On their third album and mainstream breakthrough, Social Distortion fully embraced their love of classic rock 'n' roll while staying true to their Orange County punk roots. Not only do they reverently cover Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", they also deliver original hard-luck story-songs like "Story of My Life" that Merle Haggard could have written. "Let It Be Me" and "So Far Away" have a punk gallop powered by sneering power chords, but they're anchored by bluesy grooves that would make The Rolling Stones proud.