Released 10 years ago
The World Gone Mad
Suicidal Tendencies · 2016
56 min · 11 tracks · hardcore punk
Aggressive riffs and raw vocals collide in an unapologetic fusion of hardcore punk and thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Clap Like Ozzy Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Get Your Fight On! — This track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit with its rallying cry and driving rhythms, encouraging listeners to embrace resilience amidst adversity.
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World Gone Mad! — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of chaos and societal critique, merging intense instrumentation with powerful lyrics reflecting current global turmoil.
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The New Degeneration — This song critiques modern societal issues, blending melodic hooks with aggressive verses, showcasing the band's signature crossover style while addressing relevant topics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive punk energy with socially charged lyrics, maintaining a solid but familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a fast pace that continues through the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, with moments of slower breakdowns contrasting against the relentless speed of the verses.
- The lyrics often address themes of social issues and personal struggle, delivered with raw, unfiltered vocal intensity across most tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- introspective lyrics on chaos
- motivational anthems for resilience
- background energy for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid reflective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a significant return after a hiatus, showing continued vitality in their sound.
- Themes
- societal chaos· modern degeneration· crossover thrash legacy
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, The World Gone Mad stands as Suicidal Tendencies' first studio album since their 2013 release, 13. It marked a significant return for the band after a three-year hiatus, showcasing their enduring influence within the crossover thrash scene that they helped pioneer in the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Anthrax· Sick of It All
Tracklist
- 1 Clap Like Ozzy Start here 4:24
- 2 The New Degeneration 6:20
- 3 Living for Life 4:50
- 4 Get Your Fight On! 4:55
- 5 World Gone Mad! 3:57
- 6 Happy Never After 6:04
- 7 One Finger Salute 5:18
- 8 Damage Control 5:14
- 9 The Struggle Is Real 2:48
- 10 Still Dying to Live 7:37
- 11 This World 4:52
What to play next
Still Cyco Punk After All These Years
2018
Continues the aggressive sound with fresh takes on classic themes.
13
2013
Sets the stage with a similar intensity and style, enhancing the journey.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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