The Art of Rebellion cover

The Art of Rebellion

Suicidal Tendencies · 1992

58 min · 12 tracks · hardcore punk · thrash metal · crossover thrash

Aggressive riffs intertwine with socially conscious lyrics, offering a raw reflection on personal and political struggles.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception, earning praise from various music publications for its lyrical depth and energetic compositions. It peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, showcasing the band's ability to bridge genres and appeal to a wider audience during the early '90s alternative scene.
Career context
The Art of Rebellion was Suicidal Tendencies' fifth studio album, released during a period of growing mainstream visibility. Following their breakthrough album, Lights...Camera...Revolution! (1990), this release continued to solidify their crossover thrash sound, merging hardcore punk with thrash metal elements as they navigated the complexities of fame and artistic integrity.
Stylistic neighbors
Cro-Mags· Dirty Rotten Imbeciles· Gwar

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Can’t Stop Standout 6:38
  • 2 Accept My Sacrifice 3:29
  • 3 Nobody Hears 5:33
  • 4 Tap Into the Power 3:43
  • 5 Monopoly on Sorrow Standout 5:13
  • 6 We Call This Mutha Revenge 4:50
  • 7 I Wasn’t Meant to Feel This / Asleep at the Wheel 7:07
  • 8 Gotta Kill Captain Stupid Standout 4:01
  • 9 I’ll Hate You Better 4:17
  • 10 Which Way to Free? 4:30
  • 11 It’s Going Down 4:26
  • 12 Where’s the Truth 4:13

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