Circle Jerks - VI (1987)

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VI is the fifth album by the hardcore band Circle Jerks (although a popular misconception is that this is their sixth record), which was released in 1987. It was the band's last album before their 5 year hiatus from 1989 to 1994.

The music on the record is a sort of missing link between hardcore and grunge - on this record the band has moved further into the slower / metal-ish territory of its predecessor, Wonderful, with nods to classic rock (the band covers Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son"). The lyrics also continue in a similar vein as the previous album, leaning more toward positive messages than the band's early work, while still retaining a strong sarcastic bite and penchant for social commentary.

Originally released on the Combat Records label, VI is currently out of print.

Tracklist
1. Beat Me Senseless
2. Patty's Killing Mel
3. Casualty Vampire
4. Tell Me Why
5. Protection
6. I'm Alive
7. Status Clinger
8. Living
9. American Way
10. Fortunate Son
11. Love Kills
12. All Wound Up
13. I Don't