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Lights...Camera...Revolution!

Suicidal Tendencies · 1990

42 min · 10 tracks · hardcore punk · thrash metal · crossover thrash

A frenzied blend of thrash metal and hardcore punk, punctuated by sharp social commentary and raw energy.

Lights...Camera...Revolution! is an album by Suicidal Tendencies, released in 1990. A frenzied blend of thrash metal and hardcore punk, punctuated by sharp social commentary and raw energy. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, often regarded as one of the defining records of the crossover thrash genre. It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 and included 'You Can’t Bring Me Down', which became an anthem for resilience in the face of adversity and was pivotal in shaping the hardcore punk movement of the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lights...Camera...Revolution! sound like?

A frenzied blend of thrash metal and hardcore punk, punctuated by sharp social commentary and raw energy. Rooted in hardcore punk and thrash metal.

What makes Lights...Camera...Revolution! by Suicidal Tendencies notable?

This album is significant for its critical acclaim, often regarded as one of the defining records of the crossover thrash genre. It peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 and included 'You Can’t Bring Me Down', which became an anthem for resilience in the face of adversity and was pivotal in shaping the hardcore punk movement of the early '90s. Released in 1990, 'Lights...Camera...Revolution!' marked Suicidal Tendencies' fourth studio album and their commercial peak following the success of 'How Will I Laugh Tomorrow'. At this point, the band had solidified their crossover thrash sound, attracting a broader audience while retaining their hardcore roots. The album featured a notable lineup including bassist Robert Trujillo, who later joined Metallica.

How many songs are on Lights...Camera...Revolution!?

Lights...Camera...Revolution! has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·42:56

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Can’t Bring Me Down Standout 5:50
  • 2 Lost Again 5:16
  • 3 Alone 4:24
  • 4 Lovely 3:45
  • 5 Give It Revolution 4:22
  • 6 Get Whacked 4:23
  • 7 Send Me Your Money Standout 3:24
  • 8 Emotion No. 13 3:43
  • 9 Disco’s Out, Murder’s In Standout 3:07
  • 10 Go’n Breakdown 4:38

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

42 min 56 sec