Dirty Rotten LP is the 1983 debut release by the crossover thrash band Dirty Rotten Imbeciles through Dirty Rotten Records. The album has a very gritty sound. It is considered one of the first thrashcore albums. Originally released in 1982 as a 7" Dirty Rotten EP (played at 33 RPM) with 22 songs, it sold out quickly. It was later remixed and re-released as a full album with the same 22 songs, but in a different order, and titled Dirty Rotten LP. This album would also be combined with all four songs from their 1984 Violent Pacification EP Starting with the awesome "I Don't Need Society" and ending with the anthemic "Explorer," D.R.I.'s debut album was an important stepping stone in the evolution of both metal and hardcore. D.R.I. drew a line in the sand between the American hardcore bands who wanted to stick close to the original punk sound and bands who wanted to branch out into heavy metal territory. D.R.I.'s use of thunderous heavy metal drumming and California hardcore songwriting made Dirty Rotten LP something special, putting them in a category with Corrosion of Conformity and Suicidal Tendencies as the forefront of a new movement. Their angry lyrics revolved around the usual political and social ills, but their approach was a staggering blend of pre-grindcore blastbeats (that particular drumming style may have even had its first recorded instance here), blunt and simplistic guitar riffs, and an acidic vocal workout from the young Kurt Brecht. His charismatic shout was the tone-deaf glue that kept the band together, especially in the face of abbreviated songs and sloppy playing. With some humorous lyrics, endless enthusiasm, and a penchant for short song times (only one song makes it past the two-minute mark), D.R.I.'s debut was a landmark album that paved the way for exciting new hardcore bands to spring up in its wake. Exactly like they say : "For the past 19 years, D.R.I. has been the epitome of the aggressive, hardcore-punk thrash sound that we've all become accustomed to hearing. Throughout this time, they've been one of the few genuine underground bands to remain true to their pure punk roots. Still actively touring and recording, the only thing that may have changed is that they're a little older now, but time hasn't gotten the best of the Dirty Rotten Imbeciles. They're still thrashing just as hard, and just as loud as ever, continuing to overload our senses with the sound that is, and will always remain, uniquely D.R.I.". Tracklist : 1 I Don't Need Society 2 Commuter Man 3 Plastique 4 Why 5 Balance of Terror 6 My Fate to Hate 7 Who Am I 8 Money Stinks 9 Human Waste 10 Yes Ma'am 11 Dennis' Problem 12 Closet Punk 13 Reaganomics 14 Running Around 15 Couch Slouch 16 To Open Closed Doors 17 Sad to Be 18 War Crimes 19 Busted 20 Draft Me 21 F.R.D.C. 22 Capitalists Suck 23 Misery Loves Company 24 No Sense 25 Blockhead 26 Violent Pacification 27 Snap 28 The Explorer D.R.I. : • Kurt Brecht -- lead vocals • Spike Cassidy -- guitar, backing vocals • Dennis Johnson -- bass • Eric Brecht -- drums, backing vocals More Info : http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/DRI/137263955229 [I do not own this music and artwork] **No copyrights infringement intended in this video** **All the rights belong to their respective owners**

• published: 30 Nov 2013
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