Dirty Rotten LP

• Artist: D.R.I.
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• Release Date: 1984
• Total Time: 25:10
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

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, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
I Don't Need Society	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:15)
Commuter Man	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:56)
Plastique	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:23)
Why	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:18)
Balance of Terror	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:39)
My Fate to Hate	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:26)
Who Am I	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:45)
Money Stinks	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:43)
Human Waste	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:19)
Yes Ma'am	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:48)
Dennis' Problem	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:51)
Closet Punk	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:31)
Reaganomics	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:40)
Running Around	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:55)
Couch Slouch	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:23)
To Open Closed Doors	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:29)
Sad to Be	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(2:11)
War Crimes	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:11)
Busted	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:46)
Draft Me	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:19)
F.R.D.C.	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:21)
Capitalists Suck	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:35)
Misery Loves Company	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:33)
No Sense	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:16)
Blockhead	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(:55)
Violent Pacification	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(2:54)
Snap	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:10)
The Explorer	D.R.I.	D.R.I.	(1:38)

Credits

Josh (Bass), Josh Pappé (Bass), D.R.I. (Producer), Sam Leyja (Cover Art), Spike Cassidy (Guitar), Kurt Brecht (Vocals), Eric Brecht (Drums), Tony Exxo (Remixing), Spike Cassidy (Remixing), Sam Leyja (Artwork), Dennis Johnson (Bass), Dennis Johnson (Bass)