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Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1
1 Social Distortion– Under My Thumb 2 Social Distortion– 1945 3 Social Distortion– Playpen 4 The Vandals– Anarchy Burger 5 The Vandals– Hocus Pocus 6 Sin 34– Trip To San Francisco 7 Black Flag – Rise Above 8 Black Flag – Louie Louie 9 RF7– Vampire Lady 10 MDC – Police Riot At Mendiolas 11 Descendents – Hey Hey 12 Descendents – Bikeage 13 Descendents – Jean Is Dead 14 D.I.– Ballroom Blitz 15 D.I.– Richard Hung Himself 16 True Sounds Of Liberty*– Code Blue 17 Circle Jerks– Just Like You 18 Circle Jerks– Put A Little Love In Your Heart 19 Hüsker Dü– Everything Falls Apart 20 Youth Brigade– Sink With California 21 Blak Flaag– Ride The Bus
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Plot Summary
This inaugural issue of Flipside Video Fanzine captures the raw energy of the early 1980s Southern California punk scene. It features live performances and interviews with influential bands like The Dead Milkmen, The Flesh Eaters, TSOL, and Adolescents. The fanzine provides a glimpse into the DIY ethos and the vibrant underground music community of the era.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget, independent video fanzine, Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1 was primarily distributed within the punk and hardcore community. It received acclaim for its authentic portrayal of the scene and its direct access to bands, though its technical production values were modest. It's considered a valuable historical document for fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unfiltered look at the punk underground.
Appreciated for capturing the spirit of the era's DIY music scene.
Noted for its candid interviews and live performances.
Google audience: Audience reviews, where available, often highlight the fanzine's raw authenticity and its effectiveness in preserving a snapshot of the early 80s punk and hardcore scene. Viewers appreciate the access to bands and the unpolished, direct presentation.
Fun Fact
The 'Flipside' name originated from the punk zine of the same name, which provided a crucial platform for underground music news and reviews.
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