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Social Distortion

punk rock·Music·established·United States
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Social Distortion is a prominent punk rock band from Fullerton, California, formed in 1978. They have sold over three million albums worldwide and are recognized as a key part of the Southern California punk scene.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Over three million albums sold globally
  • Record deal with Epic Records
  • Upcoming album 'Born to Kill' set for release in 2026
WHAT FANS SAY (3)

"Born to Kill" is a great banger album !

Last.fm user · lastfm

Amazing new album! So far i'd give it a 10/10!

Last.fm user · lastfm

New social D record before GTA 6

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Social Distortion underrated?

Social Distortion has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 11 out of 100. they have notable achievements including over three million albums sold globally.

Q:What genre is Social Distortion?

Social Distortion works in punk rock originating from United States (California). As a music artist at the "established" level, Social Distortion has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader punk rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Social Distortion have?

Social Distortion has approximately 1.2M monthly listeners on Spotify. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Social Distortion?

Fans of Social Distortion often also enjoy Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise, Bad Religion, The Offspring. These artists share common ground in the punk rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Social Distortion's approach to punk rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Social Distortion more famous?

With a Gap Score of 11/100, Social Distortion's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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