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 ...And No One Else Wanted to Play $13.98 I recall a very thick-headed and misled writer for MAXIMUMROCKNROLL decrying Canada in print sometime in the mid-'90s, claiming that no worthwhile musical contributions ever emerge from north of the border, as compared to those of the U.S. and U.K. How so completely NOT TRUE!! Just talking strictly punk, Canada has produced some absolute greats such as D.O.A. and Dayglo Abortions, and more recently the likes of Sum 41 and Simple Plan (I do also appreciate some good mainstream pop-punk, so shoot me). Continuing this tradition is Edmonton, Alberta's SNFU, and their debut "...And No One Else Wanted To Play" remains a milestone for Canadian punk. The glory years of hardcore punk could said to have roughly been between 1978 (when L.A.'s Black Flag and Middle Class first appeared) and 1984 (when the likes of Agnostic Front and Battalion of Saints released their essential debut LPs). (As a sidenote, I am also a big fan of vintage slasher movies, and note that the original slasher era existed at pretty much exactly the same time.) "...And No One Else Wanted To Play" was recorded in December of 1984, and I consider it to be one of the last great records from the original punk era. (One could consider the absolute end to have been when the Dead Kennedys broke up in 1986 though.) This album contains some brilliant tracks. The two best songs are the first ones on sides one and two of the original LP, "Broken Toy" and "Misfortune," respectively. The second side may be even stronger than the first, as it also contains classics such as "Loser At Life/Loser At Death." It's hard to say who these guys sound like because they really do have their own style. What I can tell you is that you can expect 29 minutes of nonstop raw, fast and vintage punk rock. I ordered this CD after seeing it praised highly on a "Listmania" list from a Canadian fan here on Amazon; I really do appreciate the recommendation (another one of the reasons Amazon is the best site around). Hopefully this review will serve to further spread the word. A near masterpiece for mid-'80s punk and further proof that Canada has indeed made many worthwhile contributions musically in relation to the country's size.  Like No One Else $6.99 She Can RunBallet dancer Tommie Purnell has finally left her troubles behind her. After a devastating scandal derails her dancing career in New York, she flees to Houston for a fresh start. Once her new dance studio takes off, the rest of Tommie's life follows suit. But when a local woman connected to Tommie turns up dead, Tommie is petrified. . .and doesn't know where to turn. But She Can't HideWhen veteran homicide detective Paulo Sanchez walks through her door, Tommie wonders if her troubles have just doubled. She and Paulo had a torrid attraction years ago. . .but she's sworn off men because of too many broken dreams. Yet their sizzling attraction can't be denied, and as their passion intensifies, the killer's body count also rises. That's when all clues point toward the one person Tommie thought she could finally believe in. . .  Historic Print S Are you one of the bhoys wot went to the weddin I aint nothin else This is a museum quality, reproduction print on premium paper with archival/UV resistant inks. The framed work is single matted (ivory), under acrylic glass, with a hanging wire.Date: 1846Subject: Notes: Title appears as it is written on the item.Format: Political cartoons.Lithographs.SOURCE: Library of Congress |
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