Two decades into delivering social commentary via their blistering brand of punk rock, Rise Against's latest, Nowhere Generation II, may be their most poignant, as it sums up the struggles, injustices, and collective action of a generation.
This 7" was the second release from the mighty Rites Of Spring, who, in 1984, helped redefine the punk rock scene in Washington, DC and the rest of the world, challenging the macho posturing that had become so prevalent.
As vibrant and pugnacious as it did on it's first release, "Crack" represents the very apex of politically conscious British punk, The Crack stands as a perfect snapshot of the inner-city temperature of the late 70s.
One of the most revered, reviled and talked about records in all Australian music history (I'm) Stranded by The Saints finally gets the vinyl box set treatment.
Bay area punk band Samiam released their eight album. Their distinctive blend of melodic phrases atop a hardcore foundation found the band standing out from the typical fare of the time.
The Scientists proved to me that rock 'n' roll could be played by gentlemen in fine silk shirts half unbuttoned and still be dirty, cool and real." —Thurston Moore
Scream's DC Special LP, 12 tracks on black vinyl from Dischord. Recorded at Inner Ear with Don Zientara and additional production by Ian MacKaye; guests include Dave Grohl. Intimate, community-rooted songwriting.
The album is a haunted house of spare, skittery guitar, spooky sound effects, abbreviated beats and Adrian's hollowed out, schizo vocals. If you are interested in early UK proto-Industrial music, give this a try.
Section 25 - From the Hip 4CD box (remastered, expanded). Remastered, expanded 4-CD set collecting the 1984 album, demos, remixes and 1985 live desk recordings; 16-page booklet and Peter Saville cover. Includes "Looking From a Hilltop".
LTM remaster of Section 25's From the Hip CD, the Bernard Sumner-produced 1984 album featuring club classic "Looking From a Hilltop" plus CD-only 12" mixes and remixes; direct, propulsive post-punk turned electro.
The collection soundtracks the period and features key singles , essential tracks from Never Mind The Bollocks, further originals and covers from The Great Rock & Roll Swindle soundtrack album and some essential B- sides.
Skam - No Name LP collects previously unreleased 1982 to 83 punk recordings from the Bailey's Crossroads scene. Short, jagged studio and live cuts like 'No Name' capture the band’s raw, restless energy.
