Description
Nihilistics – Bad Dirty Hate – Cassette
Bad Dirty Hate is the debut album by the American punk rock band Nihilistics. Released in 1983, the album showcases the band’s raw and aggressive sound, characterized by fast-paced punk rock and confrontational lyrics. With its no-nonsense approach and gritty energy, ‘Bad Dirty Hate’ is considered a classic example of early American hardcore punk.
The album’s title, Bad Dirty Hate, reflects the band’s rebellious and provocative attitude, capturing the essence of their music and lyrical content. Nihilistics tackle a variety of subjects in their songs, often addressing social and political issues with a sense of anger and disillusionment. The lyrics touch upon themes of alienation, urban decay, frustration, and a general disdain for societal norms.
Musically, ‘Bad Dirty Hate’ is a blistering onslaught of aggressive punk rock. The album is driven by fast and furious guitar riffs, pounding drums, and aggressive vocals. Nihilistics’ sound is characterized by its intensity and rawness, drawing influences from both classic punk bands like The Ramones and The Stooges, as well as the emerging hardcore punk scene of the early ’80s.
Songs like ‘Sympathy Symphony’ and ‘Go In 2 Town’ showcase the band’s relentless energy and straightforward approach. The blistering guitar work and relentless tempo create an atmosphere of urgency and rebellion, reflecting the band’s DIY ethos and punk sensibilities. Tracks such as ‘Lazy Boy = Lazy Man’ and ‘Murder With An Axe’ offer a glimpse into the band’s lyrical themes, with biting social commentary and a general sense of frustration and disillusionment.
While ‘Bad Dirty Hate’ may not have achieved widespread commercial success, it has earned a reputation among punk rock enthusiasts as a raw and powerful representation of the early American hardcore punk scene. The album captures the essence of the underground punk movement, with its aggressive sound, politically charged lyrics, and a confrontational attitude that challenged the status quo.
Nihilistics’ Bad Dirty Hate remains an important and influential album within the punk rock genre, reflecting the spirit and energy of a vibrant era in American punk music. It stands as a testament to the band’s uncompromising approach to punk rock and their contribution to the DIY punk scene of the early ’80s.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Visionary Records 1989
Track Listing
Sympathy Symphony
Story Box
Go In 2 Town
Punisher
Subliminal
Big Fun
The Good Life
Lazy Boy = Lazy Man
Working Class
Murder With An Axe
Black Leather
