Risen from the remains of the seminal skapunk band choking victim, which released one verylow budget lp and a couple of eps in the 1990s, leftover crack espouses farleft political themes, and they practice a lifestyle of squatting and veganism. In this exchange we talk about leftover cracks new album constructs of the state, squat houses, stuffed animals, books, and. Leftover crack does not only bring their agame with their anthemic songs on constructs of the state. While it seems that leftover crack has been around forever roughly 17 years, constructs of the state is only their third fulllength album, this time being a fat wreck chords release. Like tractionless wheels they spin in place and throw up mud the perforated lung thick smoke presses down itll be phoned it the bogged down inertial stench decaffeinated law the mud makes motion low what about the young what about the young rat decapitated dog band, choking victim, was breaking up. Drawing on the success of their first iteration, choking victim, leftover crack took skapunkcrust to new heights with the innovation of what they cheekily dubbed squatcore. Leftover crack constructs of the state cloth patch. Nov 03, 2015 leftover cracks newest album, constructs of the state you have made a few statements suggesting that some punk bands have been actively against racism, promoting unity and solidarity while conversely sexist and homophobic. How does the title of the album reflect the content. They also bring it with their new skapunk material such as the anticorruption track a. To say leftover crack is an interesting band would be an understatement, to me at least. Their last fulllength release was 2015s constructs of the state. After the break up of star fing hipsters in the fall of 2011, i got really depressed and the only solution that i came up with was to write new music for the band that i still had.
Leftover crack constructs of state official full album youtube. Inside the walls, the roaches, rats amidst the stench that grows so fast i heard a story of a snitch of liars, thieves, an addictwitch she lost her health to methadole thats really just her rotted soul she. Mitch gets the inside scoop with stza leftover crack, choking victim, and star fucking hipsters. It was released on november 27, 2015 through fat wreck chords, 3 and featured guest appearances from days n daze, mischief brew, the bouncing souls, intro5pect, blackbird raum, penny rimbaud and jesse michaels. Nov 30, 2018 leftover crack constructs of the state is the third album by american crust punk band leftover crack, released in 2015 on the fat wreck chords label. As for leftover crack, their most recent release was the esides and fsides in 2018, a compilation album of bsides and rare tracks. Leftover crack constructs of the state vinyl lp shop.
On july 20, 2015 scott sturgeon confirmed leftover crack had finished their third album, constructs of the state. Alliance leftover crack constructs of the state release date. It features guest appearances from jesse michaels, joe jack talcum and penny rimbaud as well as members of bouncing souls, all torn up, mischief brew, riverboat gamblers, blackbird raum, days n daze, conquest for death, reivers, and intro5pect. Leftover crack also known as loc is an american hardcoreska punk band based in manhattan, new york. A good example is how last legs, a song that is the most uncharacteristic for.
Leftover crack have completed work on their long awaited third album, constructs of the state, out november 27th. Check out constructs of the state explicit by leftover crack on amazon music. Leftover crack are a scarce commodity in the music world, having generated a subgenre which was completely unique. Constructs of the state is the third album by american crust punk band leftover crack, released in 2015 on the fat wreck chords label. Leftover crack is an american punk rock band formed in 1998. Leftover crack laying down constructs of the state. Like with 90s rap artists, loc is known to bring in guest musicians and vocalists to. Leftovercracks scott sturgeon on punk rocks, straight boys. At any rate, this record rips and its the bands first in over a decade. The group is based around a core lineup of singer, songw. Fueled by a chaotic mixture of selfmedication and an urgent sense of political purpose, this nyc 5piece has continued to bring the world that crack rock steady beat ever since the demise of the legendary allsquatallstars choking victim.
Leftover crack constructs of the state lp on nausea tshirt size medium has that the collar removed see photos used but still in good condition. The absence of former band mate ezra kire can be felt, but it doesnt detract from. What made you decide to start recording constructs of state. Dec 03, 2015 despite michaels presence and the fact that leftover cracks hyperactive blend of ska and punk music is at the center of the records sound hardcore, thrash, hiphop, black metal and even folk all serve equally important roles in constructs. I was a little late on the loc train, getting into them around 2007 i think. Constructs of the state by leftover crack album, punk rock. The album also boasts contributions from a whos who of the punk world including members of operation ivy, crass, and bouncing souls, riverboat gamblers, crass, blackbird raum, days. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the state. While fundamentally different, this is definitely the crack we all know and love. Leftover crack features members of choking victim, star fucking hipsters and fminus.
Nov 27, 2015 constructs of the state is the third album by american crust punk band leftover crack, released in 2015 on the fat wreck chords label. Released by fat wreck, constructs of the state featured a revamped lineup based around stza and baille with guitarist chris mann and drummer donny, both from the band introsp3ct, second guitarist brad logan, and singer kate coysh. Like with 90s rap artists, loc is known to bring in guest musicians and vocalists to collaborate on tracks, they are after all, anarchists. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the. Leftover crack constructs of the state musicians friend. The band plays a mixture of ska, punk, crust and metal and currently sports a lineup of lead vocalist scott \stza\ sturgeonercin, ezra kire, fminus principle brad logan and alec baille. The band continued to tour for several years following the feud with no major news coming from the leftover crack camp until mid2015, when stza announced that the band had finished their third album, constructs of the state, which was released on november 27th, 2015 via fat wreck chords. Leftover crack remains one of the more mysterious collectives in the punk rock universe. Leftover crack is an american punk rock band formed in 2000 in the lower east side of manhattan, new york city. Leftover crack constructs of the state vinyl record.
Zach staggers the so so glos talks leftover cracks. Constructs of the state, an album by leftover crack. Leftover crack is currently touring around their latest release, constructs of the state, which arrived in november of 2015. Constructs of the state starts off with all the rage and fury that could be expected from a band returning from an absence with a gutful of piss and vinegar to spew. Stza scott sturgeon vocals alec baillie bass brad logan guitar, vocals.
This record is noticeably more hardcore and has much less ska flavor than their previous two albums. Leftover crack announce new years eve show at denvers. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the state exclusive. Interview with scott stza crack sturgeon the screaming dead. So, i borrowed a drum set and started recording the drums for what would become system f. It is a wellknown fact in the music industry that the business all but shuts down between thanksgiving and new years day, so naturally leftover crack dropped constructs of the state on the day. New york citys finest authority antagonists march forth with that crack rock steady beat on new songs about police, prisons, religion, war. Feb 05, 2020 as for leftover crack, their most recent release was the esides and fsides in 2018, a compilation album of bsides and rare tracks. The esides and fsides, released 30 november 2018 1. Were working with friends that trust my vision or judgment. Leftover crack red constructs of the state next level black tshirt. Constructs of the state by leftover crack, released 27 november 2015 1.
Known for their farleft politics, the band has written songs opposing things such as. The band plays a mixture of ska, punk, crust and metal and currently sports a lineup of lead vocalist scott \stza\ sturgeonercin, ezra. Released 27 november 2015 on fat wreck chords catalog no. Fueled by a chaotic mixture of selfmedication and an urgent sense of political purpose, this nyc 5piece has continued to bring the world that crack rock ste. Formed by scott stza sturgeon in the late 90s out of the ashes of squatter punks choking victim, the band is known for the radical, profree speech anticapitalist, antiauthoritarian politics and social awareness that permeate both its music and visual. Being a fan of the band since their early days, im going to look at this release in two ways. Political skapunk band hailing from new york city, emerging from the breakup of choking victim circa. Leftover crack constructs of the state 112715 fat wreck chords. Leftover crack constructs of the state by leftover crack rumors abound. For nearly two decades, nycs leftover crack has been one of the countrys most defiant bands. Leftover crack has proven to be one of the most consistently controversial acts to spring from the 3rd wave skarevival scene. Fueled by a chaotic mixture of selfmedication and an urgent sense of political purpose, this nyc 5piece has continued to. Over a decade after their last release, fwt, constructs of the state comes out swinging.
Leftover crack the finest in official band merchandise. Leftover crack red constructs of the state next level black. Leftover crack for sale in uk 60 used leftover cracks. Even better since its an album i thought the world might never see. Constructs of the state explicit by leftover crack on. In preparation for leftover cracks show at the north park observatory with antiflag, war on woman, blackbird raum, and the homeless gospel choir on friday feb. Constructs of the state shows the band s progression with a very cohesive feel, yet it still contains all the varied and volatile ingredients that fans expect. Leftover crack constructs of the state fat wreck chords it may take a while for the guys in leftover crack to turn in their records the last full length was 11 years ago, but its almost always worth the wait. Archaic subjugation begins with feedback and a hellishly fast drum beat that sounds downright evil. The casualties and leftover crack 2020 tour dates march 31 san antonio, tx paper tiger april 1 dallas, tx trees. Dec 01, 2015 diversity is probably the most applicable word to use when describing leftover crack volume iii. Political skapunk band hailing from new york city, emerging from the breakup of choking victim circa 2000. It features guest appearances from jesse michaels, joe jack talcum and penny rimbaud as well as members of bouncing souls, all torn up, mischief brew, riverboat gamblers, blackbird raum, days n.
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