The Dirty Rotten LP

by D.R.I.

Overview

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. ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/2010
Label:	Beer City Records
UPC:	0650557016513
Rank:	42613

Tracks

1. Sad to Be
2. War Crimes
3. Busted
4. Draft Me
5. F.R.D.C.
6. Capitalist Suck
7. Misery Loves Company
8. No Sense
9. Blockhead
10. I Don't Need Society
11. Commuter Man
12. Plastique
13. Why
14. Balance of Terror
15. My Fate to Hate
16. Who Am I
17. Money Stinks
18. Human Waste
19. Yes Ma'am
20. Dennis's Problem
21. Closet Punk
22. Reaganomics

Album Credits

Performance Credits

D.R.I.   Primary Artist
Spike Cassidy   Guitar
Kurt Brecht   Vocals
Eric Brecht   Drums
Dennis Johnson   Bass,Bass
Josh Pappe   Bass
Josh   Bass

Technical Credits

Spike Cassidy   Remixing
Bob Mothersbaugh   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Ella Fitzgerald   Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh   Composer
Jerry Reed   Composer
Phil Hurtt   Composer
Ray Brown   Composer
Richard Berry   Composer
Harlan Howard   Composer
Sam Leyja   Artwork,Cover Art
D.R.I.   Composer,Producer
Bunny Sigler   Composer
Bert Keyes   Composer
Tony Exxo   Remixing
Bob Elgin   Composer