Tag: Punk

Reviews: Music Books, Print

Beth Lahickey Revelation Books. Copyright Date: 1998 Review Date: 2002 This is a book of interviews with the leaders of the straight edge scene of the 80s and 90s. Even though it deals mainly with the second wave of straight edge, (bands like Youth of Today, Slapshot, Bold, Underdog, Side by Side, Gorilla Biscuits) it […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on October 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music Books, Print, Zines

John Holmstrom (Editor) Trans-High Corporation Copyright Date: Review Date: 2002 You’ve heard about it, you read about it, now get your mits on the real thing. The orignal zine that coined the term “punk rock” with a capital P! Cool. Worth picking up if you ever put out a zine or ever called yourself a […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music

Smogtown: Beach City Butchers Teenage Knockouts: Japanese Murdercycles, Guitars and Guns Label: Deadbeat Records Release Date: Review Date: 2002 Smogtown are the current rulers of the new wave of old school bands. Ok, if you can get past the last inane comment and you’re looking for something to believe in, you’re in the right place. […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 17th, 2002

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Reviews: Music

Devo: Recombo DNA Label: Rhino Handmade Release Date: 2000 Recording Date: 1976-1981 Review Date: 2002 Devo fans of the world unite! Pioneers Who Got Scalped may have been Doodie Now for the future, but Recombo DNA is Booji Boy’s revenge. Recombo DNA is an excellent, if expensive addition to your Devo collection, provided your obsessive. […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 17th, 2002

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

Jim Bessman, in association with the Ramones St Martin’s Press New York 1993 Copyright Date: Review Date: 2002 An early review of the Ramones once said “The Ramones don’t waste their time, they waste yours.” That pretty much sets the tone for this book. The Ramones are one of the greatest under-appreciated bands of the […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on March 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music

Gaza Strippers: 1000 Watt Confessions Label: Lookout Release Date: 2000 Review Date: 2001 Rick Sims defies anyone to accurately describe the sound of the Gaza Strippers. Nuts to you Rick, I’m going to try anyway. Did you groove on the Didjits? Imagine if the Didjits hadn’t burned out. That’s not really a description. OK, heavy […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 16th, 2001

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

By Adrian Boot and Chris Salewicz Studio Books ISBN: 0140260986 Copyright Date: 01/01/97 Type: Paperback: 157 pages Size: 10.0 x 10.2 inches Price: 16.99 pounds (?) $10.00 on clearance Review Date: 8/19/00 This book is about several years old and published in England. I Don’t know what the conversion rate is, but my guess is […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on August 19th, 2000

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

V. Vale Re/Search Publications ISBN: 096504694X ISBN: 1889307009 Copyright Date: 11/6/96 Type: Soft cover. 148 Pages each Size: 10.2 x 15.2 inches Review Date: 8/15/00 Search & Destroy: The Complete Reprints #1-6 and #7-11 “If you see typos or overexposed photos- enjoy them! This is the real thing from the late 70’s, not sanitized or […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on August 15th, 2000

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Reviews: Music

GreyArea: Fanbelt Algebra Label: Victory Records Release Date:2000 Review Date: 2000 Another strong outing from GreyArea here, following their fine 1998 debut. This one isn’t quite as intense, even throwing an acoustic guitar in the mix every once in awhile. I particularly like the bass playing. The bass often takes the lead in the melodies […]

Posted by: House of Neil on June 8th, 2000

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Reviews: Music

Vision: Watching the World Burn Label: Epitaph Release Date:2000 Review Date: 2000 The latest from Vision is a blistering CD. Fast and hard but still melodic. Like Toxic Reasons 10 years on. If the opening track, a call-to-arms called “Close Minded” doesn’t grab you by the balls immediately, then you aren’t going to like any […]

Posted by: House of Neil on June 8th, 2000

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