Thom Wilson (known for work with Dead Kennedys and Bad Religion)
While T.S.O.L.’s self-titled debut EP earlier that year was strictly political, Dance With Me moved toward themes. This transition introduced melodic, "eerie" guitar work and darker atmospheres to the standard hardcore framework. TSOL - 11 - Dance With Me - (HQ)
Originally Frontier Records (reissued later by Epitaph and Nitro Records ) Genre: Hardcore Punk, Horror Punk, Deathrock, Goth Rock Length: 25:50 Musical & Lyrical Direction Thom Wilson (known for work with Dead Kennedys
Critics often compare the record's "Halloween fun-house" aesthetic to early Misfits, but with a distinct California hardcore edge. Tracklist (HQ Standard Order) Sounds of Laughter (3:26) Code Blue (2:09) The Triangle (3:30) 80 Times (2:04) I'm Tired of Life (1:51) Love Story (2:06) Silent Scream (2:46) Funeral March (1:24) Die For Me (2:02) Peace Thru Power (1:48) Dance With Me (2:52) Ref: Personnel Tracklist (HQ Standard Order) Sounds of Laughter (3:26)
Dance With Me is the debut full-length studio album by the American punk band T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty) , released in June 1981 through Frontier Records . It is widely regarded as a foundational pillar of horror punk and deathrock , marking a pivotal shift in the Southern California hardcore scene. Album Overview Artist: T.S.O.L. (True Sounds of Liberty) Release Date: June 1, 1981