What’s Wrong With You People? – Disco Drive’s Raw Punk Masterclass (2005)
Alright, let’s cut the crap. If you’re into raw, unfiltered rock that punches you in the face and doesn’t apologize for it, What’s Wrong With You People? by Disco Drive is your jam. Released back in 2005 via Unhip Records, this Italian punk-infused beast of an album screams rebellion, frustration, and a fuck-you attitude that feels just as relevant today. It blends punk, indie rock, post-punk, and alt-rock like some kind of chaotic musical smoothie—and holy hell does it work.
The production ain’t perfect—thank god—and that’s exactly why it hits so hard. Rudy Di Monte handled most of the heavy lifting here: recording, mixing, producing—you name it. And yeah, props to Frederic Schäfer for mastering this chaos into something listenable. But let’s talk about the real stars: Alessio Natalizia, Andrea Pomini, and Jacopo Borazzo. These dudes don’t just play instruments—they rip them apart and stitch ‘em back together with pure adrenaline.
Now, onto the tracks. There’s nine songs on this sucker, but two stand out like a middle finger at a tea party: “Better Is The New More” and “Calling Calling.”
“Better Is The New More” kicks things off with a snarling guitar riff that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. This track’s got hooks sharp enough to gut a fish, man. The lyrics are spit out with venomous sarcasm, kinda like someone flipping tables while ranting about modern life. You’ll catch yourself humming the chorus hours later, even if you hate yourself for liking it. That bassline? Pure filth. Love it.
Then there’s “Calling Calling,” which slams into your skull like a freight train derailed by bad decisions. The drumming is relentless, the vocals sound pissed-off-as-hell, and those jagged guitars slice through everything like broken glass. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna smash stuff—but also think about smashing stuff, ya know? Like, what the actual fuck are we doing with our lives? Heavy shit.
Other tracks like “Forward!” and “Save Your Fire” keep the energy high, but they don’t quite hit the same gut-punch level as these two monsters. Still solid, though. No filler here, just killer.
So, what’s the deal with this album? Why does it matter? Maybe because it reminds us that music doesn’t need to be polished or overproduced to kick ass. Or maybe because it channels the collective rage of being alive in a world that keeps getting weirder. Whatever the reason, What’s Wrong With You People? sticks with you long after the last chord fades.
Final thought: If Disco Drive ever played live again, I’d sell my grandma’s dentures to get tickets. Fucked-up priorities? Sure. Worth it? Absolutely.
