Search - Various :: Old School Punk

Despite the cheesy title and cliche' cover, it's a keeper

punkviper | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 07/24/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sure, any compilation like this reeks of cash-in, and in the realm of "punk rock" that's a sin, but suspend your prejudices for a time and realize that the songs here are vital.Serving as an admirable time capsule for SoCal early eighties punk rock, this CD ties together a great lineup of important bands of that day and age. And not only are the bands first-rate, the songs chosen are actually the best those bands have to offer. Honestly, once you hear "I Don't Care About You" by Fear, that's about all the Fear you'll ever need to hear. Same goes for the Germs' "Richie Dagger" and Agent Orange's "Bloodstains." Sure, you could delve deeper into each artist, but if you didn't bother, you could still safely go to your grave not missing much.If you need a primer introduction to the roots of what they call American punk today (Offspring, Green Day, Blink182), this will serve that purpose admirably."

A great introduction to those who are still learning....

Jody Corodey | san jose, Ca United States | 12/11/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This compilation was made by Warren Fitzgerald (of the Vandals). He makes a great cd full of all the greatest punk rock songs from bands most might not know about, but should. Forget Blink 182, Green Day, or any other pop stuff. This is Punk Rock."

Hip hop/punk fan

Johnny R. Nelson | 08/21/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this is a great comp.i barley got into the punk scene a good 5 years ago or so.this comp. makes for a great starter kit."