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Uglier Than They Used Ta Be

Ugly Kid Joe · 2015

48 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · heavy metal

A gritty blend of hard rock and alternative metal infused with a nostalgic edge and raw emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • nostalgic themes with raw emotion
  • gritty sound for late nights
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • consistent energy throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid emotional depth and reflection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Uglier Than They Used Ta Be' marked Ugly Kid Joe's return after a lengthy hiatus following their last studio album in 1997. This album came during a phase of reestablishment for the band, as they sought to reconnect with fans while navigating changes in the music landscape since their 90s heyday.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hell Ain’t Hard to Find 3:48
  • 2 Let the Record Play 3:50
  • 3 Bad Seed 5:00
  • 4 Mirror of the Man 3:55
  • 5 She’s Already Gone 4:21
  • 6 Nothing Ever Changes 3:23
  • 7 My Old Man 3:41
  • 8 Under the Bottom 5:47
  • 9 Ace of Spades 2:44
  • 10 The Enemy 6:07
  • 11 Papa Was a Rolling Stone 5:46

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