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Wasted Again

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"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.

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.

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.

i reccomend you swallow poison if you dont buy this record. you cannot live without this insanely great Flag record. highs include Louie Louie and TV Party

Wasted Again is a greatest album for black flag. The album really shows the band's career really well until the end. Songs like 6 pack, TV party, Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie and I'm so wasted are punk rock classics. This is a perfect album for anyone interested in the history of punk

Make it a wastey one!

Check out Mighty High...In Drug City if you like songs about getting WASTED!

I have been a long time fan of Black Flag and I feel that this is a great compilation of songs. Everthing from T.V. party ( from the Repo Man soundtrack ) to Jealous Again ( one of my favorites ).

Black Flag is the greatest must buy

This was the first punk band i had everheard. I was in seventh grade (88) i was in Germany. My buddy was like check this band out, it was Black Flag. I was like Black Flag what is that, he was liek trust me you'll like it. I went and was blown away. This band changed everything from that day forward i listened to. This has grown to be one of my favorite bands. If you havent gotten into this band you need to. GET TO IT

this cd is great. it has all of my favorite songs, like TV Party and Six Pack......Id like to give a "shout out" to my "boy" ST3..........What up "Dawg"?