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| Studio album by Social Distortion | ||||
| Released | March 27, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | August–October 1989 at Track Record in North Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, country rock, punk blues, cowpunk, rockabilly | |||
| Length | 41:16 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Dave Jerden | |||
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Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio 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.
"Story of My Life" is a playable song in the videogame Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. "Story of My Life" and "Ring of Fire" were later released as downloadable content for the Rock Band. "Ring of Fire" also appears in the soundtrack of Shaun White Snowboarding
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Track listing [link]
All songs written by Mike Ness unless otherwise noted.
- "So Far Away" (Maurer/Ness) – 3:37
- "Let It Be Me" – 4:16
- "Story of My Life" – 5:48
- "Sick Boys" – 3:19
- "Ring of Fire" (June Carter Cash, Merle Kilgore) – 3:51
- "Ball and Chain" – 5:44
- "It Coulda Been Me" – 3:52
- "She's a Knockout" – 3:52
- "A Place in My Heart" – 3:15
- "Drug Train" – 3:42
Japanese Bonus Track Listing [link]
- "It's All Over Now" (Bobby Womack/Shirley Womack) - 4:09
- "Shame on Me" - 2:11
Personnel [link]
- Mike Ness – vocals, guitars
- Dennis Danell – guitars
- John Maurer – bass guitar
- Christopher Reece – drums
Charts [link]
Album [link]
- Peak position: Billboard 200 #128 on September 22, 1990
Singles [link]
| Year | Title | Billboard chart | Chart positions[1] |
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| 1990 | "Ball and Chain" | Modern Rock Tracks | 13 |
| 1990 | "Let It Be Me" | Modern Rock Tracks | 11 |
| 1990 | "Ring of Fire" | Modern Rock Tracks | 25 |
References [link]
- ^ Social Distortion singles charts Allmusic.com
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Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo, Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keys).
Social Distortion went on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to frontman Ness' drug addiction and troubles with the law which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers that lasted for two years. Since its inception, the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent with many members coming and going – Ness has been the only constant member. After 38 years of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and record music.
To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album, and two DVDs. They released two albums — Mommy's Little Monster (1983) and Prison Bound (1988) — before signing a three-album contract with Epic Records in 1989. Social Distortion rose to fame with their 1990 self-titled third album, which produced their well-known hit singles "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and the cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", and was certified gold by RIAA. Many of their later albums, including their second gold recordSomewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992), were also well received. They are considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands, with more than three million albums sold worldwide.
