V/A THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT- Comp. LP (Posh Boy, USA, 1981)
Back with a brand new 750 GB internal hard disk drive (the old one had serious physical damage after only 2 years) and a brand new stereophonic pick up head (which considerably improves the sound on my hifi).
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT is plain and simple one of the greatest compilations you will ever hear. Originally released as a cassette tape, 500 copies were pressed onto black gold shortly after and these were sent out to radio stations, zines and promoters only. With some tracks altered, it was officially released as “The Future looks brighter” a bit later, but as always, the first version is the one to have.
There’s not one song to be missed here. If you’re unfamiliar with the early west coast sound or if you just want to give yourself a serious kick in the butt with a comp that goes off like a rocket, then this is quintessential, featuring some of the best of SST, Posh Boy and New Alliance bands.
Hit after hit! SHATTERED FAITH shatter & restore faith, TSOL rip shit up, SOCIAL DISTORTION distort, CH 3 sing about concentration camps for american japanese, MINUTEMEN make me dance around naked, DESCENDENTS were never better, SACCHARINE TRUST as always basically destroy every other band with their cynicism from their mandatory 12er, BLACK FLAG shine in pre-Rollins glory and the STAINS somehow managed to steal Gregg Ginns guitar for recording the bands one and only LP, from which the final track is lifted. Some versions of the songs on FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT seem unreleased elsewhere (Black Flag?), but I’m too lazy to compare right now.
Oh yeah - the labels are plain b&w, not yellowish like on the shots above. So don’t sweat, there’s only press of this ’round. Never in ps, this came in a plain white die-cut sleeve.
Jay Thurston wrote:
I only have the cassette version. When this came out, it literally changed my life! It is truly a masterpiece and all the bands had their own unique sound. Incredible!
Posted on 23-Aug-08 at 8:39 am | Permalink
boulevard of br.dr. wrote:
WOW this is FUCKING great!! you actually have a vynyl copy??? never saw one. guess this must be really hard to find.
Posted on 23-Aug-08 at 1:10 pm | Permalink
timmy wrote:
i remember buying the cassette version in 1982 at our local record store and the guy who sold it to me gave me the vinyl version to go with it. had no idea that there was only 500 made. one of thee best comps ever!
timmy
Posted on 23-Aug-08 at 2:59 pm | Permalink
malfeitor wrote:
I didn’t know there was a vinyl version. I spy some adorable little bear ears, give em a scratch for me.
Posted on 23-Aug-08 at 9:14 pm | Permalink
simon wrote:
Thanks a lot for this. I’ve had the tape version of this for a while but side 2 sounds horrible on my copy, never seen the vinyl version anywhere. I think some of the Descendents songs might be different to the versions on the Fat EP, Hey Hey sounds different to me, not sure about the other ones.
Posted on 24-Aug-08 at 3:43 am | Permalink
f.m.l. wrote:
“bueno, mejor, goodbadmusic!” as a profound critic says.
Posted on 24-Aug-08 at 7:39 am | Permalink
Jerry B wrote:
Great comp. The Flag tracks are the same as on their 7″ I think but the mastering on this album is a little more defined. Nice!
Posted on 24-Aug-08 at 1:48 pm | Permalink
Tony wrote:
Thanks for posting this great comp! This sound on your rip is far superior to my cassette version which was always kind of fragile. The cassette was cool with the Pettibon artwork on the front, tho. Bought that cassette years ago, sold it a while ago for a LOT. So if you ever need some spare cash, I think the LP goes for a similar amount. But only if you sell it with the cute teddy bear insert like in your picture
Posted on 25-Aug-08 at 4:27 am | Permalink
justin wrote:
Cheers on the computer upgrades. I don’t know what can be better than excellent as far as the rips go but you have found a way. Never even heard of this comp but it is well worth the download. Thanx Erich.
Posted on 25-Aug-08 at 8:28 am | Permalink
nazz nomad wrote:
bitchin dude, i got the cassette way back when but it broke years ago. nice to have it again!
Posted on 25-Aug-08 at 9:17 am | Permalink
Frank Mossi wrote:
Wow what a GREAT sampler! Especially for me: Before GBM I nver listened to Hardcore Punk (I thought it all sounded like Green Day or Sex Pistols) so this is a very welcome introduction. I notice a strong surf / 60s feeling in some of the bands and it’s amazing to hear how great the guitarists were. More Metalheads should listen to this!
Posted on 25-Aug-08 at 11:26 am | Permalink
Peter - KBD Records wrote:
Fuck I was going to download this baby and then saw the message about leaving the blog if I don’t like the American Steele with Judas :(. I think Rob is cute is that enough? I’ll come back later and check the reply.
Posted on 27-Aug-08 at 2:19 am | Permalink
hdvns wrote:
This cassette and ‘This is Boston Not LA’ are what got me excited about punk rock. Tanx for the memories!
Posted on 28-Aug-08 at 5:59 pm | Permalink
Jay Thurston wrote:
It is nice to see that Frank Mossi is learning…hahaha
Posted on 29-Aug-08 at 9:09 pm | Permalink
gregory wrote:
this is amazing. especially those minutemen tracks. great post!
Posted on 04-Sep-08 at 9:33 am | Permalink