Wild in the Streets
Circle Jerks · 1982
26 min · 15 tracks · hardcore punk
Raw, frenetic energy collides with biting social commentary in a quintessential hardcore punk experience.
Why this album works
'Wild in the Streets' is significant for its unapologetic critique of societal norms and political issues, which resonated strongly during the early 1980s punk movement. The album received critical acclaim, with publications like Trouser Press praising its sharp wit and energetic performances, contributing to the Circle Jerks' legacy within hardcore punk.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions high-energy bursts of sound raw, frenetic emotional release
- Context
- Released as the Circle Jerks' third album in January 1982, 'Wild in the Streets' came after their breakthrough record 'Group Sex' and solidified their presence in the hardcore punk scene. By this time, they had established a reputation for their fast-paced sound and politically charged lyrics, further evolving their style while maintaining the raw ethos of early punk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 25 ta Life· Sick of It All· Madball
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wild in the Streets Standout 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 Standout 2:02
- 10 Defamation Innuendo 2:23
- 11 Moral Majority Standout 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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