Formed in 1981 by two Rockford, Illinois, and two Brookfield, Wisconsin, natives in the midpoint of Milwaukee, Die Kreuzen (pronounced dee kroyt-zen) chose their name specifically to avoid stereotyping because “”no one knows what it means. ‘Die Kreuzen’ roughly translates out of German meaning ‘to intersect’ or ‘to hybridize,’ which is exactly what they did on their five LP’s for Touch and Go. Their self titled debut is considered one of the most seminal hardcore records of the early 80’s. As far as their second album October File is concerned, remember that flannel shirt movement in the 90’s? This is what those guys were listening to.

Tracklist:

1. Rumors
2. This Hope
3. In School
4. I’m Tired
5. On the Street
6. Enemies
7. Get ‘Em
8. Fighting
9. No Time
10. All White
11. Pain
12. Sick People
13. Hate Me
14. Live Wire
15. Not Anymore
16. Mannequin
17. Fuckups
18. Think For Me
19. Dirt and Decay
20. Don’t Say Please
21. No Name

UPC: 036172070435
Label: Touch & Go Records
Release Date: 8.28.26
Format: Vinyl