Sold Date: May 1, 2014
Start Date: September 26, 2013
Final Price: $16.99 (USD)
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ARTIST: Germs
TITLE: Germicide
FORMAT: LP (180-gram)
LABEL: Bomp
CATALOG #: SCALP-001

RECORD CONDITION: NEW
JACKET CONDITION: NEW

DESCRIPTION: review by Greg Prato allmusic

Although punk rock was initially said to be one-dimensional and devoid of instrumental technique, many bands proved to be adept at both playing their instruments and writing songs (, , , , etc.). As evidenced on the live release , California's were not one such band. This lo-fi live set shows that the group barely knew how to play their instruments, play in time, keep a steady tempo, or truly function as a live band. But due to their in your face attitude and confrontational live performances, became one of the most influential punk bands ever -- , , , and have all admitted their admiration. Even though had laid the groundwork for such punk shockers as singer years before, audiences often had hostile reactions toward the band. Throughout Germicide, is heard taunting the audience with insults as the crowd showers the band with debris. The Germs soldier on nonetheless, attempting to perform such classics as "Forming," "Sex Boy," "Let's Pretend," and tracks that are unavailable elsewhere ("Suicide Machine," "Teenage Clone," etc.).

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