Crossover (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles album) explained

Crossover
Type:studio
Artist:D.R.I.
Cover:Crossover Dirty Rotten Imbeciles.jpg
Released:March 9, 1987
Recorded:1986–1987 at Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, California
Genre:Crossover thrash, hardcore punk
Length:39:18
Label:Metal Blade
Producer:Spike Cassidy and Bill Metoyer
Prev Title:Dealing with It!
Prev Year:1985
Next Title:4 of a Kind
Next Year:1988

Crossover is the third album by the American crossover thrash band D.R.I., originally released in 1987. The genre "crossover" was coined from this release.

On April 13, 2010, the album was re-released on vinyl, CD, and digital download as a remastered version with 11 bonus tracks, 6 of which were recorded live at the Ritz in New York City. The album was remastered by original producer Bill Metoyer.

The album includes the song "Five Year Plan" which has become a staple of their shows ever since

Track listing

On vinyl releases the track "Outro" is not mentioned as a separate song. It is a separate track only on digital releases.

2010 Millennium Edition bonus tracks

  1. "The Five Year Plan" (Live at the Ritz) – 4:01
  2. "Redline" (Live at the Ritz) – 3:03
  3. "Fun and Games" (Live at the Ritz) – 2:08
  4. "Tear it Down" (Live at the Ritz) – 3:48
  5. "Probation" (Live at the Ritz) – 3:53
  6. "Go Die" (Live at the Ritz) – 3:53
  7. "The Five Year Plan" (Demo) – 3:57
  8. "Fun and Games" (Demo) – 2:14
  9. Kurt (Interview) – 3:21
  10. Spike (Interview) – 4:23
  11. Josh and Felix (Interview) – 2:50

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