Static Age

by Misfits

Static Age cover art

Recorded in 1978 but shelved for nearly two decades, 'Static Age' presents the Misfits' intended debut, characterized by a raw, live-in-the-studio production with minimal overdubs. Glenn Danzig's melodic-yet-punk vocals are layered over frantic, straightforward guitar riffs and Jerry Only's driving basslines, creating a sound more aligned with traditional punk rock than their later horror-focused work. The album's lyrical content established an early template for the band, drawing inspiration from B-horror films, historical events like the Kennedy assassination, and true crime subjects.

Genres

  • Horror Punk
  • Punk Rock

Tracklist

  1. Static Age
  2. TV Casualty
  3. Some Kinda Hate
  4. Last Caress
  5. Return Of The Fly
  6. Hybrid Moments
  7. We Are 138 - C.I. Recording 1978
  8. Teenagers From Mars
  9. Come Back
  10. Angelfuck
  11. Hollywood Babylon
  12. Attitude
  13. Bullet
  14. Theme For A Jackal - C.I. Recording 1978
  15. She - C.I. Recording 1978
  16. Spinal Remains - C.I. Recording 1978
  17. In The Doorway - C.I. Recording 1978