4 of a Kind cover

4 of a Kind

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1987

35 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash

Frenetic riffs and blistering tempos collide with sardonic lyrics in a raw thrash metal explosion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for workouts
  • short bursts of intensity
  • cathartic release of aggression
  • headbanging anthems for parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, slower tracks
  • seek melodic, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '4 of a Kind' was released in January 1987, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles had established themselves as key players in the crossover thrash scene, following their influential debut album 'Dirty Rotten LP' (1983) and the acclaimed 'Crossover' (1986). This album marked their continued evolution and solidified their reputation for blending hardcore punk with thrash metal elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Anthrax

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All for Nothing 3:57
  • 2 Manifest Destiny 2:38
  • 3 Gone Too Long 2:20
  • 4 Do the Dream 2:35
  • 5 Shut-Up! 2:48
  • 6 Modern World 4:21
  • 7 Think for Yourself 4:44
  • 8 Slumlord 1:52
  • 9 Dead in a Ditch 0:49
  • 10 Suit and Tie Guy 3:44
  • 11 Man Unkind 5:30

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