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Soulfood

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4CD-Set

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Limited edition

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Extended format: No

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Release date

2022-01-13

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DISS 220BX

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5013929022065

Artist

Gang Green

Label EU

Plastic head

Genre EU

Punk / Hardcore

Gang Green is a hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts that has been together on and off since 1980. The band was formed by Chris Doherty, Mike Dean, and Bill Manley in 1980. After breaking up in 1984, they reformed in 1985 with a new lineup consisting of Chris Doherty (guitar, vocals), Chuck Stilphen (guitar), Glen Stilphen (bass) and Walter Gustafson (drums). In 1987, Gang Green signed to Roadrunner Records with the lineup of Doherty, Fritz Erickson (guitar), Joe Gittleman (bass) and Brian Betzger (drums). They broke up again in 1990 but reunited in 1996 with the original members.

Over the years, Gang Green has undergone several lineup changes. The current lineup includes *Chris Doherty* on vocals and guitar, *Chuck Stilphen* on guitar, *Walter Gustafson* on drums, and *Glen Stilphen* on bass and vocals. Former members include various guitarists such as Kevin Brooks and Mike Lucantonio, as well as bassists like Bill Manley and Joe Gittleman.

Gang Green's music is characterized by their energetic hardcore punk sound. They have been influential in the punk scene alongside similar artists like Battalion Of Saints, Wasted Youth, JFA,

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A 56 track 4CD box set from legendary Boston hardcore kings Gang 
Green featuring four full albums from the band’s years on Roadrunner 
Records, with bonus tracks.CD 1 features their second full length studio album You Got It, originally released in 1987.CD 2 features the hugely successful follow up Older… Budweiser originally released in 1989.CD 3 features the definitive live document Can’t LIVE Without It recorded at the Marquee Club in London on February 25th 1990, with the 
‘I81B4U’ EP and their cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Living Loving Maid’ as 
bonus tracks.CD 4 features the compilation King Of Bands originally released in 
1991, which includes two specially recorded tracks and three from the 
debut ‘Another Wasted Night’Formed in 1980, and featured on the classic ‘This Is Boston, Not LA’ 
compilation in 1982, the band split briefly when founding member Chris 
Doherty joined Jerry’s Kids. The band resurfaced in ’85, issuing a 7” 
that was the first release on influential Boston label Taang! Signing to
 Roadrunner in ‘87, and with songs extolling the virtues of drinking and
 hard partying, the band were embraced by the metal scene and found 
widespread success, before splitting around 1991.This release features extensive liner notes from respected writer 
Mark Freebase, including an extended brand new interview with Chris 
Doherty, the only constant member of Gang Green since 1980, plus 
additional interviews with manager Alec Peters, guitarist Fritz 
Erickson, drummer Brian Betzger, bassist Joe Gittleman (who found 
further success as a founding member of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and
 current guitarist Chris Donelly are all included to round out the 
story.Gang Green’s signature tune ‘Alcohol’ has been covered by artists as 
diverse as Dropkick Murphys, Tankard, Impaled Nazarene, The Meatmen and 
No Fun At All.

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