Social Distortion - Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past

Primary Artist
Social Distortion
Album Title
Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past
Release Date
July 18, 1995 
Time
24:38 
Review by Paul Tinelli
Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past is a collection of early singles and rare B-sides from Orange County punk legends Social Distortion. Recorded while they were still in their teens, this early material shows no signs of the country-influenced sound that would appear later in the band's career. The main style displayed here is pure punk fury with short, fast songs, lyrics about teen rebellion, and plenty of attitude to go around. "Playpen," "Moral Threat," and "All the Answers" speak of the plight of the early punk rockers who took major abuse from all forms of authority back in a period where the musical style was still considered dangerous. Read More