Review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) by Dylan B — 29 Aug 2007

Best punk doc ever. Searing performances. Appropriately goes out with Lee Ving's Fear starting a riot.

This review of The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) was written by Dylan B on 29 Aug 2007.

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

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