First full-length release by psycho-psyche freaks COMETS ON FIRE. COMETS deliver dark and damaged acid rock served in a crude and blown out speedball of BLUE CHEER, HIGH RISE, JAMES WILLIAMSON and a shit-faced-drunk Roxy-era Eno. Methamphetamine and Schnapps-drenched lullabies take it straight into the sonic shit storm, shifting from 4/4 power rock to imploding free form. Echoplex treated tales of drug-crazed space travelers, graverobbers in love and cosmic cannibals. Recorded by COMETS ON FIRE onto 4-track with the levels in the bloody red in a basement and garage in Santa Cruz, California. Tinkering, mixing and sound manipulation with help from Tim Green (FUCKING CHAMPS, NATION OF ULYSSES).
CD $13.00
06/24/2003
MP3 $9.90
06/24/2003
FLAC $11.99
06/24/2003
VIC BONDI started his career as a protest singer. He then went on to form ARTICLES OF FAITH, JONES VERY and ALLOY. On his new EP (his first new material in 8 years), VIC has come full-circle. The threat of war has inspired him to release some protest material : so he wrote and recorded “Hardball” – a rockin assault against George W. - at the end of 2002 as well as covering John Fogerty’s “Fortunate Song” - the single best song about class and war ever written. He decided to include two ARTICLES OF FAITH tracks because they are – sadly - as relevant today as they were when they were written twenty years ago! 4 songs.
CD $4.00
05/27/2003
MP3 $0.00
05/27/2003
An unrelenting assault, FLESHIES’ second full-length, The Sicilian, produced by Alex Newport (FUDGE TUNNEL, THEORY OF RUIN, RATOS DE PARAO), pushes punk in a new direction - visceral, overdriven punk rock explosions carried to new dizzying heights. Loud, hilarious, concise and ugly, FLESHIES whip audiences into a frenzy. One of the world’s foremost fun and intelligent bands. Guaranteed to play another 150 shows in 2003!!!
LP $9.25
04/22/2003
CD $9.50
04/22/2003
MP3 $0.00
04/22/2003
Parenti, Christian
Taking Liberties: Prisons, Policing And Surveillance In An Age Of Crisis
Alternative Tentacles
***A collection of timely lectures on the ugly world of capitalist state repression by author, columnist and Soros Senior Justice Fellow of the Open Society Institute CHRISTIAN PARENTI—author of Lockdown America: Police and Prisons in the Age of Crisis.
CD $13.00
03/25/2003
***This hilarious and inspiring collection of talks from America's # 1 populist, JIM HIGHTOWER points the way toward a revitalized progressive political movement taking root across America. Author of many books, nationally syndicated radio commentator, columnist, and thinker.
CD $9.25
03/25/2003
MP3 $0.00
03/25/2003
***A double-CD collection of spoken word performances delivered at the Anarchist Bookfair over the years. Includes rantage from PAUL KRASNER, JELLO BIAFRA, LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI, CRAIG O'HARA, CHRISTIAN PARENTI, RUTHIE GILMORE, ROXANNE DUNBAR ORTIZ, BARRY BATEMAN, HARRY BRITT, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ, STEPHEN DUNIFER, and many others. Packaged with artwork by JOHN YATES.
2XCD $16.00
01/28/2003
***The latest from long-running Brazilian hardcore powerhouse RATOS DE PORAO (BASEMENT RATS), and the band's most politicized release to date. Fourteen tracks of old-school 1980s-styled HC, blazing metal, thrash, and insane guitar riffage produced by ALEX NEWPORT (Nailbomb, At The Drive-In, Samiam, Fudge Tunnel, The Pattern).
LP $9.75
01/28/2003
CD $9.50
01/28/2003
MP3 $0.00
01/28/2003
***"In his most anticipated lecture ever, US foreign policy expert NOAM CHOMSKY dissects the "war on terrorism," focusing on the historical love-hate relationship between the United States and so-called terrorists. Facts neglected by news outlets and self-contradictions within US policies themselves serve as Chomsky's ammunition in his cutting analysis of why the atrocities of 9/11 occurred, and why military coercion won't end terrorism in our 'homeland' and beyond."
CD $13.00
11/26/2002
***"In a lecture delivered on October 10, 2002, noted radical historian HOWARD ZINN provides an alternate perspective on war focusing on writers and artists such as Mark Twain and Langston Hughes. While blind patriotism dominates post 9/11 America, Zinn gently reminds us that pride in one's country comes not from the words and deeds of government, but from the action of working people."
CD $13.00
11/26/2002
***JELLO BIAFRA follows his critically acclaimed Big Ka-Boom album with another in-depth spoken word explosion. This time in, Jello takes on the current war on terrorism—and how it's gone wrong—and then unloads on the 2000 Florida election. Eyebrows will be raised, conceptions will be altered, and, three discs later, consciousness will be challenged.
3XCD $17.50
11/26/2002
3XLP $21.50
11/26/2002
MP3 $0.00
11/26/2002
Too young to have a record player? Or just too lazy? Here's our convenient, affordable way of making six recent vinyl-only singles available to the growing population of turntable-less unfortunates. 22 tracks from 6 bands. The sampler from early 1996 : Saturn's Flea Collar (Victim's Family; Hellworms), Life After Life, Buzzkill, Molotov Cocktail, Pachinko, Radiopuhelimet.
MP3 $9.90
11/06/2002
***The first installment in this discographical collection of material from early '80s Chicago hardcore powerhouse ARTICLES OF FAITH. Includes the band's track from the The Mastertape compilation (1982), their What We Want Is Free EP (1982), the songs from their BOB MOULD-produced Give Thanks LP (1984), three bonus tracks, and an unreleased live gem. Twenty tracks in all.
CD $13.00
10/22/2002
MP3 $0.00
10/22/2002
***The second installment in this discographical collection of tracks from Chicago hardcore favorites ARTICLES OF FAITH. Includes the tracks from the band's Wait EP (1983), their BOB MOULD-produced In this Life LP (1985), three bonus tracks, and an unreleased live stomper. Eighteen tracks in all.
CD $13.00
10/22/2002
MP3 $0.00
10/22/2002
***A new EP from Earth First activist, one-time JUDI BARI compadre and recent court victor over the FBI, DARRYL CHERNEY. Two urgent, pointed and satirical songs for the uncomfortable times in which we live.
CD $3.50
10/08/2002
MP3 $0.00
10/08/2002
***The sixth album from these UK outlaw hepsters led by former GALLON DRUNK member and noted underground author MAX DECHARNE. A backstreet, dive bar frolic of early punk, Morricone-esque soundtracks, anthem rock, outlaw country and deranged blues. Touring the US this November.
CD $9.50
10/08/2002
MP3 $9.90
10/08/2002
FLAC $11.99
10/08/2002
***BACK IN STOCK!!! Seattle punk rock heroes the FARTZ return with a brand new album, but the same old pissed-the-fuck-off sound. Pent-up hardcore layed on thick and nasty with caustic vocals, vicious guitars, and pounding drums. Older and madder than ever.
LP $6.75
07/23/2002
CD $9.50
07/23/2002
MP3 $9.90
07/23/2002
***A rad collection of previously unreleased studio and live tracks from this legendary early-'80s skate punk band led by brothers TONY and TOMMY GUERRERO (yes, the Mo'Wax, Function 8 Tommy Guerrero). Shred, grind, and fall down.
CD $9.50
07/23/2002
MP3 $9.90
07/23/2002
***Glasgow, Scotland's pop kingpins since 1989, TEENAGE FANCLUB and JAD FAIR (HALF JAPANESE) join forces once again for this lovely seven-inch recording. From the same sessions as the Words of Wisdom and Hope album, these songs have never seen the light of day before.
7" $3.50
05/07/2002
***The seventh spoken word album from exiled DEAD KENNEDY's frontman JELLO BIAFRA. Recorded live in Madison, Wisconsin, November, 2001, Big Ka-Boom is Jello's take on the September, 11th attacks, and the ugly aftermath since, digging up the dirt on George W. Bush's (PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES) staff, along with some some historical events that may have contributed to the tragedy.
LP $6.75
04/23/2002
CD $13.00
04/23/2002
MP3 $9.90
04/23/2002
***The latest in cheap-o samplers, this time from the folks at Alternative Tentacles. You get the goods from new stars and old faves PHANTOM LIMBS, FLAMING STARS, TEENAGE FANCLUB, FLESHIES, SLIM CESSNA'S AUTO CLUB, STROBE TALBOT, IOWASKA, NOMEANSNO, MUMIA ABUL-JAMAL, D.O.A., VICTIM'S FAMILY, LARD, NOAM CHOMSKY, MICHAEL GIRA, JELLO BIAFRRA, and more.
CD $4.00
04/23/2002
MP3 $0.00
04/23/2002
***A sad history of the corrupt American prison system featuring insights and contributions from ANGELA DAVIS, JAMES BALDWIN, ATTICA BROTHERS, JONATHAN JACKSON JR., CHARLES BARKLEY, HARRY BELAFONTE and others.
CD $13.00
02/26/2002
***Glasgow, Scotland's pop kingpins since 1989, TEENAGE FANCLUB join forces with JAD FAIR (HALF JAPANESE) to create twelve tracks of pure pop delight. Recorded at Riverside Studios and features KATRINA MITCHELL of the PASTELS.
CD $9.25
02/26/2002
MP3 $9.90
02/26/2002
CD $13.00
01/01/2002
Warehouse find!! Ramones bassist C.J.'s other band when he ain't busy on the road to ruin. A benefit release for the Oglala Lakota College (C.J. is a Native American Indian himself). A classic rocker for a great cause. 4 songs!
CD $5.75
03/20/2012
7" $3.50
08/10/1996
MP3 $3.96
01/01/2002
The latest from these quirky pop ringleaders comprised of HALF JAPANESE gurus JAD FAIR and MICK HOBBS, and JAUNTIES drummer BENB GALLAHER. Twenty-one tracks (trust me) recorded in Spain, Portugal, and Maine.
CD $9.25
12/25/2001
MP3 $9.90
12/25/2001
Chomsky, Noam
An American Addiction: Drugs, Guerillas, And Counterinsurgency...
Alternative Tentacles
***The reigning king of dissent NOAM CHOMSKY returns with a clear, concise, and occasionally bitterly funny lecture on America's "War on Drugs," focusing on the nation of Columbia. Find out the what's-what, the who's-who, and the how-now on the entire mess.
CD $13.00
11/27/2001
***An audio introduction to the New World Order and its discontents featuring words, viewpoints, and ideas on changing politics, militarism & policing; environmental issues, frankenfood & genetic engineering; digital capitalism, and much more from radicals NOAM CHOMSKY, CRAIG O'HARA, ALEXANDER COCKBURN, WARD CHURCHILL, THE BIOTIC BAKING BRIGADE, RUTHIE GILMORE, NORMAN SOLOMON, CHRISS CRASS, HOWARD ZINN, and others.
2XCD $16.00
11/27/2001
***A collection of hits culled from five previous European albums from UK sleaze sophistos FLAMING STARS. Fronted by former GALLON DRUNK drummer and author MAX DECHARNE, the band delivers a mix of early punk rock, Morricone-esque soundtrack music, '70s rock, outlaw country, and deranged blues.
LP $9.75
11/06/2001
CD $9.50
11/06/2001
MP3 $9.90
11/06/2001
***Twenty-seven songs by ALTERNATIVE TENTACLE'S artists new and old. Unreleased damage by JELLO BIAFRA, VICTIM'S FAMILY, ZENI GEVA, THE FARTZ, and plenty of others. Previously released stuff from LARD, HOWARD ZINN, SNFU, AMEBIX, BGK, FALSE PROPHETS, FREE BEER, DICKS and many, many more. Go team!
CD $4.00
10/24/2000
MP3 $9.90
10/24/2001
After a long calculated hiatus, VICTIM'S FAMILY are back! Ralph, Larry and new drummer David have re-formed! Fast fingers and sharp words detonate a chain reaction that obliterates boundaries between punk, jazz, prog, and math rock. This is the sound of the friggin' Universe being dismantled atom by atom with maestro-like musicianship. Yes, sir.
LP $9.25
01/08/2001
CD $9.50
10/09/2001
MP3 $9.90
10/09/2001
***The third U.S. release from these heavy Brazilian monsters (10 albums released there) gets you more blazing hardcore crust, vicious metal and '90s punk rock. Eight politically volatile and mad-as-hell cuts including covers of SEPULTURA's "Biotech Is Godzilla" and HALF JAPANESE's "Fire To Burn." Crucial, brutal, and totally RATOS.
LP $9.75
09/25/2001
CD $9.50
09/25/2001
MP3 $7.92
09/25/2001
***A blood-letting and bruise-bringing blast of malt liquor-soaked madness from these frenzied, East Bay punk rock destructors. A twisted wreck of punk and rock flavors influenced by alcohol, chaos, and a communal sense of weird-ass bullshit.
CD $9.50
09/04/2001
MP3 $9.90
09/04/2001
***A collection of rare and previously unreleased interviews by and with journalist and twenty-year Pennsylvania death row resident MUMIA ABU-JAMAL. Produced by ANITA JOHNSON of Hardknock Radio in association with WEYLAND SOUTHON and NOELLE HANRAHAN of Prison Radio. Includes essays recorded in prison, excerpts of interviews conducted between 1979-1981 (when Mumia was a Philadelphia radio reporter) with BOB MARLEY, HUGH MASEKA, OSSIE DAVIS, RUBY DEE, the first president of Nigeria DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE, Philly mayors WILLIAM GREEN and WILSON GOODE, MOVE prisoners, and much more.
CD $13.00
07/10/2001
MP3 $9.90
07/10/2001
***BACK IN STOCK!!! A re-recorded and reworked version of the classic Because This Fuckin' World Stinks album from the recently re-formed FARTZ. Fifteen tracks of paint-peeling punk rock combustion featuring original members BLAINE and STEVE, along with ALEX MAGGOT BRAIN (ex-ACCUSED), and KARL FOWLER (ex-DETONATORS, NORTH AMERICAN BISON). Includes the song "Police Force," as well as a cover of Black Sabbath's "Children of the Grave."
LP $6.75
06/26/2001
CD $9.50
06/26/2001
MP3 $9.90
06/26/2001
***The debut outing from this new British group led by vocalist/guitaritst SAM SKRAELING known as the female voice on the No Sanctuary EP by AMEBIX. An exite-a-minute blend of anarcho-punk noise, soaring psychedelia, space rock madness, and abstract hardcore that pleases both crusties and heads alike.
LP $5.75
05/08/2001
CD $9.25
05/08/2001
MP3 $9.90
05/08/2001
***A resurrection of some primo, vintage hardcore from Las Vegas/Orange County legends M.I.A. Includes all the tracks from their Murder in a Foreign Place 12-inch and their side of the Last Rights album, along with early demos and lost live cuts.
CD $13.00
04/10/2001
2XLP $16.00
01/19/2008
MP3 $9.90
04/10/2001
***JAD FAIR returns under his cult moniker HALF JAPANESE for their first new release in four years. Together with JOHN SLUGGET, GILLES RIEDER, JASON WILLETT, F. ERICKSON and DALLAS GOOD, JAD continues to twist standard song writing and chord structure to produce soon-to-be classic indie-rock.
LP $6.75
03/13/2001
CD $9.25
03/13/2001
MP3 $9.90
03/13/2001
No frickin' way! A split single by veterans Victim's Family and rookies Fleshies? This rules! Both of these songs do not appear on any of their Alternative Tentacles albums. They are, like, exclusive, man! We've unearthed some copies of this formerly out-of-stock wax classic!
7" $3.50
01/08/2001
** New To Revolver - We Have Never Carried This Before ** Now if you don't know about Alice Donut join the ranks of Donutdom. Alice Donut is simply one of the best bands in these here United States, a guitar-heavy mix of aggression, silliness, and weirdness in fairly equal parts. What they also do is write some great songs, and singer Tomas Antona is one of rock and roll's great frontmen. On this record, Alice Donut makes the pop classic "My Boyfriend's Back" a ragin', rockin' slab of sleaze and danger. Don't miss this one!
7" $3.50
01/08/2001
** New To Revolver - We Have Never Carried This Before ** Taken from the sessions that produced Pure Acid Park and produced by Martin Bisi, here's another dose of guitar-heavy optimistic nihilism.
7" $3.50
01/08/2001
CDEP $5.75
01/08/2001