What makes Use Once and Destroy by Superjoint notable?

The album garnered significant attention for its aggressive sound and lyrical themes, contributing to Superjoint's reputation as a leading force in the fusion of hardcore punk and sludge metal. It was met with critical acclaim from publications like Metal Hammer and became a cult favorite, influencing many bands in the heavy music scene that followed. Superjoint's 'Use Once and Destroy' marks their sophomore album, following their debut 'Use Once and Destroy'. Released in 2002, it came at a time when the band was solidifying its place within the underground metal scene, showcasing a more aggressive sound while still maintaining their punk roots. This album followed lineup changes and featured more collaborative songwriting among members.

How many songs are on Use Once and Destroy?

Use Once and Destroy has 18 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Use Once and Destroy

Superjoint · 2002

54 min · 18 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and raw vocals that encapsulates the fury of hardcore punk and sludge metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fuck Your Enemy — This track stands out for its unfiltered aggression, encapsulating the band's disdain for adversaries with both speed and ferocity. Its brevity enhances the impact, making it a perfect example of Superjoint's raw energy.
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Everyone Hates Everyone — This song captures the nihilistic ethos prevalent throughout the album, combining catchy riffs with an anthemic chorus that reflects the band's perspective on societal disillusionment.
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Antifaith — With its complex time signatures and heavy instrumentation, this track showcases the band's musical evolution while addressing themes of distrust and defiance against established norms.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album's aggressive sound and structure reflect its hardcore punk roots while showcasing moments of sludge metal influence.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that consistently maintain a fast tempo and aggressive energy, while the second half introduces slower, heavier riffs.
Vocals are delivered in a raw, shouted style that complements the heavy instrumentation, with lyrics often addressing themes of conflict and disillusionment.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Oblivious Maximus 2:33
2 It Takes No Guts 2:06
3 Everyone Hates Everyone 3:49
4 The Introvert 3:46
5 The Alcoholik 2:30
6 Fuck Your Enemy 1:40
7 4 Songs 6:18
8 Messages 2:01
9 All of Our Lives Will Get Tried 3:21
10 Antifaith 2:14
11 Ozena 3:56
12 Drug Your Love 2:51
13 Haunted Hated 2:40
14 Stupid, Stupid Man 2:33
15 Creepy Crawl 1:54
16 Superjoint Ritual 6:34
17 Starvation Trip (demo) 1:23
18 Little H (demo) 2:05

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