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Punk Is Not Ded

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Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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The latest offering from Social D sees them putting out more of the crankin' country punk that we love them for. Possibly a touch closer to straight rock'n'roll than previous efforts, they've lost none of their energy with age though. Very solid offering with plenty of catchy songs. Good album for driving around with the top down on a summer day.

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Live at the Roxy: Social Distortion

Updated May 7, 2008

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It's pretty rare for me to replace the album cut of a song with a live one on my playlists, but the live version of "Mommy's Little Monster" is definitely the best version of this song committed to tape, in my opinion. This album is full of great live gems, and a terrific album to get you going. Amazing energy and a lot of fun.

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Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell: Social Distortion

Updated May 7, 2008

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This is the first Social D record I ever heard. From the opening strains of "Cold Feelings" I was hooked. Terrifically energetic punk, infused with a Johnny Cash sensibility. Some good things did come out of the 80s. (Bruce Springsteen said this was his favorite album of the year btw)

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Social Distortion: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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The third album from OC punk pioneers sees them cranking out more good Clash via Johnny Cash tunes. And speaking of Cash, there's a cover of "Ring of Fire" on here. Personal favorites "Sick Boy", "Story of My Life" (yes, that would be one of my ringtones), and "Ball & Chain". Tons of raw energy here. I always find Social D to be good when I need to get pumped up.

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13 Songs: Fugazi

Updated May 8, 2008

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Punk is not dead. Fugazi still carries the torch of great, aggressive punk rock. A bit more than just three chords and some attitude, they take punk and made it grow up a little and learn to play their instruments. Love the bass lines, and the whole thing just rocks. Good album for getting your energy up.

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London Calling: The Clash

Updated May 12, 2008

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*The* punk album. If you know no other, you know London Calling. Incredibly catchy and incredibly raw, this is what punk was all about. With killer bass lines from that guy on the cover, Mr. Paul Simonon, great lyrics from Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, and a strong backbone thanks to Topper Headon. This album withstands the test of time and the fickleness of taste. It's also influenced countless musicians. "London Calling", "Rudy Can't Fail", "Lost in the Supermarket", "Clampdown", "Guns of Brixton", "Death or Glory, "Train in Vain"... pick a favorite? No Way!

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The Clash (U.K. Version) - The Clash

Updated May 12, 2008

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If you only own two Clash albums, this and London Calling should be it. The raw energy on this album is infectious. Talk about the spirit of '77. From Joe Strummer spitting out "White Riot" to the greatest cover ever "I Fought the Law". Yet almost every song on here could be a single. Actually, most of them were, since originally most of them were released as singles, and then compiled to make the album itself. I find it more coherent and lasting than Anarchy in the UK and many other seminal punk albums, this is a must-have.

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Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols: The Sex Pistols

Updated May 12, 2008

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The original punk statement. Never Mind the Bollocks is aggressive, and in your face. It is worth noting that Sid Vicious, who could not play his bass guitar to save his life, did not actually play on the album, but replaced Glen Matlock. Either way, they were a force of nature, and that force was anarchy, in the UK and elsewhere.

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We're A Happy Family - A Tribute To The Ramones: Various Artists

Updated May 7, 2008

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The Ramones are one of the great punk bands. They proved that all you need is three chords and crazy energy to make some great music. A huge array of artists turn in their takes on classic Ramones songs for this compilation. From U2 (who I'm sad to say have a pretty mediocre track) to Rancid, Pete Yorn to Tom Waits, Garbage to Marilyn Manson.

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The Gossip - Standing In the Way of Control

Updated May 8, 2008

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Great, great album. Beth Ditto is a powerful singer with a great voice, even when she's completely in your face. Tons of energy in killer songs. Some songs sit somewhere between aggressive and dance-friendly, while others are more garage-rock. Smart lyrics don't shy away from bold statements either.

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Dig Me Out: Sleater-Kinney

Updated May 13, 2008

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An amazingly strong album from one of the best riot grrl groups around. Terrific rock riffs and tons of power, this is a modern punk rock powerhouse record.

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American Idiot: Green Day

Updated May 8, 2008

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Green Day grows up. Great album with hooky, catchy songs filled with smart lyrics. Definitely in the rock-opera vein, with some songs clocking in at over 9mn, but none of them ever feel bloated. Energetic and edgy rock'n'roll.

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When Your Heart Stops Beating: (+44)

Updated May 7, 2008

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Pop-punk band Blink 182 broke up 2005. While Tom DeLonge going on to Angles & Airwaves, it took the other two members Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker a little bit more time to put together a new outfit. +44 is definitely in the same vein as Blink-182, catchy pop-punk songs. Although some of the songs here are a bit darker, making you wonder if they're exorcising some of their resentment towards their former bandmate.

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The Future Is Unwritten: Joe Strummer

Updated May 7, 2008

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The soundtrack to Jullien Temple's movie about Joe Strummer plays like a great mixtape made by your coolest friend. There's some Clash, some Strummer in his post-Clash bands, and a smattering of other great artists. Great compilation.

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Pink Flag: Wire

Updated May 13, 2008

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This is a crazy good album. And the most insane thing is the number of songs in the amount of time there is in the album. 23 songs in 39mn. 6 songs clock in at under 1mn and 10 of them don't break the 2mn mark.. They're incredibly energetic bits of punk, but on the poppier side of punk rather than rawer. All angular guitars and half-shouty lyrics.

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154: Wire

Updated May 13, 2008

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The third Wire album, and the last in the cycle of their amazing 70s albums. Released to wide critical acclaim, it marks probably the height of both their popularity and creative zenith. Filled with amazing post-punk songs, all now over 2mn in length, Wire had arrived.

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Chairs Missing: Wire

Updated May 13, 2008

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Wire makes amazing punk (or maybe just slightly post-punk) music. Some of it is almost popy in it's catchiness and charm, but there's still plenty of energy to spare. The songs are still angular, edgy and fascinating, although many of them are "long" by Wire standards.

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And Out Come the Wolves: Rancid

Updated May 14, 2008

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I remember the first time I heard "Timebomb" and "Ruby Soho". I was starting high school and didn't know they made music like this. It was a revelation. It was catchy and raw, full of angry energy and aggressive guitars. This album introduced me to the wonderful world of punk and it still holds up really well over 10 years later. One of the few records I have held onto from those days.

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Indestructible: Rancid: Music

Updated May 14, 2008

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This album totally recalls the energy and osound of And Out Come The Wolves. "Fall Back Down", and "Red Hot Moon" are infectious. Great, vital punk rock.

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White Light, White Heat, White Trash: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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Referencing, and possibly poking fun of, the Velvet Underground in the title, this Social D album returns to a harder, more punk sound. For me, the best song is "Dear Lover", and the strange, hardcore cover of the Rolling Stones' "Under My Thumb"

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Under the Influences: Mike Ness

Updated May 14, 2008

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All covers record by Mike Ness of Social Distortion. From country to folk, and a cover of "I Fought the Law" thrown in for good luck. It shows how deep he mines and how broad the scope of the influences that go into Social D's sound.

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Mommy's Little Monster: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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Debut album from Social D, this is a kicking punk album with attitude to spare. Tons of aggressive guitars, with lots of energy and swagger. Key tracks: "The Creeps" and "Mommy's Little Monster" (although for my money, the version off of Live at the Roxy manages to pack in even more energy and bravado)

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Prison Bound: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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Social D's second album finds them kicking out some more good punk, but starting down the road of cowpunk or country punk, introducing some more honky tonk elements into the songs, notably on the album's title track

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Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past: Social Distortion

Updated May 14, 2008

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Mostly contains demos and alternate versions of songs, it also includes the songs off of the single they released prior to Mommy's Little Monster. Definitely in more of the hardcore vein than their country/punk sound.

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Cheating at Solitaire: Mike Ness

Updated May 14, 2008

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Mike Ness, frontman of SoCal punk outfit Social D, goes solo to record some of his more country and straight-up rock and roll songs. Definitely has a more old-time feel than a Social D record, and certainly a different kind of energy. It's a kinder, gentler Mike Ness. Key track "The Devil in Miss Jones"

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