D.R.I. - Dirty Rotten L.P.

Here's D.R.I.'s first release from 1983. Lightning fast hardcore. 22 songs in under 18 minutes. They went on to release another hardcore 7" and L.P. before deciding to turn more towards metal, pioneering the 'crossover' sound.

It's My Fate To Hate You

G.B.H. - City Baby Attacked By Rats

The Legendary G.B.H. Started in '78 and still going strong more than 30 years later. Nuff said. Here's their first full length L.P. from 1982, plus the bonus tracks from the re-issue. A masterpiece.

I'm A Sick Boy, And There's No Cure

76% Uncertain - Estimated Monkey Time

Good hardcore from Connecticut's 76% Uncertain. Here's their story. This is is their debut E.P. from 1984.

Red Ass Monkey Jam
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The Faction - Corpse In Disguise 7"

The Faction, from San Jose, helped create Skate Punk. They were only around for a couple years in the early 80's. Read their whole story HERE. This was their 2nd 7", released in 1984. I was never a big fan of the band overall, but I really liked this 7", so I submit it here, for your approval.


Skate And Destroy

Abrasive Wheels - When The Punks Go Marching In

 Abrasive Wheels formed in the U.K. in the late 70's. They released several records of good English punk, this being the first full length L.P. They split in the mid 80's but, as more and more bands are doing, have gotten back together to record and tour. Good stuff.

Kids Don't Care About Books Or Rules

Channel 3 - I've Got A Gun 7"

Punk legends Channel 3 were always one of my absolute favorite bands. Formed in 1980 they went on to release several classic records before leaning more towards the rock 'n' roll sound in the mid 80's. They pretty much disappeared in the 90's but are thankfully back and playing. I saw them earlier this year and I have to say they can still put on one hell of a show! This is one of their first releases, from 1982. And here's a link to their website that tells the complete CH3 Story.


Manslaughter Can Be Fun

D.Y.S. - Brotherhood

D.Y.S. was a straight edge band out of Boston. They took their name, Department of Youth Services, from a Boston organization that houses delinquent youth. Here's the band info from their Myspace Page:

Formed at ground zero of Boston's legendary straight edge hardcore scene, DYS rose out of SS Decontrol's Boston Crew, going on to help establish the city as a center of the movement along with Negative FX and Last Rights. Their debut album "Brotherhood" was released by SSD's X-Claim records, recorded at legendary 8-track Boston studio Radiobeat, and produced by Lou Giordano who went on to work with Husker Du. The album cover was designed and drawn by future Mighty, Mighty Bosstone Dickie Barrett, an early fan and friend. "Brotherhood" was classic old-school thrash, with lyrics dedicated to straight edge values and personal politics. Original pressings sell on ebay today for over $200.

This is their classic E.P. from 1983. Afterwards they added a second guitarist and moved to the land of metal. They released one 'metal' album in '85 before splitting. Members went on to various bands such as Dag Nasty and Slapshot. An early demo was released in '89 as well as all 3 together on a CD called 'Fire & Ice'. They've recently reformed to record and tour.

World Get Away From Me
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