Dealing with It!
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1985
34 min · 25 tracks · thrash metal
Frenetic guitar riffs and blistering drums collide with sharp, sardonic lyrics in a chaotic expression of punk anger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stupid, Stupid War — This track encapsulates the band's biting political satire through its rapid-fire delivery and humorous yet scathing lyrics about militarism.
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I Don't Need Society — A rebellious anthem against societal norms, this song's relentless pace and confrontational lyrics perfectly exemplify the band's ethos.
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Reaganomics — This track delivers a sharp critique of economic policies under President Reagan, showcasing the band's ability to merge punk with pointed political commentary.
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Equal People — Highlighting themes of equality and social justice, this song features an infectious chorus that galvanizes listeners while maintaining the band's signature energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic energy and sharp lyrics define its sound, making it a notable entry in crossover thrash.
What we noticed
- The album features 25 tracks, with most songs under two minutes, creating a relentless pace throughout.
- Many tracks employ abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced riffs to slower breakdowns within the same song.
- The lyrics frequently blend humor with political commentary, often delivered in a shouted vocal style that matches the frenetic instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer longer, structured compositions
- seek melodic, soothing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, Dealing with It! is Dirty Rotten Imbeciles' debut full-length album, following their earlier EP. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves within the crossover thrash scene and solidifying their identity as a band that blends punk rock and metal influences.
- 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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