The Crowd - A World Apart (LP)
- Artist:
- The Crowd
- Title:
- A World Apart
- Label:
- Radiation Reissues
- Catalog#:
- RAD8007
- Format:
- 1 x Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
- Country:
- Italy
- Released:
- 2016
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
The Crowd's A World Apart is a quintessential Southern California punk album, originally released in 1981. As part of the early Orange County punk scene, The Crowd helped shape the surf punk sound that blended fast tempos, melodic riffs, and raw energy.
The World Apart stands out for its catchy hooks and socially conscious lyrics, tackling themes of alienation, rebellion, and disillusionment. Songs like Right Time and Desmond and Kathy mix upbeat melodies with punk's characteristic aggression, creating a sound that’s both rebellious and accessible.
What makes this album special is its balance between punk grit and pop sensibility. The Crowd leans into melodic structures more than some of their peers, giving A World Apart a timeless quality that still resonates today.
For fans of classic punk, especially from the early '80s scene, A World Apart is a must-have. Its blend of surf and punk elements makes it a standout in the genre and a key piece of California punk history.
| A1 | Something You Said |
| A2 | Can't Talk |
| A3 | Right Time |
| A4 | On My Own |
| A5 | Desmond And Kathy |
| B1 | As You Were |
| B2 | Pleasure Seeker |
| B3 | He |
| B4 | What's In A Name |
| B5 | Melody Hill |
| Media Condition | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve Condition | Mint (M) |
| Format | Vinyl |
| Format Description | Album, LP, Limited Edition, Reissue |
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 2016 |
| Genre | Rock, Punk, Hardcore |
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| Credits |
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| Notes | Recorded October 1980 at Brian Elliot Recording, N. Hollywood. Mastered at Gold Star. A Poshboy Production. |
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