Excellent Introduction to early 80's SoCal Punk
11/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is a reissue of the classic Barricaded Suspects vinyl LP, first pressed in 1983, and long out of print and sought after by record collector geeks. Originally issued on the infamous Toxic Shock label(now Westworld/Toxic Ranch) and thanks to Dr. Strange, now everyone who didn't get a chance to buy it in the 80's can get it now in re-mastered form. Various classics from early suburban USA and Canada punk bands are right here, folks: Decry, Red Tide, Mad Parade, Peace Corpse, Roach Motel and the legendary Septic Death (with Pushead, who also did the cover artwork) and Massacre Guys, two members of whom are now in the Descendents and All. Bonus tracks include Pillsbury Hardcore, Peace Corpse, the Dull, and Zimbo Chimps. A perfect time capsule of the innocent days of pre-hardcore punk when everything was dangerous with a capital "D" and 100% DIY. BUY OR DIE!"