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.
Why this album works
'Dealing with It!' is significant for its raw portrayal of social issues, becoming a touchstone for the crossover thrash movement. The album's critical reception was positive, helping to elevate D.R.I. within underground circles and laying groundwork for future bands in both punk and metal genres.
- Best for
- short bursts of energetic chaos socio-political commentary with urgency for quick, intense listens
- 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
- Stormtroopers of Death· Suicidal Tendencies· Gwar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snap 1:10
- 2 I'd Rather Be Sleeping Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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