Description
Morally Bankrupt – Morally Bankrupt – Vinyl Record
Old style hardcore from 1985. Out of press for a long time, it was originally on Slime Records. Great production of skate inspired hardcore. Fast and catchy as hell. This was an extremely good find in my opinion as I was looking for a copy for myself anyway, so I picked up a bunch for everyone else too.
Morally Bankrupt was a hardcore punk band active in the mid-1980s, known for their raw energy and socially charged lyrics. Their self-titled album, Morally Bankrupt, released in 1985 under Slime Records, is a significant artifact of that era’s punk scene.
The album delivers a blend of punk thrash and skate music, characterized by high-speed tempos and aggressive guitar riffs. While many tracks focus on themes of skateboarding and youthful rebellion, songs like “C.I.A.I.D.S.” delve into more serious subjects, suggesting a conspiracy behind the AIDS epidemic.
Morally Bankrupt received positive reviews for its energetic delivery and thematic diversity. Tim Yohannan of Maximum Rocknroll praised the album, stating, “You can tell it’s a good record when it ends all too fast… Rippin’ punk/thrash/skate music with bits of funk, but all really well delivered.”
Morally Bankrupt self-titled album remains a cult classic among hardcore punk enthusiasts. The band’s members went on to contribute to other notable acts, such as R.K.L. and The Sluglords, further cementing their influence within the punk community.
For those interested in exploring the raw sound of 1980s hardcore punk, Morally Bankrupt offers an authentic glimpse into the era’s underground music scene.
Track Listing
Numbskull
Gossip
Noise
Rocky + Bullwinkle
Incomplete
Brain In My Head
C.I.A.I.D.S.
Phone Fuck
Skate Song
Bob The Trashman
Don’t Ask Questions
Morally Bankrupt
Attics Of My Mind
I Don’t Care
Yassar Arafat
3 Stooges
