LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Press Release) — Concord Bicycle is pleased to announce the October 28, 2016 release of The Independent Years: 1983 - 2004, Social Distortion’s first-ever vinyl box set collecting the band’s independent label output, Mommy’s Little Monster, Prison Bound, Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll and the early years compilation Mainliner (Wreckage From the Past). Mixing Bruce Springsteen’s factory-overalls ethic while supplying plenty of SoCal attitude and aggression, Social Distortion was formed by Mike Ness and his high school friend Dennis Danell, breaking through in 1983 with the critically acclaimed first album Mommy’s Little Monster. Their 1988 follow-up,Prison Bound, hinted at a sonic change to come, and well before the band’s 2004 Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll their sound had solidified into the instantly recognizable brand of rock ‘n’ roll that’s defined them since. Mommy’s Little Monster (Red Translucent Vinyl)
The band’s 1983 debut album was recorded in a single session after Mike Ness’ participation in the 1982 punk documentary Another State of Mind. “The epitome of early-’80s suburban California punk and provided inspiration for many future Californians, including the Offspring and Rancid.” —All Music Prison Bound (Clear Concrete Swirl Translucent Vinyl) Social Distortion’s second album arrived in 1988, a full five years after their debut. Mike Ness’sJohnny Cash and Rolling Stones influences would figure in the band’s evolution from raw Orange County punk to the direction that would ultimately define their sound. Mainliner (Wreckage From The Past) (Clear Translucent Vinyl) This collection of early singles and B-sides, recorded circa early ’80s and compiled for release in 1995, includes the fan favorites “1945,” “Moral Threat,” and a cover of the Rolling Stones' “Under My Thumb.” Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll (Gold Translucent Vinyl) Social Distortion’s sixth album was released in 2004, eight years after White Light, White Heat, White Trash. Marking a return to their independent label roots, the album is a musical eulogy to co-founder Dennis Danell, who died in 2000. The opening track, “Reach for the Sky,” would go on to become one of Social Distortion's biggest hits. Social Distortion presently features Mike Ness, vocals; Jonny “Two Bags” Wickersham, guitar;Brent Harding, bass; and Dave Hidalgo Jr., drums. Now in their fourth decade, the punk godfathers in the band have all but trademarked their sound, a brand of hard rockabilly/punk that’s cut with the melodic, road-tested lyrics of frontman Mike Ness. Their searing guitars and a locomotive rhythm section sound as alive today as they did in ’83, as do Ness’ hard-luck tales of love, loss and lessons learned. The Independent Years: 1983 – 2004 (4-LP Set) U.S. Street Date: October 28th, 2016 International Street Date: November 25th, 2016 Pre-order at Socialdistortion.com: smarturl.it/SocialDOnlineStore Pre-order at Amazon: smarturl.it/SocialDVinylAmazon Track listing: Mommy’s Little Monster A1. The Creeps A2. Another State of Mind A3. It Wasn't A Pretty Picture A4. Telling Them B1. Hour Of Darkness B2. Mommy's Little Monster B3. Anti-Fashion B4. All The Answers B5. Moral Threat Prison Bound A1. It's The Law A2. Indulgence A3. Like An Outlaw (For You) A4. Backstreet Girl A5. Prison Bound B1. No Pain No Gain B2. On My Nerves B3. I Want What I Want B4. Lawless B5. Lost Child Mainliner (Wreckage From The Past) A1. 1945 (Posh Boy Version) A2. Playpen (Posh Boy Version) A3. Mainliner A4. Moral Threat A5. All The Answers B1. Justice For All B2. Under My Thumb B3. 1945 (13th Floor Version) B4. Playpen (13th Floor Version) B5. Mass Hysteria Sex, Love And Rock ‘N’ Roll A1. Reach For The Sky A2. Highway 101 A3. Don't Take Me For Granted A4. Footprints On My Ceiling A5. Nickels And Dimes B1. I Wasn't Born To Follow B2. Winner And Losers B3. Faithless B4. Live Before You Die B5. Angel's Wings Social Media: socialdistortion.com facebook.com/socialdistortion twitter.com/SocialD1 instagram.com/socialdistortion/
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