The latest in a series of punk compilations courtesy of Epitaph Records, Straight Outta the Pit is a snarling, high-energy affair featuring 24 acts. With fervent music from the likes of Rancid, the New Bomb Turks, and Bad ... more »Religion, this collection showcases several top-notch punk ensembles. While all of the selections have been previously released, except for "Fight It" by L.A.'s Pennywise, there are some neglected classics to savor, including "Don't Panic" by Seattle's Gas Huffer, and "It's My Life" by the infamous Agnostic Front. The only performance that doesn't complement the raucous nature of Punk-O-Rama 4 is Tom Waits singing "Big In Japan," but it's a slice of skewed weirdness all the same. With a slew of superlative punk rock bands rounding out the lineup, this compilation consistently delivers. --Mitch Myers« less
The latest in a series of punk compilations courtesy of Epitaph Records, Straight Outta the Pit is a snarling, high-energy affair featuring 24 acts. With fervent music from the likes of Rancid, the New Bomb Turks, and Bad Religion, this collection showcases several top-notch punk ensembles. While all of the selections have been previously released, except for "Fight It" by L.A.'s Pennywise, there are some neglected classics to savor, including "Don't Panic" by Seattle's Gas Huffer, and "It's My Life" by the infamous Agnostic Front. The only performance that doesn't complement the raucous nature of Punk-O-Rama 4 is Tom Waits singing "Big In Japan," but it's a slice of skewed weirdness all the same. With a slew of superlative punk rock bands rounding out the lineup, this compilation consistently delivers. --Mitch Myers
"I know most reviews say that this is not the best Punk O Rama volume. But I'll have to disagree. It's the best.
You can always rely on good songs by NOFX and Pennywise.
But the highlights of this CD are 1998 by Rancid (very catchy song in the typical Rancid way), Faster than the World by Pulley (a good fast song), Hopeless Romantic by Bouncing Souls, Think the World by All, and Getaway by Ten Foot Pole (all three really good pop punk songs).
The only song I ever skip on this CD is Big in Japan by Tom Waits. That song's annoying!
Get this CD. You won't regret it as you listen to it over and over again."
Punk o mania
Rooster Cogburn | 06/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great cd to listen to while driving, working, partying, whatever. It is a good collection of songs from a bunch of good punk bands. (not blink 182, sum 41 etc.) It is more than likely that after listening to this a few times, you will be singing along and air-guitaring with many of the songs."
Ok, but not better the vol.5
darkamikaze | Boca Raton,FL USA | 06/05/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This album has some really good punk songs on it. All of them are awesome save for tracks 17-20 which are either poppy or they sound like they're goth or metal. But if u want a Punk compilation that has all awesome punk tracks buy vol. 5."
Gimme a break...
Daniel | 09/05/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Come on people. I can't understand you don't get bored with compilations like these. It's fun to discover new bands but you can't base your judgement on one song only so you need to find another source still to find out if you really found a new band.
Ok, this is not the worse out there. There are worse compilations, but well. Some are better. Punk-O-Rama 2 and 3 are better than this one, so I'd say buy them IF you want to buy a compilation. I prefer EP's and albums though.Also, why is Tom Waits on this compilation? Yes, I know why; because's he on Epitaph...but isn't this called PUNK o rama?"