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Pretty rare
Mid 1990s Chicano bands from Los Angeles.Liner notes with some historical information.Early recordings of all the bands.After the Zapatista uprisings in Southern Mexico, political energy in LA increased.A bunch of bands got pretty popular, in venues like Al's Bar, the Peace and Justice Center, Regeneracion, and Luna Sol Cafe.This disc is like a snapshot of that era of music.
Chicano Eclectic
This album has a variety of voices representing the Chicano community and the movement expressed through music.From its hip hop rhythms to its haunting indigenous sounds, it is a breakthrough for what young people are producing today.The best contribution coming from the group Ollin with its mixture of folk music, rock, alternative, and the mix of indigenous instruments.A must have if you enjoy non-mainstream music. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Latin Jazz    3. Pop    4. Punk Collections    5. Rock    6. V/a Compilations   

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Collections    3. Rock    4. V/a Compilations   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. British Punk    3. New Wave    4. Oi!    5. Pop    6. Pop/Rock    7. Popular Music    8. Punk    9. Punk Collections    10. Rock   

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Simply marvelous punk compilation: one of the best ever
This CD is packed with punky goodness.The CD samples heavily from the LA + SoCal (USA) scenes of the 1980s--Agent Orange, Germs, etc.The song selections are wonderful across the board, featuring even good tracks from otherwise not-so-great bands.Only the song by Fear lapses into the violent misogyny which often marred the early punk scene.And--the ablum does overlook some great female talents during these times.Otherwise, the album is furious and fun; well-worth your money and ears.

One of the best hardcore/punk compilations that I've heard.
This is an amazing compilation. This CD is what gets me up in the morning. Every song is pumped full of raw energy, and has the very best of hardcore/punk. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 80's    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. American Punk    4. American Underground    5. College Rock    6. Hardcore Punk    7. Indie Rock    8. L.A. Punk    9. Pop    10. Punk    11. Rock   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Hard Rock    3. Heavy Metal    4. Industrial    5. Pop    6. Punk Collections    7. Rock   

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One of the top punk samplers!!
With punk legends like The Ramones, X, Circle Jerks, and Fear, there can't be much doubt that this disc shreds. If theres any doubt, Iggy Pop, Killing Joke, and The Vandals erased it for me. Cute punker girl on the cover too!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 70's    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. American Punk    4. American Underground    5. British Punk    6. College Rock    7. Hardcore Punk    8. L.A. Punk    9. New Wave    10. Pop    11. Popular Music    12. Punk    13. Rock   

Subjects:  1. Indie Rock    2. Pop    3. Punk Collections    4. Punk Revival    5. Punk-Pop    6. Rock   

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Great Sampler.
Alot of labels release samplers.But how many of them are worth listening to?This one certainly is.How could one go wrong with Afi,The Damned,The Vandals,TSOL, and son of sam on one disc.It has a couple of lame tracks (bodyjar and rufio namely)but all in all one of the best samplers ive heard.It gives a good insight into what the label has to offer which mind you is a hell of a lot.Besides its worthing buying just for the rare tracks from TSOL and AFI.If you want a "modern"(The Damned and TSOL the exceptions)Punk rock sampler defianetly grab something from the NItro Label.Epitaph may have more bands but in this case its Quality over Quantity.

Possibly the greatest Punk Comp of all time
Punkzilla is, in a word, amazing. The record grabs you with the oppening notes of A.F.I.'s unreleased masterpeice "Dream of Walking," one of their most powerful tunes. Next is one of my personal favorites, The Damned's "Domocracy?" a classic that could easily compete with "New Rose" as their greatest song ever. Eighteen more tracks of pure brilliance follow, ranging from the quirky humor punk of Guttermouth's "Hit machine," to hardcore punk to T.S.O.L.'s brilliant "Wasted." for punk fans, this comp is a must.

Nitro's answer to Punk-O-Rama 5
Yes, the name is stupid and the cover is corny, but this is one of the best compilations I have ever heard. Punkzilla has something for everyone. From AFI and Son of Sam and their goth/ hardcore punk to Guttermouth and the Vandals and their humor/ skate punk, this CD even includes two Offspring songs from the band's ST album of 1989, recently re-released by Nitro Records. The compilation introduces several new bands on Dexter Holland's label and features the videos to AFI's "The Days of the Phoenix" and Bodyjar's "Not the Same". Punkzilla is much better than Nitro's previous "Thought Remains the Same" and "Go Ahead Punk... Make My Day". This CD is better than most of the Punk-O-Rama's, but not #5, which is probably the best compilation of all time, along with Punkzilla. Get Punkzilla and Punk-O-Rama 5, 48 songs in all, for only [a few] bucks. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. British Punk    3. Emo    4. Hardcore Punk    5. L.A. Punk    6. Pop    7. Punk    8. Punk Collections    9. Punk Revival    10. Punk-Pop    11. Rock   

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Collections    3. Rock    4. V/a Compilations   

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It's all about the Boston bands on this comp
The best tracks come from two bands from Boston-Converge (doing the BEST cover of any band I have EVER heard in my life) and Cave In, whose major label debut comes out March 18th on RCA records. It is worth searching the ends of the earth to find this just for these two songs alone!!! ... Read more

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K-Tel does west-coast punk
Man, there are some classic songs here for sure - But what a rip-off - Less than 30 minutes of music here on a CD fer crapsakes - So why didn'cha include the great B-sides from these 45's? (like Black Randy's "Loner with a Boner" & "Sperm Bank Baby") - Oh yeah, then you woulda hadda buy the rights to those songs, too, cutting into the profits you'd make on this collection... Yeah, whatever, my friend burned me a copy of this so it's not like I hadda pay for it... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 70's Rock    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. American Punk    4. American Underground    5. College Rock    6. L.A. Punk    7. Pop    8. Popular Music    9. Punk    10. Punk Collections    11. Rock    12. Roots Rock    13. Singer/Songwriter    14. Soft Rock   

Features

• Import

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Collections   

Subjects:  1. 90's    2. Alternative Pop/Rock    3. Indie Rock    4. Pop    5. Post-Hardcore    6. Punk Collections    7. Rock   

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• Live

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Collections    3. Rock    4. Rock & Roll    5. Rockabilly    6. Roots Rock    7. Traditional Country    8. United States of America    9. V/a Compilations   

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Metal fans, avoid at all costs.
If you're a fan of metal, particularly from the 80s, beware.This CD is full of butchered versions of some of your favorite songs, by emo and pop/punk bands.I wonder if this is supposed to be a tribute to metal, or an insult.
Punk Goes Poseur Metal
It is too bad that the makers of this album did not choose REAL metal songs to sing.(Like songs from Slayer, Pantera, Bloodbath, Dying Fetus, Bolt Thrower, Ministry or at least early Metallica) They choose phony, overproduced corporate garbage hair metal songs.I can see why so many punk rockers hate metal.They think metal is about some jackass in spandex with an annoyingly high voice who is so detatched from reality and lives in a mansion in Beverly Hills. Probably the only good part is that AFI doesn't sound like Guns N' Poseurs, or maybe that Divit doesn't sound like Judass Priest (which was really a cheap and corny imitation of Black Sabbath)

Eh.
I don't like 80's metal. Period. I grew up surrounded by it, but never got into it at all. Maybe had I been a bit older or paying more attention during that time period, these covers would mean much more to me. But as a listener now, I ask myself: "What is the need for another 'punk covers metal' comp?" In the past few months, we have already had "Metalliska!" and "I Love Metal," [and don't forget the Shai Hulud/Boy Sets Fire covering Metallica 7"] both of which had their moments, but the whole CD just ends up being too long and boring. Punk Goes Metal is the same way. It clocks in with 17 tracks at over an hour, and the standouts are few and far between. AFI does do a nice version of "My Michelle" by Guns N Roses, and Dynamite Boy plays a pretty faithful rendition of "TNT" by AC/DC. Otherwise, the CD just lags on and on. This will sell a whole bunch of copies, due to the inclusion of Strung Out, Ten Foot Pole, Jughead's Revenge, The Ataris, The Aquabats, and Link 80, to name a few. One can just hope that we're reached the end of this metal revival phase or what have you, and we can all move on with our lives. And if you really want to purchase a covers compilation, get "Before You Were Punk" Volumes 1 and 2, which have more than just cheesy metal tracks on them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Heavy Metal Collections    3. Pop    4. Punk Revival    5. Punk-Pop    6. Rock    7. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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What You Need To Know
This release is an insightful look into 80's punk, gathering together many of the best bands to record for Mystic Records.It features highly sought after tracks not found on any other punk collection. The CD features the track "Mom's Rules" by NOFX, from their very rare EP "So What If We're On Mystic." This collection also features the original version of the classic track "I Saw Your Mommy" by Suicidal Tendencies. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hardcore Punk    2. Pop    3. Punk Collections    4. Rock    5. V/a Compilations   

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Garage Punk    3. Garage Rock Revival    4. Hard Rock    5. Indie Rock    6. Neo-Psychedelia    7. Pop    8. Psychobilly    9. Punk    10. Punk Collections    11. Punk-Pop    12. Rock    13. Rockabilly Revival   

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S.H.A.R.P.yMAN
This album rocks and shocks. It kicks (...)! Totally dude man! The best tracks are by the System and the Anti-Heroes. Real street punk for the real working man. 0I! OI! AMERICA RULES! 1 ganxsta rap tune and 1 spoken word,but its all good. Be a skin and buy this disc! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Collections    3. V/a Compilations   

Subjects:  1. Psychobilly    2. Punk Collections