Album
Social Distortion
1990 · Rock
39 collectors on Gatefold own this
Social Distortion is a Punk album by Social Distortion, originally released in 1990. On Gatefold: 42 pressings tracked, owned by 39 collectors.
About
On their third album and mainstream breakthrough, Social Distortion fully embraced their love of classic rock 'n' roll while staying true to their Orange County punk roots. Not only do they reverently cover Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," they also deliver original hard-luck story-songs like "Story of My Life" that Merle Haggard could have written. "Let It Be Me" and "So Far Away" have a punk gallop powered by sneering power chords, but they're anchored by bluesy grooves that would make The Rolling Stones proud.
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Tracklist
- 1So Far Away3:37
- 2Let It Be Me4:15
- 3Story of My Life5:46
- 4Sick Boys3:19
- 5Ring of Fire3:50
- 6Ball and Chain5:43
- 7It Coulda Been Me3:52
- 8She's a Knockout3:52
- 9A Place In My Heart3:15
- 10Drug Train3:41
Sound DNA
- Punk
- Punk Rock
- gritty
- defiant
- outlaw
This grouping gathers together all versions of the "Social Distortion" album, originally released in 1990, as well as subsequent repressings and bootleg versions.
"Social Distortion" is the third and self-titled album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on March 27, 1990, through Epic Records. After touring in support of its previous full-length studio album, Prison Bound (1988), Social Distortion signed with Epic in 1989 and began work on its first album for a major label. The album furthered the rockabilly, blues and country music experimentation of their previous album with songs like "Drug Train" and the radio hit "Ball and Chain".
The focus on the alternative rock scene helped bring attention to "Social Distortion". The singles "Story of My Life" and "Ball and Chain" were able to find an audience on alternative rock radio and on MTV. "Social Distortion" was the band's most successful album to date, and their first to enter the Billboard 200; the release peaked at number 128. The album has been certified gold by the RIAA in the United States.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Christopher ReeceBAND, DRUMS DRUMS
- Dennis DanellBAND, RHYTHM GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR
- John MaurerBAND, BASS GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BASS GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BASS, BACKING VOCALS
- Mike NessBAND, VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS, LEAD GUITAR
- Eric Von HerzenHARMONICA HARP
39 collectors on Gatefold own this · 42 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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