see explanation for part one of this series. these are my favorite 'punk' songs, using the term 'punk' as loosely as i possibly can; because who am i kidding? i never fit in as a punk - not in high sch …

it's that time of the year where all of my recently-graduated friends and myself are gearing up to leave for grad school - melanie r. is the first to go. this is part one of a two-part mix for her. she …

Songs 1-8 are from 1983; songs 9-16 are from 1984.

Songs 1-10 are from 1981; songs 11-22 are from 1982. Also...note on song 12: BITCH was actually a metal band, but somehow managed this punk/pop gem.

"Police Story" is the version from DAMAGED. "Gutless" is the demo version from MAKE THE COLLECTOR NERD SWEAT.

It's been a while since I made a punk mix. The Ramones are definitely in my top 5, all time favorite bands list, and it shows. I went a little heavy on them, but I am going to have so much fun listenin …

Even though it's not punk or new wave, I had to include Kirsty MacColl's "They Don't Know". The line between new wave and mainstream rock blurs, as acts initially called "new wave" start selling lots o …