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Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1
''Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1'' is a Rock Against Bush compilation album released on the Fat Wreck Chords record label. It contains a collection of songs, both released and unreleased, by various punk rock artists and includes a bonus DVD with political facts, commentary regarding the U.S. presidential election, 2004, footage from a David Cross stand-up comedy performance, as well as a few music videos. It was released on 20 April 2004. Track listing # "Nothing to Do When You're Locked in a Vacancy" - None More Black – 2:07 * # "Moron" (Demo) - Sum 41 – 1:39 * # "Warbrain" - Alkaline Trio – 2:27 * # "Need More Time" - Epoxies – 2:29 # "The School of Assassins" - Anti-Flag – 2:37 * # "Sink, Florida, Sink" (Electric) - Against Me! – 2:10 * # "Baghdad (EP), Baghdad" - The Offspring – 3:18 * # "Lion and the Lamb" - The Get Up Kids – 3:22 * # "Give It All" - Rise Against – 2:49 * # "No W" - Ministry (band), Ministry – 3:13 * # "Sad State of Affairs" - Descendents (b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baghdad (EP)
''Baghdad'' is a 7-inch EP, released by American punk rock band the Offspring in August 1991. It is currently out of print, but sold 3000 copies within one week of its release. Although Baghdad has never been reissued on CD in its entirety, the title track, "Baghdad", a re-recorded version of "Tehran" from the band's debut studio album, was included on the ''Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1'' compilation from Fat Wreck Chords. The band's official website does not list Baghdad in the discography. Track notes The EP includes an early version of "Get It Right", of which a later version was released on their second studio album '' Ignition''. The title track "Baghdad" was a re-recording of the song "Tehran" which appeared on the Offspring's debut self-titled album in 1989. It switches the words "Tehran" (the capital of Iran) for "Baghdad" (the capital of Iraq). The EP includes a re-recorded cover version of "Hey Joe" composed by Billy Roberts, the original recording of which was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition, they took their name from the Inquisition song "Strike Anywhere". Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and emotionally charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing. The band received an increased amount of attention after their music appeared in three Tony Hawk video games: ''Tony Hawk's Underground'' in 2003 ("Refusal"), '' Tony Hawk's American Wasteland'' in 2005 ("Question the Answer"), and '' Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam'' in 2006 ("The Promise"). They were also featured in the documentary, ''Wake Up Screaming'', about the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. History The band's logo The band embarked on their first tour, spanning four weeks from May 29 to June 30, 2000, across the entire United States with Florida melodic hardcore band As Friends Rust. The tour included several cross-over shows with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strung Out
Strung Out is an American melodic hardcore band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1991. Their sound also includes elements of heavy metal. They have released nine studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords as well as one live album, two B-sides collections, a best-of, a box set, and appeared on numerous compilations and skate/surf/dirt bike/offroading videos. They have played on the Warped Tour and continue to tour internationally. The band currently has an ongoing collaboration beer with Lucky Luke Brewing Company called "Astrolux Golden Ale". Their albums have charted on the Billboard 200. History The band formed in 1991 in Simi Valley, California. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jason Cruz, guitarist Rob Ramos, bassist Jim Cherry and drummer Adam Austin. After releasing a self-titled 7" record in 1993, they became one of the first bands to be signed to Fat Wreck Chords, the record label owned and operated by Fat Mike of the band NOFX. Austin left the band in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jello Biafra
Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958), known professionally as Jello Biafra, is an American singer, spoken word artist and political activist. He is the former lead singer and songwriter for the San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys. Initially active from 1979 to 1986, Dead Kennedys were known for rapid-fire music topped with Biafra's sardonic lyrics and biting social commentary, delivered in his "unique quiver of a voice". When the band broke up in 1986, he took over the influential independent record label Alternative Tentacles, which he had founded in 1979 with Dead Kennedys bandmate East Bay Ray. In a 2000 lawsuit, upheld on appeal in 2003 by the California Supreme Court, Biafra was found liable for breach of contract, fraud, and malice in withholding a decade's worth of royalties from his former bandmates and ordered to pay over $200,000 in compensation and punitive damages; the band subsequently reformed without Biafra. Although now focused primarily on spoken word ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Soviettes
The Soviettes were a punk rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2001. The group is composed of Annie "Sparrows" Holoien (guitar), Maren "Sturgeon" Macosko (guitar), Susy Sharp (bass guitar), and Danny Henry (drums), all of whom share singing and songwriting duties. History Annie, originally from Fargo, North Dakota, met Sturgeon when she moved to Minneapolis in 1995. They started writing songs in 2001 and were joined by Susy shortly afterward with Lane Pederson on drums. The name originates from when Annie was serving coffee at a previous job, a customer offered "your band should be called The Soviettes" instead of a tip. The band recorded their first EP, '' T.C.C.P.'', the same year. Soon Annie asked Danny to play with them permanently. In 2003, The Soviettes released the first LP entitled '' LP'' on Adeline Records of Oakland, California. In 2004, the band released their second LP entitled '' LP II'', again on Adeline Records. The band was then noticed by Fat Wrec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Authority Zero
Authority Zero is an American punk rock band from Mesa, Arizona, United States, formed in 1994. The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Spanish/Portuguese influences. They have released seven albums to date, two DVDs and nine singles. The band regularly tours North America, Europe and Japan. History Formation and early days (1994–1999) Authority Zero was started in 1994 and consisted of two guitarists Bill Marcks, Jerry Douglas (also performing vocals) and drummer J.W. Gordon, all from Westwood High School.Blueskye, Brian (2014)Indie-Punk Veterans: Reggae/Skate-Punk Pioneers Authority Zero Head for the Hood, ''Coachella Valley Independent'', September 12, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2014 This trio put a few songs together without lyrics or basslines until the summer of 1995. When that summer rolled around, Douglas was expecting the yearly visit of his friend Jason DeVore, from Wyoming. Douglas introduced his long-time friend to Marcks who was asked if ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Descendents (band)
The Descendents are an American punk rock band formed in Manhattan Beach, California, in 1977, by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson (musician), Bill Stevenson as a power pop/surf music, surf punk band. In 1979, they enlisted Stevenson's school friend Milo Aukerman as a singer, and reappeared as a melodic hardcore punk band, becoming a major player in the hardcore scene developing in Los Angeles at the time. They have released eight studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums, and four extended play, EPs. Since 1986, the band's lineup has consisted of Aukerman, Stevenson, guitarist Stephen Egerton (guitarist), Stephen Egerton, and bassist Karl Alvarez. History Early years, ''Fat EP'', ''Milo Goes to College'', and first hiatus (1977–1984) In 1977, friends Frank Navetta and David Nolte began writing songs on acoustic guitars with the intention of forming a band. They initially called themselves "The Itch", until Navetta cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry (band)
Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1981 by producer, singer, and instrumentalist Al Jourgensen. Originally a synth-pop outfit, Ministry evolved into one of the pioneers of industrial rock and industrial metal in the late 1980s. The band's lineup has changed frequently, leaving Jourgensen as the sole remaining original member. Musicians who have contributed to the band's studio or live activities include vocalists Nivek Ogre, Chris Connelly (musician), Chris Connelly, Gibby Haynes, Burton C. Bell and Jello Biafra, guitarists Mike Scaccia, Tommy Victor and Cesar Soto, bassists Paul Barker, Paul Raven (musician), Paul Raven, Jason Christopher, Tony Campos and Paul D'Amour, drummers Jimmy DeGrasso, Bill Rieflin, Martin Atkins, Rey Washam, Max Brody, Joey Jordison, Roy Mayorga and Aaron Rossi, keyboardist John Bechdel, and rappers and producers DJ Swamp and Arabian Prince. Ministry attained commercial success during the late 1980s and early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No W
"No W" is a single by industrial metal band Ministry. The song was the first single from their 2004 album, '' Houses of the Molé''. The song received comparisons to the band's previous single " N.W.O." from '' Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs'' due to the songs' having similar titles and lyrical themes and being the opening track on their respective albums. Versions Another version of this song appears on later versions of the album. This " redux" version is 2:55 in length, and has all of the samples from Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" removed. This version of the song is featured on the video games '' Need for Speed: Underground 2'' and ''Tony Hawk's Underground 2''; though the version featured in the latter retains the George W. Bush speech at the beginning, the former does not. The Redux version also features a guitar solo toward the end which the other does not. Music video The music video features an actor dancing while wearing a crude George W. Bush ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise Against
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy Hook (music), hooks, an aggressive sound and playstyle, and rapid tempos. Lyrically, the band is known for their social commentary, covering a wide range of topics such as politics in the United States, politics, animal rights, humanitarianism, and environmentalism. The band spent its first four years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which they released two studio albums, ''The Unraveling (Rise Against album), The Unraveling'' (2001) and ''Revolutions per Minute (Rise Against album), Revolutions per Minute'' (2003). Both the albums were met with underground success, and in 2003 the band signed with the major label DreamWorks Records, Dreamworks, which was absorbed by Geffen Records, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
