DYSTOPIA – The Aftermath – 2xLP (Clear Vinyl)

The defining, iconic sludge/crust monolith The Aftermath by California’s legendary destroyers of human emotions, DYSTOPIA. This record represents the absolute peak of genre nihilism, misanthropy, and a chilling underground atmosphere, where filthy crust punk, grindcore, and death metal collide with heavy, suffocating sludge breakdowns and a massive layer of real-world audio samples.
This high-quality reissue, released under the banner of the cult label Tankcrimes, features the material split across a heavy double LP package pressed on gorgeous Clear Vinyl. Cut entirely at 45 RPM to ensure maximum possible dynamic range, volume, and sheer abrasive analog power in every single groove. A mandatory artifact for anyone collecting the absolute pillars of extreme music.

Contains all Dystopia tracks off of The Aftermath 12″ (1-4)
Backstabber 7″ EP (5-7)
Dystopia / Skaven split LP (8-11)
Dystopia / Suffering Luna split 7″ (12) and “Whispers” comp (13)

Tracks 1-4 recorded at Kuschelrock Studios in Bremen, Germany July 1997. Engineered by Dirk Kusche.

Tracks 5-8 recorded at Sideways Studios in Santa Ana, CA January 1996. Engineered by Jim Hahn and Wes.

Tracks 9-12 recorded by Jim Barnes in Santa Ana, CA Spring 1995

Track 13 by Rudimentary Peni