Join the Army cover

Join the Army

Suicidal Tendencies · 1987

38 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk · thrash metal · crossover thrash

Ferocious riffs intertwine with raw, energetic vocals, creating an explosive fusion of punk and metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for active listening
  • cathartic release of pent-up feelings
  • short bursts of intense expression
  • for energetic workouts
  • ideal for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • seek intricate, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Join the Army' was released in January 1987, Suicidal Tendencies were transitioning from their self-titled debut's underground success into a more mainstream recognition. This album marked their first major label release after signing with Epic Records, aiming to capture a wider audience while maintaining their hardcore roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Anthrax· Sick of It All

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Suicidal Maniac 2:57
  • 2 Join the Army 3:37
  • 3 You Got, I Want 2:55
  • 4 A Little Each Day 4:08
  • 5 The Prisoner 2:53
  • 6 War Inside My Head 3:50
  • 7 I Feel Your Pain 3:27
  • 8 Human Guinea Pig 2:05
  • 9 Possessed to Skate 2:34
  • 10 No Name, No Words 2:35
  • 11 Cyco 2:13
  • 12 Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right (But They Make Me Feel a Whole Lot Better) 2:49
  • 13 Looking in Your Eyes 2:49

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