Live at CBGB's 1984 cover

Live at CBGB's 1984

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles

39 min · 40 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · crossover thrash

Frenetic energy collides with sharp political commentary in a raw, unfiltered live punk performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, intense listening bursts
  • dynamic political commentary
  • high-energy live performances
  • wave-like pacing variations

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1984, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles had established themselves as a formidable force in the crossover thrash scene with their debut album released in 1983. 'Live at CBGB's 1984' captures the band at a pivotal moment, showcasing their relentless sound and politically charged lyrics during their rise in the underground music scene.
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 1:32
  • 2 Reaganomics 0:33
  • 3 Commuter Man 0:47
  • 4 Plastique 0:17
  • 5 Why 0:14
  • 6 Balance of Terror 0:55
  • 7 My Fate to Hate 0:21
  • 8 Who Am I 0:29
  • 9 Money Stinks 0:41
  • 10 Human Waste 0:19
  • 11 Yes Ma'am 1:39
  • 12 Dennis' Problem 0:47
  • 13 Closet Punk 0:38
  • 14 How to Act 1:01
  • 15 Give My Taxes Back 0:47
  • 16 Equal People 0:41
  • 17 On My Way Home 0:51
  • 18 Bail Out 0:46
  • 19 Snap 1:03
  • 20 The Explorer 1:29
  • 21 Slit My Wrists 0:20
  • 22 Stupid War 0:59
  • 23 Counter Attack 0:14
  • 24 I'd Rather Be Sleeping 1:15
  • 25 Running Around 1:07
  • 26 Couch Slouch 1:23
  • 27 To Open Closed Doors 0:30
  • 28 God Is Broke 1:14
  • 29 Soup Kitchen 1:50
  • 30 Sad to Be 1:57
  • 31 War Crimes 1:03
  • 32 Busted 0:53
  • 33 Draft Me 0:22
  • 34 First Round Draft Choice 0:29
  • 35 Capitalists Suck 0:32
  • 36 Mad Man 1:13
  • 37 Misery Loves Company 0:41
  • 38 No Sense 1:34
  • 39 Blockhead 1:46
  • 40 Violent Pacification 4:03

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