Controlled by Hatred / Feel Like Shit… Deja‐Vu

Released in 1989, 'Controlled by Hatred / Feel Like Shit… Deja‐Vu' is technically a compilation of two EPs, though it functions as a cohesive studio statement. It marks the recording debut of bassist Robert Trujillo, whose technical prowess and funk influences fundamentally shifted the band's sonic architecture toward a more complex, 'alternative metal' direction. The album features a mix of new tracks, covers, and re-recordings, most notably the 'Heavy Emotion' version of their hit 'How Will I Laugh Tomorrow.' This version strips away the thrash veneer to highlight the song's melodic, melancholic core. Critically, the album is viewed as a cornerstone of the crossover thrash movement, successfully blending the social consciousness and speed of hardcore punk with the virtuosity of heavy metal. It solidified Suicidal Tendencies as a bridge between the 80s underground and the 90s mainstream alternative explosion.