Review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) by Jack Hamilton for Slate — 06 May 1992
The Decline of Western Civilization is the finest cinematic distillation of punk ever made, not simply as music but as ethos. Featuring performances by X, the Germs, Black Flag, and the Circle Jerks, the film is frantic, caustic, electric, imbued with all the rage and love of a pogoing teen throwing punches at his friends.
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This review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) was written by Jack Hamilton and published by Slate on 06 May 1992.
The Decline of Western Civilization has generally received very positive reviews.
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