Full Speed Ahead
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1989
72 min · 16 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash
Frenzied riffs and relentless rhythms collide with biting social commentary in a whirlwind of crossover thrash.
Why this album works
'Full Speed Ahead' solidified D.R.I.'s place in the metal scene, helping to bridge the gap between punk and metal. It received positive reviews and became a staple in underground circles, influencing a generation of crossover bands that followed, cementing their legacy within both genres.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises social commentary through frenetic energy short bursts of intensity
- Context
- By the time 'Full Speed Ahead' was released in 1989, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles had already established themselves as pioneers of crossover thrash. This album was their fifth studio release and followed the critically acclaimed 'Crossover', showcasing their evolution while retaining their raw energy and socio-political focus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stormtroopers of Death· Suicidal Tendencies· Gwar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Problem Addict Standout 1:39
- 2 I'm the Liar 4:13
- 3 Under the Overpass 3:24
- 4 They Don't Care 4:53
- 5 Drawn and Quartered 2:30
- 6 No End 3:33
- 7 Wages of Sin Standout 2:15
- 8 Syringes in the Sandbox Standout 3:40
- 9 Who Am I? 0:47
- 10 Girl With a Gun 4:29
- 11 Dead Meat 4:03
- 12 Down to the Wire 3:14
- 13 Level 7 3:29
- 14 Broke 0:45
- 15 Sucker 3:31
- 16 Underneath the Surface / [untitled] 26:19
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