D.O.A. Hardcore '81: 40th Anniversary Ed. (Vinyl LP) * * *

40th Anniversary Edition on Standard Black Vinyl LP

This is it! The godfather of hardcore from D.O.A., Canada's legendary punk pioneers. This is the album that popularized and pushed the term "hardcore" into the common vernacular. Tracks like "D.O.A.," "Slumlord" and "Unknown" lash out at the listener, as well the incredible "Fucked Up Baby" and "Smash The State" just spear one right in the gut. This album has influenced three generations of fans and artists like Rancid, Henry Rollins, Jello Biafra, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day, NOFX and Sonic Youth. This 40th anniversary vinyl LP reissue of Hardcore '81 features three bonus tracks - "Disco Sucks" (1978 7-inch EP version), "The Prisoner" (1978 7-inch single version) and "Fucked Up Ronnie" (1981 7-inch EP version) - plus a special 12-page booklet.