Vancouver Independence

Not having grown up in either Toronto or Vancouver, I cannot personally attest to the efficacy of their respective punk scenes, circa 1980. But having listened to the musical records (excuse the pun) of each scene, it would seem to be that Vancouver was the punk capital of Canada. The sheer number of bands makes the city one to rival the London scene at the time.

Anyway, in 1980 this compilation was released, showcasing fourteen tracks by some of the city's independent artists. This collection is by no means "Punk" in the sense of the term as we know it: ie. how one might describe the music -- "rough, loud, etc."... But this is definitely punk in spirit.

The music is admittedly all over the map and may not always work, but that's neither here or there; it's merely my opinion. I'm posting it here for archival purposes.

Enjoy.


(VA) Vancouver Independence (1980):

1	Subhumans	Behind My Smile	2:53
2	Metros	Don't Like It At All	2:49
3	Si Monkey	The Conquest Of Daytime	2:58
4	No Exit	No Excuse	3:42
5	Droogs	Nuremberg '34	2:56
6	B-Sides	Spy vs. Spy	2:41
7	Melodic Energy Commision	What Would You Say?	2:50
8	B-Sides	Underground Radio Stars	2:40
9	Droogs	J.K.O.	3:09
10	No Exit	Nothing New	3:36
11	Si Monkey	Get Rigid	3:29
12	Subhumans	Out Of Line	1:36
13	Metros	In With The Crowd	2:22
14	The Singing Cowboys	Midnight Cowboy	3:41