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. Leftover crack red constructs of the state next level black tshirt. For nearly two decades, nycs leftover crack has been one of the countrys most defiant bands. New york citys finest authority antagonists march forth with that crack rock steady beat on new songs about police, prisons, religion, war. 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.
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. Even better since its an album i thought the world might never see. Released 27 november 2015 on fat wreck chords catalog no. 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. 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. 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. In this exchange we talk about leftover cracks new album constructs of the state, squat houses, stuffed animals, books, and. Leftover crack for sale in uk 60 used leftover cracks. Interview with scott stza crack sturgeon the screaming dead. Political skapunk band hailing from new york city, emerging from the breakup of choking victim circa 2000.
Leftover crack constructs of the state cloth patch. Members have included stza, alec baillie, chris mann intro5pect, donny intro5pect, brad logan, kate coysh, ezra kire, ara babajian, amery smith, joey gunner hunt, brandon chevalierkolling, austin hotchkiss, jp otto and ian mcdougall. How does the title of the album reflect the content. Constructs of the state is the third album by american crust punk band leftover crack, released in 2015 on the fat wreck chords label. Like with 90s rap artists, loc is known to bring in guest musicians and vocalists to. Being a fan of the band since their early days, im going to look at this release in two ways. 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. Leftover crack is currently touring around their latest release, constructs of the state, which arrived in november of 2015. Zach staggers the so so glos talks leftover cracks. 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. 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. Leftover crack is an american punk rock band formed in 2000 in the lower east side of manhattan, new york city. Inside the wall, the roaches, rats amidst the stench that grows so fast i heard a story of a snitch.
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. Fueled by a chaotic mixture of selfmedication and an urgent sense of political purpose, this nyc 5piece has continued to. Were working with friends that trust my vision or judgment. Leftover crack also known as loc is an american hardcoreska punk band based in manhattan, new york. Leftover crack constructs of the state vinyl lp shop. Despite the changes to the line up of the band, constructs of the state shows that they very much pushed themselves to make it sound different. 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. What made you decide to start recording constructs of state. Constructs of the state, an album by leftover crack. Dec 01, 2015 diversity is probably the most applicable word to use when describing leftover crack volume iii. The band plays a mixture of ska, punk, crust and metal and currently sports a lineup of lead vocalist scott \stza\ sturgeonercin, ezra. The casualties and leftover crack 2020 tour dates march 31 san antonio, tx paper tiger april 1 dallas, tx trees.
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. Dec 14, 2015 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. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the state exclusive. 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. 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. Constructs of the state by leftover crack album, punk rock. Alliance leftover crack constructs of the state release date.
Leftover crack is an american punk rock band formed in 1998. Leftover crack has proven to be one of the most consistently controversial acts to spring from the 3rd wave skarevival scene. Leftover crack constructs of the state vinyl record. Their last fulllength release was 2015s constructs of the state. 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. Archaic subjugation begins with feedback and a hellishly fast drum beat that sounds downright evil. Check out constructs of the state explicit by leftover crack on amazon music. Mitch gets the inside scoop with stza leftover crack, choking victim, and star fucking hipsters. Leftover crack announce new years eve show at denvers.
I was a little late on the loc train, getting into them around 2007 i think. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the state. Leftover crack features members of choking victim, star fucking hipsters and fminus. On july 20, 2015 scott sturgeon confirmed leftover crack had finished their third album, constructs of the state. A good example is how last legs, a song that is the most uncharacteristic for. Leftover crack laying down constructs of the state. The absence of former band mate ezra kire can be felt, but it doesnt detract from. Leftover crack does not only bring their agame with their anthemic songs on constructs of the state. This record is noticeably more hardcore and has much less ska flavor than their previous two albums. 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. Known for their farleft politics, the band has written songs opposing things such as. The esides and fsides, released 30 november 2018 1.
Constructs of the state explicit by leftover crack on. Leftover crack premieres new album constructs of the. Political skapunk band hailing from new york city, emerging from the breakup of choking victim circa. Leftover crack remains one of the more mysterious collectives in the punk rock universe. 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. Leftover crack constructs of the state by leftover crack rumors abound. 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. 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. 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 the finest in official band merchandise. 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. Constructs of the state by leftover crack, released 27 november 2015 1.
To say leftover crack is an interesting band would be an understatement, to me at least. Leftover crack have completed work on their long awaited third album, constructs of the state, out november 27th. Leftover crack constructs of the state musicians friend. 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. Stza scott sturgeon vocals alec baillie bass brad logan guitar, vocals. At any rate, this record rips and its the bands first in over a decade. 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. They also bring it with their new skapunk material such as the anticorruption track a. Leftover crack red constructs of the state next level black. 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. So, i borrowed a drum set and started recording the drums for what would become system f. Leftovercracks scott sturgeon on punk rocks, straight boys. 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. Like with 90s rap artists, loc is known to bring in guest musicians and vocalists to collaborate on tracks, they are after all, anarchists.
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