Year of the Cycos
Suicidal Tendencies · 2008
52 min · 14 tracks · hardcore punk · thrash metal · crossover thrash
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and thrash metal aggression with a playful undertone.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo adrenaline rush playful yet aggressive energy for group sing-alongs
- Context
- By the time 'Year of the Cycos' was released in 2008, Suicidal Tendencies had solidified their status as pioneers in crossover thrash. This album served as a follow-up to their 2000 release 'Free Your Soul... And Save Your Mind,' showcasing their enduring influence in the punk and metal scenes and reflecting a mature sound after nearly three decades of evolution.
- If you like
- hardcore punk, thrash metal, crossover thrash
Year of the Cycos is an album by Suicidal Tendencies, released in 2008. A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and thrash metal aggression with a playful undertone. 'Year of the Cycos' stands out for its reinvention of the band's signature style, receiving positive critical reception for its energetic tracks. The album's release coincided with Suicidal Tendencies' reinvigoration of interest in crossover thrash, influencing newer generations of punk and metal bands while maintaining a loyal fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Year of the Cycos sound like?
A frenetic blend of hardcore punk energy and thrash metal aggression with a playful undertone. Rooted in hardcore punk and thrash metal.
What makes Year of the Cycos by Suicidal Tendencies notable?
'Year of the Cycos' stands out for its reinvention of the band's signature style, receiving positive critical reception for its energetic tracks. The album's release coincided with Suicidal Tendencies' reinvigoration of interest in crossover thrash, influencing newer generations of punk and metal bands while maintaining a loyal fanbase. By the time 'Year of the Cycos' was released in 2008, Suicidal Tendencies had solidified their status as pioneers in crossover thrash. This album served as a follow-up to their 2000 release 'Free Your Soul... And Save Your Mind,' showcasing their enduring influence in the punk and metal scenes and reflecting a mature sound after nearly three decades of evolution.
Who is Year of the Cycos for?
Year of the Cycos works well if you're into steady mid-tempo adrenaline rush, playful yet aggressive energy and for group sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Year of the Cycos?
Year of the Cycos has 14 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Mercy Fool! 3:27
- 2 Come Alive Standout 3:42
- 3 Cyco Side of the Brain 3:52
- 4 Life's Longer Than One Day Standout 4:42
- 5 It's the Groove... Don't Fight It 3:49
- 6 Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right 2:43
- 7 Big Man 3:38
- 8 Crazy but Proud 4:08
- 9 Cyco Vision (live) 1:55
- 10 Beam Me Up Standout 4:18
- 11 It's Automatic 5:02
- 12 My Summer Vacation All Goes to Hell 4:40
- 13 Funny Farm 3:27
- 14 The Future's Now 2:44
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 7 sec
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