Name: Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
Brand: Social Distortion

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271192

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-01-17

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Social Distortion

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Punk / Hardcore

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Social Distortion is a legendary punk rock band that was formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The original lineup consisted of frontman Mike Ness on lead guitar, Rikk Agnew on bass, Frank Agnew on guitar, and Casey Royer on drums.

With their unique blend of punk rock and country influences, Social Distortion has become one of the most influential bands in the genre. Their raw and honest lyrics combined with powerful guitar riffs have captivated audiences for decades.

Similar to *Rancid*, *Bad Religion*, and *Pennywise*, Social Distortion's music embodies the rebellious spirit of punk while also incorporating elements of classic rock. Their energetic live performances have earned them a dedicated fan base around the world.

'hard times and nursery rhymes' builds on singer mike ness' twin footings, one in the haunted american landscapes of hank williams and the other in the raw swagger of exile-era rolling stones. while these twin pillars have always been behind social distortion's anthemic songs, on 'hard times and nursery rhymes' they come roaring to the fore, in one of the hardest rocking, most soulful albums of ness' career. from opener 'california (hustle and flow)', a song with enough attitude to redline a '40 merc, to the dark rockin' cover of hank william's 'alone and forsaken', longtime fans will find the trademark punk roar they love. new fans, too, will be drawn to ness' maturing songwriting and vocals - ness produced 'hard times and nursery rhymes' (his first time at the production helm) with an eye to his rock and roll legacy, and it's not hard to imagine fans of springsteen or petty rocking out to these timeless songs.

Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes

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