Let Them Know: Story of Youth Brigade & BYO Records

This package is definitely a lot to take in- two L.P.'s, one CD, one DVD, and a one hundred page book. The goal is to tell the story of BYO Records and Youth Brigade extensively in a multimedia fashion and the folks at BYO really deliver here. The CD and records play the same program- thirty one track of various bands covering songs from the BYO catalog. Some of the highlights include Bouncing Souls covering "Young Til I Die," Old Man Markley doing a tuneful version of Youth Brigade's "We're In," the members of the Marvelous Darlings playing Youth Youth Youth's "Domination" and 7 Seconds covering "Sink With California" in an uber posi fashion.

The DVD is an incredible documentary featuring interviews with the Stern brothers, Ian MacKaye, The Bouncing Souls, Fat Mike, and scores of other Punk rock celebrities. It tells the story of BYO's trials and tribulations in a way that is both inspiring and hilarious. (A more extensive review can be found HERE) The companion coffee table book follows the story of the film with chapters by Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L., Tony Cadena of the Adolescents, and members of the Angelic Upstarts, Circle Jerks, NOFX, Bouncing Souls, and Bad Religion. If stories about legendary Punk rock shows and putting out legendary records along with fighting cops, sticking it to The Man, and generally causing Punk rock havoc appeals to you then this book is essential.

As a whole "Let Them Know" is an incredible volume that tells an extraordinary story about punks rising above negativity and taking charge of their own surroundings. As far as presenting a complete package goes it's hard to imagine how anyone else could create something more extensive. With the holidays coming up this would be a great gift for any loved one who has an interest in the history of American Punk.

Let Them Know – Movie Website: letthemknowthemovie.com

This coffee table book with compilation CD and a DVD of the movie is something you will want to have in your collection. You can buy Let Them Know: Story of Youth Brigade & BYO Records HERE

 

 

 

 

 

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