Born Dead
by Body Count
Released: September 06, 1994
Rap metal, crossover thrash
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Born Dead" is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Body Count, released on September 6, 1994. The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor"). One notable track on the album is the cover of Billy Roberts' "Hey Joe," which Body Count performs in the style of Jimi Hendrix's version.
Interesting Facts
This cover was initially featured on the Hendrix…
This cover was initially featured on the Hendrix tribute album Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
In the album's liner notes, Ice-T dedicates Born…
In the album's liner notes, Ice-T dedicates Born Dead to "all the people of color throughout the entire world," expressing solidarity against white supremacist ideologies.
Essential Tracks
Killin' Floor
The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor").
Last Breath
The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor").
Hey Joe
One notable track on the album is the cover of Billy Roberts' "Hey Joe," which Body Count performs in the style of Jimi Hendrix's version.
Shallow Graves
The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor").
Surviving The Game
The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor").
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Reception
The album reached #74 on the Billboard 200, reflecting its impact and the band's continuing influence in the heavy metal genre.
The Complete Album Story
"Born Dead" is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Body Count, released on September 6, 1994. The album delves into intense and provocative themes, including war ("Shallow Graves"), drugs ("Street Lobotomy"), death ("Surviving the Game"), murder ("Last Breath"), and the mosh pit culture ("Killin' Floor").
One notable track on the album is the cover of Billy Roberts' "Hey Joe," which Body Count performs in the style of Jimi Hendrix's version. This cover was initially featured on the Hendrix tribute album Stone Free: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
In the album's liner notes, Ice-T dedicates Born Dead to "all the people of color throughout the entire world," expressing solidarity against white supremacist ideologies. The album reached #74 on the Billboard 200, reflecting its impact and the band's continuing influence in the heavy metal genre.
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