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.
The song was named the #26 "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article.[1]