Description
The Weirdos – Weird World: Time Capsule, V.1 (’77-’81) – Compact Disc
Frontier Records 4630
Weird World Volume One 1977–1981 is a compilation album by the American punk rock band The Weirdos, released in 1991 by Frontier Records. This collection assembles recordings from the band’s formative years, capturing their influential role in the Los Angeles punk scene.
Track Listing:
“Weird World”
“Arms Race”
“Pagan”
“Helium Bar”
“Rhythm Syndrome”
“Fallout”
“Fort U.S.A.” (Alternate Mix)
“Happy People”
“Message from the Underworld”
“Teenage”
“I’m Not Like You”
“We Got the Neutron Bomb” (Alternate Mix)
“Solitary Confinement”
“Life of Crime”
The album showcases The Weirdos’ raw energy and distinctive sound, featuring both well-known tracks like “We Got the Neutron Bomb” and “Solitary Confinement,” as well as alternate mixes and lesser-known songs that highlight the band’s evolution during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Critics have praised Weird World Volume One for encapsulating the essence of early American punk.
Weird World Volume One 1977–1981 stands as a testament to The Weirdos’ significant contribution to the punk genre, offering listeners a comprehensive look into the band’s influential early years.
