Reagan Youth are a political hardcore punk band from New York, formed in the 80's. Don't be put off by the cover of this record and write them off as racists before checking them out as they are quite the opposite. They are an anti-racist band who would use racial imagery as satire, often using KKK and Nazi themes. Their music draws parallels between the young republicans rallying in favour of Ronald Reagan and the Nazi youth of the Third Reich. The original vocalist's parents being holocaust survivors shows the sincerity of their message. This is a record I have listened to in the past, but recently dug out again when growing to more appreciate the roots of hardcore in America. Posted below is their first record Youth Anthems For The New Order.
(R Radical Records, Reagan Youth Records, 1984)
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