The CD also effectively portrays the most influential regional scenes. Boston bands represent with Gang Green (“Kill a Commie”) and SS Decontrol (“Boiling Point”). Influential DC bands Minor Threat, Scream (“Came Without Warning”), and the Bad Brains each have a song on the compilation.
And of course, Los Angeles... The L.A. scene is represented by Black Flag, the Circle Jerks (“Red Tape”), the Untouchables (“Nic Fit”), and more. Smaller scenes are also represented, such as the Big Boys of Austin, Texas (“Brickwall”).
For listeners unfamiliar with the genre, or fans of the likes of Green Day who want to know where this band got its inspiration, this CD is a great introduction to the music of the early '80s punk subculture. For music lovers who sold off their LP collection to become an accountant or similar, this CD will remind you of what you left behind. Just don’t shave your head and start a cover band.
Article comments
1 - Asiankaos
The hardcore scene didn't start from the British punk movement. Because punk started in the U.S.
Second the hardcore scene in the united states was for the most part not middle class kids. Especially in NYC. Those kids had nothing. Anyways you shouldn't even bother reviewing stuff like this because if you don't know anything about the scene besides what you read then ou come off kinda foolish.
2 - gette
Yes, punk started in the US with MC5 and the Stooges, etc. Immediate to the period of American hardcore that is covered in this time period, however, was a lot of touring by UK bands like the Clash. How do I know this? I lived through this; I didn't read a book.
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