MOVE by The Proletariat
In the fall of 2017, writing began for the full-length LP. Working together as true comrades, each member brought their expertise to this creative endeavor. Rick found no shortage of examples of social injustice that he scribed into evocative minimalist phrasing. Sanders and Peter provided memorable riffs, while Tommy laid the foundation with unique beats. Giordano challenged them to expand the song sketches into fully arranged works.
In early 2018, the team returned to Mad Oak Studios. In four long days, the bulk of the album was tracked, and two more sessions made it ready for mixing at Giordano’s Black Dog Studios. Given today’s political climate, the band’s message and sound are as relevant and vital as they ever were.
Tracklist
| 1. | Incarceration Incentive | 3:00 |
| 2. | Indian Removal Act | 3:50 |
| 3. | Scab | 3:02 |
| 4. | Soft Targets | 3:00 |
| 5. | Bomb Throwing Practice | 1:20 |
| 6. | The Murder of Alton Sterling | 1:48 |
| 7. | Shale | 4:06 |
| 8. | Move | 3:22 |
| 9. | Wealth of Nations | 1:50 |
| 10. | Reach Exceeding Grasp | 2:30 |
| 11. | Trophy Kills | 3:42 |
| 12. | Vultures | 3:21 |
| 13. | Consumption | 5:06 |
Credits
License
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0. See the Creative Commons website for details.
The Proletariat was formed in Southeastern Massachusetts early in 1980. Fueled by their exposure to bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Buzzcocks, The Jam, The Clash, PIL, & Gang Of Four (and realizing that it didn’t take any special skill to be in a band – thanks Sid Vicious!), they eventually gravitated towards music.