So Here we have yet another gem. And again another 20 plus year old cassette recording ripped to MP3 formatting.
Here's a brief description from http://www.myspace.com/againstthegrainsjc :
Against The Grain was a Punk-Hardcore band that had started in the mid 80's from MV /San Juan Capistrano along with other locals such as U.T.I, Violation, Hangover, Bored to Death, F.R.I., Virulence, Symbolism Of Belligerency.
Originally a 3 Piece Band , They went on Tour and were the first out of the area to get some higher profile gigs. They scored a record deal & recorded, but the record company went Bankrupt before the album was ever released - The Test Pressing for this Album was Lost and never Found. They released their own cassette which was a live, raw sounding 2 track "LOST IN A MAZE" and were also on the O.C. compilation Album "O.C.'s Trail of Destruction" as well as other low budget DIY compilation cassettes. Jim Alfaro- Guitar and Vocals
Mike Kortz- Bass and Vocals Darren McDermott- Drums and Vocals
So. Back in the day, these dudes were a bit older than me and the bands i was in. Needles to say we all looked up to 'em big time. They really got the ball rollin'. Between Against the Grain & Hangover, the SJP scene was born. Legendary to all who are/were connected to this very DIY oldschool punk rock scene.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?2wmklmmqjg4
Glen you are the man !! This site is very cool !! these were the BEST days for sure - it was totally DIY and that's what made it so cool back then. Throw your own gigs, make your own flyers , all in the south O.C. -we didn't have any clubs in town so it was all backyards, house parties , vacant buildings , wherever we could get a generator or play without getting busted. SJP's & Jimmy Rosenbaum were at the heart of it all !!
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