Born Dead cover

Born Dead

Body Count · 1994

71 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal · speed metal

Ruthless thrash metal blends with socially charged lyrics, creating an aggressive soundscape that demands attention.

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
Released in 1994, 'Born Dead' marked Body Count's third album and continued their exploration of controversial themes following their self-titled debut and the breakthrough of 'Cop Killer.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a complex relationship with mainstream acceptance while maintaining their unapologetic stance on social issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Slayer· Sepultura· Anthrax

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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