American Hardcore: The History (CD, Oct-2006, Rhino Records USA)

England popularized punk rock, but let’s not forget that it’s really an American genre, from ‘60s garage rock to the explosive ‘80s hardcore scene. This breakneck, slamming compilation packs 26 classics into 37 minutes, from Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Brains, D.R.I., Circle Jerks, Flipper and more – an exhilarating blast from a time when punk was truly uncontrolled and unafraid!