"Infected" is a song by American punk rock band Bad Religion, written by Brett Gurewitz. It was released as a single in 1994 and appears on their eighth studio album Stranger Than Fiction. Along with "21st Century (Digital Boy)", "Infected" is considered to be their breakthrough song, as it received airplay from modern rock radio stations. It is also a live staple for the band.

"Infected"
Single by Bad Religion
from the album Stranger Than Fiction
Released1994
Recorded1994
Genre
Length4:08
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)Brett Gurewitz
Producer(s)
Bad Religion singles chronology
"21st Century (Digital Boy)"
(1994)
"Infected"
(1994)
"Incomplete"
(1995)
Music video
"Infected" on YouTube

During the 1990s, frontman Greg Graffin used to sing "don't be mad about it, Bobby", referring to then-drummer Bobby Schayer, instead of "don't be mad about it, baby".[citation needed]

Reception edit

AllMusic claimed the song along with "Television" are the "two least effective songs of their 15 years."[3] Billboard described the song as "not for the musak crowd, but it is an absolute must for programmers of modern rock radio.[4]

Charts edit

Chart (1995) Peak
position
Billboard Album Rock Tracks 33[5]
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks 27[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bad Religion weds punk, science – Chicago Tribune". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  2. ^ "The 100 Best Alternative Rock Songs Of 1994". SPIN. August 18, 2014. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Rabid, Jack. "Stranger Than Fiction – Bad Religion". AllMusic. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Single reviews - Bad Religion: Infected. Prometheus Global Media. February 11, 1995. ISSN 0006-2510.
  5. ^ "Mainstream Songs: Bad Religion Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "Alternative Songs: Bad Religion Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 20, 2022.