#582 Bad Brains – I Against I

Bad Brains is a band I have definitely never heard. I Against I is their third album of hardcore punk music. A piece of interesting trivia is that their second album was produced by Ric Ocasek of The Cars. He died this past weekend at the time I am writing this post and not the time […]

#536 Minor Threat – Out of Step

Minor Threat, a hardcore punk band, released their debut album Out of Step in either 1983 or 1984. The book, 1001 Albums…, states 1984, but I read in other places that it was in 1983. I do not believe the book. I have never heard of this band, but they ended in 1983 and only released […]

#486 Black Flag – Damaged

Black Flag is another band who I recognise by name only. I have never heard their music so I do not know their debut album Damaged. Hardcore punk was not a genre that I was into ever. I might be tired after reviewing three albums in a row, but this album did not move me at […]

#430 Germs – (GI)

The Germs‘ one and only album (GI) is one that was unknown to me. I was surprised to learn that Joan Jett had produced and mixed the album. In a couple years she would become famous with the Blackhearts for their song “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” and many others. I think the reason the Germs […]