Various Artists - Faster & Louder (Hardcore Punk Vol. 1)

Faster & Louder: Hardcore Punk, Vol. 1 (1993, Rhino) is a well-regarded compilation featuring 17 tracks from the early 1980s American hardcore scene. It acts as a comprehensive sampler of aggressive, fast-paced punk, including seminal bands such as Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Minor Threat. The compilation is widely considered a solid, high-energy, and essential collection for anyone looking to explore the roots of American hardcore. Vol. 1 overlooks a handful of classic singles in favour of several novelties and rarities, yet the 17-track collection remains a first-rate introduction to hardcore, featuring two absolute classics in the Dead Kennedys' "Holiday in Cambodia" and Bad Brains' "Pay to Cum," plus cuts from such major figures as the Circle Jerks, Suicidal Tendencies, Angry Samoans, Meatmen, Government Issue and Husker Du.