Stranger than Fiction
Bad Religion · 1994
38 min · 15 tracks · punk · melodic hardcore
A whirlwind of melodic punk energy infused with sharp social commentary and introspective lyrics.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 87 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews, solidifying Bad Religion's influence in the punk rock genre. Its lead single, 'Infected,' became one of their most well-known tracks, contributing to discussions around themes of disillusionment and societal critique prevalent in the 90s punk scene.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions energetic bursts of intensity thought-provoking lyrical reflections
- Context
- Stranger Than Fiction is Bad Religion's eighth studio album, released in 1994 during their commercial peak following the success of 1993's Recipe for Hate. This album marked a pivotal moment as they transitioned to a major label, Atlantic Records, allowing them to reach a wider audience while maintaining their core punk ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Green Day· Beck· Neil Young· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Incomplete 2:29
- 2 Leave Mine to Me 2:07
- 3 Stranger Than Fiction Standout 2:20
- 4 Tiny Voices 2:37
- 5 The Handshake 2:49
- 6 Better Off Dead 2:38
- 7 Infected Standout 4:09
- 8 Television 2:03
- 9 Individual 1:58
- 10 Hooray for Me… 2:50
- 11 Slumber 2:39
- 12 Marked 1:48
- 13 Inner Logic 2:57
- 14 What It Is 2:08
- 15 21st Century (Digital Boy) Standout 2:47
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