Blank Generation: A Story Of US / Canadian Punk and Its Aftershocks 1975-1981

Blank Generation is a 5CD set that provides a comprehensive look at the early years of punk rock in the US and Canada. Featuring over six hours of music, this collection includes benchmark tracks by influential bands from the scene, as well as rare singles making their first appearance on CD.

Named after Richard Hell's epoch-defining anthem, this set documents the emergence of punk rock in North America before it exploded in the UK. Bands in cities like New York City's CBGB began releasing records as a reaction to the prevailing disco and corporate soft rock dominating the US charts.

This collection reflects the influential bands from NYC such as Patti Smith Group, The Ramones, Television, Blondie, and The Voidoids. It also includes pioneers from other cities like Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston.

Blank Generation offers a broad definition of punk, including acts like Suicide, The Cramps, and The Residents, as well as new wave and power pop combos. The music on this set influenced the 1980s hardcore scene and alternative college radio networks.

The collection features tracks from artists such as Devo, Destroy all Monsters, The Avengers, The Cramps, and Mission of Burma. It showcases the diversity and evolution of the US punk scene.

Blank Generation is a must-have for fans of punk rock, providing a comprehensive retrospective of this era that influenced alternative music for years to come.

Explore the full tracklist below:

DISC ONE
1. Richard Hell and the Voidoids – "Blank Generation"
2. The Ramones – "Rockaway Beach"
3. Television – "Friction"
4. The Modern Lovers – "Someone I Care About"
5. The Heartbreakers – "Chinese Rocks"
6. The Dictators – "Cars and Girls"
7. The Dead Boys – "Sonic Reducer"
8. The Dogs – "John Rock" ... (and so on for Discs 2-5) ...