Suburban Showdown – “Any Minor Inconvenience must be eliminated”

Released in 2009 by Rodent Popsicle Records, Any Minor Inconvenience Must Be Eliminated is a blistering blast of sociopolitical fury from American hardcore punk outfit Suburban Showdown. The album is an essential artifact of the late-2000s DIY crust punk and d-beat underground, tightly channeling the rapid-fire, aggressive song structures of traditional 1980s hardcore while infusing it with the abrasive edge of classic political punk. Heavily influenced by the harsh, uncompromising sound of bands like Discharge and the anti-establishment ethos of regional Boston hardcore, the record pairs lightning-fast tempos with a stark, confrontational critique of institutional corruption and societal complacency. Each track acts as a brief, intense burst of energy, defined by driving rhythm sections, jagged guitar work, and a localized street-level intensity that makes it a standout entry for fans of unpolished, message-driven political hardcore.

Track Listing:

01. Any Minor Inconvenience Must Be Eliminated – 3:59
02. Give Me The Cheapest – 1:45
03. Counter-Recruitment – 1:47
04. A Joke Called Voting – 1:26
05. You Take Part In Creating This System – 1:15
06. A Country Of Sheep – 2:04
07. Their Goal Of A Cashless Society – 2:57
08. Hippies Of The World Unite And Die – 2:03
09. No Support, No Scene – 2:08
10. The Downfall Of The World To Come – 5:20