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Turned On

Rollins Band

73 min · 15 tracks · alternative metal · post-hardcore

A raw fusion of post-hardcore intensity and alternative metal's melodic undercurrents, driven by Henry Rollins' impassioned vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • intense vocal delivery throughout
  • engaging two-part listening experience
  • cathartic release in longer tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy, immersive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Turned On' was Rollins Band's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The End of Silence'. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation in the alternative music scene, showcasing a blend of heavy riffs and thoughtful lyricism that marked their evolution from punk roots to a more expansive sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Helmet· Quicksand· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Lonely 5:00
  • 2 Do It 2:53
  • 3 What Have I Got 5:09
  • 4 Tearing 5:37
  • 5 Out There 10:52
  • 6 You Didn’t Need 5:38
  • 7 Hard 4:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Followed Around 2:47
  • 2 Mask 2:30
  • 3 Down and Away 5:13
  • 4 Turned Inside Out 6:46
  • 5 The Dietmar Song 2:08
  • 6 Black and White 3:31
  • 7 What Do You Do 6:27
  • 8 Crazy Lover 4:36

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