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Lights...Camera...Revolution!

by Suicidal Tendencies

Released: July 03, 1990

Thrash metal, funk metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

"Lights...Camera...Revolution!" is the fifth studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, released in July 1990. The band's lineup during the recording consisted of Mike Muir (vocals), Mike Clark (rhythm guitar), Rocky George (lead guitar), Robert Trujillo (bass), and R.J. Herrera (drums). It marked a significant development in the band's music style as it was a departure from their earlier punk-oriented music to a more complex, thrash metal style.

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Its tracks "You Can't Bring Me Down" and…

Its tracks "You Can't Bring Me Down" and "Send Me Your Money" also attained prominence through MTV rotation providing the band more mainstream exposure.

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Reception

It includes some of the band's most popular songs such as "You Can't Bring Me Down," "Send Me Your Money," and "Lost Again." "Lights...Camera...Revolution!" was certified gold by the RIAA, with over half a million copies sold in the United States, and it remains one of the band's best-selling releases. Despite the consequent commercial success, the band maintained its severe criticism of society, politics, and the music industry, commonly associated with its rebellious identity. The album received critical praise, considered one of the most influential records in the genres of thrash and crossover.

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Legacy

The album received critical praise, considered one of the most influential records in the genres of thrash and crossover. With its unique sound, intelligent lyrics, and the outstanding performance, the album has assured the band's legacy in the hardcore punk and metal scenes.

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"Lights...Camera...Revolution!" is the fifth studio album by American crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies, released in July 1990. It marked a significant development in the band's music style as it was a departure from their earlier punk-oriented music to a more complex, thrash metal style. The band's lineup during the recording consisted of Mike Muir (vocals), Mike Clark (rhythm guitar), Rocky George (lead guitar), Robert Trujillo (bass), and R.J. Herrera (drums).

The album received critical praise, considered one of the most influential records in the genres of thrash and crossover. It includes some of the band's most popular songs such as "You Can't Bring Me Down," "Send Me Your Money," and "Lost Again."

"Lights...Camera...Revolution!" was certified gold by the RIAA, with over half a million copies sold in the United States, and it remains one of the band's best-selling releases. Its tracks "You Can't Bring Me Down" and "Send Me Your Money" also attained prominence through MTV rotation providing the band more mainstream exposure.

Despite the consequent commercial success, the band maintained its severe criticism of society, politics, and the music industry, commonly associated with its rebellious identity. With its unique sound, intelligent lyrics, and the outstanding performance, the album has assured the band's legacy in the hardcore punk and metal scenes.