Ball of Destruction
Madball · 1989
31 min · 23 tracks · hardcore punk · New York hardcore
Raw and relentless hardcore punk energy bursts forth with a fierce, confrontational attitude.
Ball of Destruction is an album by Madball, released in 1989. Raw and relentless hardcore punk energy bursts forth with a fierce, confrontational attitude. 'Ball of Destruction' is significant for its influence on the hardcore punk genre and its role in shaping the New York sound. The album received positive attention within underground circles, establishing Madball as an important band in the hardcore movement and helping to solidify their place in punk history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ball of Destruction sound like?
Raw and relentless hardcore punk energy bursts forth with a fierce, confrontational attitude. Rooted in hardcore punk and New York hardcore.
What makes Ball of Destruction by Madball notable?
'Ball of Destruction' is significant for its influence on the hardcore punk genre and its role in shaping the New York sound. The album received positive attention within underground circles, establishing Madball as an important band in the hardcore movement and helping to solidify their place in punk history. Released in 1989, 'Ball of Destruction' marked Madball's debut album, emerging from the New York hardcore scene. This album came shortly after their formation in 1988, showcasing the band's aggressive style and lyrical themes that would define their career.
How many songs are on Ball of Destruction?
Ball of Destruction has 23 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Smell the Bacon/What's With You Standout 0:34
- 2 Discriminate Me Standout 0:37
- 3 We Should Care 1:05
- 4 Colossal Man 0:46
- 5 Get Out 0:47
- 6 Last Warning 0:41
- 7 Fight Standout 0:13
- 8 It's My Life 0:59
- 9 Smell the Bacon/What's With You (live) 0:44
- 10 Spit on Your Grave (live) 2:13
- 11 Discriminate Me (live) 0:44
- 12 Never Had It (live) 1:07
- 13 Ready to Fight (live) 1:10
- 14 Get Out (live) 1:22
- 15 Across Your Face (live) 1:41
- 16 We Should Care (live) 1:41
- 17 No Return (live) 1:20
- 18 Step to You (live) 1:28
- 19 Friend or Foe (live) 1:51
- 20 It's My Life (live) 1:27
- 21 WFMU - Interview (w/Roger & Madball) 3:11
- 22 Over the Edge (live) 4:04
- 23 United Blood (live) 1:32
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 29 sec
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