$225.00
Perhaps no hardcore band of the late 90s embodies the spirit of youth and the cynicism of Gen X better than Charles Bronson. Humorous and sarcastic, yet heartfelt and sincere, the band showcased the absurdity of being young and told to feel excited about an inevitable future of debt slavery, career entrapment, divorce, and all the usual misery that comes with being an adult.
After just three years as a band in rural Dekalb, Illinois, and written at a lightning pace while playing shows virtually every weekend, "Youth Attack!" showcases Charles Bronson with a fully developed and innovative style, delivering 20 relentless songs at a breakneck pace in just over 12 minutes. With lyrics that address everything from corporate chains swallowing up small towns to the allure of escapism, the band sought to push the form of hardcore forward in a way that was more personal and relatable while remaining steeped in the classic influences of the genre—an ethos that carries over to Youth Attack Records today.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, and for the first time in decades, "Youth Attack!" is now available for a limited time, tastefully remastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios, sounding crazier and more poignant than ever. “As adult oblivion beckons, now’s the time…”
This Deluxe 25th Anniversary Test Press Edition features:
· Silkscreened, hand-assembled custom pocket outer sleeve with spine text and LP jackets with new, exclusive art printed on black 80lb paper
· Triple LP set with exclusive virgin labels, including: 1.) The "Youth Attack!" album remastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios with original art and fold-out poster. 2.) The "Dekalb Wolfpack" collection, featuring all 7 compilation tracks recorded in 1997, the complete and previously only partly released soundboard recording of the band's set in Belgium, and 35 unreleased rehearsal tracks featuring early versions of several songs including covers of everyone from Septic Death to Integrity, with audio of the band screwing around between songs, and unused riffs that never made it onto the album. 3.) A special 25th Anniversary Mix of the "Youth Attack!" album, with audio sourced from the original master tapes and given a much fuller and more pulverizing stereo production by Will Killingsworth, featuring several overdubs reincorporated into the mix that were previously left off of the original version.
· 5 flyer reproductions from various classic shows
· 5 color snapshot reprints of the band playing live and rehearsing
· 24" x 36" Dekalb Wolfpack poster
NOTE: Youth Attack Records is a one-man operation. While orders will begin shipping in mid-to-late January, please allow up to 8 weeks for delivery. Thank you for your patience.