Born Dead
Body Count · 1994
71 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal
Raw, aggressive thrash melds with socially charged lyrics, delivering a visceral commentary on urban violence and survival.
Top tracks — play these first
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Masters of Revenge — This track exemplifies Body Count's fusion of thrash metal with poignant storytelling, detailing a narrative of retaliation that resonates throughout the album.
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Surviving the Game — A standout track that encapsulates the struggle for survival in an unforgiving environment, showcasing both aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Born Dead — The title track serves as a powerful statement about existential despair and societal neglect, highlighting Body Count's signature blend of brutality and social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and thematic focus on urban violence define its sound, though it may not reward extensive revisits.
What we noticed
- The first six tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming that create a sense of urgency.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from fast-paced verses to slower, heavier choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense, high-energy listening sessions
- short, punchy tracks for focus
- dynamic emotional experiences
- aggressive and confrontational moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Born Dead was Body Count's third studio album, released in 1994, following their controversial debut in 1992. By this time, the band had solidified their identity within the heavy metal scene, grappling with backlash while continuing to address intense social issues through their music.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Surviving the Game
A climactic shift in perspective occurs as the narrative directly confronts societal expectations and personal agency.
This moment underscores a transition from passive observation to active resistance, marking a critical thematic pivot in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Body M/F Count 2:14
- 2 Masters of Revenge 5:20
- 3 Killin' Floor 2:21
- 4 Necessary Evil 3:59
- 5 Drive By 1:26
- 6 Last Breath 5:18
- 7 Hey Joe 4:28
- 8 Shallow Graves 4:12
- 9 Surviving the Game 5:41
- 10 Who Are You 3:48
- 11 Street Lobotomy 2:24
- 12 Born Dead 5:59
Disc 2
- 1 Body Count's in the House 3:39
- 2 Born Dead (clean) 6:42
- 3 Body Count Anthem 2:53
- 4 There Goes the Neighborhood 6:41
- 5 Bowels of the Devil 3:57
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