New York Thrash

1. I Hate Music - M.A.D.

2. Getaway - Kraut

3. Shotgun - Heart Attack

4. Social Reason - The Undead

5. New Year's Eve - Adrenalin O.D.

6. Illusion Won Again - Even Worse

7. Cry Now - Fiends

8. Here and Now - Nihilistics

9. Nightmare - The Undead

10. Taxidermist - False Prophets

11. Regulator [Version] - Bad Brains

12. Riot Fight - Beastie Boys

13. Love and Kisses - Nihilistics

14. Asian White - Fiends

15. Last Chance - Kraut

16. Emptying the Madhouse - Even Worse

17. Paul's Not Home - Adrenalin O.D.

18. Scorched Earth - False Prophets

19. God Is Dead - Heart Attack

20. Hell - M.A.D.

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Tracks:

I Hate Music - The Mad
Getaway - Kraut
Shotgun - Heart Attack
Social Reason - Undead
New Year's Eve - Adenalin O.D.
Illusion Won Again - Even Worse
Cry Now - Fiends
Here And Now - Nihilistics
Nightmare - Undead
Taxidermist - False Prophets
Regulator (Version) - Bad Brains
Riot Fight - Beastie Boys
Love and Kisses - Nihilistics
Asian White - Fiends
Last Chance - Kraut
Emptying The Madhouse - Even Worse
Paul's Not Home - Adrenalin O.D.
Scorched Earth - False Prophets
God Is Dead - Heart Attack
The Hell - The Mad
Big Take Over (Version) - Bad Brains
Beastie - Beastie Boys
M.A.C.H.I.N.E. - The Stimulators
Loud Fast Rules! - The Stimulators

Album Description

In 1982, at the suggestion of the then Bad Brains manager, the late Dave Hahn, ROIR agreed for Hahn to executive produce and curate a compilation of the hottest young bands from the thriving NYC "thrash" scene. This compliation has become the most definitive thrash statement ever assembled and is today recognized as the "hallmark" for all thrash compliations. The original cassette released on CD with two bonus tracks. Twenty-four songs by twelve hardcore bands!

Customer Reviews:

thorough reminisence (which is good, I hope).......2007-01-01

I had this collection back in the day of "cassette only" ROIR releases, and it was my introduction to bands like Bad Brains and Adrenaline O.D., who have the best songs on this mix, as far as I am concerned. This collection also chronicles the earliest phase of the Beastie Boys (definitely, definitely pre-rap).

But aside from introducing some great names in punk rock, this collection also introduced me to the true insanity of punk. I was a beach-combing teenager on the Jersey shore, where you were an out-and-out freak if you didn't think that the Rolling Stones were the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band (and I didn't). I had dabbled a little in some Misfits, some Black Flag (I had played out the soundtrack to _Desperate Teenage Lovedolls_ to death on my turntable--why hasn't THAT one been rereleased too?), some Suicidal, and felt that I had gotten just a glimpse of what was out there. More importantly, I felt that others were privy to what the Jersey shore kept me alienated from. Odd to say, but the stuff I'd listened to so far seemed almost acceptable--my MOM even bopped along to some Misfits riffs.

I don't know how I had gotten a hold of this release from ROIR, or how I even got a ROIR catalog, but I did, and this was one of my first purchases with my paper-route money.

And wow...

Right from the start, The Mad kick in with "I Hate Music," which splits its verses with screeching noise and saxophones (would love to say that it was Zorn bleating his alto there, but no). All the way through False Prophets screeching, "I am the Taxidermist," this collection offered me what I had only previously subconsciously wanted--music that my mom couldn't bop to, music that others would sneer at when I walked along the street with my boom box cranked up. I would take this collection to the beach with me, and while I sunbathed, a halo of empty sand formed around me. (It probably didn't help that Adrenaline O.D.'s "Paul's Not Home" set my head to epileptic tapping.) I had to buy this release four different times, mainly because people would steal it from me. I'd like to think that I was spreading some punk virus in my sleepy shore town, but I really think that some Zep-head would pull it out of the tape deck and chucked it, insulted that there could be some non-Page-influenced sounds in the world.

This disc maintains everything I liked about my early discoveries of punk--poor sound quality, pure energy. Music that would disappear if you pushed your Dolby noise reduction button. I mentioned Adrenaline O.D. and Bad Brains before, but you'll also find amazing stuff by False Prophets, Undead, Even Worse (whose "Emptying the Madhouse" is also one of the best tracks on this collection), and The Mad.

So get this disc, and then get the soundtrack to _Desperate Teenage Lovedolls_ (don't worry, I haven't seen the movie either), then the soundtrack to _Return of the Living Dead_ (AND watch the movie--punk chicks stripping in graveyards!) and then play them all with your ear up against the speaker before retiring to watch _Urgh! A Music War_ or _Repo Man_. Then you'll know what the life of a shut-in punk in hostile territory felt like.

New York Thrash! (not trash).......2002-01-25

I gave this collection a 5 star.This is some old stuff but this is the way it was in the early 80's.Some of the recordings are just a little fuzzy but thses bands didn't have a ton of cash to pay for the high cost of recording in those days. Bands like the Bad Brains,Kraut,The Beastie Boys(no rap here!),The False Prophets,which believe it or not is still around,and Much more keep this album alive.Good punk and definitely a collectors item for all you punksters.

Worthy of Jay Leno's collection........1999-01-17

This is a wonderful collection of New York bands that played hardcore punk in the early 1980s. It's akin to the California stuff that was going on - Black Flag and Circle Jerks, for instance - but it's darker.

It seems the world remembers the New York hardcore scene as the totalitarian dictators of rock and roll, all music utterly fulfilling punk's ethos of hard, fast noise. But if you've heard that, you may be surprised to hear how much character these bands have. Its quality isn't terribly consistent (the BeastieBoys' two entries aren't exactly stellar), but the majority really shreds. I like Even Worse a lot, and Kraut is a monster. It's too bad they didn't do much more.

Tracks:

Not My Fault
She's Still
Jean
Cleaning Woman
One Step Closer
Elements
Survival Waltz
Jenny G
That Kind of Girl
Navigator
Old Bikes and Car Parts
Acquiescing
Gavin's Perambulator

Customer Reviews:

For true music fans not tired of listening to good music.......2003-01-14

I was introduced to The Heroes of the Alamo by a friend and discovered them as a great, great live band. If you're ever in the NYC area you'd really do yourself a favor by catching one of their sets, you won't be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised to find "98 to 1," their cryptically titled first studio album captures much of the energy of their live performances, and it's an excellent and welcome addition to my collection. For those who haven't hear them live, The Heroes's music defies simple categorization as anything like "roots rock," "punk," or "alternative" (whatever that means these days). At times lyrically aggressive, at other times quiet and laid back the tight delivery and production adds up to simply good music that you haven't heard before, played by talented musicians with intensity and heart. For me, some of the stand out songs on this album are "Elements," "Navigator" and "Gavin's Perambulator." While "Elements" has a slower tempo, the energy in Dave Makuen's vocals is palpable. That's probably my favorite song, if I had to pick just one. But if you want just basic old fashioned fast paced [intensity], then try "Navigator" or "Gavin's Perambulator." These songs, along with the others on this album that have great drums, bass and guitar are just plain fun, and just plain excellent. Buy it! I guarantee you'll want go see them live and like me will be eagerly awaiting their next album.

Great Debut Album.......2002-07-11

The "Heroes'" have been on the NYC music scene for a few years, and I have eagerly awaited this CD's release. It was worth the wait....it covers some of my favourite songs from them, including the slower, lyrical "Elements," to the driving energy of "Navigator" and "That Kind of Girl". This band has a unique sound while relying on traditional rock band components....solid bass and drumming, guitar licks with tube-amp warmth and crunch, and the gritty yet unwavering bellows of Dave Makuen. The lyrics are intelligent without ever being condescending or pretentious...they don't take themselves too seriously (look at their name). I hate labeling new bands, so I won't, but I will say that if you like old REM or the Pixies, The Strokes, or even Weezer, you will be very pleased with this purchase.

Average customer rating:

The most amazing cd of the Hardcore genre to date!
Beastie Boys old school stuff - it rocks

New York Thrash
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Manufacturer: Roir
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Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

I Hate Music - M.A.D.
Getaway - Kraut
Shotgun - Heart Attack
Social Reason - The Undead
New Year's Eve - Adrenalin O.D.
Illusion Won Again - Even Worse
Cry Now - Fiends
Here and Now - Nihilistics
Nightmare - The Undead
Taxidermist - False Prophets
Regulator [Version] - Bad Brains
Riot Fight - Beastie Boys
Love and Kisses - Nihilistics
Asian White - Fiends
Last Chance - Kraut
Emptying the Madhouse - Even Worse
Paul's Not Home - Adrenalin O.D.
Scorched Earth - False Prophets
God Is Dead - Heart Attack
Hell - M.A.D.
Big Takeover [Version] - Bad Brains
Beastie - Beastie Boys
M.A.C.H.I.N.E. [Live][*] - Stimulators
Loud Fast Rules! [Live][*] - Stimulators

Customer Reviews:

The most amazing cd of the Hardcore genre to date!.......1999-04-15

This cd is the best out of my whole collection of over 3000 records and cd. You should but this out on vinyl to. The Nihilistics are great! Kraut and Even Worse are good too! where can i get more Nihilistics, Kraut and Even Worse?

Beastie Boys old school stuff - it rocks.......1998-11-27

the whole cd is full of ny punk scene music...b-boys and bad brains...can't go wrong there.

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