America's Least Wanted
Ugly Kid Joe · 1992
59 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of gritty rock and funk-infused grooves, encapsulating the rebellious spirit of early '90s alternative music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything About You — This track became Ugly Kid Joe's breakout hit, combining catchy hooks with a tongue-in-cheek narrative about infatuation that captured listeners' attention.
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Cats in the Cradle — Their cover of this classic song showcases the band's ability to reinterpret familiar themes through their distinctive hard rock lens, blending nostalgia with fresh energy.
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Goddamn Devil — This track exemplifies the band's signature mix of humorous yet dark storytelling, reflecting societal frustrations in a way that resonates with the grunge aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rock with funk elements and humorous lyrics, appealing to its early '90s audience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Neighbor', and maintains a similar tempo for the first half before introducing slower songs like 'Cats in the Cradle'.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs paired with funk-inspired bass lines, creating a distinctive groove that sets them apart from typical rock.
- The lyrics often employ humor and irony, particularly in tracks like 'Everything About You', which contrasts with the heavier musical backdrop.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty storytelling and humor
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- catchy hooks for engagement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1992, America's Least Wanted was Ugly Kid Joe's debut full-length album, following their successful EP As Ugly As They Wanna Be. This record solidified their presence in the burgeoning alternative metal scene, showcasing a mix of genres that would define their sound and set the stage for future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Faith No More· Primus· Rage Against the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Neighbor 4:45
- 2 Goddamn Devil 4:54
- 3 Come Tomorrow 4:56
- 4 Panhandlin' Prince 5:42
- 5 Busy Bee 4:10
- 6 Don't Go 4:32
- 7 So Damn Cool 4:27
- 8 Same Side 4:49
- 9 Cats in the Cradle 4:02
- 10 I'll Keep Tryin' 4:59
- 11 Everything About You 4:20
- 12 Madman ('92 re-mix) 3:37
- 13 Mr. Recordman 4:05
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