17 tracks of fast, furious Washington, D.C. hardcore punk from The Goons’ 1998 debut album.
About the Album
Originally released in 1998 on Torque Records, Living in America captures The Goons at the beginning of a run that would establish the Washington, D.C.-area band as a relentless force in underground punk.
Across 17 tracks and less than 23 minutes, the album delivers short, fast bursts of hardcore punk fueled by frustration with work, authority, politics and everyday life in America.
The album carries unmistakable D.C. punk lineage in its recording history. Tracks 1–3 were recorded at WGNS and produced by Geoff Turner, Brian Baker and The Goons, while tracks 4–17 were recorded at Inner Ear and produced by Mike “Mo” Davis, Kent Stax and The Goons.
Big Curve Music re-released Living in America on CD in 2023, presenting the original album in new Digipack packaging. This is a reissue of the original recording; no changes have been made.
Available Format
CD + Digital Copy — Digipack CD. Includes MP3 digital download.
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Track Listing
- Breakdown
- Everyday
- Revenue Machine
- Time To Kill
- End Of The World
- GI Bill
- Chemical Dependency
- Coming Through
- Going Postal
- USA
- What You Wanted
- Heavy Metal
- Sweet Sow
- Rise Up
- Mall Attack
- Life Sux
- Never Say Die
Credits
The Goons:
Aaron — Drums
Brian — Guitar
Mike — Bass
Serge — Vocals
Tracks 1–3:
Recorded at WGNS
Produced by Geoff Turner, Brian Baker and The Goons
Tracks 4–17:
Recorded at Inner Ear
Produced by Mike “Mo” Davis, Kent Stax and The Goons
Back cover photo — David Warren
Album design — Serge, Diane Nestlerode & Chris Suspect
Release Information
Original Release: 1998
Original Label: Torque Records
Big Curve Music Re-release: January 16, 2023
Format: Digipack CD + MP3 Digital Download
Catalog Number: BCM-031-CD
UPC: 717337924397
Runtime: 22:47
©: 1998 The Goons
℗: 2023 Big Curve Music