Dropping Food on Their Heads Is Not Enough: Benefit for RAWA
Encyclopedia
Geykido Comet Records
benefit CD for Afghan Women released in 2002 was in response to the atrocities done to Afghan women by the Taliban. Featuring local unknowns as well as groups like Anti-Flag
, Youth Brigade
, Chumbawamba
, Fleshies
, The Frisk
and Jello Biafra
as well as setting aside 100% of all proceeds to be given to the Revolutionary Association for the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) this CD was well-received by the media as well as the punk scene in general.
Geykido Comet Records
Geykido Comet Records began as a small and humble bedroom operation in 1998 seeing the first release in January 1999: Intro5pect 7-inch EP "Education"....
benefit CD for Afghan Women released in 2002 was in response to the atrocities done to Afghan women by the Taliban. Featuring local unknowns as well as groups like Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
, Youth Brigade
Youth Brigade
Youth Brigade can refer to two different punk music groups:*Youth Brigade , from Los Angeles, California*Youth Brigade , from Washington, DCYouth Brigade can refer to members of the*National Youth Service ....
, Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba is a British musical group who have, over a career spanning nearly three decades, played punk rock, pop-influenced music, world music, and folk music...
, Fleshies
Fleshies
Fleshies are a band from Oakland, California signed to Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles. They are known for their outlandish stage presence, their left-wing politics and their non-stop world touring schedule...
, The Frisk
The Frisk
The Frisk was a punk rock band from Berkeley, California, formed by Jesse Luscious, Mike Sexxx and Zach Attack, all former members of The Criminals, along with AFI member Hunter Burgan, following The Criminals 2000 breakup...
and Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
as well as setting aside 100% of all proceeds to be given to the Revolutionary Association for the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) this CD was well-received by the media as well as the punk scene in general.
Information
- mastered by Shahab Zargari and Dave SmallIntro5pectIntro5pect is a political Synthpunk band from Southern California.The band were officially formed in 1997 as a reaction to what was an apparent commercialization of the punk genre...
- aside from generously donated tracks from group albums, many tracks are exclusive to this release alone
- insert features artwork by Shepard FaireyShepard FaireyFrank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His...
of Obey Giant fame. - The CD features pop, punk, experimental, rock and hip hop acts unifying for one cause.
- released by Geykido Comet Records in 2002
Track listing
- Intro -"In A Land Devoid Of Freedom..."
- ESL?! -"Kabul Waltz"
- Pistol GripPistol GripPistol Grip is a street punk band, formed in Walnut, California in 1997.-Discography:* Sounds of the Street Vol. 1 , Urgent Music* The Shots from the Kalico Rose , BYO Records...
-"Crucifixion Politix" - Bouncing Souls -"That Song"
- Intro5pectIntro5pectIntro5pect is a political Synthpunk band from Southern California.The band were officially formed in 1997 as a reaction to what was an apparent commercialization of the punk genre...
-"Conditioned Reaction" - Anti-FlagAnti-FlagAnti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
-"911 For Peace " - Youth BrigadeYouth BrigadeYouth Brigade can refer to two different punk music groups:*Youth Brigade , from Los Angeles, California*Youth Brigade , from Washington, DCYouth Brigade can refer to members of the*National Youth Service ....
-"It's Not Enough" - The Devil is ElectricThe Devil Is ElectricThe Devil Is Electric were a DIY political pop-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana, and were formed when Operation: Cliff Clavin, the former pop-punk band of Chris Clavin and Hannah Jones broke up, following the release of their EP Last Words....
-"Relax, It Will Be Over Soon" - East Arcadia -"Flat World"
- Pinhead Circus -"Bomb The Strip Malls"
- Co-Ed -"Progress"
- Link 80Link 80-Band history:Link 80 started in late 1993 in the East Bay of California. In the beginning, original members played around town as Drano, The Rag-Tags, and Mr...
-"Time For Change" - Interlude
- Resist and Exist -"Liberation Poem/ Needs"
- FOBIA -"Its Captured"
- ChumbawambaChumbawambaChumbawamba is a British musical group who have, over a career spanning nearly three decades, played punk rock, pop-influenced music, world music, and folk music...
-"Smart Bomb" - Jack Killed Jill -"You Don't Own Me"
- FleshiesFleshiesFleshies are a band from Oakland, California signed to Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles. They are known for their outlandish stage presence, their left-wing politics and their non-stop world touring schedule...
-"Dickholyhalo" - the Thumbs -"They Improve Ideas"
- The FriskThe FriskThe Frisk was a punk rock band from Berkeley, California, formed by Jesse Luscious, Mike Sexxx and Zach Attack, all former members of The Criminals, along with AFI member Hunter Burgan, following The Criminals 2000 breakup...
-"In My Nightmare" - Iowaska -"Big Deal Get Real"
- Modern Day 84 -"In Pursuit Of Salvation"
- the Voids -"Kill a Generation"
- Litmus Green -"... And Your Buddha Too"
- Armistice -"The Myth"
- the Kill -"If You Think the Scars On My Wrists Are Bad, You Should See My Heart"
- Bikini Bumps -"Loud Enough To Make Your Ears Bleed"
- Ciril -"Strong Woman"
- Jilting -"Saw It Go"
- Kill the ScientistKill the ScientistKill The Scientist was an experimental music, performance art and sound collage band. The group created music from 1989 until 2003. The group was heavily influenced by Negativland, Crass and Skinny Puppy...
-"Ghasam (Pledge)" (Freedom Remix) - RandyRandy (band)Randy is a punk rock band from Hortlax, Sweden, formed in 1992. They were first inspired by skate punk bands like NOFX and Propagandhi but after the release of The Rest Is Silence and the depart of their bass player Patrik Trydvall, they radically changed their musical style and adopted an older...
-"Karl Marx and History" - Jello BiafraJello BiafraJello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
-"Spoken Word"