What makes The Kids Will Have Their Say by SSD notable?

The Kids Will Have Their Say is significant for its role in defining the sound of American hardcore punk during the early '80s. It received acclaim from influential punk zines and solidified SSD's place as key players in the Boston scene, inspiring later bands with its unrelenting energy and themes of youth disenfranchisement. Released in 1982, The Kids Will Have Their Say was SSD's debut album, marking their entry into the hardcore punk scene. At this point, the band was rising in prominence within the Boston punk community, following a series of energetic live performances that helped establish their reputation. This album set the stage for their influence on the hardcore genre, blending personal angst with social commentary.

How many songs are on The Kids Will Have Their Say?

The Kids Will Have Their Say has 18 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

The Kids Will Have Their Say

SSD · 1982

19 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk

A raw and aggressive barrage of hardcore punk that captures youthful rebellion and disillusionment in under three minutes per track.

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Boiling Point — Opening with a frenetic pace, this track establishes the album's chaotic energy and sets the tone for SSD's relentless approach to punk music.
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Wasted Youth — This song encapsulates themes of disillusionment and rebellion, resonating strongly with the youth culture of the time while delivering a powerful critique of societal expectations.
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The Kids Will Have Their Say — The title track serves as an anthem for youthful defiance, combining catchy riffs with urgent lyrics that demand attention and respect from the older generation.
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Teach Me Violence — This track provocatively explores themes of aggression and conflict, reflecting the intense emotions prevalent in both personal struggles and broader societal tensions.

Tracklist

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

1 Boiling Point 0:51
2 Fight Them 1:05
3 Do You Even Care 0:29
4 Not Normal 0:53
5 Wasted Youth 0:33
6 Jock Itch 0:47
7 Fun to You 0:34
8 V.A. 0:57
9 How Much Art 2:57
10 The Kids Will Have Their Say 1:21
11 Headed Straight 1:25
12 War Threat 1:26
13 Teach Me Violence 0:36
14 Screw 0:21
15 Who’s to Judge 1:26
16 Police Beat 1:57
17 United 0:46
18 The End 1:24

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