A talking heads documentary about the 1980’s hardcore punk rock music scene that would play just as well on vinyl. Considering how radical the period was, it’s discouraging to see co-writer and director Jason Blackmore’s efficiently unnuanced presentation. Uncomplicated questions — “What was the first record your purchased?”, “What’s your favorite record?”, “If your house caught fire what 3 albums would you grab?” — are too often answered by (mostly) guys holding up album covers for the camera and reminiscing. This doesn’t amount to much of a chronicle, unless you count unsubstantiated observations like, “It’s really a cool song” or “These album covers are badass” as historical record. If nothing else, Ocean Beach-dweller Blackmore clearly has a passion and fondness for the twenty eight survivors of the East Coast band scene that he interviews. It might have worked better were we able to hear cuts from some of the albums up for discussion, but royalty fees being what they are put an end to that dream. (2018) — Scott Marks
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