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Kraut – An Adjustment To Society / Night Of Rage – Cassette

An Adjustment to Society is the debut album by the American punk rock band Kraut. Released in 1983, the album is considered a classic in the punk and hardcore genres.

Kraut was a New York band who started playing in 1981. Their very first performance was opening for the Clash at Bonds in NYC (Summer 1981). Members Include: Davey Gunner (vocals), Doug Holland (guitar/vocals) Don Cowan (bass/vocals), and Johnny Feedback (drums/vocals), and Ryk Oakley, producer.

Kraut, hailing from New York City, brought a unique blend of punk, hardcore, and metal influences to their music. ‘An Adjustment to Society’ showcases their aggressive and energetic sound, characterized by fast-paced guitar riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocals.

While recording their 1st album, they opened up for The Professionals at the Channel Nightclub in Boston. Steve Jones (ex-Sex Pistols) and Kraut became good friends and recorded extra guitar tracks on ‘An Adjustment to Society’ album. Steve was included on Kill for Cash, Sell Out and Onward.

The video for ‘All Twisted’ from that album appeared in rotation on MTV, the first independent band to be played on MTV. The band went on to release ‘Whetting the Scythe’ and toured the USA.

The album features politically charged lyrics that address social issues, political corruption, and the frustrations of everyday life. Tracks like ‘All Twisted,’ ‘Last Chance,’ and ‘Kill for Cash’ exemplify the band’s raw and confrontational approach.

Kraut’s songwriting on An Adjustment to Society is marked by a mix of catchy hooks and explosive energy, capturing the spirit of the early 1980s punk scene. The band’s relentless and hard-hitting sound earned them a dedicated following in the underground punk community.

An Adjustment to Society is highly regarded for its influential contributions to the punk and hardcore genres. The album’s impact can still be felt today, as it continues to inspire new generations of punk and hardcore bands.

For fans of punk and hardcore music, An Adjustment to Society remains an essential listen. It represents a snapshot of the vibrant New York punk scene of the early 1980s and the enduring power of aggressive, politically charged music.

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Track Listing
all twisted
mishap
unemployed
onward
don’t believe
abortion
bogus
matinee
arming the world
getaway
doomed youth
last chance
sell out
army sport
society victim
kill for cash
don’t belive
misshap
unemployed
kill for cash
bogus
arming the world
no no no
juvenile justice
sell out
onward
bodies
in the dark
societys victim
silly thing
white light white heat
destroyer