it's been 13 years since the last mdc lp (though there have been a couple 7"s)--not that anyone cared, as they really haven't made a consistent record since "smoke signals". there have definitely been good songs here and there, but their output has been generally sub-par since the early 80s. with this record, they're back with 3/4 of the original members (and all four on the recent tour!), and have made a pretty good record. it's nowhere near as good (or musically amazing) as "millions of dead cops" or the two eps from the same era, but still very good. it actually reminds me a lot of the aforementioned "smoke signals". most of the songs are fast (though not as fast as the early stuff), and the lyrics aren't as goofy as on many of their records (though still a little goofy). there are tribute songs to tim yohannon and gary floyd, which is nice, and the usual political and anti-cop statements. easily their best record nearly 20 years.
Similar sounding releases
2002NOFX45 or 46 Songs That Weren't Good Enough to Go on Our Other Records
2002Off the RecordMulligan
1999YellowcardWhere We Stand
2004OutbreakYou Make Us Sick
199930 Foot FallEver Revolving, Never Evolving
2005Strike AnywhereTo Live in Discontent
