This came out in 2000 — or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Maybe it has something to do with action/reaction stuff I learned about back in science class.
Ever since teen-pop started gumming up the music scene, I have noticed the ranks of old-school, down ’n’ dirty riff-rock bands are swelling faster than Fred Durst’s big ole melon head. In fact, it’s almost too much, too soon; unless you’ve got an unlimited amount of time and scratch, it’s impossible to keep tracks of ’em all. A Fistful of Rock, a kicking new series of punk compilations, can help you get a handle on the situation. These smartly sequeneced sets balance acts you’ve probably heard of (Supersuckers, Zeke, Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, Black Halos, Tricky Woo) with plenty you probably haven’t (B-Movie Rats, RC5, Toilet Boys). And, most importantly, a choice few you really deserve to know about, like the AC/DC grind of El Diablo, the Tina Turner-meets-MC5 kick of The BellRays or awesome, foul-mouthed crunch of Iron Boss, whose headbanging contribution cannot be named in a family newspaper (it rhymes with Brothertrucker). A Fistful of Rock gets two thumbs up.
