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Under the Influences

Mike Ness · 1999

41 min · 13 tracks · country · punk

A heartfelt blend of classic country and punk rock energy that pays homage to Ness's musical roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • heartfelt storytelling with nostalgia
  • for casual gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • consistent flow with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental or abstract sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, Mike Ness was transitioning from his punk rock roots in Social Distortion to a solo career with deeper explorations into country music. 'Under the Influences' was his first full-length solo album after the band's commercial peak in the 1990s, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All I Can Do Is Cry 2:51
  • 2 Gamblin’ Man 2:27
  • 3 Let the Jukebox Keep On Playing 3:12
  • 4 I Fought the Law 2:49
  • 5 Big Iron 4:32
  • 6 One More Time 2:48
  • 7 Six More Miles 2:41
  • 8 A Thief in the Night 2:48
  • 9 Once a Day 2:31
  • 10 Funnel of Love 2:36
  • 11 House of Gold 2:45
  • 12 Wildwood Flower 3:21
  • 13 Ball and Chain (Honky Tonk) 5:48

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