SSD announce ‘Get It Away’ reissue, release short film

After reissuing their 1982 debut LP The Kids Will Have Their Say last year, Boston straightedge hardcore legends SSD have now announced a reissue of their 1983 sophomore album, Get It Away. It was their first album with guitarist Francois Levesque, who joined the lineup of guitarist Al Barile, vocalist David “Springa” Spring, bassist Jaime Sciarappa and drummer Chris Foley. It was also a more hi-fi record than its predecessor, made on a 24-track at Boston’s Downtown Studios with producers Mike Bastarche and Lou Giordano (the latter of whom would later work with Sugar, Goo Goo Dolls, Taking Back Sunday, and more). “It was much more organized as far as the sessions went and we were more prepared,” said Foley.

“I think sometimes the arc of a band intersects with the arc of public taste and you have a moment,” Foley continues. “Whether it’s the cover art by Pushead (Metallica, Septic Death) or the pictures of us playing at CBGB on the back or maybe it’s just how unique we sounded in 1983. I think for some people it captured a moment in time.” Sciarappa adds, “When we were kids doing this stuff, I don’t remember thinking about future relevance. I’ve got to admit it’s pretty cool nowadays to hear how much the album meant to them and many have it in their top five hardcore albums of all-time, which is a nice compliment.”

The reissue was remastered by Dan Johnson, and it comes out July 19 via Trust Records on vinyl and digital. Pre-order it here.

They also released an accompanying short film, and you can check that out below.

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Tracklist
SIDE A
01 – Glue
02 – Forced Down Your Throat
03 – Get It Away

SIDE B
04 – Under the Influence
05 – Nothing Done
06 – X-Claim
07 – No Reply (Buzzcocks cover)