Various Artists - Rodney On The ROQ Vol. III

Released in 1982 by Posh Boy Records, Rodney on the ROQ Vol. III serves as a vital historical document of the Los Angeles underground, continuing the series’ signature split between hardcore punk on Side A and eclectic pop on Side B. Critics generally regard this volume as a significant improvement over its predecessor, largely due to a potent A-side featuring "anthemic, melodic punk" standouts like Ill Repute’s "Clean-Cut American Kid" and Kent State’s "Radio". While the B-side is often viewed as a "mixed bag," it remains notable for featuring a rawer, "Agent Orange-ified" version of The Bangles' "Bitchen Summer" and the kitschy cult favorite "Pajama Party" by Unit 3 + Venus. Despite some unevenness in the pop selections and minor production errors—such as the mislisting of The Vandals’ "Urban Struggle"—the compilation's inclusion of a Flipside fanzine and its introduction of several bands to vinyl make it an essential artifact for collectors of early '80s California alternative culture.

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Side A (Punk)

1. Kent State – "Radio Moscow"

2. The Vandals – "Urban Struggle" (included on most pressings)

3. Ill Repute – "Clean-Cut American Kid"

4. JFA – "Preppy"

5. Channel 3 (CH3) – "Separate Peace"

6. Catch 22 – "Stop The Cycle"

7. Pariah – "Up To Us"

8. Red Scare – "Streetlife"

9. No Crisis – "She's Into The Scene"

10. Rudi – "Crimson" 

Side B (Pop/New Wave)

1. Unit 3 with Venus – "Pajama Party"

2. The Bangles – "Bitchen Summer (Speedway)"

3. Action Now – "Try"

4. The Signals – "Gotta Let Go"

5. Gayle Welch – "Day Of Age"

6. Radio Music – "Johnny Angel / New Dance"

7. David Hines – "Land Of 1,000 Dances"