Top 10 Best Social Distortion Songs
Social Distortion has been a staple in the punk rock scene since the late 70s, mixing raw energy with a unique blend of punk, rockabilly, and blues. With their sharp lyrics, gritty sound, and unforgettable melodies, Social Distortion has created a musical legacy that continues to resonate with fans old and new.From the rebellious anthems to the heart-wrenching ballads, Social Distortion's catalog is filled with songs that speak to the human condition in all its messy glory. They've got tracks that make you want to smash the system, songs that soothe a broken heart, and tunes that make you feel like you can take on the world.
This is one of those songs which I sing in my mind very often, I can't believe that some people nowadays have the misfortune to say that they like Cow Punk when they have never even tried such musical material in their life. exquisite like the one from Social Distortion, and maybe I'm wrong but my message is clear! We need to be more united as brothers of Punk and to solve more the amount of albums and lost songs of the genre.
Before, I was struck by the idea of having to choose between which of these masterpieces of social distortion I should choose ... Reach for the Sky, Story of My Life, Machine Gun Blues or Angel's Wings ... Now I have a more vision clear and I feel that my preference is for Story of My Life since it has a somewhat generic meaning but with touches of truth, and being the best, there is nothing that can lower it from Top Number 1 because it really deserves it!
This is a song dedicated to school boys and for genius, if you are listening this right now. Believe that you're a genius.
Me and my high school classmates used to play this great song every morning while going directly to class on our bus.
The song it's very charming by himself. Really love the harsh advanced chord-guitar with all the vocals. This song is so Good
Inspiring choruses, good lyrics and very heavy pounding guitars! This song rocks
Great hard pounding beat and the video immortalized it.
Machine Gun Blues! This has to be number 1 it's an amazing song with great lyrics
I had never heard a masterpiece like this in my life, the truth is that I am not usually a big fan of punk-rock music but when I heard of Social Distortion from a friend, I did not believe it at first. Even so when I heard Story of My Life for the first time I was somewhat surprised, because it seemed like a somewhat intelligent song and with its methods, but when I heard Ball And Chain it was very different, it surprised me even more. The guitar is so friendly, the solo is epic and Mike Ness's voice is even better on this song.
This is a song where the enthusiasm is reflected in the singer and the lyrics of the song, I don't know if it is better than Story of My Life since both are very good, but this song has a very noticeable level of positivism and that helps to heal the mind. Sometimes I think that all the songs of the band are great but this could be the coolest of all!
I'm pretty sure this is their most well known song, don't believe me? ...ok search this in google or also type "Saints Row 3 radio" you will find that is part of the soundtrack of one of the best games of nearly 2011
One of the best songs ever made!
The build up guitar is happily insane!
The vocalist did a very great job singing like that.
Great song, great band
How can this be at number 8? Great lyrics, an incredible energy, and possibly my favorite guitar riff of all time. A punk rock masterpiece.
Ok I agree that the lyics don't make that much of a sense, but they do bring out emotions, esp of sadness & FRUSTRATION... The leads and rhythm are truly amazing...
Lyrics make perfect sense, riff is awesome, punk rock at its finest.
Coolest retro song ever!
When life stops me from me from doing great things in life, every time then I come here to rank this song up because it helps a lot with his lyrical meaning. Never cared so much about the band and I've never listen to any other song on here but this one it's clearly the exception, can't live a bad day without refugee myself onto this lyrics :(
More probably. Their best track, instead of putting Story of My Life 1st,! And don't get me wrong but it's just that there's better options to consider as Number. 1 and this one "I Was Wrong" it's a clear option. Better drums, more powerful usage of the double stomping guitars and much freshy vowel harmonies w. Chords!
Got to make money to support the band, and this is a crowd pleaser. Love it. I'm also a Beatles fan.
I was wrong thinking before that this song will be bad.
These are some of the greatest rock songs ever made but Angel's Wings gotta' be that one special that takes the cake, this due to its amazing harmonic guitars and the great voice that Mike Ness has in this song, it's pure fire!
I'll need to hear once again Story Of My Life cause' I still can't understand how is it no. #1 song yet, Ange's Wings is my favorite by the way.
The list is wrong! Hows angel's wings it's only at 8th scale of this list? These are the songs in particular order to make it more amazing...
#1. Story Of My Life
#2. Angel's Wings
#3. Bad Luck
#4. Reach For The Sky
#5. Ball And Chain
This song it's phenomenal! It has a great guitar solo and heartwarming lyrics that helps to battle a depressing day.
This is by far one of the best cover songs I have heard. Great interpretation of a Cash classic, period! Adds so much character to their eponymous debut. I have not heard all Cash cover songs, but I would say this is likely among the best.
Stupidest song I have ever heard in my whole entire life, and I mean I'm forty three and a musical genius. Playing several instruments. This song is really stupid and I really do not like any of it.
Best remake of a true classic song EVER! So good!
I feel like Ball and Chain could be the band's best song, this due to its interesting guitar melody and Mike Ness vocal intonation on it, but sometimes I feel like Through These Eyes is more clearly the best song here, this for which has a bit more convincing lyrics and the rhythms of the drums are harder but genuine, plus the bass is incredibly punk! If you know what I mean
The best example of a song that hasn't get enough phrase only because doesn't it sounds famousy, come on people, this song actually mind all the pre cording parts creating a new ascendent to drumming parade. The song may not be part of the most notable 90's series of Punk playlists, but haven't heard you the song, it's not supposed to you're a genius? Sorry if I express myself like that but I can't tolerate anymore the fact that people today, only care about the wrong side of music and not the real one (this) a shame 😔
Never understood why do this song never did the light up for this list. Honestly this is one of the fes SD songs that actually I'd may care for its lyrics...
Nice song to me, more probably their biggest hit rather than Story of My Life.
No votes on Mommy Little Monster ? Oh come on, what's going on ! It's a decent song at least. Please! Vote it!
I have never been able to understand why the most outstanding songs are always taken as the lowest on the list. If I'm honest, this bothers me a lot! Because "Another State of Mind" is not a really simple song, but it even served as inspiration for Green Day to perform songs like "Brain Strew" or even "American Idiot" so inspiration was always it is taken from pieces as classic as this one. And if many still do not agree that this is the best song of the band, then I do not know what else holds for the future on this list of Social Distortion
this used to be my father's favorite song, well, at least that before he died! I still don't believe that the last time I really enjoyed a punk song was around 7 years ago, life is short but sometimes it takes your loved ones. Although returning to listening to meaningful music and with the synonym of great past moments, it usually alludes to depression. Thank you father for teaching me the best music, rest in peace and I dedicate this vow to you as it is one of your favorite songs.
This whole years entering into the magnific world of 90's punk, and I'm very glad to had do it! Thanks once more to my brothers in punk.
Even despite this is not their most iconic song, I still feel good listening the song for centuries.
Some people like to gamble, some people like Rock n' Roll ... Epic phrase!
Someone wants to play poker with me ?
This is their best song I think.
Amazing track, receives no support on radio or satellite radio, catchy hook, story telling lyrics... An absolute classic, best SD song out there... Plus, it basically was their come back to the music scene after being out for about 5 years...
Their best song... Great story telling... Sung with a lot of emotion and its great live also! Awesome lyrics!
One of their greatest songs in my opinion. Makes me want to go to lockdown! Plus it tells his story.
Their best song, punk rock story telling at its best, gets better with age!
Great song
Awesome guitar work
This song should of been a hit song
Wait never mind it can't be a hit cause it has no music video
Well the song is still awesome!
Should be rated higher.
Easily a top 5 song for me. Great vocals and relaxing instrumentals. I just love it!
Many good SD songs in the top tier but Far Behind needs to move way up on the list! Mike Ness at his best!
We all know someone like this. Great lyrics and even better riffs
This is such an amazing song!