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Reagan Youth

A Collection Of Pop Classics (1991)
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Contributed by: BrandonSideleau
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Published on February 11th 2005

Reagan Youth (not to be mistaken with L.A.'s Wasted Youth) were one of the finest hardcore punk bands to ever hail from NYC. The band formed in 1980 and disbanded with Reagan's exit from office; their story is a sad and tragic one, probably the most tragic in punk rock. But that's another story...on to the record.

This is a posthumous compilation of Reagan Youth's greatest material, the first half being from their earlier, more hardcore-oriented releases and the final half being from their later, more metallic releases. There are 22 tracks in all, including the classics "Jesus Was A Communist," "USA," and of course, "Reagan Youth." Just looking at the cover of this album pretty much explains the lyrical content, that being anti-racism/facism and other similar, refreshing themes. My personal favorite tracks would have to be "One Holy Bible" or "Queen Of Babylon," both from the band's slightly more metallic years.

If you've never had a chance to pick up a record by Reagan Youth, this is the one to get, as it's a good taste of their entire catalog. This album is, obviously, essential listening for any fan of punk rock. Their vocalist, Dave Insurgent, has a distinct and tuneful voice that is rare in this kind of music, and the band members themselves are easily some of the most talented and skilled musicians in punk rock.

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QBguitarQB (November 30, 2006)

This album is definitely a must-have. Reagan Youth is my favorite band though, so I might be a bit biased. However, I don't think anyone in their right mind can deny that they were great.

bornagainstcrackhead (October 14, 2006)

great hardcore album.

totalstranga (July 26, 2006)

does the cover still say sponsered by the David Duke Appreciation Society? hahaha those crazy fuckers! and if you are too young to know who that is then you probably think they are really Klansmen too. well not necessarily... ;)

etwiels88 (April 30, 2006)

Not great? Fuck that

Anonymous (April 25, 2006)

Good band, but not great. I really like this album though. Staple punk album. If you were to pick the 100 greatest punk albums of all time, I think this would make the cut.

Anonymous (January 17, 2006)

Must have.

Anonymous (September 6, 2005)

did any of see reagan youth live i saw almost every one of their shows at cbgb they are the best fucking band ever

Anonymous (February 17, 2005)

Reagan youth were a great band! Yeah the D.S.13 cover is ace, have you heard Bruce Banner, they've got a couple of old D.S.13 members

Anonymous (February 13, 2005)

Anyone else heard DS-13's cover of "New Aryans" ? God I fucking miss DS-13.

-Ken

punkcorekid (February 12, 2005)

o yea the first two lines of my last comment i was quoting an earlier comment....forgot the " "

punkcorekid (February 12, 2005)

"scouring" hahha
someone has been knee deep in a dictionary lately

hmm...if you think you need to look in a dictionary to know what scouring means, perhaps you should take an english class or associate with people smarter than you are (they shouldn't be too hard to find).