Wild in the Streets
Circle Jerks · 1982
26 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
A frenetic burst of aggressive energy, blending biting political commentary with raw, high-octane punk rock aesthetics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wild in the Streets — The title track serves as a rallying cry against societal constraints, encapsulating the rebellious spirit of punk with its driving rhythm and urgent vocals.
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Moral Majority — This track takes direct aim at conservative political movements of the time, employing sharp wit and brevity to challenge oppressive ideologies.
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Question Authority — With its straightforward message and relentless pace, this song epitomizes the album's ethos of questioning societal norms and standing against conformity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and political critique resonate within hardcore punk, showcasing distinct songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more reflective tracks.
- Many songs feature abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, often transitioning from frenetic verses to more subdued choruses.
- Lyrically, the album employs direct and confrontational language, addressing political themes without metaphor, making its messages clear and immediate.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, punchy listening sessions
- high-energy bursts of sound
- raw, frenetic emotional release
- short tracks for instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as the Circle Jerks' third studio album in January 1982, 'Wild in the Streets' came during a time when the band was solidifying its presence in the hardcore punk scene, following their influential debut 'Group Sex' and the more commercially successful 'Wild in the Streets'. This album represents a continuation of their fast-paced sound while also showcasing their lyrical commitment to social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Flag· Dead Kennedys· Minor Threat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild in the Streets 2:35
- 2 Leave Me Alone 1:20
- 3 Stars and Stripes 1:41
- 4 86'd (Good as Gone) 1:56
- 5 Meet the Press 1:21
- 6 Trapped 1:41
- 7 Murder the Disturbed 2:03
- 8 Letter Bomb 1:15
- 9 Question Authority 2:02
- 10 Defamation Innuendo 2:23
- 11 Moral Majority 0:56
- 12 Forced Labor 1:18
- 13 Political Stu 1:38
- 14 Just Like Me 1:48
- 15 Put a Little Love in Your Heart 2:12
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