Released 30 years ago
White Light, White Heat, White Trash
Social Distortion · 1996
46 min · 12 tracks · punk · rock & roll
A gritty blend of punk rock energy and heartfelt storytelling that encapsulates Social Distortion's resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- gritty storytelling with resilience
- heartfelt narratives for introspection
- sing-along anthems for camaraderie
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'White Light, White Heat, White Trash' was released in 1996, Social Distortion had established themselves as a defining band in the punk rock scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed 1990 release, 'Social Distortion,' showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their rebellious spirit. The band had also navigated lineup changes and personal struggles, which shaped the themes present in this work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Offspring· Rancid· Bad Religion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dear Lover 4:43
- 2 Don’t Drag Me Down 3:51
- 3 Untitled 4:45
- 4 I Was Wrong 3:58
- 5 Through These Eyes 3:15
- 6 Down on the World Again 3:22
- 7 When the Angels Sing 4:15
- 8 Gotta Know the Rules 3:28
- 9 Crown of Thorns 4:15
- 10 Pleasure Seeker 3:33
- 11 Down Here (W/ the Rest of Us) 4:19
- 12 Under My Thumb 2:49
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