12 Hits from Hell
Misfits · 2001
25 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk
A relentless barrage of short, aggressive anthems steeped in horror imagery and punk energy.
Why this album works
'12 Hits from Hell' is significant for its role in introducing a new generation to the Misfits’ music, with critical acclaim highlighting its raw energy. The album has been influential in the horror punk genre and contributed to the band's enduring legacy, as it encapsulates their hallmark themes of horror and rebellion.
- Best for
- short bursts of adrenaline for rowdy gatherings intense energy for quick listens
- Context
- Released in 2001, '12 Hits from Hell' arrives during a period of renewed interest in the Misfits, following their reformation and resurgence in popularity. This compilation features classic tracks recorded during their early years, showcasing their foundational horror punk sound post their original breakup in the late 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· T.S.O.L.· Balzac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Halloween Standout 1:46
- 2 Vampira 1:22
- 3 I Turned Into a Martian Standout 1:52
- 4 Skulls Standout 1:56
- 5 London Dungeon 2:33
- 6 Night of the Living Dead 1:53
- 7 Horror Hotel 1:26
- 8 Ghouls Night Out 1:56
- 9 Astro Zombies 2:13
- 10 Where Eagles Dare 1:40
- 11 Violent World 1:35
- 12 Halloween II 2:30
- 13 London Dungeon (alternate take) 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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