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Greatest Hits (D.R.I. album)

Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the American crossover thrash band D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles), released in 1987 by Metal Blade Records. The album features a selection of tracks from D.R.I.'s earlier releases, including their self-titled debut EP Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, their first full-length album Dealing With It!, and the Thrash Zone EP.

The compilation is notable for showcasing the band's evolution from hardcore punk to a more thrash metal-oriented sound, a transition that contributed significantly to the development of the crossover thrash genre. Greatest Hits highlights the short, fast-paced songs that characterized D.R.I.'s early work, with lyrics often addressing social and political issues, as well as more humorous or satirical themes. It provides a concise overview of the band's formative years and serves as a good introduction to their discography.