Scheisse Minnelli – “The Fight against Reality”

Released in 2011 by Destiny Records and Dirty Faces, The Fight against Reality is a furious, hyper-speed masterclass in old-school 1980s skatecore from Scheisse Minnelli. This sophomore full-length heavily doubles down on their signature trans-Atlantic thrash fusion, explicitly channeling the unpredictable, riff-heavy chaos of RKL and the relentless speed of D.R.I.. Recording this collection brought serious underground weight into the studio, featuring a handful of high-profile guest appearances including Kevin Reed and Chris Contos from Attitude Adjustment, alongside original members of R.K.L.. The album balances razor-sharp social critiques with personal tales of skate culture and late-night vice, transitioning effortlessly from blistering bursts like Crucifixion to melodic yet rapid-fire tracks like Avoid the Noid. It remains a definitive release for the modern skatepunk underground, perfectly marrying vintage California aggression with European hardcore execution.

Track Listing:

01. Avoid the Noid – 2:42
02. Crucifixion – 0:45
03. Fighting Reality – 2:36
04. The City – 2:42
05. Suicide Debate – 0:34
06. Haarmann – 1:58
07. Religious Conviction – 1:43
08. Lies – 2:03
09. Buried in Debt – 2:06
10. Shit, Fuck – 1:52
11. Street Boozin’ – 2:52
12. Dead Serious – 0:51
13. Blacked Out – 2:03
14. Lunch Box – 0:54
15. Socially Retarded – 2:08
16. Trippin’ – 2:19