Die Kreuzen - October File [Red/Black/Clear Vinyl]

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: TG007LP-C2
Barcode: 0036172070787
Release Date: 28 Aug 2026
Genre: Alternative

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 October File is concerned, remember that flannel shirt movement in the 90's? This is what those guys were listening to.

TRACKLISTING
Side A
1. Man in the Trees
2. Uncontrolled Passion
3. It’s Been So Long
4. Imagine a Light
5. Cool Breeze
6. Counting Cracks
7. Red to Green
Side B
1. Among the Ruins
2. Hear and Feel
3. Hide and Seek
4. Conditioned
5. There’s a Place
6. Open Lines
7. Melt