Back From Hell

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Back From Hell · Back from Hell was released on 16 October 1990 on Profile Records and is Run-D.M.C.'s fifth album. The group produced it themselves, in a difficult time. Jam Master Jay had tax debts, Run was struggling with severe depression and DMC drank heavily to keep his stage fright in check. Their popularity had fallen considerably, especially in comparison with West Coast rappers.

The album took on a rawer, more street-oriented tone, with more coarse language and fewer rock influences. Faces and Pause brought a new style to the group, new jack swing. On Don't Stop, Aaron Hall sings, and Jam Master Jay raps himself for the first time. The criticism was mixed: Rolling Stone did not find the lyrics convincing, but praised Jay's music, which layers samples on samples without overdoing it.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Sucker D.J.'s0:50Apple Music ↗
2. 2The Ave4:02Apple Music ↗
3. 3What's It All About4:48Apple Music ↗
4. 4Bob Your Head3:47Apple Music ↗
5. 5Faces4:28Apple Music ↗
6. 6Kick the Frama Lama Lama3:09Apple Music ↗
7. 7Pause4:38Apple Music ↗
8. 8Word Is Born2:53Apple Music ↗
9. 9Back from Hell3:01Apple Music ↗
10. 10Don't Stop4:37Apple Music ↗
11. 11Groove to the Sound3:34Apple Music ↗
12. 12P Upon a Tree0:45Apple Music ↗
13. 13Naughty4:08Apple Music ↗
14. 14Livin' In the City1:04Apple Music ↗
15. 15Not Just Another Groove4:19Apple Music ↗
16. 16Party Time4:35Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗

See also

• Run-DMC