Wasted Again

Black Flag | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sst Records
• ASIN: B000000M3M
• In-Print Editions: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Starting Point For Those Interested..., August 23, 2002

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Chris Edwards (East Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wasted Again (Audio CD)

"Wasted...Again" is quite a good starting point for those interested in West Coast hardcore legends Black Flag. Unlike the lengthier early compilation "Everything Went Black," which consists of material recorded before the arrival of Henry Rollins, this record, a posthumous release, provides a good cross-section of the band playing with all four of its vocalists: Keith Morris, Ron "Chavo" Reyes, Dez Cadena, and Rollins. Though, it is mostly Morris and Rollins show, who are featured on four and five cuts, respectively.
Although the copy that I have is not sequenced in chronological order (the only gripe I have with it) a complete listening in Shuffle mode reveals the complete evolution of the band--from nihilistic hardcore ditties that clock in at under a minute ("Wasted") to lengthy metallic meanderings ("Loose Nut," "Slip It In.")
Although this is primarily a sampler for beginners, this "Greatest Hits" compilation includes one indispensible item for completists--the ultra-rare Flag version of "Louie Louie," belted out by Dez Cadena. This collection is pretty good listening for drunken, rowdy singalongs, as well.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Greatest Hits, March 19, 2005

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Eleanor "Slamdancing Rude Girl" (Bangor, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wasted Again (Audio CD)

As far as greatest hits albums go, this ones for the books. It's got all the essential Black Flag hits on one album, spanning their entire career. If you were only going to own one Black Flag album, this one has everything your looking for. If you want to see what early 80s California hardcore was like, this is a great primer. Perfect disk for newbies to Black Flag, and also a great oppertunity to get all the tunes you really want by them all together. Plus, the version of "Louie Louie" is indespensibe.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ''my girlfriend asked which i like better'', December 13, 2003

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yeah man (maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wasted Again (Audio CD)

black flag were an awesome punk/hardcore band. most people have heard of these guys, but, if you haven't you must've been living under a rock. i think this cd is great because it showcases material by both henry rollins and keith morris. i know alot of people disagree over it but i enjoy both vocalists. standout tracks: six pack, tv party, and louie louie.