History Of by Zero Boys, released 5 February 2009.
This version of History Of comes as a 1xCD. -
(c) & (p) 2009 Zero Boys & Secretly Canadian
Tracks 1-7, 9, 12, and 13 recorded at Hit City, Indianapolis, Indiana 1983
Tracks 8, 10, and 11 recorded at Keystone Recording, Indianapolis 1982
Track 14 recorded at Zounds Studios, Lafayette, Indiana 1981
Tracks 15-19 recorded at Ted Dunn Studios, Indianapolis 1980
Tracks 19.2 to 19.5 are not listed on the packaging. These versions of "Black Network News" and "Blood's Good" are different recordings than tracks 2 and 9.
"History Of..." on CD is an essential document of the influential punk band Zero Boys, released by the respected independent label Secretly Canadian. This compilation brings together a powerful selection of songs that capture the raw energy, melodic directness and socially aware lyrics that made Zero Boys a cornerstone of early American hardcore punk. Fast, concise tracks, razor-sharp guitars and urgent vocals combine into a sound that is at once aggressive and catchy, perfectly reflecting the spirit of the early 1980s underground scene. The CD format offers clear, punchy sound and a coherent running order that makes the development and range of the band's work easy to follow, whether you are discovering Zero Boys for the first time or returning to a classic. Zero Boys, formed in Indianapolis at the turn of the 1980s, are widely regarded as one of the key bands of Midwestern hardcore punk. Known for combining high-speed tempos and political edge with memorable hooks, they quickly earned cult status in the US punk scene and influenced generations of later bands across punk, hardcore and alternative rock. Their recordings are frequently cited as benchmarks of the genre, and reissues of their work have helped bring their legacy to new audiences worldwide. Secretly Canadian, the label behind this release, is an independent company known for carefully curated catalogs and high production standards. Since the mid-1990s, the label has built a strong reputation for championing innovative and influential artists across a wide range of styles, with a particular focus on long-term artist development and archival releases that treat important recordings with the care they deserve. With "History Of...", Secretly Canadian underlines its commitment to preserving and presenting key works of underground music history in definitive editions for collectors and new listeners alike.
Zero Boys started life as the midwest's answer to Black Flag and Minor Threat, but quickly established themselves and their regional scene as an entit...
Andrew Winistorfer - 13/Feb/2009
History Of, along with the re-release of their debut, Vicious Circle, represents the sum total of the recorded output of the original line-up of India...
Matt Metcalfe - 30/Dec/2008
Following their debut release Vicious Circle, it would be hard to top, however the second album ‘History Of’ by Midwest hardcore punks Zero Boys does ...
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