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Best of Madball

Madball

42 min · 21 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore

Pummeling riffs and confrontational lyrics embody the raw spirit of New York hardcore, fueling a relentless energy throughout.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, punchy listening sessions
  • dynamic energy shifts
  • confrontational mood exploration
  • intense workout motivation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Best of Madball' captures the band's evolution from their debut album 'Hardcore Still Lives!' in 1989 to becoming a defining force in hardcore punk. This compilation highlights their legacy during a period when they were solidifying their influence in the genre, particularly after touring extensively and releasing several acclaimed albums.
Stylistic neighbors
H2O· Sick of It All· Earth Crisis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Set It Off 3:21
  • 2 New York City 2:01
  • 3 It’s Time 2:12
  • 4 Across Your Face 1:10
  • 5 Down by Law 2:47
  • 6 Smell the Bacon (What’s With You?) 0:46
  • 7 Get Out 0:54
  • 8 Friend or Foe 1:38
  • 9 Demonstrating My Style 1:59
  • 10 Unity 1:52
  • 11 Live or Die 2:08
  • 12 Pride (Times Are Changing) 2:38
  • 13 Hardcore Still Lives! 0:06
  • 14 Nuestra Familia 2:03
  • 15 Ball of Destruction 2:13
  • 16 Look My Way 2:47
  • 17 Moment of Truth 1:38
  • 18 Waste of Time 3:06
  • 19 Been There, Done That 2:40
  • 20 Talkin’ to Myself 2:23
  • 21 Fools Die 2:24

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