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Critical Mass

Genre: Punk, Third Wave Ska Revival
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Biography

Formed in Berkeley, California, the ska-punk outfit Critical Mass brought together vocalist and saxophonist Michael Valladares, guitarist Jeff Kamalian, bassist Moose, and drummer Chris Barry-Smith. Drawing on a wide array of sounds that stretched from jazz through funk into hard rock, the band emerged in 1993 after the dissolution of several Bay Area groups—the Noise, Chill Factor, the Viberaiders, and the Elephant Men. Once they cultivated an audience across West Coast clubs, Critical Mass released their first album, Give It Up, Let It Go, in 1997. Three years after that came Bamboozled, followed by a self-titled record in fall 2000.

Top Songs

  1. 3(pie)2Those Days E3(pie)2 · 20203(pie)22:03
  2. DugOutThe Living Thing EDugOut · 2020DugOut1:42
  3. DugOutTrippin EDugOut · 2020DugOut2:08
  4. DugOutColorblindEDugOut · 2020DugOut1:57
  5. DugOutKS120EDugOut · 2020DugOut3:12
  6. DugOutPardon Me, Jess. EDugOut · 2020DugOut3:09
  7. DugOutUndoneEDugOut · 2020DugOut1:40
  8. DugOutZombies EDugOut · 2020DugOut1:57
  9. DugOutTwo Face EDugOut · 2020DugOut2:31
  10. DugOutCoffee Shop EDugOut · 2020DugOut2:00
  11. DugOutGather Your Composure EDugOut · 2020DugOut3:23
  12. DugOutRough Around The EdgesEDugOut · 2020DugOut2:49
  13. OneChallenge Accepted EOne · 2020One2:00
  14. OneHot Hands EOne · 2020One2:40
  15. OneBuilding Castles EOne · 2020One2:22
  16. OneSamson EOne · 2020One3:37
  17. OneNo Drama (Don't Share)EOne · 2020One1:53
  18. OnePlease Write Me EOne · 2020One2:46
  19. OneGame TimeEOne · 2020One2:18
  20. OneThe BandEOne · 2020One2:13

Albums

Critical Mass Vol. 1: Armageddon

Critical Mass Vol. 1: Armageddon

2022
Critical Mass Vol. 1: Armageddon
Critical Mass · Album · 2022
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  1. Queen's BreachCritical Mass2:12
  2. Blazing SpeedCritical Mass1:41
  3. Bridge to Broken Water - RB MixCritical Mass2:34
  4. Bridge to Broken Water - TE MixCritical Mass2:29
  5. DarkstarCritical Mass2:07
  6. FatalCritical Mass2:07
  7. The Epic VictorCritical Mass2:19
  8. My Aim Is TrueCritical Mass2:36
  9. Night BreakerCritical Mass1:38
  10. Boss FightCritical Mass1:53
  11. Sabbath Moon - RB MixCritical Mass2:27
  12. Sabbath Moon - TE MixCritical Mass2:26
  13. Crash - RB MixCritical Mass2:31
  14. Crash - TE MixCritical Mass2:25
  15. The Last VictoryCritical Mass2:29
  16. This Isn't a Game - RB MixCritical Mass1:48
  17. This Isn't a Game - TE MixCritical Mass1:43
  18. The Bucket FistCritical Mass2:19
  19. My Life In PiecesCritical Mass1:43
Critical Mass Vol. 2: Apocalypse

Critical Mass Vol. 2: Apocalypse

2022
Critical Mass Vol. 2: Apocalypse
Critical Mass · Album · 2022
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  1. The SignalCritical Mass1:55
  2. InvasionCritical Mass2:20
  3. GatekeeperCritical Mass1:52
  4. HyperionCritical Mass2:01
  5. EpithiconCritical Mass3:32
  6. AssassinsCritical Mass1:35
  7. Inner SanctuaryCritical Mass2:10
  8. Out of the AshesCritical Mass2:21
  9. Brave New WorldCritical Mass1:36
  10. Fortress of StoneCritical Mass1:00
  11. Affliction of the RighteousCritical Mass1:52
  12. Delta OneCritical Mass1:50
  13. BakkleiaCritical Mass1:37
  14. It's Not OverCritical Mass2:08
Critical Mass, Vol. 2: Apocalypse

Critical Mass, Vol. 2: Apocalypse

2018
Critical Mass, Vol. 2: Apocalypse
Critical Mass · Album · 2018
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  1. The SignalCritical Mass1:55
  2. InvasionCritical Mass2:20
  3. GatekeeperCritical Mass1:52
  4. HyperionCritical Mass2:01
  5. EpithiconCritical Mass3:32
  6. AssassinsCritical Mass1:35
  7. Inner SanctuaryCritical Mass2:10
  8. Out of the AshesCritical Mass2:21
  9. Brave New WorldCritical Mass1:36
  10. Fortress of StoneCritical Mass1:00
  11. Affliction of the RighteousCritical Mass1:52
  12. Delta OneCritical Mass1:50
  13. BakkleiaCritical Mass1:37
  14. It's Not OverCritical Mass2:08
Out of the Ashes: The Critical Mass Collection

Out of the Ashes: The Critical Mass Collection

2013
Out of the Ashes: The Critical Mass Collection
Critical Mass · Album · 2013
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  1. Queen's BreachCritical Mass2:12
  2. Blazing SpeedCritical Mass1:41
  3. DarkstarCritical Mass2:07
  4. FatalCritical Mass2:07
  5. Boss FightCritical Mass1:53
  6. The Last VictoryCritical Mass2:29
  7. The Bucket FistCritical Mass2:19
  8. The SignalCritical Mass1:55
  9. GatekeeperCritical Mass1:52
  10. HyperionCritical Mass2:01
  11. EpithiconCritical Mass3:32
  12. Out of the AshesCritical Mass2:21
  13. Brave New WorldCritical Mass1:36
  14. Requiem of the GodsCritical Mass2:23
  15. You're Already DeadCritical Mass2:41
  16. Rise of the ImmortalCritical Mass3:04
  17. Beg for MercyCritical Mass2:35
  18. Beautiful RevengeCritical Mass3:00
  19. Prophecy of Divine JudgementCritical Mass3:16
  20. March Through HellCritical Mass2:53
Bamboozled

Bamboozled

2000
Bamboozled
Critical Mass · Album · 2000
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  1. On My WayCritical Mass4:20
  2. Here He Comes AgainCritical Mass3:09
  3. Cocinero de Fiero, El (Ryori No Tetsujin)Critical Mass5:28
  4. You Wanna BrawlCritical Mass4:07
  5. Get to the Bottom of ItCritical Mass3:58
  6. Black LiquoriceCritical Mass5:09
  7. PiñataCritical Mass5:03
  8. Till TomorrowCritical Mass5:09
  9. Showdown at the HoedownCritical Mass0:59
  10. Woe Is MeCritical Mass3:28
  11. Chillaxin'Critical Mass1:44
  12. Things You Like to DoCritical Mass3:44
  13. Beef KittensCritical Mass1:34
  14. Jeffy's 2nd Movement (J's #2)Critical Mass0:38
  15. Troubled TimesCritical Mass6:28
  16. St. Palmtree's Clergy EmergencyCritical Mass3:43
Give It Up, Let It Go

Give It Up, Let It Go

1997
Give It Up, Let It Go
Critical Mass · Album · 1997
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  1. I Don't Care No MoreCritical Mass3:13
  2. Give It Up, Let It GoCritical Mass3:49
  3. What To DoCritical Mass3:14
  4. It Happens All The TimeCritical Mass3:22
  5. Jeff's ChickenCritical Mass1:33
  6. Paid In Full (Rude Dub)Critical Mass6:56
  7. PiscoCritical Mass3:10
  8. Out Without MeCritical Mass3:01
  9. Class ClownCritical Mass2:58
  10. Paid In FullCritical Mass4:15
  11. Las RamblasCritical Mass0:50
  12. Johnny Walker BlueCritical Mass4:31
  13. It Doesn't Really MatterCritical Mass2:52
  14. I'm Old FashionedCritical Mass3:07
  15. Good Morning, Good MorningCritical Mass3:49
  16. An International IncidentCritical Mass1:36
  17. Ha, Ha, Ha (On Your Way Out)Critical Mass3:15
  18. Left Behind MeCritical Mass2:59

Singles & EPs

Burnin' Love

Burnin' Love

1996
Burnin' Love
Critical Mass · Single · 1996
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  1. Burnin' Love (Happy Radio Edit)Critical Mass3:56
  2. Burnin' Love (Rave Radio Edit)Critical Mass4:21
  3. Burnin' Love (Original Version)Critical Mass4:44
  4. Burnin' Love (2 Da Core Mix)Critical Mass4:43
  5. Burnin' Love (DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim 173.683 Remix)Critical Mass5:29
  6. Burnin' Love (The Prophet Remix)Critical Mass4:45
  7. Burnin' Love (DJ Ham Hard Mix)Critical Mass4:50
  8. Burnin' Love (DJ Ham Soft Mix)Critical Mass5:10
  9. Burnin' Love (DJ Marc Smith Remix)Critical Mass5:45
  10. Burnin' Love (Helix vs Tekno Dred 12" Booming Mix)Critical Mass5:24
  11. Burnin' Love (Helix vs Tekno Dred Radio Edit)Critical Mass3:33