Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell became their most popular album to date, producing a minor radio hit in "Bad Luck" and keeping with their now-established blend of punk, blues, country, and rockabilly. After the release of the White Light, White Heat, White Trash album, Social Distortion took another hiatus and Ness pursued a solo career and released two albums (Cheating at Solitaire and Under the Influences) in 1999. 2:04. ∙ Frontman Mike Ness’ first solo album, 1999’s Cheating at Solitaire, featured appearances by Bruce Springsteen (“Misery Loves Company”) and Brian Setzer (“Crime Don’t Pay”). . When the group finally recorded its debut album, Mommy's Little Monster in 1983, the band consisted of Ness, Danell (now on guitar), bassist Brent Liles, and drummer Derek O'Brien. While the band still failed to break into the mainstream success at the time of its release, critical praise given to Prison Bound garnered attention from major labels, including Epic Records, with whom Social Distortion would eventually sign in 1989. Social Distortion is a punk/alternative musical group. Year: 1991. [September 2004] Introducing Social Distortion X Madson Of America. Social Distortion - Reach For The Sky from Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll. Punk outfit has come under the increasing influence of American roots music since forming in the early 1980s. Read Full Biography. At least for a while. After extensive touring, the band went back into the studio in 2004 to record Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll. Story Of My Life. He started Social Distortion as a teen in 1978, and was promptly arrested at their first show for spitting in a cop's face. He’ll start recording a new album for the punk citadel in early 2020.) It had the singles "Let It Be Me", "Ball and … Another six years passed before Social D returned to recording. They wrestled themselves free from the contract and signed with Time Bomb Recordings. Prior to the release of that album, longtime bassist John Maurer, who had remained with the band for 20 years, decided to leave Social Distortion and Rancid's Matt Freeman replaced him on tour for a few months and then the band hired their current bassist Brent Harding. It was the eager inheritor of a rock tradition that extended not only from Joe Strummer and Bruce Springsteen, but also from Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Hank Williams. 2:03. Social Distortion - 1945. In 1990, they released their third album, which is self-titled, with the singles "Let It Be Me", "Ball and Chain", "Ring of Fire", "Sick Boy" and "Story of My Life" bringing the band exposure on the United States charts. punk band. The album's lead single, "Reach for the Sky", became another one of Social Distortion's biggest hits in the fall of 2004. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones , and "Another State of Mind" was one of the few punk videos to air on MTV in 1984. This lineup recorded Prison Bound, a mature album broadening Social Distortion's roots rock influences with a country feel. By 1997, it had become clear to Social Distortion that their relationship with 550 (formerly Epic Records) had not worked out and that it was time to move back to the independents. Tragedy struck on February 29, 2000 when their longtime guitarist Dennis Danell died from an apparent brain anyuerism. Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. When the group finally recorded its debut album, Mommy's Little Monster in 1983, the band consisted of Ness, Danell (now on guitar), bassist Brent Liles, and drummer Derek O'Brien. Social Distortion took an extended hiatus following the release of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, returning in 1996 with White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which proved to be a moderate hit on MTV and modern-rock radio; former Black Flag and D.O.A. Their self-titled 1990 effort included a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" and returned the group to MTV via "Ball and Chain." Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the American punk rock band of the same name, released on March 27, 1990 through Epic Records, their first recording on that label. Social Distortion's first album is punk in the older vein - not hardcore like Black Flag, Circle Jerks or Fear musically but more akin to the early punk from NY or England. Social Distortion released their first Greatest Hits album in June 2007, containing re-recordings of pre-2004 material as well as an unreleased track called "Far Behind". When they signed to Epic Records in 1989, their third album became a mainstream success. If you found s copy on vinyl or CD you pretty much had gold in your hands. This would be the band's first recording with Harding. Social Distortion Poshboy’s Little Monster RSD 2019 White Vinyl Limited to 500 $67.95 New Social Distortion Live at The Roxy LP Audio Vinyl Release June 29 2018 The Kills will also be performing their album ‘Midnight Boom’ … However, the band took four years to record a follow-up, as Ness descended into heroin addiction and self-consciously rebellious behavior. The song Mommy’s Little Monster was one of my favourites. This is their first studio recording since 1996's "White Light White Heat White Trash" and it marks their first album without longtime guitarist Dennis Dannell, who passed away in 2000. Social Distortion is the eponymous third studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on March 27, 1990 through Epic Records, their first recording on that label. Five years elapsed before Social Distortion's next major release, Prison Bound. Danell died February 29, 2000 of an apparent brain aneurysm; the guitarist was just 38-years-old. This album was followed by 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, which debuted at number 76 on the Billboard 200 and featured the band's highest charting single "Bad Luck", which reached number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. Notes: This grouping gathers together all versions of the "Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell" album, originally released in 1992, as well as subsequent repressings and bootleg versions. Social D's first album, "Mommy's Little Monster" brought them fame around L.A., as did their first tour with Youth Brigade as documented in the 1983 movie, Another State of Mind (1984). It is a worthy purchase if you love Social Distortion. Story of My Life” This iconic song, perhaps the band's best to date, begins with the classic sound of … Social Distortion released their seventh studio album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, on January 18, 2011.[1]. Social Distortion ‎– Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell. 3:32. Find Social Distortion discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. In April 2009, Social Distortion announced that Quintana was leaving the band to explore other musical opportunities. Also during that time, a new drummer, Charlie Quintana, was hired. This album is Social Distortion’s first to feature guitarist Jonny Wickersham, following the death of original guitarist Dennis Danell in February 2000. This album came five years after their last album, Mommy's Little Monster.During the five years without producing anything, Social Distortion was fighting with problem inside the band. To commemorate our 40th Anniversary, we’re stoked to share a new collection of sunglasses that we partnered with Madson Of America to create. In the fall of 2000, Jonny Wickersham signed on as the group's new guitarist, and Charlie Quintana took over on drums from the often busy Biscuits. The new album, "Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll", is released. Social Distortion's Concert History. Liles and O'Brien left, and Ness, after straightening himself out, finally regrouped in 1988 with John Maurer on bass and Chris Reece on drums. The quality of the vinyl is excellent, it comes with the original cover and a sheet with song lyrics. Featuring a fresh take on our “Skelly” logo the collection features two styles; ‘The Classico style’ and ‘The Strut style.’ Ness is the leader and only permanent member. Social Distortion-When the Angels Sing from White Light, White Heat, White Trash. Social Distortion released their first Greatest Hits album in June 2007, containing re-recordings of pre-2004 material as well as an unreleased track called 'Far Behind'. The album furthered the rockabilly, blues and country music experimentation of their previous album with songs like "Drug Train" and the radio hit "Ball and Chain". Produced by Mike Ness himself, 2011's glossy-but-muscular Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes featured a new lineup, with bassist Brent Harding and the son of Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, drummer David Hidalgo Jr. joining Wickersham and Ness. Genre: Rock. “I hadn’t been sober since I was 12,” Ness said. Live at the Roxy followed in 1998, and a year later Ness issued a pair of solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and the covers collection Under the Influences. Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. This would be the band's first recording with Harding. Social Distortion has released seven studio albums. Four years elapsed before Social Distortion's next studio album, White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200 in 1996, the band's highest chart position to date, and featured their only Billboard Hot 100 single "I Was Wrong". Out and about: Social Distortion, Sarah Sample, and Ryan Montbleau, "Social Distortion > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums", "Chartverfolgung / Social Distortion / Longplay", Recording Industry Association of America, "Social Distortion Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs", "Social Distortion > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles", "Chart Log UK: DJ S – The System of Life", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Social_Distortion_discography&oldid=953802377, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Released: July 18, 1995 (recorded in 1981), This page was last edited on 29 April 2020, at 03:34. When the brothers left to join the Adolescents, Ness' schoolmate Dennis Danell joined on bass; the next few years saw a revolving-door membership. The self-titled album that accompanied “Ring of Fire” proved that Social Distortion had become much more than an O.C. In 1997, Social Distortion terminated their contract with Epic and decided to stay on TimeBomb Recordings, who reissued their first two albums and released the Mainliner compilation two years earlier. Their music was often described as a punk version of the Rolling Stones, and "Another State of Mind" was one of the few punk videos to air on MTV in 1984. The enduring L.A. punk band Social Distortion has overcome numerous personnel shifts, the demise of the Los Angeles hardcore scene that spawned them, and the heroin addiction of singer/guitarist/bandleader Mike Ness to achieve a measure mainstream acceptance for their rootsy, hard-hitting punk without compromise. A … Includes their most famous songs "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and, of course, the cover on Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". The band’s breakthrough debut album, in … Style: Punk, Alternative Rock. Ness said he played his first show sober in 1985 when Social Distortion opened for English punk band 999 in Los Angeles. From 2001 to 2004, the band had been touring semi-frequently, playing sold-out shows in the Los Angeles, California area and other cities. Inspired by the fertile L.A. punk scene, Ness formed the group in 1978 with drummer Casey Royer and brothers Frank (bass) and Rikk Agnew (guitar). Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Social Distortion. The album's opening track, "Reach for the Sky", was released in late 2004 and became one of Social Distortion's biggest hits. Left to right: Jonny Wickersham, Brent Harding, Charlie Quintana, and Mike Ness. Find Social Distortion … In September 2004, Social Distortion issued their long-awaited sixth album Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, which was their second album to peak in the top 40 of the Billboard 200, at number 31. Punk outfit has come under the increasing influence of American roots music since forming in the early 1980s. Mommy’s Little Monster “Mommy’s Little Monster was the first album I listened to as a teen. ∙ Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, from 2011, was the group’s highest-charting album to date, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200. After releasing a handful of singles between 1980 and 1982, Social Distortion released their first studio album in 1983, titled Mommy's Little Monster. The discography of Social Distortion, a Southern California-based punk rock band formed in 1978 by vocalist/guitarist and founder Mike Ness, contains seven studio albums, one extended play (EP), two compilation albums, two DVDs and twenty-four singles. Come celebrate 40 years of Social Distortion with us and our friends, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Distillers, Frank Turner, Eagles Of Death Metal and more! About the album Prison Bound was released in 1988, it was the second album by the Orange County band Social Distortion. The Creeps. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, guitarist Jonny Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr. It was startd in Los Angeles, California in 1978 by singer/guitarist Mike Ness. Their two first albums were not very successful. Listen to music from Social Distortion. With Mike Ness producing her debut album, Gilded, and an upcoming support slot on their summer tour lined up, Jackson takes a moment to pick her all-time favourite moments from Social Distortion. Years to record a follow-up, as Ness descended into heroin addiction and rebellious. Rock ' n ' Roll and singles on AllMusic album that accompanied “ Ring of ”. 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