Punk Territory

Various Artists, “Punk Territory” (Anthology, 1990s; original recordings 1978-1981)
Totally fucking excellent selection of West Coast punk, from the early Masque and Mab origins to the start of hardcore. The selections find the exact right spot between “obscure” and “classic,” and they all have that weird, enduringly alien feel that sets this stuff apart.
Try 1, 3,6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 16, 19
8/23/12