The Misfits
Misfits · 1996
209 min · 105 tracks · hardcore punk · horror punk
A frantic mix of horror-themed punk energy that encapsulates the Misfits' raw, unfiltered essence.
Why this album works
'The Misfits' debuted at number 131 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting the band's continued appeal despite years of inactivity. The album was instrumental in reintroducing the Misfits to a wider audience during a time when punk's influence was resurging, contributing to their cult status and inspiring countless bands within the punk scene.
- Best for
- frantic bursts of energy horror-themed sing-along fun short tracks for quick thrills
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'The Misfits' is a compilation album that marked a resurgence for the band after their original breakup in 1983. By this time, the Misfits had solidified their status as icons of horror punk, with their influence permeating popular culture and new generations of musicians. This collection highlights the band's most notable tracks from their early years, showcasing their enduring legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· T.S.O.L.· Balzac
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 She Standout 1:22
- 3 Horror Business Standout 2:45
- 4 Teenagers From Mars Standout 2:35
- 5 Night of the Living Dead 1:57
- 6 Where Eagles Dare 2:08
- 7 Vampira 1:21
- 8 I Turned Into a Martian 1:44
- 9 Skulls 1:58
- 10 London Dungeon 2:34
- 11 Ghoul’s Night Out 1:58
- 12 Astro Zombies 2:11
- 13 Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight? 2:01
- 14 Die, Die My Darling 3:11
- 15 Cough/Cool 2:16
- 16 Children in Heat 2:07
- 17 Horror Hotel 1:27
- 18 Halloween 1:52
- 19 Halloween II 2:13
- 20 Hate Breeders 2:45
- 21 Braineaters 0:59
- 22 Nike‐A‐Go‐Go 2:15
- 23 Devil’s Whorehouse 1:48
- 24 Mephisto Waltz 1:45
- 25 Rat Fink 1:52
- 26 We Bite 1:15
Disc 2
- 1 Static Age 1:47
- 2 T.V. Casualty 2:34
- 3 Hybrid Moments 1:40
- 4 Spinal Remains 1:24
- 5 Come Back 5:01
- 6 Some Kinda Hate 2:07
- 7 Theme for a Jackal 2:38
- 8 Angelfuck 1:36
- 9 Who Killed Marilyn? 1:57
- 10 Where Eagles Dare 1:59
- 11 She Standout 1:22
- 12 Halloween 1:47
- 13 American Nightmare 1:47
- 14 20 Eyes 1:56
- 15 Night of the Living Dead 1:42
- 16 Astro Zombies 2:03
- 17 Horror Business Standout 2:05
- 18 London Dungeon 2:14
- 19 Nike‐A‐Go‐Go 3:22
- 20 Hate Breeders 2:39
- 21 Devil’s Whorehouse 1:40
- 22 All Hell Breaks Loose 1:33
- 23 Horror Hotel 1:12
- 24 Ghoul’s Night Out 1:42
- 25 We Are 138 1:29
- 26 Earth A.D. 2:09
- 27 Queen Wasp 1:32
- 28 Devilock 1:25
- 29 Death Comes Ripping 1:54
- 30 Green Hell 1:53
- 31 Wolfsblood 1:12
- 32 Demonomania 0:45
- 33 Bloodfeast 2:29
- 34 Hellhound 1:16
Disc 3
- 1 Cough/Cool (1977 session A) 2:09
- 2 She (1977 session A) 1:18
- 3 Who Killed Marilyn (session B) 2:00
- 4 Where Eagles Dare (session B) 2:03
- 5 Horror Business (session B) 2:44
- 6 Teenagers From Mars (session B) 2:32
- 7 Children in Heat (session B) 2:08
- 8 Night of the Living Dead (Songshop studio session C) 2:04
- 9 Where Eagles Dare (Songshop studio session C) 1:53
- 10 Vampira (Songshop studio session C) 1:38
- 11 Violent World (Songshop studio session C) 1:52
- 12 Who Killed Marilyn (Songshop studio session C) 1:52
- 13 Spook City USA (Songshop studio session C) 2:15
- 14 Horror Business (Songshop studio session C) 2:36
- 15 I Turned Into a Martian (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 1:51
- 16 Skulls (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 1:54
- 17 Night of the Living Dead (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 1:53
- 18 Astro Zombies (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 2:15
- 19 Where Eagles Dare (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 1:39
- 20 Violent World (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 1:36
- 21 Halloween II (9/5/80 master sound prod. session D) 2:31
- 22 20 Eyes (8/81 reel platinum session E) 2:08
- 23 I Turned Into a Martian (8/81 reel platinum session E) 2:00
- 24 Astro Zombies (8/81 reel platinum session E) 2:15
- 25 Vampira (8/81 reel platinum session E) 1:21
- 26 Devil’s Whorehouse (8/81 reel platinum session E) 1:47
- 27 Nike‐A‐Go‐Go (Mix‐o‐Lydian or Newsoundland session F) 2:41
- 28 Hate Breeders (unknown studio session G) 3:10
- 29 20 Eyes (unknown studio session H) 1:48
- 30 Violent World (unknown studio session H) 1:36
Disc 4
- 1 Static Intro 0:06
- 2 Static Age 1:47
- 3 TV Casualty 2:23
- 4 Some Kinda Hate 2:01
- 5 Last Caress 1:57
- 6 Return of the Fly 1:36
- 7 Hybrid Moments 1:42
- 8 We Are 138 1:41
- 9 Teenagers From Mars Standout 2:50
- 10 Come Back 4:59
- 11 Angelfuck 1:37
- 12 Hollywood Babylon 2:20
- 13 Attitude 1:30
- 14 Bullet 1:37
- 15 Theme for a Jackal 2:35
- 16 Static Outro 0:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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