 “Francis Connor and Darren DeFrain have thoroughly researched and written a fantastic book about post -punk music in Kansas. They examine the history of zines and institutions like college radio. All to show that pop rebellion in the Midwest was intellectually engaged and smarter than we thought.”--Kevin Mattson, author of We’re Not Here to Entertain: Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real Culture War of 1980s America
https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643028/  We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the bands featured on this album - Smart Pills, The Clean. The Embarrassment, Micronotz, Bradfords, Aagarnes, Get Smart!, Thumbs, Pedaljets, Other Geese, Bampots, The Moving Van Goghs, The Blivets, Schloss Tegal, Short-Term Memory, New Wave Brothers, The Buckthrusters, Start, 2-Mile Death Plunge, Truck Stop Love, Kill Creek, Vitreous Humor, Kill Whitey, and Zoom for their contributions to the Kansas punk rock scene. Your music not only defined a generation but also continues to inspire new audiences today.
Special thanks to the musicians, producers, and archivists who shared their stories, recordings, and memorabilia, helping to piece together this rich tapestry of sound. Your willingness to revisit the past and contribute to this project has been invaluable. We also acknowledge the support of Wichita State University, whose commitment to academic and cultural research provided the foundation for this endeavor. Additional gratitude goes to the team of researchers, students, and collaborators who assisted in the curation, restoration, and production of this album. Finally, to the fans of punk rock-past, present, and future-thank you for keeping the spirit of this music alive. This album is a tribute to the DIY ethos, raw energy, and unrelenting creativity that defined Kansas punk rock. We hope it serves as both a time capsule and a source of inspiration for generations to come. With gratitude, Darren DeFrain & Fran Connor SIDE A 1. Smart Pills “Brain Wash" 2. The Clean “Value of a Life” 3. The Embarrassment “Wellsville” 4. Micronotz ”Blonde-Haired Ghost” 5. Bradfords “Human Zoo” 6. Aagarns “Bulging Out” 7. Get Smart “Berlin on the Plains” SIDE B 1. Thumbs “Carnival” 2. Pedaljets “Liking You” 3. Other Geese “Lawrence Headbanger” 4. Bampots “Live Wire” 5. Moving Van Goghs “Machines in the Garden” 6. Blivets “Willie Wheelchair” SIDE C 1. Schloss Tegal “Procession of the Dead” 2. Short Term Memory “I Think I'm Losing My Mind” 3. New Wave Brothers “New Wave Brothers Rap” 4. Buckthrusters “Blu Lite Special” 5. Start “My Town” SIDE D 1. 2-Mile Death Plunge “Cadillac” 2. Truck Stop Love “Sorry, I Hate You” 3. Kill Creek “Johnny Boy” 4. Vitreous Humor “She Eats Her Esses” 5. Kill Whitey “Red” 6. Zoom “Balboa's Cannon” https://www.nochoicebutaction.com/album.html Took Laoghaire to pick up his UVA Student ID this week so of course I had to pull up Fran’s student ID from 2004 (ish) and my temporary staff ID from 2022. :)  
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