Name: Adolescents
Brand: Adolescents

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FRN3100

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Color Vinyl

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2010-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

018663100319

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Adolescents

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

Frontier Records

Punk rock band Adolescents, hailing from Fullerton, CA, USA, was formed in 1980 by Steve Soto. The original line-up included Tony Brandenburg (known as Tony Reflex), Rikk Agnew's younger brother Frank Agnew, John O'Donovan, and Peter Pan. After some changes in the band members, they released their first LP but split shortly afterwards.
In 1986, Montana, Rikk Agnew, and Steve Soto reunited with drummer Sandy Hanson and guitarist Alfie Agnew. They released "Brats In Battalions" in 1987. Despite more lineup changes over the years, including the unfortunate passing of Steve Soto in 2018 just before the release of their album "Cropduster," Adolescents continued to record and tour.
The Blue Album line-up even reunited for live appearances in 1989 but disbanded again that same year. Throughout the dormant '90s period, band members participated in various other projects. In 2001, the Blue Album line-up came together once more for live shows. With a revolving cast of guitarists and drummers backing them up since then, Adolescents have consistently released albums into the present day.

The raw energy of The Adolescents announced the birth of the So. Cal. punk scene. Brash lyrics and furious playing were their hallmarks that led to a cult status among punk afficianados. Their self-titled album from 1981 set the proverbial stage for everyone from The Dead Kennedys to Green Day and Offspring. Scoring a punk hit with "Amoeba," The Adolescents soon outgrew each other and split apart. Yet their attitude and high-intensity playing live on. Original copies of their only LP are nearly impossible to find, but this reissue on vinyl is a treat for punk fans and collectors. It is one of those rare albums you just can't miss. Frontier Records

Music US

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