What makes Break It Up by SSD notable?

Break It Up is notable for its influence on the hardcore punk landscape of the mid-80s, helping to shape the genre's aggressive sound during a critical period. The album received attention for its lyrical content, which tackled themes of struggle and societal issues, resonating with underground audiences and contributing to SSD's legacy in punk history. Released as SSD's debut studio album in 1985, Break It Up marked a significant entry point for the band into the hardcore punk scene. At this time, they were transitioning from their earlier EPs to a more polished yet still intense sound that defined their identity.

How many songs are on Break It Up?

Break It Up has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Break It Up

SSD · 1985

43 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk

Raw and aggressive, this album channels the chaotic energy of hardcore punk with fierce vocals and relentless instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Break It Up — The title track encapsulates the band’s raw energy and urgency, establishing the album's overarching theme of rebellion against societal constraints.
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Heart Failure — This track showcases SSD's ability to blend melodic elements within their hardcore framework, making it a standout moment that reveals depth beyond sheer aggression.
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Screams of the Night — With its haunting atmosphere and intense delivery, this song exemplifies the emotional weight SSD brings to their otherwise frenetic soundscape.

Tracklist

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

1 Break It Up 3:18
2 Children Will Rock 3:43
3 Heart Failure 4:30
4 Hit the Bottom 4:23
5 Blood Flood 5:03
6 No Solution 4:16
7 Baby Black 3:45
8 Calendar 5:25
9 Screams of the Night 4:57
10 Feel the Flame 4:10

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