This Side Up

by Scream

This Side Up cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1985
  • Label: Dischord
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:24
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Robert Lee Davidson, Kent Stax, Don Zientara, Skeeter Thompson, Amy Pickering, Joey Pea, Doc Night, Peter Stahl, Franz Stahl

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A foundational act of the Washington D.C. hardcore scene, the band's second album significantly broadened their sonic palette beyond traditional three-chord aggression. The recording integrates reggae rhythms and sophisticated, melodic guitar interplay, anticipating the imminent evolution of the post-hardcore movement.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, fast, punchy, gang-vocals, political

Tracklist

  1. Bet You Never Thought (2:54)
  2. Things to Do Today (1:26)
  3. This Side Up (2:31)
  4. Gluesniff (2:27)
  5. Still Screaming (6:47)
  6. A No Money Down (2:12)
  7. Show And Tell Me Baby (1:54)
  8. The Zoo Closes At Dark (1:47)
  9. I Look When You Walk (4:23)
  10. Iron Curtain (4:08)
  11. Walking Song Dub (6:50)

Credits

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