Review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) by Blaze D — 26 Jun 2008

Superb one Penelope. Lee Ving is King. Go piss up a rope.

This review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) was written by Blaze D on 26 Jun 2008.

The Decline of Western Civilization has generally received very positive reviews.

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