Today we have a couple of goodies from those childhood favorites of mine, D.O.A. I don't seem to hear much about these guys these days, so I'll direct this to folks who may not know about them. From when they formed in the late 70's in Vancouver, through at least the mid-80's, these guys were the shit on the punk & then hardcore scene. They should be, but don't seem to be, held in the same esteem as Black Flag or the Dead Kennedys. Along with those two bands, these guys ventured forth touring throughout North America (and beyond) before there was any sort of regular circuit for bands like this to tour on. They were a powerful live act, and very funny too. I saw many a great show by them here in New York back then and the impression they made remains...
A typical D.O.A. setlist circa 1985:
Recommended reading: I, Shithead: A Life in Punk by all around nice guy Joe "Shithead" Keithley (with a great forward by our friend Jack Rabid).
Visit: Sudden Death Records
Download "The Prisoner" (mp3)
from "Bloodied but Unbowed"
by D.O.A.
Sudden Death Records
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Download "World War 3" (mp3)
from "Bloodied but Unbowed"
by D.O.A.
Sudden Death Records
Download "The Enemy" (mp3)
from "Punk Rock Singles 1978-1999"
by D.O.A.
Sudden Death Records
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