The best punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, modern rock, goth, industrial, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock of the '80s.
The deepest testament to the staying power of both the album and the band is the rabid crowd that greets the returning heroes at Emo's. From the opening notes of the album's title track and powerful opener, “Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)”, there's an electrifying vibe in the air that never fades during the band's lengthy set.
I could talk all day about record companies shit-shoveling compilations into the marketplace. But the bottom line is that this new Concrete Blonde compilation refuses to leave the CD player.
