Slash Records / LP, RE Unofficial
Originally released in 1979 and produced by Joan Jett, (GI) is the absolute blueprint of LA hardcore and one of the most ferocious, influential punk albums ever recorded. Driven by Darby Crash’s nihilistic, poetic vocals and Pat Smear’s raw, razor-sharp guitar riffs, this is a masterpiece of frantic, relentless, and uncompromising energy. From the opening blast of "What We Do Is Secret" to anthems like "Lexicon Devil" and "Manimal," it captures a brief, explosive moment in underground rock history. Essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the roots of American hardcore.