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Compilation – Buried Alive: Best From Smoke 7 Records 1981-83 – Compact Disc
Buried Alive: Best From Smoke 7 Records 1981-1983 is a significant compilation that captures the raw and rebellious spirit of the early Los Angeles punk scene. Released in 1993, this compilation serves as a retrospective of the output from Smoke 7 Records, a small but influential independent label that was instrumental in documenting the hardcore punk movement in Southern California during the early 1980s.
Smoke 7 Records was founded by Mike Glass, a figure deeply embedded in the LA punk community. The label was known for its DIY ethos, releasing a series of compilations and EPs that featured some of the most intense and aggressive bands from the region. These records often had limited pressings and were circulated primarily within the punk community, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Buried Alive compiles some of the best tracks from the label’s catalog, giving listeners a snapshot of the chaotic, fast-paced, and confrontational music that defined this era of punk.
Featured Bands and Tracks:
The compilation includes tracks from a variety of bands that were part of the Smoke 7 roster. Some of the most notable inclusions are:
MIA – Known for their politically charged lyrics and intense energy, MIA was a staple of the hardcore scene. Tracks like “Tell Me Why” and “Boredom is the Reason” capture their ethos perfectly.
JFA (Jodie Foster’s Army) – A skate-punk band from Arizona that had a significant following in LA, JFA’s tracks are characterized by their high-speed tempos and surf-punk influences.
Sin 34 – One of the few punk bands fronted by a woman (Julie Lanfeld) at the time, Sin 34 brought a different perspective to the scene. Their music combined traditional hardcore with a sense of humor and commentary on the suburban teenage experience.
Red Kross – Another band known for their intense and politically charged music, Red Kross’s contribution adds to the overall diversity of the compilation.
Buried Alive serves not just as a compilation but as a historical document of a crucial period in punk rock. The early 1980s were a time of significant evolution for punk, as the music became faster, more aggressive, and increasingly aligned with the hardcore movement. Smoke 7 Records played a vital role in capturing this shift, and Buried Alive preserves that legacy.
For fans and historians of punk music, this compilation is an essential listen. It provides a raw, unfiltered glimpse into a scene that was driven by youthful energy, anger, and a desire to push against the boundaries of mainstream culture. The compilation remains a valuable resource for understanding the development of punk in Southern California and the role that small, independent labels like Smoke 7 played in shaping the genre.
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Song List
Cease To Exist – Redd Kross
Bad Religion – Bad Religion
Long Way To Go – RF7
Tell Me Why – M.I.A.
Right To Be Poor & Radical, The – Sacred Order
Peggy’s Got A Problem – Genocide
Guess What – J.F.A.
Who Needs Them – Sin 34
Tatum O’Tot & The Fried Vegetable – Redd Kross
Low Rider – J.F.A.
Drastic Actions – Bad Religion
Okie Dog – Youth Gone Mad
Scientific Race/Perfect World – RF7
Notes & Chords Mean Nothing To Me – Redd Kross
Twisted Cross – Sadist Faction
Bad Name – Genocide
American Buttfuckers – J.F.A.
Destroy Exxon – Circle One
Fortunate Son – RF7
Back To The Bed – Demented
Ode To Darby – Youth Gone Mad
Only Love – Sin 34
St. Lita Ford Blues – Redd Kross
Fuck Money – RF7
Buried Alive – Ten Minute Warning
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