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Menace to Sobriety

Ugly Kid Joe · 1995

44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A gritty fusion of hard rock and funk metal, laced with sardonic humor and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • sardonic humor throughout tracks
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • for casual gatherings
  • engaging storytelling with wit

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek purely upbeat anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1995, 'Menace to Sobriety' was Ugly Kid Joe's second studio album, following their commercially successful debut 'As Ugly As They Wanna Be'. At this point, the band was navigating the shifting landscape of 90s rock, aiming to establish a distinct identity beyond their initial novelty hit.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:49
  • 2 God 2:52
  • 3 Tomorrow's World 4:17
  • 4 Clover 3:34
  • 5 C.U.S.T. 2:58
  • 6 Milkman's Son 3:51
  • 7 Suckerpath 4:52
  • 8 Cloudy Skies 4:24
  • 9 Jesus Rode a Harley 3:14
  • 10 10/10 3:35
  • 11 V.I.P. 3:45
  • 12 Oompa 2:04
  • 13 Candle Song 2:55

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