General Grievance DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 9

Hudson Valley hardcore punk: blazing live set on Side A, ripping studio cuts on Side B. Fast, raw, no-bullshit.

General Grievance delivers exactly what hardcore punk should: speed, grit, attitude, and zero wasted motion. Hailing from Newburgh, NY, the band rips through short, hard-hitting songs with classic punk tempo, razor-tight playing, and a voice described in the press materials as sounding like "Lemmy Kilmister gargling with gravel." For fans of Minor Threat, Circle Jerks, Poison Idea, Dwarves, and Cheap Sex, this release captures both sides of what makes the band hit so hard. On Side A, the "Live & Dead" concept throws you straight into the room with a live set recorded at the Outsider Magazine Show on 4/11/2025 at the OCNY Veterans Center in New Windsor, NY. It's fast, chaotic, and packed with the kind of sweat, sing-alongs, and hometown energy that only happens when friends, family, lifers, and true believers are all crammed together for something real. The performance feels immediate and unpolished in the best possible way, preserving the speed and impact of a band that doesn't let up for a second. Side B shifts into the "Dead" half of the record with studio tracks that are tight, mean, and built for repeat listens, giving these songs a sharper edge without sanding off any of the band's raw power. Tracks like "Anecdote" and "Old Haunts" bring extra weight to the release, pairing hardcore urgency with themes of cutting toxic people out of your life, watching things change, and dealing with loss, resentment, and the wreckage left behind. The result is a record that feels alive from front to back: part document of a real scene, part ripping studio statement, and all killer with no filler. This is Hudson Valley hardcore punk done right--raw, loud, bitter, catchy, and ready to tear through your speakers