Various - Cool Bands 2

Review by The Lonelys

Album Review: Cool Bands 2 by Various Released in 2014, Cool Bands 2 is a wild mashup of punk grit, hardcore energy, and new wave vibes, all glued together with electronic beats. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t try too hard to fit into one box—instead, it smashes genres like they owe it money. Hailing from the US and released under Not On Label (a name that screams DIY ethos), this compilation feels raw, unpolished, and refreshingly real. One track that sticks out is “Nuklear View.” The song hits you with crunchy synths layered over driving guitar riffs, creating an almost apocalyptic vibe. But what really grabs you? The vocals—they’re snarling yet melodic, like someone yelling poetry at the end of the world. And when the chorus kicks in, it’s impossible not to feel your pulse quicken. Then there’s its remix counterpart, “Nuklear View (New Wahvey),” which flips the original on its head with glitchy effects and a bassline so thick it could double as cement. These two versions show how versatile the band was willing to be while staying true to their rebellious roots. Another standout is “Locomotive,” which barrels forward like, well, a runaway train. Its relentless drumbeat pairs perfectly with distorted guitars that sound like they were recorded in someone’s garage—which honestly might’ve been the case. There’s something hypnotic about the way the track builds momentum without ever letting up. You can practically picture sweaty mosh pits breaking out wherever this tune gets played live. The rest of the album keeps things interesting, bouncing between aggressive punk anthems like “Bully Beef” and more experimental cuts like “S33KSBJOK.” Tracks like “Don’t Talk To Me” bring attitude for days, while others such as “We Sleep” lean into moody introspection. Sure, some songs don’t land quite as hard as others, but even those moments add texture to the overall experience. What makes Cool Bands 2 memorable isn’t just its range—it’s the sense that these artists weren’t chasing trends or trying to impress critics. They made music because they had no choice; it poured out of them like spilled beer at a dive bar. Listening to this record feels less like consuming art and more like stumbling upon a secret underground party where everyone’s invited but nobody cares if you stay. And here’s the kicker: despite being nearly a decade old, Cool Bands 2 still feels fresh today. Maybe it’s because we’ve come full circle back to craving authenticity in our playlists—or maybe it’s proof that great music doesn’t need a label or a marketing budget to leave its mark. Either way, this album deserves a spot in any collection that values raw creativity over slick production. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth looking for examples of human culture, toss ‘em this album. Just warn them ahead of time—it might blow their little green minds.

Artist: Various
Album: Cool Bands 2

2014

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Masta FaJolie
Pervert
Nuklear View (New Wahvey)
Le Jom
Mudzzz
S33KSBJOK
Sickdick
N.Y. Niceguy
Hey Baws
Don't Talk To Me
Placebo
We Sleep
Vile Wurl
Locomotive
Bully Beef
Debaucher
Mind-Control
Inside Out
Le Lunge
Nuklear View
Shadow

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COOL BANDS 2 - Full Cassette

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Not On Label

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escuchar en línea
online luisteren
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
online anhören

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"N.W.I., N.W.O., NOW!"
Is a life with one blade a life?

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Cool Bands 2* is a wild mix of punk, hardcore, and new wave vibes. Released in 2014 in the US, it’s packed with tracks that feel like a chaotic yet fun road trip through different eras of rock and electronic music. One standout track, *Nuklear View*, even got a remix called *Nuklear View (New Wahvey)*—like a bonus echo of its original self. It’s raw, unpolished, and kinda feels like discovering hidden gems from a time when genres didn’t need strict labels.