Die Kreuzen - Die Kreuzen

Label: Touch and Go

Reissued 8/28/2026, Originally released 1984

Formed in 1981 by two Rockford, Illinois, and two Brookfield, Wisconsin, natives in the midpoint of Milwaukee, Die Kreuzen (pronounced dee kroyt-zen) chose their name specifically to avoid stereotyping because "no one knows what it means. 'Die Kreuzen' roughly translates out of German meaning 'to intersect' or 'to hybridize,' which is exactly what they did on their five LP's for Touch and Go. Their self titled debut is considered one of the most seminal hardcore records of the early 80's. As far as their second album October File is concerned, remember that flannel shirt movement in the 90's? This is what those guys were listening to.

Track Listing:

1. Rumors
2. This Hope
3. In School
4. I'm Tired
5. On the Street
6. Enemies
7. Get 'Em
8. Fighting
9. No Time
10. All White
11. Pain/Sick People
12. Hate Me
13. Live Wire
14. Not Anymore
15. Mannequin
16. F***ups
17. Think for Me
18. Dirt and Decay
19. Don't Say Please
20. No Name