Various Artists - Before You Were Punk vol.2 [1999]

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1999 follow-up to the hugely successful 1997 'Before You Were Punk' compilation. This time, some of punk's biggest names are performing your favorite new wave hits! 12 tracks, including 'Space Age Love Song' (A Flock Of Seagulls) by No Motiv, 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' (Echo And The Bunnymen) by Lagwagon and 'Our Lips Are Sealed' (Go-Go's) by the Hippos.

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Like its predecessor, Before You Were Punk, Vol. 2 collects covers of '80s pop songs -- most of them new wave -- done up in a '90s punk revival style. Since most '90s punk relies on catchy melodies nearly as much as new wave pop, many of the tracks actually work rather well in this musical setting. That's why it's difficult to tell why some of the bands take such a smirky, ironic attitude to their chosen covers -- contrary to what some might believe, there's nothing inherently cheesy about '80s pop as a whole, and it's still possible to be "punk" without training that attitude on everything in one's field of vision. Still, there are enough bands who mix driving punk aggression with respect for the generally well-chosen tunes to make Before You Were Punk, Vol. 2 something more than simple retro contempt. Bands present include All, the Suicide Machines, the Bouncing Souls, NOFX, Lagwagon, Rocket from the Crypt, and MxPx. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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1. (00:02:39) The Suicide Machines - What I Like About You (The Romantics)
2. (00:02:09) NOFX - Electricity (OMD)
3. (00:03:49) No Motiv - Space Age Love Song (A Flock Of Seagulls)
4. (00:01:50) MXPX - No Action (Elvis Costello)
5. (00:02:03) The Hippos - Our Lips Are Sealed (The Go-Go's)
6. (00:04:50) Bouncing Souls - Don't You Forget About Me (Simple Minds)
7. (00:03:24) The Get Up Kids - Close To Me (The Cure)
8. (00:02:47) Rocket From The Crypt - This Way Out (Wall Of Voodoo)
9. (00:03:16) Gotohells - Just What I Needed (The Cars)
10. (00:02:51) Lagwagon - Bring On The Dancing Horses (Echo And The Bunnymen)
11. (00:03:10) Strung Out - Every Breath You Take (The Police)
12. (00:04:25) All - Rebel Yell (Billy Idol)