How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today
Suicidal Tendencies · 1990
50 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk · thrash metal · crossover thrash
A frenetic blend of punk energy and metal aggression, layered with introspective lyrical themes.
Why this album works
This album marked a significant step forward for the band, achieving commercial success with tracks like 'Trip at the Brain' gaining airplay. Its exploration of mental health issues resonated widely, contributing to discussions around these topics within the punk and metal communities during a time when such subjects were often stigmatized.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks introspective themes amid chaos cathartic release through intensity
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today' was Suicidal Tendencies' third studio album, following their self-titled breakthrough. At this point, the band was beginning to solidify their place in the crossover thrash scene, building on the momentum of their previous two releases and further exploring complex emotional themes alongside aggressive soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cro-Mags· Dirty Rotten Imbeciles· Gwar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trip at the Brain Standout 4:32
- 2 Hearing Voices 4:13
- 3 Pledge Your Allegiance Standout 4:32
- 4 How Will I Laugh Tomorrow Standout 6:44
- 5 The Miracle 5:28
- 6 Suicyco Mania 5:52
- 7 Surf and Slam 2:51
- 8 If I Don't Wake Up 4:53
- 9 Sorry?! 3:47
- 10 One Too Many Times 3:13
- 11 The Feeling's Back 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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