Sick of things the way they are…

People have very interesting opinions when it comes to rating the classics. Seller scottx2 apparently doesn’t think highly enough of this one to keep it in his collection, but if I had the loot, it would most definitely have a spot in mine. As far as Dischord singles, nothing can touch Minor Threat based on sentimental value, but if I had to rate this on a purely “stepping back and trying to be analytical” I would almost dare to say this rivals the In My Eyes 7″. There is a sense of urgency and adrenaline that hits with this record that fits in perfectly with the other stone cold classics that the label was releasing.

After a bass line that wobbles in, it’s that sense of raw, unfiltered power that you feel when everything else kicks in on the first track of the Possible EP makes you realize this isn’t punk as defined by jackets and studs. It’s anger and emotion played by kids trying to make their own definitions. I had a recent conversation with someone who got into hardcore/punk in the early 80′s, but who had not been there for the very beginnings. He talked about how the start, where everything, every new record, show, idea, flyer, zine, whatever… was and is what is still so amazing. I file this record under that very rare and exclusive club of first generation hardcore, and why when I hear it today I still feel as stupefied as the first time I heard it.