Dirty Rotten LP cover

Dirty Rotten LP

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1983

26 min · 28 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash

A blistering onslaught of raw energy, merging punk urgency with thrash metal ferocity in under three minutes per track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of chaotic energy
  • for quick listening sessions
  • ideal for intense mood shifts
  • great for high-energy parties
  • frantic pace with little downtime

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, drawn-out tracks
  • dislike abrupt song transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Dirty Rotten LP' was released in March 1983, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles were still establishing themselves in the crossover thrash scene. This debut album followed their early demo efforts and showcased their unique blend of hardcore punk and metal, setting the stage for their subsequent projects and increasing notoriety within underground music circles.
Stylistic neighbors
Municipal Waste· Suicidal Tendencies· Anthrax

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Don't Need Society 1:20
  • 2 Commuter Man 0:58
  • 3 Plastique 0:24
  • 4 Why 0:19
  • 5 Balance of Terror 0:41
  • 6 My Fate to Hate 0:27
  • 7 Who Am I 0:47
  • 8 Money Stinks 0:45
  • 9 Human Waste 0:21
  • 10 Yes Ma'am 0:49
  • 11 Dennis' Problem 0:51
  • 12 Closet Punk 0:33
  • 13 Reaganomics 0:41
  • 14 Running Around 0:57
  • 15 Couch Slouch 1:26
  • 16 To Open Closed Doors 0:32
  • 17 Sad to Be 2:13
  • 18 War Crimes 1:13
  • 19 Busted 0:47
  • 20 Draft Me 0:20
  • 21 F.R.D.C. 0:23
  • 22 Capitalists Suck 0:37
  • 23 Misery Loves Company 0:34
  • 24 No Sense 1:18
  • 25 Blockhead 0:57
  • 26 Violent Pacification 2:58
  • 27 Snap 1:16
  • 28 The Explorer 1:40

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