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Wrecktrospective
''Wrecktrospective'' is a three-disc compilation album released December 8, 2009 by Fat Wreck Chords. Subtitled "Twenty Years...and Counting!", it compiles tracks spanning the label's catalog from 1990 to 2009. The first disc, titled ''Fattest Hits'', collects songs from 33 of the label's album releases. The second disc, ''Demos'', includes 28 demo (music), demo recordings and rare tracks, a majority of which are previously unreleased. The third disc, ''Fat Club'', includes all of the tracks from the ''Fat Club'' series of Gramophone record#Formats, 7-inch singles released monthly by the label from February 2001 to January 2002. In total the compilation includes 88 songs by 51 different artists. Critical reception James Christopher Monger of Allmusic remarked that ''Wrecktrospective'' "sums up the record company’s devotion to all things punk, as in punk rock, classic, pop punk, pop, and skate punk, skatepunk, alternative folk music, folk, post-punk, and screamo. A decent balan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords (pronounced "Fat Records") is a San Francisco, California-based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by NOFX lead singer Michael Burkett (better known as Fat Mike) in 1990. The label has released material for many notable bands including NOFX, Good Riddance, Mad Caddies, Descendents, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, The Loved Ones, Screeching Weasel, Propagandhi, Rise Against, Lagwagon, Strung Out, No Use for a Name, Frenzal Rhomb, Less Than Jake, Against Me!, Hi-Standard, Snuff, Consumed, Leftöver Crack, and Anti-Flag. Fat Wreck Chords has released 157 studio albums to date. History Fat Mike started his record label Wassail records in 1987. He put out two NOFX records, The PMRC 7” and Liberal Animation in 1988. In 1990, he changed the name of the label to Fat Wreck Chords and rereleased the NOFX 7”. In 1992, Fat Mike went on to produce Lagwagon, Propagandhi, and No Use for a Name. In 1993, the label released records by Ranci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bracket (band)
Bracket is an American rock band from Forestville, California formed in 1992. The lineup consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Marty Gregori, bassist and backing vocalist Zack Charlos, drummer Ray Castro, and guitarist and backing vocalist Angelo Celli, who replaced Larry Tinney in 1998. Bracket has issued numerous albums, EPs and singles since its inception, including many releases for Caroline Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Their sound could most easily be described as power pop influenced punk rock with a continued focus on vocal harmonies. Bracket emerged during the pop punk resurgence of the early 1990s and released its first two albums '' 924 Forestville St.'' (1994) and '' 4-Wheel Vibe'' (1995) on Caroline Records. Following a staff shake-up, the label dropped the group and cancelled the release of its third album ''Like You Know'' in 1996. Bracket's next two albums '' Novelty Forever'' (1997) and '' When All Else Fails'' (2000) were put out by Fat Wreck Chords, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagwagon
Lagwagon is an American punk rock band originally from Goleta, California, just outside Santa Barbara. They formed in 1989, went on hiatus in 2000, and reunited several times over the years. Their name comes from the band's tour van, which can be seen on the back cover of their 1994 second album '' Trashed''. The band has 12 releases through Fat Wreck Chords: nine studio albums, one EP, one live album and a collection of B-sides, compilation tracks and demos. Lagwagon has never had, nor have they seemed to pursue, strong mainstream success, but they do have a devoted underground following in North America, Europe and Asia. Their moderate success reflected a growing interest in punk rock during the 1990s, along with fellow California bands Rancid, Green Day and The Offspring. Their song "May 16" was also featured in ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2''. History Lagwagon originally started under the name Section 8 but were dissatisfied with the name because multiple other bands were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The War On Errorism
''The War on Errorism'' is the ninth studio album by the American punk rock band NOFX. It was released on May 6, 2003, through Fat Wreck Chords. The album was recorded in 2003 after they left Epitaph Records in 2001, following the release of 2000's ''Pump Up the Valuum''. Background In September 2002, after 13 weeks of continuous touring around the world, the band began writing material for their next album. On November 26, it was reported that NOFX left Epitaph Records, and were expecting to release their next album through Fat Wreck Chords, which was tentatively titled ''Our Second Best Album''. On December 9, the album's title was changed to ''The War on Errorism''. Other songs recorded during this time, but not released on the album, are: "Jaw, Knee, Music", "One Way Ticket to Fuckneckville" (Keyboards version), "Glass War", "Idiot Son of an Asshole", "13 Stitches" (acoustic), "Hardcore 84". Composition The album takes aim at U.S. President George W. Bush, criticizing him a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Cruz
Jason Alexander Cruz (born February 6, 1974) is the American lead singer and lyricist of punk band Strung Out, which formed in 1989 when he was 15 years old. He is also an artist, and a poet and fronts his roots Americana band 'Jason Cruz and Howl'. His personal website showcases his various forms of original artwork (paintings as well as graphic design and photography). Early life Cruz grew up in and around Los Angeles. He focused his energies on art and creative writing in school and began playing with Strung Out in 1991 in Southern California. Jason's major influences include classic artists such as Tom Waits, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams Sr, William Burroughs, Charles Bukowski, and Bob Dylan and visual artists Robert Mcginnis and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He has said that he was influenced by the desert, dirt road swap meets and the melancholy music that his mother used to listen to when he was growing up.Apicella, Vinnie. "Strung Out: Jason Cruz; Girls, guns and caffeine bom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twisted By Design
''Twisted by Design'' is Strung Out's third album with Fat Wreck Chords. The album was released on May 5, 1998. The album was the last with former bassist Jim Cherry, who left the group one year later, replaced by current bassist Chris Aiken, and died of a heart problem in 2002. It was re-mixed, re-mastered and re-released on April 15, 2014 as part of the first volume of Strung Out's 20th anniversary box set. The album received positive reviews by critics and fans alike. Track listing All lyrics by Jason Cruz except * by Jim Cherry All leads by Rob Ramos except "Asking For The World" by Jake Kiley #"Too Close to See" – 3:01 (Rob) #"Exhumation of Virginia Madison" – 2:20 (Jake, Rob) #"Deville" – 2:12 (Rob) #"Mind of My Own" – 2:33 (Jim*) #"Reason to Believe" – 2:15 (Jim*, Jake, Rob) #"Crossroads" – 2:54 (Jake, Jim) #"Paperwalls" – 3:23 (Jake, Rob) #"Ice Burn" – 2:09 (Jake, Rob) #"Ultimate Devotion" – 2:06 (Jim*) #"King Alvarez" – 2:22 (Rob) #"Asking For The Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Use For A Name
No Use for a Name (sometimes abbreviated NUFAN or No Use) was an American punk rock band from Sunnyvale, California, United States formed in 1986 by Chris Dodge (guitar), Steve Papoutsis ( bass) and Rory Koff (drums). The band's sound evolved considerably through its career, starting off as a Bay Area-influenced punk band, moving on to a much heavier metallic-tinted sound to finally taking on a much lighter brand of melodic punk as the years passed. The band's career ended in 2012 following Tony Sly's death on July 31 of that year. History No Use For a Name was formed in 1986 by longtime friends Dodge, Papoutsis and Koff. The early rehearsals of the band had taken place at a warehouse in Sunnyvale owned by Koff's father, where they also came up with the name for the band. During this era, the band was fronted by Papoutsis' friend John Meyer. Initially a four piece, it later expanded to a six piece, adding as a co-vocalist Ramon Gras and a second guitarist Doug Judd. The band exper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Sly
Anthony James Sly (November 4, 1970 – July 31, 2012) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the front man of the punk rock band No Use for a Name. In his later years he also gained attention for his acoustic solo work, with two acoustic split albums he released with Lagwagon front man Joey Cape and two solo albums. Biography Tony Sly attended Homestead High School in Cupertino, California. He was married to Brigitte Sly and had two daughters, Fiona Sly and Keira Sly. Professional career Tony Sly joined No Use for a Name as lead guitarist in 1986. He later took on vocal duties full-time in 1989 when previous vocalist Chris Dodge left the band. Their first album ''Incognito'' was released in 1990 on the label New Red Archives and featured a heavy but melodic hardcore punk sound. The band's second album ''Don't Miss the Train'' was released in 1992 and featured a much more melodic hardcore sound. The band's third album ''¡Leche con Carne!'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
¡Leche Con Carne!
''¡Leche Con Carne!'' the third studio album by punk rock band No Use for a Name, released in 1995. The album title is Spanish for "milk with meat". Background The band gained critical recognition for this album and supported the Offspring on the '' Smash'' tour. After this tour, guitarist Ed Gregor and bassist Steve Papoutsis left No Use for a Name and would be replaced by Chris Shiflett and Matt Riddle on guitar and bass respectively. The final track, after three minutes of silence, features a covers medley of ' " Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Propagandhi
Propagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitarist Sulynn Hago. While their earlier work was aligned with the punk rock and skate punk tradition, in later years Propagandhi records have moved towards a heavier and more technical heavy metal-influenced sound. Both in their lyrics and hands-on activism, the band's members champion various left wing and anarchist causes and veganism, and have taken a vocal stance against human rights violations, sexism, racism, nationalism, homophobia, imperialism, capitalism and organized religion. History Formation, first two records (1986–1997) In 1986, Samolesky and Hannah recruited original bassist Scott Hopper via a "progressive thrash band looking for bass player" flyer posted in a local record shop. Hopper was replaced three years later by Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Kowalski
Todd "The Rod" Kowalski (born May 27, 1973) is a Canadian bassist and singer, currently a member of hardcore punk band Propagandhi. Along with his band, he lives a vegan lifestyle and supports animal rights. Career In the early 1990s, Kowalski was the frontman of I Spy, a hardcore punk band from Regina, originally called Klump. He and the band moved to Winnipeg in 1994. They recorded a split CD/10" with Propagandhi. I Spy played together until the summer of 1996, when they decided to call it quits. In 1996 Kowalski joined a band called Swallowing Shit who released a 7" record and an Anthology Cd. Kowalski joined Propagandhi in 1997 and also played bass for J Church on their 1997 Japanese tour. In 1998, G7 Welcoming Committee Records released an I Spy anthology album called ''Perversity is Spreading... It's About Time''. Today, he is the bassist for the band Propagandhi and has so far recorded five albums with them, ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' (2001), ''Potemkin City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes
''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes'' is the third album by Canadian punk rock band Propagandhi, released February 6, 2001. It was released on the band's own G7 Welcoming Committee Records label in Canada and Fat Wreck Chords elsewhere. It is the first Propagandhi release of new material on their own label. Background Recording sessions were delayed due to various issues, one of which was the band's practice space being flooded, and another being that drummer Jord Samolesky broke his foot playing hockey. Prior to recording in May 2000, the band announced that it would have 14 songs, and would be titled ''Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes''. Samolesky broke his foot again in June 2000 while riding motocross; recording continued into August. Composition One of the album's tracks, "Back to the Motor League", indirectly refers to two songs by the Dead Kennedys, "Triumph of the Swill" and " Chickenshit Conformist", as well the year of their release on the 1986 album ''Bedtime for Dem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
