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Dealing with It!

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1985

34 min · 25 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash

Ferocious riffs and relentless tempos collide in a whirlwind of socio-political commentary and youthful rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic chaos
  • socio-political commentary with urgency
  • for quick, intense listens
  • ideal for rebellious road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, structured compositions
  • seek melodic, soothing experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as the band's second album, 'Dealing with It!' followed their 1983 debut 'Dirty Rotten LP' and solidified D.R.I.'s position in the crossover thrash scene. By this time, they had developed a reputation for their intense energy and provocative lyrics, setting a foundation for their subsequent influence on metal and punk.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Anthrax

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Snap 1:10
  • 2 I'd Rather Be Sleeping 1:10
  • 3 Marriage 0:52
  • 4 Yes Ma'am 1:54
  • 5 Soup Kitchen 2:01
  • 6 Mad Man 1:38
  • 7 Stupid, Stupid War 1:06
  • 8 Counter Attack 0:20
  • 9 Couch Slouch 1:24
  • 10 God Is Broke 1:05
  • 11 Karma 2:14
  • 12 Nursing Home Blues 3:52
  • 13 I Don't Need Society 1:34
  • 14 Give My Taxes Back 0:55
  • 15 The Explorer 1:35
  • 16 Reaganomics 0:45
  • 17 How to Act 1:08
  • 18 Shame 1:07
  • 19 Argument Then War 3:20
  • 20 Evil Minds 0:57
  • 21 Slit My Wrist 0:28
  • 22 Busted Again 0:51
  • 23 Equal People 0:41
  • 24 On My Way Home 1:02
  • 25 Bail Out 0:53

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