Description
Dog Eat Dog – All Boro Kings – 180 Gram Gold Vinyl Record
Edition of 2000 machine numbered copies.
Dog Eat Dog’s All Boro Kings, released in May 1994, is a landmark album that helped define the crossover fusion of hardcore punk, hip-hop, funk, and metal in the early 1990s. Hailing from New Jersey, Dog Eat Dog was part of the East Coast hardcore scene, but All Boro Kings set them apart with a sound that was as energetic and aggressive as it was groove-heavy and infectious. The album would go on to become a cult classic, especially in Europe, where the band achieved massive success and critical acclaim.
At a time when bands like Biohazard and Rage Against the Machine were also blending genres, Dog Eat Dog carved out a niche that was less political and more party-ready, emphasizing fun, urban style, and rhythm over the straight-up aggression typical of hardcore. With their streetwise swagger, prominent saxophone (!) on several tracks, and a strong hip-hop aesthetic, Dog Eat Dog brought a fresh sound that anticipated the nu-metal wave while maintaining a clear link to their punk roots.
The album’s standout track, “No Fronts,” became their signature song and a breakout MTV hit. Its catchy chorus, bounce-heavy riff, and hybrid delivery showcased everything that made All Boro Kings special—it was a track that could incite a mosh pit and a dance floor at the same time. The music video, full of skateboarding, graffiti, and New York street flavor, helped solidify their identity as urban hardcore party ambassadors.
Other key tracks include “Who’s the King,” a high-energy anthem that doubled as a mission statement for the band’s eclectic sound, and “If These Are Good Times,” which opened the album with a blast of horns and attitude. The song set the tone for an album that embraced diversity in sound, rejecting genre purity in favor of a unifying, high-octane mix of punk ethos and hip-hop swagger.
Instrumentally, the inclusion of saxophonist Dave “Rocky” Neabore added a completely unique dimension to their sound. The sax lines weren’t just ornamental—they were woven into the arrangements with equal footing to guitars and drums, giving the music a funk-ska edge that made Dog Eat Dog truly distinctive.
The band mostly steered clear of heavy political or philosophical themes. Instead, they focused on everyday street life, loyalty, personal authenticity, and having a good time—core themes that resonated especially well with skate, snowboard, and alternative sports culture, which became a big part of their audience. This approach, coupled with their genre-hopping sound, helped them connect with diverse crowds across Europe and the U.S. underground.
Though All Boro Kings didn’t chart high in the U.S., it was a major hit in Europe, especially in countries like Germany and the Netherlands. It won accolades including “Best Live Band” at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 1995, where they were performing to massive crowds, much larger than what most American audiences might have realized. The band’s success abroad remains a testament to the album’s cross-cultural, high-energy appeal.
In retrospect, All Boro Kings can be seen as a key precursor to the genre mash-ups that would dominate late-’90s alt-rock and nu-metal. But unlike many of the more commercial acts that followed, Dog Eat Dog maintained a strong DIY ethic and underground credibility. The album holds up today as a time capsule of early ’90s alternative culture—raw, rebellious, and rhythm-driven.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
If These Are Good Times
Think
No Fronts
Pull My Finger
Who’s The King?
Strip Song
Saxophone – Kevin Reilly
Queen
In The Doghouse
Funnel King
What Comes Around
