Collector: American Grave – Gothic Punk/Deathrock USA:1978-1988 (vinyl)

“American Grave – Gothic Punk/Deathrock USA:1978-1988” is a compilation released by Futurismo on colored vinyl and digipak CD, documenting the American death rock scene that emerged on the West Coast in the late 1970s. The collection features 24 tracks influenced by punk, horror, glam, and European gothic rock, including songs by Christian Death, The Cramps, The Gun Club, 45 Grave, and others. The compilation spans from straightforward punk tracks to darker, more atmospheric pieces influenced by post punk and cold wave, as well as gothabilly and garage rock elements. It includes both well-known and lesser-known bands from the era, presenting a historical snapshot of a subversive scene that influenced European gothic rock and remains active today.

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