Album countdown: Suffer

Part of the countdown to the release date of The Dissent Of Man on September 28,  here's the fifth topic dedicated to a single Bad Religion release. Today's release is:


Some reading:

• Discography
  
• Looking at the song interpretations, I think we can do better than what we have right now. So feel free to add your own (as long as they make sense, of course)
• Also, don't forget to rank the songs
  
• The Answer
  

Also check out the Brett's audio clip on badreligion.com about recording Suffer.


Previously:
Bad Religion EP (1981)
How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (1981)
Into The Unknown (1983)
Back To The Known (1985)

Edited by Marty - 09/05/2010 at 22:21

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Total pile of crap, seriously, worst album ever.  Oh wait, no it isn't.

I think Fat mike succinctly said it best:: ~this album changed everything.  I don't think punk is still around without this album: this becomes the sound for the next 20+ years, and not just skate punk, 90s Epitaph sound, but just punk rock in general,

There is the story of Robert Johnson going across the traintracks to the cross road and making a deal with the devil, and the same of Dylan; well, it seems like that with this - they went from a good band, with some interesting lyrics, to a band that put out 15 amazing tracks in 26 minutes with lyrics that are insanely intricate and poetically musical (rapacity, tenacity, capacity for more); good production, the oozzin ahhs, good music, an album that fits together, etc.  It is almost Faustian in that bad religion puts this album out, and then firest out the next 2 rapidly as well.

Artwork: what a great cover, and the lyrics written on the wall was something I always found amazing.

When I took the SATs, there were 3 questions in the verbal that I got right just from 1000 more fools which was one of my highlights of this album.  But, to me, this is always a listen to the whole thing album, and listen to Pessimistic lines twice --- this also starts a string of the last song on the album being among if not the best song on the album (Pessimistic LInes, World Won't Stop, Walk Away, only entertainment, along with Cease, In So Many Ways, Don't Sell me Short)

No Control might be my favorite, and Against the Grain showcases bad religion the best, but this is the greatest punk rock album of all time, not just bad religion, but any other band - it defined a sub genre and did nothing less than save the entire genre, made epitaph a bastion of non-majors for a a dozen years or so.  I can't even imagine music if this album doesn't come out

one word......amazing

oooooo what can you do? and part II (the numbers game) and give you nothing are fucking awesome

I believe this is EASILY BR's best album, IMO. This is the album with Brett's very best lyrics, and Greg was pretty amazing, too (though, I'd say his peak was in the mid 90's on STF and TGR). Heck, I'd say the lyrics on this album are the best of any other BR album. The artwork really resonates with me as someone who has felt that his uniqueness in ideology is like wearing a scarlet letter sometimes. The songs are fast, intense, and raw, and Greg sounds great - not too nasal like on NC and ATG.

My very favorite songs on this album are 1000 More Fools, Delirium of Disorder, How Much Is Enough?, The Numbers Game, and Suffer (sorry, but Do What You Want has become a little cliche, though it's still fantastic).

I was 5 years old when this was released.....damn, I feel both young & old at the same time lol

A classic album hands down nothing more to be said .

How Much is Enough is among my absolute BR favorites. I love that song. Also You Are the Government and Part II.

I used to hate the sound, being a fan of newer albums, but now I think it's great. It's so raw and energetic and lively... just pure great fun.

I see many of you really like What Can You Do. Funny, I didn't even enjoy that song for quite some time. It was only after I heard the Peel Sessions performance that I thought 'Hey, this is so cool!'.