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V/A Mutiny on the Bowery

September 16th, 2005 | Posted by: Eric | Category: Various Artists, 80's Hardcore


By now everyone has heard the news about the impending end of CBGB’s, right? In light of that and possessing a myriad of “Live at CBGB” releases I figured why not trot out the Mystic comp Mutiny on the Bowery? I always enjoyed most of the bands and the live sound on this one, and say what you want about Mystic Records, but they’ve always put out a solid compilation. Mutiny on the Bowery was volume 6 in their “Sounds of USA Cities” series, the previous 5 I have no recollection of. Anyhow, Mystic seeks to capture the vital sound of NYC by recording two live 1986 shows featuring mostly Connecticut and New Jersey bands. Go figure. Most of the material is solid, but I’m partial to Damage and Sharkey’s Machine. Below are my favorites:

Adrenalin OD - Pope on A Rope.mp3
Chronic Disorder - Welcome To The Modern World.mp3
Damage - Yah Die Ho.mp3
Seizure - Not Without A Fight.mp3
76% Uncertain - Same Result/Justice For All.mp3
Sharkey’s Machine - Chevy Van Blues.mp3
Stisism - I’m a Corpse.mp3

8 Comments so far

  1. Avery H. September 20th, 2005 4:50 pm

    I remember a Portland,OR Mystic comp. I’m not sure what number it was though. I may try to dig it up.

  2. Ian October 12th, 2005 5:11 pm

    Does anyone have any info on Damage?
    I have a live LP by them and it looks as if they were pre Prong. The LP contains my wife’s favorite punk song “I love You”

  3. Andrew November 1st, 2005 8:06 am

    Hello- I was the drummer for Chronic Disorder in 1986 and for this show at CBGB’s. I had one copy of “Mutiny On The Bowery”, but lent it out years ago and it was never returned. I would very much like to get a copy of the album for obvious sentimental reasons. If anyone knows where I could get one…or if anyone has a copy of it and would like to sell it…please contact me a.libert@verizon.net

    Thanks!
    -Andrew

  4. Terence December 14th, 2006 11:53 pm

    Is Damage, on that compilation, the same guys as in this blog post?

    A yes or no would be great, thanks.

  5. Eric December 15th, 2006 1:10 pm

    Terence, not the same band - these guys were from NYC. More on NYC damage here

  6. Terence December 15th, 2006 1:28 pm

    Thanks Eric, much appreciated.

  7. E. December 15th, 2006 5:17 pm

    The two Erics say yer wellcum.

  8. BrooklynBastard August 23rd, 2007 11:27 pm

    thanx for these…great up…any chance of upping the rest of the comp?

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