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Ball of Destruction

Madball · 1989

31 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

Raw and relentless hardcore punk energy bursts forth with a fierce, confrontational attitude.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw energy
  • frantic pacing and intensity
  • confrontational attitude throughout
  • for quick workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive tracks
  • seek melodic, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Ball of Destruction' marked Madball's debut album, emerging from the New York hardcore scene. This album came shortly after their formation in 1988, showcasing the band's aggressive style and lyrical themes that would define their career.
Stylistic neighbors
H2O· Sick of It All· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Smell the Bacon/What's With You 0:34
  • 2 Discriminate Me 0:37
  • 3 We Should Care 1:05
  • 4 Colossal Man 0:46
  • 5 Get Out 0:47
  • 6 Last Warning 0:41
  • 7 Fight 0:13
  • 8 It's My Life 0:59
  • 9 Smell the Bacon/What's With You (live) 0:44
  • 10 Spit on Your Grave (live) 2:13
  • 11 Discriminate Me (live) 0:44
  • 12 Never Had It (live) 1:07
  • 13 Ready to Fight (live) 1:10
  • 14 Get Out (live) 1:22
  • 15 Across Your Face (live) 1:41
  • 16 We Should Care (live) 1:41
  • 17 No Return (live) 1:20
  • 18 Step to You (live) 1:28
  • 19 Friend or Foe (live) 1:51
  • 20 It's My Life (live) 1:27
  • 21 WFMU - Interview (w/Roger & Madball) 3:11
  • 22 Over the Edge (live) 4:04
  • 23 United Blood (live) 1:32

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