Stranger Than Fiction
Bad Religion
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Band Information"Stranger Than Fiction" is a song by American punk rock band, Bad Religion.
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Album InformationThe song is the title track from their eighth full-length studio album, "Stranger Than Fiction," which was released in 1994.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist Greg Graffin and guitarist Brett Gurewitz.
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Music StyleFamed for its melodic verses and the characteristic punk rock sound, this song is one of the popular numbers in the punk genre.
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Popular RankingThe album "Stranger Than Fiction" from which the song originates was the first of Bad Religion's albums to chart on the Billboard 200. It peaked at number 87.
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Significance"Stranger Than Fiction" is one of Bad Religion's most well-known songs and is frequently played at their live performances.
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Artistic ContributionThe album's cover featured art by Mark de Salvo and the video for this song was made by Gore Verbinski, who later became a well-known film director.
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Personnel ChangeThis album marked the last songwriting contribution from Brett Gurewitz until 2002 due to his departure from the band.
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Special GuestsThe album included guest appearances by some punk icons including Wayne Kramer of MC5 and Tim Armstrong of Rancid.
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Re-releaseThe album was re-released by Epitaph Records in 2018 on colored vinyl, with "Stranger Than Fiction" serving as the standout track.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics often contain references to social issues, philosophical, and scientific ideas, which is a trademark of Bad Religion's songwriting style.
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