In the late '70s and early '80s, punk rock fell into two main categories: angry sociopolitical agitators (the Dead Kennedys, the Clash, T.S.O.L.) and more escapist bands like the Ramones, the Dickies, and the Damned. The Suicide Machines essentially fall into the latter category. Recalling punk's glory years but sometimes adding touches of ska and reggae, Destruction by Definition is an CD characterized by its infectiousness and reckless sense of fun more than anything. While some sociopolitical observations can be heard on "SOS" and "No Face," it's clear that the Machines' main goal is to provide some rowdy entertainment. Destruction by Definition is a sneering, loud-and-proud delight that those who fancy punk's more fun side shouldn't overlook. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Julian Raymond (Producer), Jason Navarro (Vocals), Todd Gallopo (Design), Jef Petruczkowycz (Liner Notes), Steve Toth (Artwork), Alex Reed (Assistant Engineer), Todd Gallopo (Art Direction), Krish Sharma (Assistant Engineer), Royce Nunley (Vocals), Derek Grant (Organ (Hammond)), Dan Lukacinsky (Guitar), Phil Kaffel (Producer), Derek Grant (Clavinet), Jerry Finn (Mixing), Derek Grant (Drums), Derek Grant (Piano), The Suicide Machines (Design), Larry Klimas (Sax (Tenor)), Dan Lukacinsky (Vocals), Derek Grant (Vocals), The Suicide Machines (Producer), Royce Nunley (Bass), Bob Alford (Photography), Vinnie Nobile (Trombone), Phil Kaffel (Engineer), Derek Grant (Keyboards)
Destruction by Definition is the debut album by the Detroit, Michiganpunk rock band The Suicide Machines, released in 1996 by Hollywood Records. It was the band's first full-length album and established their presence in the mid-1990s punk rock mainstream revival. The album's musical style blends elements of hardcore punk and ska, which contributed to the band's style being described as ska punk or "skacore." Music videos were filmed for the singles "No Face" and "S.O.S.," with "No Face" reaching #31 on Billboard's Modern Rock charts.[1]
