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about this album
Farewell to Venice is a compilation album released by BDF Records. It was released in 2005, which was twenty years after the monumental Welcome to Venice compilation that put the Venice, CA punk rock scene on the map. Farewell To Venice contains 39 tracks (on two vinyls) and serves as both a tribute and an enhancement on the original compilation. There were some rare CDs produced. Both are currently out of print. There is more information about this punk rock scene at the group for Venice, CA. There are numerous bands on the album. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
This twenty-year retrospective captures a crucial moment in regional punk history by assembling thirty-nine tracks that document the Venice, California scene's evolution and enduring vitality. Rather than simply replicating its predecessor, the compilation thoughtfully expands the original vision, featuring both established and emerging voices from the community. The double-vinyl format allows for comprehensive representation of the scene's diversity while maintaining sonic coherence. What distinguishes this collection is its function as both historical archive and living document—it acknowledges the scene's past significance while demonstrating its continued creative relevance. For listeners interested in punk's regional variations and how communities sustain artistic identity over decades, this album offers substantive insight into grassroots music culture.
