Sing Sing Death House
The Distillers · 2000
29 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, relentless punk energy collides with visceral lyrics, creating an electrifying atmosphere of rebellion and urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sick of It All — This track opens the album with aggressive instrumentation and sharp lyrics that capture the band's confrontational spirit and set the tone for the rest of the record.
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I Am a Revenant — Combining haunting melodies with driving rhythms, this song showcases Brody Dalle's vocal range and lyrical depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
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The Young Crazed Peeling — With its frenetic pace and vivid imagery, this track embodies the chaotic energy of youth and rebellion, resonating with listeners seeking authenticity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense punk energy with visceral lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and distinct vocal delivery.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower moments.
- Vocals are delivered with aggressive intensity, often layered with backing shouts that enhance the rawness of the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief energetic listening sessions
- raw, visceral emotional release
- youthful angst and rebellion
- front-loaded energetic pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Sing Sing Death House is The Distillers' second studio album following their self-titled debut in 2000. At this point, the band was gaining traction within the punk scene, with frontwoman Brody Dalle emerging as a notable figure known for her fierce vocal delivery and punk ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bikini Kill· L7· Against Me!
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sick of It All 3:12
- 2 I Am a Revenant 3:30
- 3 Seneca Falls 3:03
- 4 The Young Crazed Peeling 3:18
- 5 Sing Sing Death House 1:45
- 6 Bullet & the Bullseye 1:14
- 7 City of Angels 3:31
- 8 Young Girl 2:44
- 9 Hate Me 1:12
- 10 Desperate 1:24
- 11 I Understand 1:48
- 12 Lordy Lordy 2:19
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