AusRotten - The Rotten Agenda

Review by Carlos Jumbo G.

The Rotten Agenda by AusRotten: A Punk Riot You Can’t Ignore Alright, buckle up, because The Rotten Agenda by AusRotten is not your grandma’s rock album—unless your grandma moonlights as an anarchist with a penchant for shouting about systemic oppression over power chords. Released in 2001 across the US and Germany via Rotten Propaganda Records and Skuld Releases, this punk/new wave juggernaut delivers exactly what its title promises: a big ol’ middle finger to authority, wrapped in raw energy and DIY grit. Let’s get one thing straight—this isn’t background music for sipping lattes at some bougie café. This is music that grabs you by the collar, shakes you awake, and screams, “Hey, pal, are you paying attention?” Tracks like Media Blackout and Modern Day Witch Hunt stick out like sore thumbs (in a good way). Take Media Blackout, for instance—it’s got Eric on vocals sounding like he just chugged three espressos and then realized his rent was overdue. The lyrics hit hard, calling out propaganda machines while the guitars churn away like they’re trying to start a mosh pit in your brain. It’s catchy, pissed-off perfection. And then there’s Modern Day Witch Hunt. Man, if paranoia had a soundtrack, this would be it. Between Corey’s basslines bouncing around like caffeinated squirrels and Matt’s drumming pounding like a heartbeat under pressure, the track feels urgent. Eric’s raspy delivery makes it feel personal, like he’s leaning into your ear saying, “Yeah, YOU’RE complicit.” Oof. Heavy stuff, but damn if it doesn’t make you want to throw something—or maybe organize a protest. What really seals the deal here is how tight the production is. Kudos to Dave Bjornson and Jason “Mr. Chambe” Thompson for recording and mixing this chaos without losing its edge. And let’s give Rashad Becker a shoutout too—he mastered and cut the lacquer like a pro, ensuring every snarl and riff hits where it counts. Shoutout also goes to Jen Urich and Kleister for making sure the artwork matches the vibe: gritty, unpolished, and straight from the gutters of rebellion. Now, I gotta say, listening to this album feels like being punched repeatedly—but in a good way? Like, yeah, it hurts, but you kinda needed that wake-up call. From bangers like Right Wing Warfare to slower burners like Isolation Or Solution, AusRotten keeps their boots firmly planted in the muddy trenches of dissent. Each song hammers home themes of inequality, corruption, and resistance, leaving zero room for apathy. So, who should check out The Rotten Agenda? If you’re into bands like Crass or Dead Kennedys, this’ll be right up your alley. Hell, even if you’re just dipping your toes into anarchist punk, this is a solid entry point. Just don’t expect anything polished or radio-friendly; this is pure, unfiltered rage bottled up in 45 minutes of sonic fury. Final thought: Listening to this record made me realize two things. One, our world hasn’t changed much since 2001 when it comes to greed and exploitation. Two, I now have an uncontrollable urge to learn how to play bass so I can annoy my neighbors. Thanks, AusRotten—you’ve ruined me in the best possible way. Rating: 8/10 Because sometimes you need a little chaos to remind yourself you’re alive.

Artist: AusRotten
Album: The Rotten Agenda

Rock

2001

Rating: 4.36

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Factory
Plausible Deniability
Capital Punishment
Absent Minded
Right Wing Warfare
The World Bank
Who's Calling The Shots?
Isolation Or Solution
Tax Shelter
The Rotten Agenda
The Second Rape
Media Blackout
Modern Day Witch Hunt

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Catalog Numbers

SKULD 057
RPR001

Labels

Skuld Releases
Rotten Propaganda Records

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Role	Company
Recorded At	Anything Audio Studios
Mixed At	Anything Audio Studios
Mastered At	Anything Audio Studios
Lacquer Cut At	Dubplates & Mastering

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Corey
Drums	Matt
Guitar	Eric
Vocals	Eric
Lacquer Cut By	Rashad Becker
Mastered By	Rashad Becker
Layout	Kleister
Photography By	Jen Urich Layout
Producer	Aus-Rotten, Dave Bjornson
Recorded By	Dave Bjornson, Jason (Mr. Chambe) Thompson
Mixed By	Dave Bjornson, Jason (Mr. Chambe) Thompson

Notes

Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Anything Audio Multimedia Pittsburgh, PA
Recorded and mixed at analog BASF 900 tape.
No fx no bullshit.
Photography by Jen Urich Layout - Dave and Sean
Mastering & cutting: Dubplates & Mastering, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44A, 10999 Berlin
Released in the USA by: Rotten Propaganda Records, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 USA
Includes a sturdy six-times LP-size fold-out poster / lyric sheet and a second smaller six-panel one-sided fold-out art poster.
Blank White center labels with only for promotion in small font on both sides at bottom. Aus-rotten written in black pen on B side.
This CD is packaged in a 12'' vinyl style foldout sleeve. It is the exact same packaging as the Rotten Propaganda album but contains a CD in a plastic wallet stuck on the inside of the sleeve (See images)
Comes in a foldout cover. Foldout contains lyrics, liner notes & poster. A separate glossy black & white poster was also included.
Recorded And Mixed On Analog BASF 900 Tape. No Fx No Bullshit
Lacquer cutting credits can be identified in runouts.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): SKuLD 057 A ®[R circled] at D&M
Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): SKuLD 057 B ®[R circled] at D&M
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): RPR-001-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA / 49800 DON GROSSINGER
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): RPR-001-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 49800 DON GROSSINGER

About AusRotten

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Political punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Aus Rotten

Members

Gus
Ajax
Bill Chamberlain
Dave Trenga
Matt Garabedian
Adrienne Droogas
Rich Caramadre
Wes Harris
Eric Good
Corey Lyons
Tim Wit
Dan Monaco
Jim Blier

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Rotten Agenda* by AusRotten isn’t just a punk rock record—it’s a raw, unfiltered punch to the system. Released in 2001, it was recorded and mixed by Dave Bjornson and Jason "Mr. Chambe" Thompson, two names you might not recognize but whose work gave the album its gritty edge. And get this—Rashad Becker, who mastered and cut the lacquer for vinyl, is a legendary figure in the underground music scene. So, while the band screamed about anarchist ideals and societal flaws over 13 tracks, the sound engineering made sure their message hit hard. It’s like rebellion captured on tape.

Comments

deancj190

2025-03-16

The band's 2001 album, The Rotten Agenda, is a rehash of their previous two.

06vivitan

2025-03-15

Crust from the good ole state of PA. Hope the singer is doing well. Haven’t heard anything about him in a while, but I know he’s got some health shit goin on. It’d be cool to see them reunite someday.

geemjdoo

2025-03-14

Peak Aus Rotten. I loved all their previous albums, but this one blew me away when it was released. Hell, I still get pumped up when that intro to Modern Day Witchhunt begins! Cheers Brain!! I tell all my friends to check your channel and subscribe.