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nice thread.
yeah, great band. i was around 14teen when somebody gave me their tapes. their S/T album, Dealing With It, Crossover, 4 Of A Kind, Thras Zone. I loved it. very fast, punky short songs. Hard Core we used to call it. there was no much internet that time, I didn't know much about them except that they exist and they're cool. wanted to have my own band after I listen to DRI, hehe. just "3 riffs" music but so fast and powerfull. exactly what you need in that age. last album I heard was Definition, kinda liked it, don't know anything after. here's somebody's opinion on DRI which I agree with:
Starting with the awesome "I Don't Need Society" and ending with the anthemic "Explorer," D.R.I.'s debut album was an important stepping stone in the evolution of both metal and hardcore. D.R.I. drew a line in the sand between the American hardcore bands who wanted to stick close to the original punk sound and bands who wanted to branch out into heavy metal territory. D.R.I.'s use of thunderous heavy metal drumming and California hardcore songwriting made Dirty Rotten LP something special, putting them in a category with Corrosion of Conformity and Suicidal Tendencies as the forefront of a new movement. Their angry lyrics revolved around the usual political and social ills, but their approach was a staggering blend of pre-grindcore blastbeats (that particular drumming style may have even had its first recorded instance here), blunt and simplistic guitar riffs, and an acidic vocal workout from the young Kurt Brecht. His charismatic shout was the tone-deaf glue that kept the band together, especially in the face of abbreviated songs and sloppy playing. With some humorous lyrics, endless enthusiasm, and a penchant for short song times (only one song makes it past the two-minute mark), D.R.I.'s debut was a landmark album that paved the way for exciting new hardcore bands to spring up in its wake.
there was more bands like that, but can't remeber names. I have them on tapes but they're back home somewhere in boxes. can somebody refresh my mind? was there a band calling Lawnmover Death, or am I just hallucinating?
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