Sex, Love And Rock 'N' Roll is a Punk album by Social Distortion, originally released in 2004. On Gatefold: 26 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Punk
- Punk Rock
- crunchy
- anthemic
- southern
About
When Mike Ness’ longtime bandmate Dennis Danell died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm in 2000, it seemed that Social Distortion might die with him. It took Ness eight years to complete <i>Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll</i>, which was finally released in 2004 and became a tribute to Danell. While the album is clearly awash in the sorrow and confusion Ness felt in the wake of his friend’s death, its overarching message is one of persistence and optimism. Images of the open road recur, while “Live Before You Die” exemplifies Ness’ sentiments: “So close your eyes and embrace your memories, your memories/Leave your troubles and your worries far behind, so far behind/Stop contemplating and start celebrating/Yeah you gotta live before you die.” <i>Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll</i> is a rock album in the tradition of the classic LPs on which Ness and Danell were raised. It's the most concise and hopeful album Social Distortion has ever released. By the time Ness reaches the tenderness of “Angel’s Wings,” you fully believe that true love is something for which he's fought long and hard.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Reach For The Sky3:31
- A2Highway 1013:44
- A3Don't Take Me For Granted3:47
- A4Footprints On My Ceiling5:08
- A5Nickels And Dimes3:05
Side B
- B1I Wasn't Born To Follow2:55
- B2Winners And Losers4:45
- B3Faithless3:02
- B4Live Before You Die2:47
- B5Angel's Wings4:59
Credits
Performers
- John MaurerBASS
- Charlie QuintanaDRUMS
- John WickershamGUITAR
- Danny McGoughORGAN ELECTRIC ORGAN
- Mike NessVOCALS GUITAR
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 26 pressings tracked on Gatefold