Various Artists - Dangerhouse [Vol 2] Give Me A Little Pain!

Dangerhouse Volume Two: Give Me A Little Pain! is a landmark compilation album released by Frontier Records in 1992 that archives the explosive birth of Southern California's punk rock movement. The collection compiles rare singles, B-sides, and tracks originally issued between 1977 and 1979 by Dangerhouse Records, a legendary, short-lived independent label founded by David Brown and Pat "Rand" Garrett. Unlike the uniform hardcore sound that later dominated the region, this compilation highlights the eclectic, artsy, and wildly experimental nature of LA's first-wave punk scene, making it an essential historical document for music historians and vinyl collectors alike.

The 14-track album features definitive anthems from some of the West Coast's most influential underground pioneers. Listeners are treated to the razor-sharp political punk of The Dils and The Avengers, the chaotic art-punk synth styling of Black Randy & The Metrosquad, and the ferocious energy of female-fronted acts like the Bags. It also includes foundational tracks from iconic bands like X and The Weirdos, alongside deep cuts from Rhino 39, Eyes, and The Alley Cats. Together, these tracks capture a brief, volatile window of musical history defined by raw aggression, absolute creative freedom, and dark humor.

Various Artists – Dangerhouse [Vol.1]

Dangerhouse was one of the first independent labels to document the burgeoning West Coast punk rock scene. Started in 1977 and collapsing by the end of 1980, it was a short-lived enterprise, which nonetheless left an indelible mark on the punk rock history. Established by David Brown and Pat "Rand" Garrett, who were both members of the punk rock band Black Randy and the Metrosquad, the company operated on a limited budget, supported by the more conventional typesetting and aerospace jobs of the founders. Black Randy himself got a day job in telemarketing and joined the effort as a business partner. Despite its scarce resources, Dangerhouse was notable for its production quality. They released records on many of California's finest first-wave punk bands, including X, The Eyes, The Bags, The Alley Cats, Avengers, the Weirdos, and the Dils. In its brief existence, Dangerhouse Records put out only 14 7-inch vinyl records, one LP, and one compilation 12-inch EP.