The Proletariat Boston, Massachusetts
The Proletariat was formed in Southeastern Massachusetts early in 1980. Fueled by their exposure to bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Buzzcocks, The Jam, The Clash, PIL, & Gang Of Four (and realizing that it didn’t take any special skill to be in a band – thanks Sid Vicious!), they eventually gravitated towards music. ... more
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A fantastic album. I can see why they didn't continue under the name The Evens, as it's a different sound with the bass added. Coriky is the Evens + Joe Lally from Fugazi on bass. If you can imagine The Evens with a slightly more funky, aggressive sound like Fugazi... that's what you get! And there's no way that can ever go wrong. What a great debut album!!
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Chicago hardcore outfit Buggin make their Flatspot Records debut with a two-track EP, featuring a cover of Beastie Boys' "Gratitude."
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FSR54 - Most Dangerous Game
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More punishing hardcore from one of Chicago's strongest groups, stuffed full of maniacal vocals and hair-raising riffs for maximum impact.
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What's for Dinner? Beach Party 2000? Super Deluxe Reissue with bonus Just Desserts EP
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A blast (of pure hardcore punk) from the past; early '80s New Jersey band TMA gets the deluxe reissue treatment.
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