***14-song document of the DIY punk/alternative scene in Peoria, Illinois, from its hardcore roots in the early 1980s through the late '90s. The album highlights out-of-print punk rock anthems, unreleased demos and rare studio tracks alongside extensive liner notes, photos and a scene poster. This compilation is the companion soundtrack to the book Punks In Peoria: Making A Scene In The American Heartland by Jonathan Wright and Dawson Barrett, published by University of Illinois Press. Punks In Peoria documents the evolution of the DIY punk scene in Peoria, Illinois—from its primal beginnings in the early 1980s to the dawn of the digital era. A lovingly curated collection of long-lost gems and hometown favorites from “Anytown U.S.A.,” it connects the varied work of disaffected youth across nearly two decades and multiple “generations” of Peoria punks, performers and scenesters. From Midwest hardcore legends Constant Vomit and Caustic Defiance to the inimitable shock rocker Bloody Mess, the Peoria punk scene was built on the DIY spirit from the very beginning. As it grew beyond the rudiments of hardcore, the Peoria scene mirrored the larger slicing and dicing of post-punk into ever-narrower sub-genres—embracing goth, synth, pop, psychedelia, metal, and more. Amidst the post-Nirvana haze of the early ‘90s, the gritty melodies of Dollface paved the way for a new generation of Peoria youth—some of whom would go on to tour the world in bands like Minsk and Planes Mistaken for Stars. This record is a document of that musical journey. 240 page paperback with...
BK $26.85
06/11/2021
***Despite the fact that SILVER ABUSE has shared its distinctive style of punk noise and no-wave resonance in Chicago since 1977, it remains a modern band making now sounds. Their second full album, Consider The Pigeon, has been two years in the making and it‘s definitely been worth the wait. Pressed into crisp black vinyl (or gleaming CD) for your eager consumption, this newest work is certainly the band's finest to date. If you haven’t been listening to Silver Abuse already, this album will leave you wondering why you haven’t been all along. (STREET DATE - 6/10/2016)
LP $14.50
06/10/2016
CD $11.00
06/10/2016
***Released on the 40th Anniversary of ARTIFICIAL PEACE's best live show ever, this album features 15 tracks. Recorded, mixed and mastered by TOM LYLE of GOVERNMENT ISSUE. For anyone who was there that night, they can close their eyes and practically re-live the experience. For those who werenʼt, they can sonically experience the intensity of Artificial Peace live! This first ever official release of this live recording documents the intensity of this important band in the early DC hardcore punk scene, and in a more authentic way than their well-known studio recordings. Limited edition 160-gram white vinyl LP in a 20pt board jacket with printed inner sleeve featuring Artificial Peace show flyers. Mastered by Tom Lyle, lacquer cut by CARL SAFF, pressed in Chicago at Smashed Plastic Record Pressing.
LP $22.75
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***BLATANT DISSENT's story is the story of evolution. They started in Dekalb, Illinois, in 1983 as a cover band. Over the next few years, Blatant Dissent developed and recorded their own distinct brand of midwestern indie-skate punk. By 1988, the evolution was complete and they had become Midwest noise-rock stalwarts TAR. Their music had the backbone and energy of hardcore punk but Blatant Dissent were too smart and well informed to play run-of-the-mill uniform hardcore. Their style was also illuminated by the innovations of contemporary bands including Naked Raygun, whose JEFF PEZZATI produced their first session. Also influential were Chicago punk pioneers Trial By Fire as well as innovative national acts like Husker Du, The Minutemen and The Replacements. After an initial demo, Blatant Dissent eventually recorded a total of 22 songs over two sessions between 1985 and 1986. Recorded by IAIN BURGESS and STEVE ALBINI respectively, these sessions offer insight into the development of the group as they tightened their song writing and laid the groundwork for later becoming Tar. During 2021 the original multi-tracks were remixed by the band with Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago. The music was subsequently mastered by CARL SAFF and pressed into 160-gram color vinyl in Chicago at Smashed Plastic Record Pressing. 22 song limited edition blue / white swirl color vinyl LP. Comes in 20pt board jacket with full color, four page booklet.
LP $22.75
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