[Still Socially Distorted] -- Forty years ago this week – on February 11, 1983 – Social Distortion released their debut LP: Mommy's Little Monster. There's plenty of distortion, and it has definite social orientations with its "snarling anti-establishment lyrics and themes" [AllMusic]. What this record lacks in polish it more than makes up for in raw power and attitude. One can argue that the band matured in both songwriting and musicianship (check out their 1990 single, Ball and Chain), but Mommy's Little Monster is a pure punk classic. And I have to say that it still holds up really well. Take it for a spin!
Flashback: Mommy's Little Monster (February 11, 1983)
That's all till next week. Dedicated 80s-philes can find more flashbacks in the Prophet or Madman archives or via Bookended's 80s Flashback tag. As always, your comments are welcome on today's, or any other, flashback post. And if you like what I'm doing here, please share the link with your friends. If, however, you don't like the flashback, feel free to share it with your enemies.
I'll see you in seven!
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