{"title":"Social Distortion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Social Distortion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial Distortion formed in Fullerton, California in 1978 around Mike Ness (born April 3, 1962, Stoneham, Massachusetts) and Dennis Danell (born June 24, 1961; died February 29, 2000). They are widely cited as one of the foundational acts of cowpunk (the blend of country, rockabilly, and hardcore punk that emerged from the Southern California punk scene in the early 1980s) and the contemporary American punk rock scene. Their early 1980s catalog established their distinctive punk rock sound, with blend of hardcore punk and country\/rockabilly influences across the band's multi-decade catalog. Their 1990 self-titled album - produced by Dave Jerden - established their commercial breakthrough. Mike Ness has been open about drug addiction recovery (heroin addiction in the 1980s, recovery beginning 1985+). Dennis Danell died of a brain aneurysm on February 29, 2000 at age 38; Jonny Wickersham (ex-U.S. Bombs) replaced him. The band has continued releasing material across multiple decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial Distortion's sound is foundational to cowpunk as a recognized genre - combining punk rock, cowpunk, hardcore punk, country punk, rockabilly punk, rock and roll, and americana-punk with Mike Ness's distinctive vocal delivery, integration of country and rockabilly into hardcore punk arrangements, and lyrical content addressing working-class identity, drug addiction recovery, and broader American experience drawing on Johnny Cash and Bruce Springsteen reference points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMommy's Little Monster (1983, 13th Floor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrison Bound (1988, Restless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Distortion (1990, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Light, White Heat, White Trash (1996, Epic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll (2004, Time Bomb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011, Epitaph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 13th Floor Records, Restless Records, Epic Records, and Epitaph Records pressings of the Social Distortion catalog are foundational items in cowpunk and punk rock collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Social Distortion typically start with Social Distortion (1990) or Mommy's Little Monster (1983). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"social-distortion-mommy-s-little-monster-vinyl-180g","title":"Mommy's Little Monster LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e40th anniversary vinyl edition of Southern Californian punk pioneers Social Distortion's debut album Mommy's Little Monster. 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Released on June 26, 2007, it features the unreleased gem \"Far Behind\" along with a vinyl-exclusive interview with Mike Ness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772765515959,"sku":"210000034372","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1091211.jpg?v=1782828066"},{"product_id":"social-distortion-self-titled-translucent-red-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrab a piece of punk history with Social Distortion's self-titled LP, now available on striking translucent red vinyl. Featuring timeless tracks like \"Ball And Chain\" and \"Story Of My Life,\" this album blends punk with rockabilly influences, solidifying its place in the genre's legacy. Limited to just 3000 individually numbered copies, this release captures the essence of Social Distortion's enduring sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772784586935,"sku":"210000105596","price":43.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4496090-3536909.jpg?v=1782828537"},{"product_id":"social-distortion-prison-bound-cd","title":"Prison Bound CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Distortion's \"Prison Bound\" CD is a collection of ten punk tracks, including \"It's the Law\" and the title track. 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