Saturday, April 28, 2012

Dysfunctional Youth - 1995 Demo


Originally called Two Minute Hate, these dudes grew up across the river from Manhattan, presumably met in high school, dropped out, and formed a band.  This band played some of the most notorious shows in the nyc area alongside a wide range of bands from Casualties, to the Wretched Ones, to Blanks 77. Anyway, this is their second offering - 9 solid pogo punk anthems.  "Born To Lose" is a punk rock classic, makes you hurt to think about why this band never put out a record other than their contributions to the 'Pogo Attack' and 'World Punk 94' compilations. Shortly after this demo, Otto (vocs) left and was replaced by a dude named Manny.  A seven inch was recorded in 1998 and shelved as the band yet again dissolved.  A much more matured and refined version of the band resurfaced in the early 2000's taking the band in a more Oi! direction. They occasionally still gig.

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  1. This was Kenny Kray's band right before he joined the Krays...im pretty sure he was the guitarist on this demo but i never had it so i cant be sure...but he left DY for the band in 1996 so it fits

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