Album: Mommy's Little Monster by Social Distortion (1983)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Punk
Format: Album

Description: Mommy's Little Monster is the first album by American punk rock band Social Distortion, released in 1983. The album was critically acclaimed but was, however, not commercially successful. In the years after its release, Mommy's Little Monster has received positive reviews from fans and critics, and has been cited as a landmark album in punk rock. It includes their live staples "The Creeps", "Another State of Mind", "Telling Them" and the title track, which has been frequently played by KROQ.

Artist Background: Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards). Starting as a hardcore punk band in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Social Distortion would go on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to Ness's drug addiction and troubles with the law w... Part of the Fullerton, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Fullerton, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Punk, 1980s, Album

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Mommy's Little Monster is the first album by American punk rock band Social Distortion, released in 1983. The album was critically acclaimed but was, however, not commercially successful. In the years after its release, Mommy's Little Monster has received positive reviews from fans and critics, and has been cited as a landmark album in punk rock. It includes their live staples "The Creeps", "Another State of Mind", "Telling Them" and the title track, which has been frequently played by KROQ.

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