Oi The Sound From Teenage: A Raw Punk Rock Riot by The Anarchy Boys
If you’re into raw, unfiltered punk rock with a side of Oi energy, Oi The Sound From Teenage by The Anarchy Boys (无政府主义男孩) is the kind of album that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Released in 2002 via People's Records outta Japan, this record feels like a sweaty basement show where everyone’s shouting along to lyrics they barely understand but feel deep in their bones. It’s messy, loud, and absolutely unforgettable.
Let’s talk tracks for a sec—because while the whole album slaps, there are two songs I can’t get out of my head. First up: “Punk Is Not Dead. Yet.” (朋克精神不死). This track hits hard right from the opening riff. It’s got this defiant vibe, like it’s daring you to believe in something bigger than yourself—even if that “something” is just punk rock itself. The vocals have this rough-around-the-edges charm, like someone screaming into a megaphone at 3 AM because they’ve got no other way to be heard. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick. You don’t listen to this song; you feel it. Like, damn, it’s not just music—it’s a middle finger to apathy.
Then there’s “Say Oi To Your Life!” (对你的生活喊Oi). If ever there was an anthem for living life on your own terms, this might be it. The chant-like chorus hooks you immediately—it’s impossible not to shout “Oi! Oi! Oi!” along with it, even if you’re just sitting alone in your room. There’s something infectious about its simplicity, like it strips everything down to pure emotion. It reminds me of those moments when you realize life’s too short to care what anyone thinks—and yeah, maybe that sounds cheesy, but hey, sometimes cheesy works.
The rest of the album keeps the momentum going with tracks like “Heil To Who” (向谁万岁), which has this biting sarcasm that’ll make you smirk, and “A Head Without Freedom” (没有自由的脑袋), a brooding tune that lingers long after the last chord fades. Even though the production isn’t super polished, that’s part of its charm. It’s real. No gimmicks, no overthinking—just straight-up rebellion set to music.
What strikes me most about Oi The Sound From Teenage is how timeless it feels. Sure, it came out over 20 years ago, but listening to it now feels like stepping into a time machine where nothing changes except the volume knob. Maybe that’s why punk and Oi still resonate so much—they remind us we’re all just trying to figure things out, one chaotic beat at a time.
And here’s the kicker: as much as this album screams teenage angst, it also kinda whispers hope. Weird, right? But beneath all the noise and fury, there’s this sense that being pissed off can lead to something better. Or maybe I’m reading too much into it. Either way, crank this sucker up and see where it takes you.
向誰萬歲？！
你是人民的領袖，你是權利的象徵
你的聲音擋住了太陽，籠罩著祖國四方
别以為你自己是神，别以為你救了人們
别以為我們會给你舔脚，别以為我們會向你喊著萬歲
向誰萬歲？！
在你的領導下，我們有了階級觀念
在你的領導下，我們成了無產階級
在你的領導下，我們推翻了一切
在你的領導下，我們砸毁一切
向誰萬歲？！
向你萬歲？我呸！向你萬歲？我呸！