''Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1'' is a
Rock Against Bush compilation album
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released on the
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords (pronounced "Fat Records") is an independent record label based in San Francisco focused on punk rock. It was started by NOFX lead singer Michael Burkett (better known as Fat Mike) and his wife at the time, Erin Burkett in 1990. ...
record label
"Big Three" music labels
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. It contains a collection of songs, both released and unreleased, by various
punk rock
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artists and includes a bonus DVD with political facts, commentary regarding the
U.S. presidential election, 2004
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, footage from a
David Cross
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stand-up comedy performance, as well as a few music videos. It was released on 20 April 2004.
Track listing
# "Nothing to Do When You're Locked in a Vacancy" -
None More Black
None More Black was a New Jersey–based punk rock band on Fat Wreck Chords, formed by lead singer/guitarist Jason Shevchuk after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite (band), Kid Dynamite. Shevchuk left Kid Dynamite so t ...
– 2:07 *
# "Moron" (Demo) -
Sum 41
Sum 41 was a Canadian rock band formed in Ajax, Ontario, in 1996. The band's final lineup consisted of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), Tom T ...
– 1:39 *
# "Warbrain" -
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band from Chicago. The band's current members are Matt Skiba (guitar, vocals), Dan Andriano (bass, vocals), and Atom Willard (drums).
Founded in late 1996 by Skiba, bassist Rob Doran, and drummer Glenn Por ...
– 2:27 *
# "Need More Time" -
Epoxies – 2:29
# "The School of Assassins" -
Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag was an American punk rock band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1988. The band was known for its left-wing politics, left-wing political activism. For the majority of the band's career, their members included Justin Sane (voc ...
– 2:37 *
# "Sink, Florida, Sink" (Electric) -
Against Me!
Against Me! is an American punk rock band, formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown. Since 2001, the band's lineup ...
– 2:10 *
# "
Baghdad
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" -
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Garden Grove, California, in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Dexter Holland, Bryan "Dexter" Holland, ...
– 3:18 *
# "Lion and the Lamb" -
The Get Up Kids
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– 3:22 *
# "
Give It All" -
Rise Against
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's mu ...
– 2:49 *
# "
No W
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" -
Ministry – 3:13 *
# "Sad State of Affairs" -
Descendents
The Descendents are an American punk rock band formed in Manhattan Beach, California, in 1977, by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson (musician), Bill Stevenson as a power pop/surf music, surf punk band. I ...
– 2:35 *
# "Revolution" -
Authority Zero
Authority Zero is an American punk rock band from Mesa, Arizona, United States, formed in 1994. The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Spanish/Portuguese influences. They have released seven albums to date, two DVDs and n ...
– 2:23 *
# "¡Paranoia! Cha-Cha-Cha" -
The Soviettes
The Soviettes were a punk rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2001. The group is composed of Annie "Sparrows" Holoien (guitar), Maren "Sturgeon" Macosko (guitar), Susy Sharp (bass guitar), and Danny Henry (drums), all of whom share ...
– 2:04 *
# "That's Progress" -
Jello Biafra
Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958), known professionally as Jello Biafra, is an American singer, spoken word artist and political activist. He is the former lead singer and songwriter for the San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys.
Init ...
with
D.O.A. – 3:14
# "Overcome (The Recapitulation)" -
Rx Bandits – 3:43
# "No Voice of Mine" -
Strung Out
Strung Out is an American melodic hardcore band from Simi Valley, California, formed in 1991. Their sound also includes elements of heavy metal. They have released nine studio albums on Fat Wreck Chords as well as one live album, two B-sides ...
– 2:30 *
# "To the World" -
Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition, they took their name from the Inquisition song "Strike Anywhere". Their music is ch ...
– 3:21
# "Heaven Is Falling" (
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and ...
Cover) -
The Ataris
The Ataris are an American punk rock band from Anderson, Indiana. Formed in 1996, they released five studio albums between 1997 and 2007. Their best-selling album is '' So Long, Astoria'' (2003), which was certified gold. Their high-charting s ...
– 2:38 *
# "God Save the USA" -
Pennywise – 3:06
# "
Normal Days" -
Denali
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– 3:25
# "The Expatriate Act" -
The World/Inferno Friendship Society
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– 3:02 *
# "No News Is Good News" -
New Found Glory
New Found Glory (formerly A New Found Glory) is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997. The band currently consists of Jordan Pundik (lead vocals), Ian Grushka (bass), Chad Gilbert (guitar, backing vocals), ...
– 2:58 *
# "Basket of Snakes" -
The Frisk – 2:31 *
# "Jaw, Knee, Music" -
NOFX
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– 2:31 *
# "It's the Law" -
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. It consists of Mike Ness (vocals, guitar), Jonny Wickersham (guitar), Brent Harding (bass), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards).
Emerg ...
– 2:35
# "The Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out" -
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, formed in 1992. The band consists of Chris DeMakes (guitars, vocals), Roger Lima (bass, vocals), Buddy Schaub (trombone), Peter "JR" Wasilewski (saxophone) and Matt Yonker ...
featuring
Billy Bragg
Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, author and political activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic th ...
– 4:52*
* previously unreleased/rare tracks
Original appearances
The previously released tracks are listed below with the albums on which they originally appeared:
* "Need More Time" - track 1 on
Epoxies' self-titled album
* "Sink, Florida, Sink" - alternate version appeared as track 4 on
Against Me!
Against Me! is an American punk rock band, formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown. Since 2001, the band's lineup ...
's
As the Eternal Cowboy
* "That's Progress" - track 1 on
Jello Biafra
Eric Reed Boucher (born June 17, 1958), known professionally as Jello Biafra, is an American singer, spoken word artist and political activist. He is the former lead singer and songwriter for the San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys.
Init ...
and
D.O.A.'s
Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors
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collaboration
* "Overcome (The Recapitulation)" - track 4 on
Rx Bandits'
The Resignation
* "To the World" - track 4 on
Strike Anywhere
Strike Anywhere is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1999 after the demise of frontman Thomas Barnett's previous band, Inquisition, they took their name from the Inquisition song "Strike Anywhere". Their music is ch ...
's
Exit English
* "God Save the USA" - track 2 on
Pennywise's
From the Ashes
* "Normal Days" - track 8 on
Denali
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's
The Instinct
* "It's the Law" - track 1 on
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. It consists of Mike Ness (vocals, guitar), Jonny Wickersham (guitar), Brent Harding (bass), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards).
Emerg ...
's
Prison Bound
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* "Revolution" - track 2 on
Authority Zero
Authority Zero is an American punk rock band from Mesa, Arizona, United States, formed in 1994. The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Spanish/Portuguese influences. They have released seven albums to date, two DVDs and n ...
's
Andiamo
* "Baghdad" - track 3 on
The Offspring
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's
Baghdad
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* "Give It All" - later appeared as track 9 on
Rise Against
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, formed in 1999. The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's mu ...
's
Siren Song of the Counter Culture
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(Although a different version appears on the album)
* "No News Is Good News" - later appeared as track 13 on
New Found Glory
New Found Glory (formerly A New Found Glory) is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997. The band currently consists of Jordan Pundik (lead vocals), Ian Grushka (bass), Chad Gilbert (guitar, backing vocals), ...
's
Catalyst
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* "Jaw, Knee, Music" - later appeared as track 13 on
NOFX
NOFX () was an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Bassist/lead vocalist Fat Mike, rhythm guitarist Eric Melvin and drummer Erik Sandin were original founding and longest-serving members of the band, who have appeared on every ...
's
The Longest EP
* "The Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out" - track 13 on
Anthem
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from
Less than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, formed in 1992. The band consists of Chris DeMakes (guitars, vocals), Roger Lima (bass, vocals), Buddy Schaub (trombone), Peter "JR" Wasilewski (saxophone) and Matt Yonker ...
minus Bragg
See also
*
Fat Wreck Chords compilations
* ''
Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2''
References
Fat Wreck Chords compilation albums
2004 compilation albums
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