Description
Compilation – Punk-O-Rama Vol 9 – Compact Disc and DVD
Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9 represents one of the later entries in the long-running Punk-O-Rama compilation series released by Epitaph Records, a label that played a major role in shaping the modern punk and hardcore scene. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, these compilations served as an introduction to many bands on the label’s roster, offering listeners a fast-moving snapshot of the contemporary punk landscape. By the time the ninth volume appeared in 2004, the series had already become a staple for fans looking to discover new artists within the punk, skate punk, and melodic hardcore worlds.
The album features a wide range of bands connected to Epitaph and its associated labels. Groups such as Bad Religion, Rancid, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, and Motion City Soundtrack appear alongside newer acts that were emerging within the scene at the time. The result is a compilation that moves quickly between different shades of punk rock, from melodic and hook-driven tracks to heavier, more aggressive material.
Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9 captures the sound of early-2000s punk, where traditional fast tempos and power chords were often blended with more polished songwriting and production. Many of the songs feature the hallmarks of the era’s skate-punk style—rapid drum patterns, bright guitar riffs, and anthemic choruses designed for energetic live performances. Other tracks lean toward street punk or Celtic-influenced sounds, reflecting the diversity that had grown within the genre.
One of the defining characteristics of the Punk-O-Rama series was accessibility. The albums were typically sold at a low price and often included in promotional campaigns, making them an easy entry point for younger fans discovering punk music for the first time. For many listeners, these compilations served as a gateway into a much larger underground scene.
Punk-O-Rama Vol. 9 continues that tradition by offering a high-energy overview of the bands shaping punk at the time. Rather than presenting a single artistic statement, it functions as a curated playlist of the label’s roster and a snapshot of the scene’s evolving sound.
In that sense, the compilation reflects more than just a collection of songs—it captures a moment in the history of modern punk, when independent labels and touring bands were building a global community around fast guitars, rebellious lyrics, and the DIY spirit that has always defined the genre.
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Track Listing
Bad Religion – Social Suicide
From First To Last – Ride The Wings Of Pestilence
The Matches – Sick Little Suicide
Atmosphere – The Keys To Life Vs. 15 Minutes Of Fame
Pennywise – Now I Know
Motion City Soundtrack – Throw Down
Rancid – Tropical London
Dropkick Murphys – The Dirty Glass
The Weakerthans – Plea From A Cat Named Virtute
Matchbook Romance – Promise
Scatter The Ashes – City In The Sea
Refused – Liberation Frequency
Nekromantix – Struck By A Wrecking Ball
Pulley – Bad Reputaion
1208 – Fall Apart
The Bouncing Souls – Sing Along Forever
Hot Water Music – Seein’ Diamonds
The Special Goodness – Life Goes By
HorrorPops – Miss Take (Radio Edit)
Tiger Army – Temptation
Division Of Laura Lee – Dirty Love
Error – Burn In Hell
Eyedea & Abilities – Now
Death By Stereo – The Plague (Live)
DVD
The Bouncing Souls – Sing Along Forever
HorrorPops – Miss Take
Atmosphere – Trying To Find A Balance
Pulley – Insects Destroy
120 8– The Next Big Thing
Matchbook Romance – The Promise
Motion City Soundtrack – The Future Freaks Me Out
The Weakerthans – Psalm For The Elks Lodge Last Call
Randy – X-Ray Eyes
The Special Goodness – NFA
Converge – Heartless
