In the '90s, when the major labels and Epitaph were tending to their pampered punk flock, there was a much wider subterranean punk/hardcore scene underfoot, bolstered by Maximumrocknroll et al. While far from a definitive snapshot of this parallel universe, Viva La Vinyl, a co-release between Dead Beat and Campground Records, does a commendable job of compiling 16 basement-party punk bands of the mid-90s in to one handy vinyl-only package. True, it has it's share of "crusty" miscreants, Viva... touts a bevy of pop-leaning combos, including Bouncing Souls, Trusty (a Beatles cover - wtf?), Sicko, and the ever reliable J Church. Others like The Kids (not the Belgian band), Krupted Peasant Farmers, and Jon Cougar Concentration Camp opt for a rawer approach. Fighting Cause, who deliver this albums penultimate slammer, "My Crime," always struck me as potential torchbearers for the more anthematic wing of last decade's punk-revival, but wider notoriety just wasn't in the cards for them. 01. Verrucose - Shingle
02. Sleeper - Destroying the Builder
03. Bouncing Souls - These Are the Quotes From Our Favorite '80s Movies
04. Whatever - Streak (Bill # 1)
05. Trusty - Magical Mystery Tour
06. J Church - Bomb
07. Tilt - Can't Listen
08. Preachers That Lie - Happy All the Time
09. The Kids - I Wish
10. Tilt Wheel - Crawl
11. Queen Mab - Flower
12. Nonsense - Crazy Al
13. Jon Cougar Concentration Camp - So What
14. Krupted Peasant Farmers - Bear Named Dog
15. Fighting Cause - My Crime
16. Sicko - Weight of the Sun
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2 comments:
isn't it a little contradictory to post digital mp3s of a comp that's entire purpose was to celebrate it's vinyl-ness? ;)
that said, this record kicks so much ass. it was one of my favorite compilations from back in the day. so many good band... thanks for posting!
this was a great compilation. the whatever song was my favorite and led me to their album, which is also awesome.
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