Although he's best known for his 1991 Sex Pistols biography, England's Dreaming, British rock journalist Jon Savage has a knowledge of punk rock that extends far beyond Johnny Rotten and company. With his massive body of published work, which ranges from punk zines in the '70s to his time writing for NME and Mojo, there's no doubt that he's the kind of guy who would make a mean playlist.
Working with Domino Records, Savage has done just that. The label has announced a new 26-track mix called Jon Savage Presents Black Hole Californian Punk 1977-1980. The record compiles tracks from classic Californian punks like the Germs, the Screamers, X, Urinals, the Avengers, the Dead Kennedys and many more, and will serve as an excellent introduction to the first wave of west coast punk.
As Domino puts it, "This compilation contains ideas, anti-establishment rants, sharp comments about the world, attempts at transcendence and plenty of savage wit." The label will release the mix on November 15 in the UK. The CD version will most likely be available in Europe-only, although a digital download will also be available.
Jon Savage Presents Black Hole Californian Punk 1977-1980:
1. The Germs - "Forming"
2. The Dils - "I Hate the Rich"
3. The Screamers - "Peer Pressure"
4. Crime - "Murder by Guitar"
5. The Zeros - "WIMP"
6. The Avengers - "We Are the One"
7. The Consumers - "Anti Anti Anti"
8. The Randoms - "A-B-C-D"
9. Black Randy and the Metro Squad - "Trouble at the Cup"
10. The Alleycats - "Nothing Means Nothing Anymore"
11. The Weirdos - "Solitary Confinement"
12. The Zeros - "Beat Your Heart Out"
13. X - "We're Desperate"
14. The Offs - "624803"
15. The Sleepers - "Seventh World"
16. The Middle Class - "Situations"
17. The Bags - "Survive"
18. The Germs - "Media Blitz"
19. The Middle Class - "Love Is Just a Tool"
20. The Flesheaters - "Pony Dress"
21. Urinals - "Black Hole"
22. The Aurora Pushups - "Victims of Terrorism"
23. The Avengers - "The American in Me"
24. The Dead Kennedys - "California Uber Alles"
25. The Dils - "The Sound of the Rain"
26. The Sleepers - "Los Gatos"
Working with Domino Records, Savage has done just that. The label has announced a new 26-track mix called Jon Savage Presents Black Hole Californian Punk 1977-1980. The record compiles tracks from classic Californian punks like the Germs, the Screamers, X, Urinals, the Avengers, the Dead Kennedys and many more, and will serve as an excellent introduction to the first wave of west coast punk.
As Domino puts it, "This compilation contains ideas, anti-establishment rants, sharp comments about the world, attempts at transcendence and plenty of savage wit." The label will release the mix on November 15 in the UK. The CD version will most likely be available in Europe-only, although a digital download will also be available.
Jon Savage Presents Black Hole Californian Punk 1977-1980:
1. The Germs - "Forming"
2. The Dils - "I Hate the Rich"
3. The Screamers - "Peer Pressure"
4. Crime - "Murder by Guitar"
5. The Zeros - "WIMP"
6. The Avengers - "We Are the One"
7. The Consumers - "Anti Anti Anti"
8. The Randoms - "A-B-C-D"
9. Black Randy and the Metro Squad - "Trouble at the Cup"
10. The Alleycats - "Nothing Means Nothing Anymore"
11. The Weirdos - "Solitary Confinement"
12. The Zeros - "Beat Your Heart Out"
13. X - "We're Desperate"
14. The Offs - "624803"
15. The Sleepers - "Seventh World"
16. The Middle Class - "Situations"
17. The Bags - "Survive"
18. The Germs - "Media Blitz"
19. The Middle Class - "Love Is Just a Tool"
20. The Flesheaters - "Pony Dress"
21. Urinals - "Black Hole"
22. The Aurora Pushups - "Victims of Terrorism"
23. The Avengers - "The American in Me"
24. The Dead Kennedys - "California Uber Alles"
25. The Dils - "The Sound of the Rain"
26. The Sleepers - "Los Gatos"
