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American Paranoia

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I was heavily into the punk scene in the 80's. No, not 7 Seconds, Sex Pistols, or Descendants. I have always been into the most extreme heavy music no matter if it's punk or death metal. I'm talking Agnostic Front, Mob 47, old DRI, Blood Feast, Negative Approach, Youth of Today, Napalm Death, etc. I still remember the hoopla created when this record came out. Saw them at the Farm in Frisco many times. As violent in concert as you'd expect. This is a must for all true hardcore fans. By the way Amazon, how about ordering a couple more of these cd's so more of us can enjoy? What's up? Turn it up!

for fans of Septic Death, Discharge, and Christ On Parade.

Screaming '86-era political hardcore/metal crossover from the East Bay of Northern California, quite possibly the best of its genre. Fast, musically tight, well-produced, this rare piece of Pusmort vinyl CD re-issue is a must-own.

They also made a second album two years later that hasn't been put on CD yet.

This is a MUST for any Attitude Adjustment fan. It includes all sixteen original tracks from the "American Paranoia" released on Pusmort vinyl in 1986, AND ten bonus tracks from the 1985 "Dead Serious" tape. The quality of the ten bonus tracks are quite exceptional for what was originally a taped recording. The sound quality is great all around!

American Paranoia is in many ways right up my alley. Politically conscious hardcore performed at light speed, its a relic of a time long gone. As much as I like this album the real treat to me are the demo tracks included. I can imagine Pushead's interest in getting A.A. on his label after hearing them. Which would lead me to my only complaint. While American Paranoia is a classic album, and you need it, it comes across across as a tad over produced. The demo blows it away! (much like cryptic slaughters Life in Grave demo compared to convicted) While it's nice to hear every cymbal crash, every strum of the guitar, it ultimately takes away from the overall brutality. That being said, American Paranoia is essential listening for any fan of speedcore/thrash/hardcore. Its a great album, just a little polished for my taste.

This is a great 80s hardcore band. I love this cd. 26 songs is pretty good. most of the songs are relatively short. Too bad i never got to see them live. If you like Agnostic Front you would like this band.

This was one of my favorite live bands from the 80s and I'm glad to see that some great stuff like this is being reissued in CD format.