{"product_id":"the-drowns-harsh-reality-cd","title":"The Drowns - Harsh Reality (CD) PREORDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHarsh Reality - the fourth studio album by Seattle's The Drowns - is an unapologetically political punk record!\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarsh Reality\u003c\/i\u003e is the fourth studio album from Seattle punk outfit The Drowns, delivering the band's most focused and politically charged statement to date. Recorded at the legendary Blasting Room with punk icon Bill Stevenson and mixed by Jason Livermore, the album channels years of relentless touring and musical growth into thirteen concise, melodic punk anthems that balance social commentary with memorable songwriting. Rather than preaching ideology, the lyrics emphasize compassion, resilience, and the human cost of economic hardship, following in the tradition of classic politically conscious punk bands such as The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing performances from Rev Peters, Andy Wylie, and Jake Margolis, with guest appearances by Zach Blair on 'Vengeance' and Matt Hensley on accordion for '3rd \u0026amp; Pike,' the album combines infectious hooks with driving energy and emotionally resonant storytelling. Songs including 'Relentless,' 'Let's Start A Cult,' 'Death Of The Optimist,' and 'No Better' showcase a band performing at its creative peak while remaining firmly rooted in punk's enduring spirit of honesty and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued on CD, \u003ci\u003eHarsh Reality\u003c\/i\u003e represents a major artistic step forward for The Drowns, delivering an urgent and deeply human collection that reinforces their standing as one of contemporary punk's most compelling bands.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eAlways A Bastard\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eHave A Heart \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eRelentless \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eHellish Tattoo\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eLet's Start A Cult \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eStrangled Voices \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003e3rd \u0026amp; Pike \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eBurn the Page \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eVengeance \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eDeath of the Optimist \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eTried to Love Ya\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eTender Hooks \u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eNo Better \u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pirates Press Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative\/Punk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09\/18\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 810213560631\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"PIRATESREC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608618283257,"sku":"PPR450-2","price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/the-drowns-harsh-reality-cd","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}