical Christian in America’s hyper-consumerist society. Join us as we unpack the layers of nostalgia, fear, and critique embedded in these evocative soundscapes.

Songs Sampled

satan's disco boogie from Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Leaders from Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Albums Discussed

Fall Festivals and the Satanic Panic by Vacation Bible School
Revenge of the Satanic Panic! by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 3: Hell House by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic 4: Possession by Vacation Bible School
Satanic Panic V: Suburban Sacrifice by Vacation Bible School

Additional Links

Occult Demon Cassette - A Youtube archive of weird VHS
Law Enforcement Guide to Satanic Cults (1994)
MONSTER Energy drinks are the work of SATAN!!!

Credits

Music by: 2Mello
Artwork by: Patsy McDowell
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