In a World Gone Mad explained

In a World Gone Mad should not be confused with The World Gone Mad.

In a World Gone Mad
Type:	Song
Artist:	Beastie Boys
Released:	March 2003
Genre:	Hip hop, political hip hop
Length:	3:27

"In a World Gone Mad" is an anti-war protest song released by the Beastie Boys. It was made available in March 2003 on the band's website in MP3 format as a free download. In its lyrics it directly references the war on terror and war on Iraq as well as political figures George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The song was named the #26 "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article.^[4]

See also

List of anti-war songs

Notes and References

1. Beastie Boys On the Attack. Rolling Stone. April 3, 2003. October 18, 2024.
2. Web site: The Beastie Boys' meek protest song. Slate. March 14, 2003. October 18, 2024.
3. Web site: BEASTIE BOYS RELEASE ANTI-WAR SONG. NME. March 12, 2003. October 18, 2024.
4. Web site: The 50 Worst Songs of the '00s, F2K No. 26: Beastie Boys, "In A World Gone Mad". blogs.villagevoice.com. 14 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110101092500/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2009/12/the_50_worst_so_1.php . 1 January 2011 . dead.