Various Artists – Broadcast International – Point Five Limey Records

Broadcast International

Artist showcase compilations are a dime a dozen these days and have become as common of a marketing tactic as the mighty music video. Fortunately, it’s a win-win proposition for both record labels looking to introduce their latest acts and fans wishing to dip their toes into new waters. Unlike other labels that attempt to […]

Various Artists – The Only Constant is Change – Volcom Entertainment

The Only Constant is Change

God, ain’t it the truth? The “change” theme of this compilation of unreleased and rare tracks not only coincides with a new generation of youth against the establishment, but also with the change in how music is recorded and delivered, going from vinyl, 8-track, and cassettes to today’s iPod. Old and new punks alike are […]

Various Artists – The Sensitive Guy’s Guide to Groovy Music – Paisley Pop

Sensitive Guy's Guide to Groovy Music

With perhaps the exception of the Now That’s What I Call Music series of ‘various artists’ (V/A) compilations, you don’t usually see a lot of V/A material topping the charts. The latest offering from Paisley Pop entitled The Sensitive Guy’s Guide to Groovy Music probably won’t be topping the charts any time soon. Chart ratings […]

Various Artists – Definitive Jux Presents: III

Definitive Jux 3

Def Jux nails it down again with the comprehensive new compilation, Definitive Jux Presents: III. Hearing comps like these is awesome because they really give you a taste of the talent within the label. This album in particular contains tracks not found on any of their artist’s albums, with the exception of two — an […]

Various Artists – Santa Clause – It’s A Punk Rock Christmas – Immortal Records

It's a Punk Rock Christmas

When it comes to modern holiday classics, it’s tough to beat Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song” or Mr. Garrison’s “Merry Fucking Christmas.” But as long as there’s a Trans-Siberian Orchestra, then releases like “A Santa Cause/It’s a Punk Rock Christmas” will always be most welcome. With 21 tracks in all, the disc offers a mix […]

Various Artists – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – The Album – Bulletporr/Nitrus/DRT Records

For as long as I can remember, Horror movies have used metal bands on soundtracks. Shocker, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: the Dream Warriors, and more recently, House of a Thousand Corpses and Freddie vs. Jason are all great examples of this phenomenon. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – this album falls in line with […]