The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll cover

The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll

Supersuckers · 1999

35 min · 13 tracks · country · alternative country

A raucous blend of punk-infused country that celebrates rock's rebellious spirit and gritty narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raucous party atmosphere
  • steady energy for road trips
  • short bursts of rebellion
  • celebratory sing-along anthems
  • gritty narratives and fun

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll' marked Supersuckers' fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 1997 release 'Must've Been High'. By this point, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending alternative country with punk rock influences, while continuing to gain traction in the underground scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Bottle Rockets· Lucero· Old 97's

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Evil Powers of Rock and Roll 3:07
  • 2 Cool Manchu 3:08
  • 3 I Want the Drugs 1:23
  • 4 Santa Rita High 2:57
  • 5 Dead Meat 2:00
  • 6 Stuff 'N' Nonsense 2:36
  • 7 Dirt Roads, Dead Ends and Dust 3:45
  • 8 Fisticuffs 2:33
  • 9 Gone Gamblin' 2:25
  • 10 My Kickass Life 2:19
  • 11 Goin' Back to Tucson 2:22
  • 12 I Can't Hold Myself In Line 1:48
  • 13 Hot Like the Sun 5:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata