Review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) by Keith G — 29 May 2007

See it and appreciate even the crapiest of punk rock.

This review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) was written by Keith G on 29 May 2007.

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

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