Punkzilla is Nitro Records third budget CD compilation and features 6 unreleased or non-LP tracks, including a hidden Vandals interview and enhanced video of A.F.I.'s 'Days Of The Phoenix'! Artists here are A.F.I., Damn... more »ed, Offspring, One Hit Wonder, Guttermouth, Son Of Sam, T.S.O.L., Vandals & more.« less
Punkzilla is Nitro Records third budget CD compilation and features 6 unreleased or non-LP tracks, including a hidden Vandals interview and enhanced video of A.F.I.'s 'Days Of The Phoenix'! Artists here are A.F.I., Damned, Offspring, One Hit Wonder, Guttermouth, Son Of Sam, T.S.O.L., Vandals & more.
"Yes, the name is stupid and the cover is corny, but this is one of the best compilations I have ever heard. Punkzilla has something for everyone. From AFI and Son of Sam and their goth/ hardcore punk to Guttermouth and the Vandals and their humor/ skate punk, this CD even includes two Offspring songs from the band's ST album of 1989, recently re-released by Nitro Records. The compilation introduces several new bands on Dexter Holland's label and features the videos to AFI's "The Days of the Phoenix" and Bodyjar's "Not the Same". Punkzilla is much better than Nitro's previous "Thought Remains the Same" and "Go Ahead Punk... Make My Day". This CD is better than most of the Punk-O-Rama's, but not #5, which is probably the best compilation of all time, along with Punkzilla. Get Punkzilla and Punk-O-Rama 5, 48 songs in all, for only [a few] bucks."
Possibly the greatest Punk Comp of all time
Bill | Santa Cruz, CA USA | 02/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Punkzilla is, in a word, amazing. The record grabs you with the oppening notes of A.F.I.'s unreleased masterpeice "Dream of Walking," one of their most powerful tunes. Next is one of my personal favorites, The Damned's "Domocracy?" a classic that could easily compete with "New Rose" as their greatest song ever. Eighteen more tracks of pure brilliance follow, ranging from the quirky humor punk of Guttermouth's "Hit machine," to hardcore punk to T.S.O.L.'s brilliant "Wasted." for punk fans, this comp is a must."
Great Sampler.
TreyC | Australia | 05/18/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Alot of labels release samplers.But how many of them are worth listening to?This one certainly is.How could one go wrong with Afi,The Damned,The Vandals,TSOL, and son of sam on one disc.It has a couple of lame tracks (bodyjar and rufio namely)but all in all one of the best samplers ive heard.It gives a good insight into what the label has to offer which mind you is a hell of a lot.Besides its worthing buying just for the rare tracks from TSOL and AFI.If you want a "modern"(The Damned and TSOL the exceptions)Punk rock sampler defianetly grab something from the NItro Label.Epitaph may have more bands but in this case its Quality over Quantity."
Punkzilla The Compilation to Remeber
punkkskatrr | Warped Tour | 02/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"PUNKZILLA, yes I will agree that has to be one of the corniest titles I've herd but anyone with appreciation for punk will appreciate the Godzilla reference. This monster of a compilation is the best 5 bucks I have spent this month. I couldn't of burned a better CD myself. Why am I so excited about this compilation with a cheesy cover? Because as all of you already know its not the cover that matters. Nitro put everyone on it's recent compilation, of course that's the point of a compilation...but still. AFI "Dream of Waking" and "Days of Phoenix" open and close the track list with "Wester" right in the middle. The Offspring and The Damned get a fair shot of 2 tracks a piece. Unfortunately The Vandals only had two tracks also but that's no prob because everyone should own every Vandal CD/Album/ Tape ever. Other artist included TSOL, Rufio, Bodyjar, Son of Sam, Stavesacre, Ensign and Guttermouth... The best tracks are "Behind the Music" and "Wester" but overall this Compilation Rocks in every way imaginable. Pick it up for the price of meal at McDonalds and be happy forever!!!!"
Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
