Preschool (album)
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Preschool was a compilation album of early material from the Boston, Massachusetts hardcore punk
band, Gang Green
.
It was recorded between 1981 – 1983 and was originally released on Taang Records before the band disbanded, reformed for the Alcohol 7" and Another Wasted Night LP, disbanded again, and reformed for their breakthrough album, You Got It
.
It contains material previously released on the Sold Out 7" EP, and two compilations – This Is Boston, Not L.A. and Unsafe At Any Speed.
The original catalogue number for the Sold Out 7" was "TAANG01" – as this was now out-of-print, Taang released this compilation with the same catalogue number.
All tracks feature the original recording three-piece line up of Chris Doherty, Mike Dean, and Bill Manley. Dean joined the Marines, managed to discharge himself and joined Jerry's Kids, another Boston
band. Manley went to live in Hawaii. The band broke up until interest in all their early material surfaced and a new line-up re-entered the fray in 1984.
This album was released on the same day as their first full-length studio album since 1989, Another Case Of Brewtality
.
grew up with the likes of SSD
, and Negative FX
– listening to music such as British band, Discharge
. It was hardly a surprise, then, that they came out with super-fast, brutal hardcore punk
which caught the eye of such punk luminaries of the time like Black Flag
, The Misfits, and Dead Kennedys
.
The story goes that Henry Rollins
once lectured them on their drinking habits – they went on to make a career of singing about those exact habits.
The Misfits "tried to get them laid" – but they were more interested in pizza.
Jello Biafra
tried to teach them his political views, and they responded by dedicating "Kill A Commie" to him.
The fact is, these songs were still part of their live set right into the late 90s. Live renditions which were laid to record, on Can't LIVE Without It
in 1990, include "Sold Out", "Have Fun", and "Rabies".
This album is typically DIY produced with a sound and playing ability to match but reminded those who had forgot, what punk was really about.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band, Gang Green
Gang Green
Gang Green is a band originally from Braintree, Massachusetts. Chris Doherty , Bill Manley and Mike Dean started the band in 1980 and broke up in 1984...
.
It was recorded between 1981 – 1983 and was originally released on Taang Records before the band disbanded, reformed for the Alcohol 7" and Another Wasted Night LP, disbanded again, and reformed for their breakthrough album, You Got It
You Got It (album)
You Got It was the second full-length album from Boston, Massachusetts hardcore punk/speed metal band, Gang Green.It was released in 1987, a year after their previous release, Another Wasted Night, in 1986...
.
It contains material previously released on the Sold Out 7" EP, and two compilations – This Is Boston, Not L.A. and Unsafe At Any Speed.
The original catalogue number for the Sold Out 7" was "TAANG01" – as this was now out-of-print, Taang released this compilation with the same catalogue number.
All tracks feature the original recording three-piece line up of Chris Doherty, Mike Dean, and Bill Manley. Dean joined the Marines, managed to discharge himself and joined Jerry's Kids, another Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
band. Manley went to live in Hawaii. The band broke up until interest in all their early material surfaced and a new line-up re-entered the fray in 1984.
This album was released on the same day as their first full-length studio album since 1989, Another Case Of Brewtality
Another Case Of Brewtality
-Credits:* Chris Doherty – vocals, guitar* Mike Earls – guitar* Matt Sandonato – bass* Walter Gustafson – drums* Dave Minehan – additional guitar on tracks 9, 12, and 13* Dave Connolly – lead vocals on "6,000 Crucified Slaves"...
.
Overview
The early incarnation of Gang GreenGang Green
Gang Green is a band originally from Braintree, Massachusetts. Chris Doherty , Bill Manley and Mike Dean started the band in 1980 and broke up in 1984...
grew up with the likes of SSD
SSD (band)
SSD were a straight edge hardcore band from Boston. They released two records as SS Decontrol and then formally changed their name to SSD. As SSD they released two more records, these with a very heavy metal influenced sound...
, and Negative FX
Negative FX
Negative FX was a hardcore straight edge band from Boston formed in 1981. Though the band lasted only a short time, playing only a total of five shows , the band was well-known for their involvement in the local straight edge scene of the early '80s...
– listening to music such as British band, Discharge
Discharge (band)
Discharge is a British hardcore punk band formed in 1977 by Terry "Tezz" Roberts and Roy "Rainy" Wainwright. They are often considered among one of the very first bands to play hardcore punk, and to mix punk with metal...
. It was hardly a surprise, then, that they came out with super-fast, brutal hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
which caught the eye of such punk luminaries of the time like Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
, The Misfits, and Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
.
The story goes that Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....
once lectured them on their drinking habits – they went on to make a career of singing about those exact habits.
The Misfits "tried to get them laid" – but they were more interested in pizza.
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...
tried to teach them his political views, and they responded by dedicating "Kill A Commie" to him.
The fact is, these songs were still part of their live set right into the late 90s. Live renditions which were laid to record, on Can't LIVE Without It
Can't LIVE Without It
Can't LIVE Without It was the only live album release from Boston, Massachusetts hardcore punk/speed metal band, Gang Green.It was recorded at The Marquee Club in London, UK on February 25, 1990 and was released by Roadrunner Records later that year....
in 1990, include "Sold Out", "Have Fun", and "Rabies".
This album is typically DIY produced with a sound and playing ability to match but reminded those who had forgot, what punk was really about.
Track listing
- All songs written by Gang GreenGang GreenGang Green is a band originally from Braintree, Massachusetts. Chris Doherty , Bill Manley and Mike Dean started the band in 1980 and broke up in 1984...
- "Sold Out" – 2:04
- "Terrorize" – 0:48
- "Snob" – 0:28
- "Lie Lie" – 0:37
- "I Don't Know" – 1:03
- "Rabies" – 1:27
- "Narrow Mind" – 0:44
- "Kill A Commie" – 1:08
- "Have Fun" – 0:54
- "Selfish" – 4:48
Credits
- Chris Doherty – vocals, guitar
- Bill Manley – bass
- Mike Dean – drums
- Recorded between July, 1981 – March, 1983 at various places in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Produced and mixed by Lou Giordano