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Portland Punk

Keith D. Pick | San Diego, Ca. United States | 02/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Punk rock in the 70's was a backlash against the effete swill that the corporate music industtry was spoon-feeding to the public. The punk scene in Portland was about self-expression rather than style; it was non-commercial and completely unpretentious."The History of Portland Punk vol.1" captures the essence of Portland's underground music scene in the 1970's. I have sentimental reasons for recommending this CD. In the late 70's I shared a house in Portland, Oregon with Bob Glassily and John French of the Rubbers. I hung out with many of the musicians featured on this album. Listening to this CD for the first time brought back memories of half-forgotten friends and rainy Portland nights. I could almost smell the clove cigarettes and stale beer."

The Great North West Sound.

Eric P. Vanlom | Bend, Oregon | 01/16/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Good selection of Portland groups. Portland was a hot bed of great music. They infulenced the grunge sound that got attributed to Seattle. Hey, Kurt Cobain hung out in Portland because the music scene was better. the only reason I didnt give it 5 stars was because their were other groups out there that should of been included. have fun,EVL."