What makes Just Another Victim by House of Pain notable?

'Just Another Victim' is significant for its role in showcasing the fusion of rock and hip-hop, influencing later genres like nu-metal. The album's title track became associated with the film 'Judgment Night', which featured a soundtrack that bridged the worlds of hip-hop and rock, further cementing House of Pain's place in music history. By the time 'Just Another Victim' was released in August 1993, House of Pain had already established themselves as key players in the hardcore hip-hop scene with their self-titled debut album. This release followed their successful single 'Jump Around', marking a moment of elevated visibility and influence as they carved out their niche blending Irish heritage with hip-hop aesthetics.

Who is Just Another Victim for?

Just Another Victim works well if you're into aggressive beats for workout sessions, short bursts of intense energy and raw lyricism reflecting personal struggle.

How many songs are on Just Another Victim?

Just Another Victim has 5 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Just Another Victim

House of Pain · 1993

20 min · 5 tracks · hardcore hip-hop

Aggressive beats and raw lyricism collide in a relentless exploration of personal struggle and societal pressures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Just Another Victim (album version) — The title track serves as a powerful manifesto, combining heavy beats and hard-hitting lyrics that encapsulate the band's ethos and struggles.
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Just Another Victim (T-Ray Devil Worship mix) — This remix enhances the original's intensity, adding layers of electronic aggression that resonate with the era's experimental soundscapes.
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Just Another Victim (instrumental) — The instrumental version highlights the production prowess of House of Pain, allowing listeners to appreciate the intricate beatwork without vocal distractions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

aggressive beats for workout sessions
short bursts of intense energy
raw lyricism reflecting personal struggle
high-paced tracks for motivation

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy, immersive albums
want mellow background music

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Just Another Victim' was released in August 1993, House of Pain had already established themselves as key players in the hardcore hip-hop scene with their self-titled debut album. This release followed their successful single 'Jump Around', marking a moment of elevated visibility and influence as they carved out their niche blending Irish heritage with hip-hop aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors: Cypress Hill· Onyx· Public Enemy

Tracklist

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

1 Just Another Victim (album version) 4:23
2 Just Another Victim (T-Ray Devil Worship mix) 4:37
3 Just Another Victim (instrumental) 4:22
4 Just Another Victim (T-Ray Dead and Stinking mix) 4:37
5 Just Another Victim (T-Ray Heavy Metal Jazz mix) 2:28

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