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Released 30 years ago

Destruction by Definition

The Suicide Machines · 1996

37 min · 16 tracks · ska punk

A frenetic fusion of ska rhythms and punk energy that captures youthful rebellion and urgency.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick, energetic bursts
  • short, punchy tracks
  • youthful rebellion vibes
  • concise listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Destruction by Definition' was The Suicide Machines' debut album, introducing their unique blend of ska punk to a broader audience. At this point, they were emerging from the underground scene in Detroit and began to carve out a distinct identity that would influence later ska punk acts.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Girl 2:03
  • 2 S.O.S. 2:25
  • 3 Break the Glass 3:08
  • 4 No Face 1:53
  • 5 Hey 2:35
  • 6 Our Time 2:06
  • 7 Too Much 2:07
  • 8 Islands 2:04
  • 9 The Real You 2:01
  • 10 Face Values 1:21
  • 11 Punk Out 2:56
  • 12 Vans Song 2:37
  • 13 Insecurities 1:51
  • 14 Inside/Outside 1:48
  • 15 Zero 1:48
  • 16 So Long / I Don't Wanna Hear It 4:26

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