In a World Gone Mad
Template:Distinguish Template:Infobox song "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.
Background and lyrics
In an interview Heeb magazine, Mike D said that the song was created soon after September 11th, which occupied their minds; they became serious and "needed to get out".<ref>Template:Cite interview</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Critical reception
The song was named the #26 "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>