THRIFT SHOP LP's IN COLOR
Twenty years ago when we first published this classic article on Thrift Shop LP finds by a guy named Dave, only the magazine's cover was color, so the reproduction here remained in it's original black and white. UNTIL NOW!
V/A SHREDS - Volume #5
"SHREDS" was a 5 CD compilation series released in the '90s. It attempted to document great tracks from 7 inch punk and indiepop singles released in the '90s. That was the last pre-digital decade and massive amounts of vinyl were released. It was impossible for even avid fans to keep up, so you are likely to discover some lost gems, all from the U.S. or Canada.
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BLACK FLAG LIVE AT ON BROADWAY 5/84
Black Flag recorded many of their live shows in the early to mid '80s. They generally sound good, and some were from live radio broadcasts. They normally aren't at all hard to find, but I came across this performance from a May '84 broadcast by a San Francisco college radio station, which has good sound quality, but for some reason has never circulated.
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TUNNELRUNNERS - "PLASTICLAND"
It would be quite a challenge to name the greatest single from the '70s UK punk scene - don't even try. One mega-masterpiece that might get fewer mentions than it deserves is "Plasticland" by the Tunnelrunners, who were a three piece from Wales. The track later appeared own their "Neath Abbey Road" album, and the band made a video for the song which is essential viewing.
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V/A - "East Bay Underground '77-82"
The East Bay scene, in Berkeley and Oakland was less polished and more centered on accessible spaces for youth to play than San Francisco, where bands like the Dead Kennedys, Avengers and Mutants incorporated elements of art punk, theater, and social critique. East Bay drew more from garage rock and power pop, and was defined by its irreverent DIY spirit. The East Bay didn’t have San Francisco’s art school and activist scene but instead fostered a community-driven ethos with underground punk zines like Cometbus. Its bands often emphasized absurdist approaches, eschewing the more intellectual or political tones found across the bay. San Francisco punk was shaped by the city’s bohemian and activist legacies, while East Bay punk was shaped by DIY culture, underground venues, and musically with a blend of raw garage, quirky outsider influences and ’60s music, making the East Bay scene distinct in energy and style from its better known neighbor.
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Important Message From HOMELAND SECURITY
Kristi Noem is clearly the best thing on TV. Unfortunately due to funding issues she can only make around one appearance every half hour. If the government can manage to cut funds for food assistance programs it's possible she might be able to share her important announcements every 8 minutes, which would make our country very secure.
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V/A Anarcho-UK - Volume #3
UK Anarcho-punk was the indie label movement that replaced the late '70s punk scene led by larger label bands like Pistols, Clash and Jam. Though the music was huge in the UK, the small label status resulted in a lower profile internationally for the best music of its time. This is volume 3 of the 5 disc box set.
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FM '69 - "Homage To 60's Underground Radio"
A tribute to the best radio anyone ever heard. Some old radio ads and music from, Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, Eclection, Tim Buckley, Cream, Jameson, Bob Dylan, Pearls Before Swine, Rick Jarrard, and more.
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