Sunday, May 4, 2008

Up(load) the Punx



So a couple of my friends who strongly prefer punk music lovingly critiqued my blog the other day in passing because it didn't involve or contain enough music to soothe their specific tastes (I maintained that the Zero Boys and Wipers entries were examples of such, but they didn't seem to agree). It is with them in mind that I have uploaded a few gems, in the hopes that this soothes the jangled nerves of the punk collective who have felt slighted thus far by my often confusing musical palate.

The first of such is the first and third volumes of the Bored With The USA series. Similar to Killed By Death in its intent, the series collects early singes and demonstrational recordings by early U.S. punk bands. Volume 1 has a much more classic feel, with tracks from The Plastmatics, The Bags, Weirdos, Misfits, Crime and the Avengers all appearing on the compilation, while Volume 3 has a bit more of an obscure vibe with bands like the Manic Depressives, Swingers Resort, and the Maids.

I'm aware that, to some within the punk/hardcore community, the revival of late 70's/early 80's punk is met with great disdain and scorn...or at the very least a not-so-subtle roll of the eyes. It always seemed to me that punk and hardcore bands of any era wear their influences on their collective sleeve anyway, so what's the harm? Appreciate the present (and future, for that matter) by celebrating the past, I say. I suppose, however, that my rather eclectic and vague taste makes it easier for me to say that (not that I claim to have either a great taste in music or an all-encompassing one, please let me make that abundantly clear).

At any rate, enjoy these compliations via the links below. I'll try and upload some more strictly punk stuff in the coming weeks, just for sake of balance. All joking aside, I sincerely appreciated my friends' input, as it was some of the first evidence to me that people actually read this thing. Thanks!

Bored With The USA - Volume 1 - DOWNLOAD HERE!
Bored With The USA - Volume 3 - DOWNLOAD HERE!

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