Protect is the coming together of 26 artists to support said organization, giving all proceeds to the cause. Included are rare, unreleased, and/or new tracks.
Most bands do a fine job of replicating the originals, with a few adding their own flavor. Reel Big Fish place a gentle dub into the lullaby “Close Our Eyes.”
Like the Headbanger’s Ball series (also assisted by Roadrunner), you pick your faves, and know who’s a fashion band and who deserve every word of praise.
Abacus makes some smart choices. The worst they do is release something mediocre. Which they’ve done, don’t get me wrong, but they’ve got a damn fine average.
Clocking in at 73:31, we have Tracks. Here we have Fields, bringin’ 74:36 of noise. Let’s get at this like Courtney finding Kathleen Hanna in bed with Kurt.
Longest-running series, and a good value. They’re getting harder to discern from each other and the Warped Tour comps, but there’s always a surprise or two.
Social Distortion, The Offspring, and Jello Biafra with DOA are called up from the reserves. Stalwarts NOFX, Pennywise, and Anti-Flag provide dutiful service.
Almost all the songs are non-album and exclusive to this release, so hardcore fans will want to check things out. Most of the songs are pretty good, too.
Not really a label compilation since the majority of the 22 tracks are not by Traktor7 artists. I’ll assume it reflects the tastes and personalities of the folks behind the label. The most eclectic compilation I’ve ever heard.
If I have to listen to one more “Punk Rock Sampler” as punk as Christina Aguilera and Backstreet Boys, I will rip out every hair on my head, very slowly.
Like a fleeting one night stand that is so magical you wonder if it ever happened, Lost in Translation and its soundtrack encapsulates a sense of “brief magic.”
The first installment of a series of mini-comps featuring four bands with two songs each. Boston is first, and comes through with a very strong effort.