The Germs - Germicide: Live at the Whisky, 1977

Although punk rock was initially said to be one-dimensional and devoid of instrumental technique, many bands proved to be adept at both playing their instruments and writing songs (X, the Minutemen, The Police, the Dead Kennedys, etc.). As evidenced on the live release Germicide -- Live at the Whiskey 1977, California's The Germs were not one such band. This lo-fi live set shows that the group barely knew how to play their instruments, play in time, keep a steady tempo, or truly function as a live band. Read More