Punk-O-Rama 5

Various Artists - Alternative - Punk | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epitaph / Ada
• ASIN: B00004TQTZ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,476 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pump up the Valuum

2. Problematic

3. No Cigar

4. Smash It Up

5. Close Minded

6. Poison

7. Secure Horizons

8. Panic

9. Better Be Women

10. Slow Motion Riot

11. We Have to Figure It Out Tonight

12. Guilty by Association

13. Hold It Down

14. Happy

15. Refused Are Fucking Dead [EP Version]

16. Lookin' Out for #1

17. 1.80 Down

18. Good Rats

19. Kid

20. What Ever

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You've tried the rest, now try the best..., January 19, 2003

By 

karyn (North of Portland, South of Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Punk-O-Rama 5 (Audio CD)

I have listened to all of the Punk-O-Ramas, One through Seven, and have been thoroughly impressed by most of them. However, this particular POR is the best. 28 tracks, and only one doesn't belong (Refused, but that's just becuase it's not remotely punk). That is a remarkable accomplishment for any compilation, and what makes this one better is that all the other songs just plain rock. All the songs, apart from the refused, are worth the six bucks I paid for this while looking for checkered shoelaces and whale hightops in Zumiez. The second best part of this CD is that I bought it new for the price I usually pay for used CD's at my favorite used music (vinyl through plastic) stores. The best part of this CD is that I was able to discover some new bands which really rock. I listen to this CD while taking math tests, riding my lovely city's public transportation system, talking with friends, doing homework, researching stuff for my college-prep classes, balancing chem equations or even sleeping. It's that good. I won't tell you which tracks are best, that duty is left up to the individual listener, but my favorites are spread all over, from NOFX to Millencolin to New Bomb Turks to Agnostic Front, with many in between...I genuinly love to listen to this CD. I definetly think this is better than the latest release, POR 7. Buy it if you have the money...It's worth it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Punk o licious, June 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Punk-O-Rama 5 (Audio CD)

Punk rock will never die, and Punk O Rama 5, the latest installment in the long running Epitaph series, is living proof of that. From the first frenzied drum roll to the final jaw-jarring power chord, #5 proudly waves the banner of punk rock for all to see.

To my delight, Punk O Rama 5 raises the already high standard set by its predecssors. That's because this album gives fans of punk music more of what they love most: punk music! The CD features 28 of the genre's favorite outfits - everyone from the rawkin' Rancid to the ska-influenced Voodoo Glowskulls - and clocks in at an amazing 74 minutes in length! The musicianship exhibited by these artists has improved tenfold over previous Punk O Ramas as well. There's not a sour note or a mislaid drum beat to be found. And I kid you not, there are no disposable tracks!

What's more, Punk O Rama 5 also features previously unreleased cuts from NOFX ("Pump up the Valuum"), Guttermouth ("Secure Horizons"), and my personal favorite, All's "Problematic."

What's not to love about this album? If you love punk, like punk, or have even remotely considered tolerating punk, then this album is for you! Awwwww right!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Comp Ever!, October 5, 2002

By 

Jason (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Punk-O-Rama 5 (Audio CD)

I bought 7 first, and that one is cool, but this is awsome!!! Best songs are: ALL, Millencolin, Vision, Rancid, Osker, Dwarves, 98 Mute, Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise. The others are cool too. This one is the best. Next would be 4, 1, 7, 6. Skip the others. Also check out warped tour cds. They are cool too. RANCID's Song on here is the best! The Dropkick Murphys song Goodrats sounds a little different from the original but then again it is the demo version, but that still doesn't mean its bad. It totally rocks. Buy this CD or I'll shave your mohawk!

Dude, I hope you know I'm just joking.