THE ALBUM

PREORDER NOW!

Side A
Smart Pills - Brain Wash
​The Clean - Value of a Life
The Embarrassment - Wellsville
Micronotz - Blonde-Haired Ghost
Bradfords - Human Zoo
Aagarnes - Bulging Out
Get Smart - Berlin on the Plains
Side B
Thumbs - Carnival
Pedaljets - Liking You
Other Geese - Lawrence Headbanger
Bampots - Live Wire
Moving Van Goghs - Machines in the Garden
Blivets - Willie Wheelchair
Side C
Schloss Tegal - Procession of the Dead
Short-Term Memory - I Think I'm Losing My Mind
New Wave Brothers - New Wave Brothers Rap
Buckthrusters - Blu Lite Special
Start - My Town
Side D
2-Mile Death Plunge - Cadillac
Truck Stop Love - Sorry, I Hate You
Kill Creek - Johnny Boy
Vitreous Humor - She Eats Her Esses
Kill Whitey - Red
Zoom - Balboa's Cannon

No Choice But Action: Kansas Postpunk 1978-1994 (various artists)
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the bands featured on this album - Smart Pills, The Clean. The Embarrassment, Micronotz, Bradfords, Aagarnes, Get Smart!, Thumbs, Pedaljets, Other Geese, Bampots, The Moving Van Goghs, The Blivets, Schloss Tegal, Short-Term Memory, New Wave Brothers, The Buckthrusters, Start, 2-Mile Death Plunge, Truck Stop Love, Kill Creek, Vitreous Humor, Kill Whitey, and Zoom for their contributions to the Kansas punk rock scene. Your music not only defined a generation but also continues to inspire new audiences today.

Special thanks to the musicians, producers, and archivists who shared their stories, recordings, and memorabilia, helping to piece together this rich tapestry of sound. Your willingness to revisit the past and contribute to this project has been invaluable.

We also acknowledge the support of Wichita State University, whose commitment to academic and cultural research provided the foundation for this endeavor. Additional gratitude goes to the team of researchers, students, and collaborators who assisted in the curation, restoration, and production of this album.

Finally, to the fans of punk rock-past, present, and future-thank you for keeping the spirit of this music alive. This album is a tribute to the DIY ethos, raw energy, and unrelenting creativity that defined Kansas punk rock. We hope it serves as both a time capsule and a source of inspiration for generations to come.

PREORDER NOW! (Available September 29, 2026)