Desperate Measures

by Leeway

Desperate Measures cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 June 1991
  • Label: Profile
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:01
  • Community rating: 3.42/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A crucial document of the burgeoning New York hardcore scene, the band's sophomore effort bridges street-level punk aggression with highly technical heavy metal riffing. 'Desperate Measures' boasts crisp, metallic production and Eddie Sutton's urban, melodic vocal delivery, significantly advancing the crossover thrash template.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, melodic, rhythmic, fast, groove-laden, punchy, political, DIY

Tracklist

  1. Make Me an Offer (5:48)
  2. All About Dope (4:26)
  3. Soft Way Out (3:29)
  4. Stand For (3:41)
  5. No Heroes (3:46)
  6. Kingpin (3:52)
  7. Who's to Blame (4:05)
  8. Ball Hugger (3:22)
  9. 2-Minute Warning (2:01)
  10. The Future (ain't What It Used to Be) (7:26)

Credits

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