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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its commercial success within the ska punk revival of the mid-90s, reaching significant airplay on college radio stations. It also helped solidify The Suicide Machines as key players in the genre, influencing a wave of similar bands in the years that followed.
- Best for
- quick, energetic bursts short, punchy tracks youthful rebellion vibes
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Lyapis Trubetskoy· Banda Bassotti
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Girl Standout 2:03
- 2 S.O.S. Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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