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Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Punk-O-Rama III

The latest Epitaph compilation gives you plenty of bang for your buck — as usual.

This came out in 1998 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

 


Back when the majority of punk bands just recorded singles, compilations were the best way to keep track of the action.

Now that everybody makes full-length albums, compilations like this simply offer the best bang for your buck. This who’s who of Epitaph artists includes oldsters like The Cramps, Wayne Kramer (ask your dad, kids), All and Bad Religion, along with younger turks like H2O, Union 13 and Zeke. And let’s not forget the mandatory unreleased cuts from NOFX and Pennywise. Get in this action.