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Compilation – The Blasting Concept – Cassette

The Blasting Concept is a series of compilation albums released by SST Records, an American independent record label known for its association with punk, hardcore, and alternative music. The Blasting Concept compilations were intended to showcase bands on the SST roster and provide a snapshot of the diverse underground music scene of the time.

The first installment, The Blasting Concept, was released in 1983 and featured tracks from bands like Black Flag, Husker Du, Minutemen, and Saccharine Trust, among others. These bands were pivotal figures in the early American hardcore and alternative scenes and contributed to shaping the punk and indie landscape of the 1980s.

The Blasting Concept series continued with subsequent volumes, such as The Blasting Concept Volume II (1985) and The Blasting Concept Volume III (1986), each highlighting different artists from the SST Records roster and beyond.

The compilations featured a mix of punk, hardcore, alternative rock, and experimental music, reflecting the label’s commitment to diversity and its support for independent and innovative artists.

The Blasting Concept series remains influential in the history of punk and alternative music, and the albums have become collectors’ items cherished by fans of the underground music scene from the 1980s. They provide a glimpse into the thriving and creative subcultures that shaped the era and have left a lasting impact on the music landscape.

SST Records

Song List

1. Paranoid Chant – The Minutemen
2. Maze, The – The Minutemen
3. Boiling – The Minutemen
4. Games – The Minutemen
5. Tumblin’ Tumbleweeds – Meat Puppets
6. Meat Puppets – Meat Puppets
7. Human Certainty, A – Saccharine Trust
8. Nervous Breakdown – Black Flag
9. Jealous Again – Black Flag
10. I’ve Heard It Before – Black Flag
11. Hell’s Getting Hotter – Overkill
12. Get Revenge – The Stains
13. I’m Dead – Wurm
14. Real World – Husker Du