LEFTOVER CRACK are a rare band in that they managed to master a
genre of music and eventually completely redefine it. Born out of the
ashes of ska/punk/crust legends Choking Victim, LEFTOVER CRACK
elevated the level of expectation and popularity of the genre. Infusing
elements of metal, hardcore, classical, and even some as yet
undefined ingredients, LOC created a truly unique sound which they
dubbed “squat-core”. Coupled with fiercely overt/controversial
political and socio-economic messages and it became the recipe for
some of the most volatile material the punk genre has seen in a long
time. Originally released in 2004, their second album Fuck World
Trade is viewed as LOC’s hallmark release. Built on the foundation of
high-speed ska and thrash punk, Fuck World Trade saw the band take
a freer approach both musically and lyrically, including longer songs,
more varied details, and contributions from members of Anti-Flag,
The Dwarves, and World/Inferno Friendship Society. Of course, the
band’s anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-capitalist, and anarcho-communist
message is on full display as well.
Over 10 years after its release, Fuck World Trade still stands as genre
defining album in both musical content and message. To mark the
anniversary of the album Fat will be releasing a deluxe reissue. The
reissue includes five previously unreleased bonus tracks (all
originally from the Fuck World Trade session), enhanced artwork, and
gatefold double-vinyl version.
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