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 at 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. [The 2002 reissue is enhanced with many bonus tracks and multimedia.] ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	11/26/2002
Label:	Beer City Records
UPC:	0650557009928
Rank:	5589

Tracks

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. Sad to Be
15. War Crimes
16. Busted
17. Draft Me
18. F.R.D.C.
19. Capitalists Suck
20. Misery Loves Company
21. No Sense
22. Blockhead
23. Rather Be Sleeping
24. No People
25. Snap
26. Explorer
27. Running Around
28. Couch Slouch
29. To Open Closed Doors
30. Violent Pacification
31. Radio Interview, No. 1, Pt. 1
32. We Are Us
33. I Don't Need Society (Demo)
34. Radio Interview, No. 1, Pt. 2
35. Blockhead
36. Radio Interview, No. 1, Pt. 3
37. Radio Interview, No. 2, Pt. 1
38. Commuter Man
39. Radio Interview, No. 2, Pt. 2
40. Yes Ma'am
41. Nursing Home Blues
42. Money Stinks
43. Louie, Louie
44. Radio Interview, No. 2, Pt. 3
45. I Don't Need Society
46. Reaganomics
47. Commuter Man
48. Plastique/Why
49. Balance of Terror

Album Credits

Performance Credits

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

Technical Credits

Bob Elgin   Composer
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
Spike Cassidy   Remixing