And if "Unrest" contains about an hour's worth of Disrupt executing to perfection, then "The Rest" (also on Relapse Records) takes that amount right over the top for two fucking CD's worth of the same relentlessly grinding, crust-laden hardcore/punk: That's 78 tracks across more than two hours, folks. Included are the "People Killing People" split LP with Sauna (1993); split 7"s with Warcollapse (1994), Tuomiopäivan Lapset (1993), Taste of Fear (1992), Disdain (1991), Resist (1991), and Destroy (1991); the "Refuse Planet" (1991) and self-titled (1990) 7"s; a few compilation tracks; the "Millions Die for Moneymaking" demo (1988), a rehearsal demo from 1990; and a live set from 1992. Obviously since so much material is covered there are variances here and there in terms of some material coming across as a little more stripped down, a little more hardcore/punk in nature, a bit rawer in production values, etc.—but for the most part it's, again, a pretty god damn consistent bludgeoning of material. There's not a ton of diversity, and what range does present itself can be fairly subtle, but that's no more the point here than it was with "Unrest", right?
I'm in no way sure why the material on the first disc wasn't presented in chronological (or reverse chronological) order, but aside from nitpicky details it doesn't really matter, because even the "worst" sounding material herein (at least on this first disc) sounds pretty solid, and the bulk of the shit actually sounds pretty damn good . It's somewhat shocking considering its age and the fact that most of the stuff originally appeared on small-run vinyl releases, but you'll be in for a pretty consistent listening experience, which once again speaks to the quality of the remastering. Disc 2, well, I mean... all of the demo/rehearsal stuff sounds pretty shitty, and the live tracks from '92 only fare marginally better, but you can't expect but so much from such inclusions, you know? You're basically getting two CD's for the price of one anyway, so even if you look at the second disc as a batch of ultra obscure (if less enjoyable) bonus tracks you're still getting your money's worth, 'cause the first disc is a surefire keeper. There are still no liner notes, but forget that this time, 'cause there's no fucking room! The massive booklet is already jam packed with most all of the lyrics and full-page spreads of most of the original cover art, plus plenty of old photos, flyers, and other various little snippets of artwork. Damn sure a mammoth collection of tunes when all is said and done...
Disrupt "Protest"
Disrupt "No One Seems to Give a Fuck"
Disrupt "Give it Back"
Disrupt "Pigs Suck"
I wholly encourage the support of such collections, so fucking buy one if you like what you hear. Relapse has way more resources than most labels in this realm, so the more of these types of things they put out, the better:
Comments
Recently the material posted on this site has been phenomenal. It’s been forever since I’ve heard Disrupt. And I can’t stop listening to Facada. Fantastic grind, thrash and hardcore. Keep it up.
5.18.2007 | By Matt(hew)
Great post. While I’ve made many purchases that I otherwise would not have made without your site, I always hope for some crust/punk/hardcore posts. Keep up the diversity, and thanks for turning me on to the 7inchcrust site!
5.18.2007 | By davehazard
Disrupt opened me up 13 years ago to the crust world from being strictly into metal and NYHC prior. Totally manic and bludegeoning. Jay(high vocals) is now in Consume who people might dig if they’re Disrupt fans. Also, Mind Eraser from Boston play some brutal power violence that often reminds me of Disrupt on their ‘Glacial Reign’ album.
5.18.2007 | By justin
I got the boxset two weeks ago and it’s definitely been kicking my ass righteously. Great, highly influential band!
5.18.2007 | By Eddie
Nice one. I’m digging the grind/hc stuff
5.21.2007 | By Nick M
i really hate to do this but…..“meeeee waaaaannnnnttttt coooooookieeee!”
5.24.2007 | By L.ron