Summer of The JunK!

Fresh out of Costa Mesa, CA, Bad Idea is proud to bring you, The JunK!

After hearing their 9 song demo, "The DemO", we couldn't wait to get them on board for a Bad Idea Music 7"! We expect these sevens any day now!!! Only 150 made! Pre-order yours today!!! Go to the store page!

The Rise And Fall Of The Harbor Area
Jan-April 2007 issue 9
ENTROPY
Gross National Product
From the ashes of S.H.I. & Punx For Survival comes the return of L.A. hardcore band, Entropy. This 80's punk band is back and they stayed true to their roots. This 7" is pretty cool. A definite old school sound on these 3 head splitters. The singer sounds like Keith Morris to me. The cover was hand screened & only 500 of these singles were pressed so get 'em while they last. -Spider

2 from RAZORCAKE Magazine
ENTROPY:
Gross National Product: 7”
I can’t believe I’m holding this in my hands. Their debut record was supposed to be out, if I remember correctly, around 1984-85. I had a conversation with the lead singer, David Hinnebusch, outside of Fenders Ballroom in Long Beach right before an Adolescents show. Based on that conversation, it didn’t seem like it was something happening anytime soon. He looked like he was loosing the battle between drugs and the band. Not too long after, he fell out of the scene. I saw them recently and was surprised that they had reformed and were performing again. It was definitely a blast from the past for me to see them onstage. I have to admit that I did have a copy of their demo from back then, but have no recollection of what they sounded like. But when I first played the title track, my wife, sitting next to me, started to sing the song. I was in shock when I heard her voice come out of nowhere. I couldn’t even remember the song and here is my wife singing along. So obviously this song was most likely on the demo. She was also part of the westside of L.A.’s punk scene in the early ‘80s and saw them numerous times and, I am told, hung out with the band a bunch of times. Coming from that time period, the songs have what we term now a beach punk sound that was so prominent in those times. For some reason, I thought they were more thrash. But you have to realize that they were real fast for the time. So that is where that thought must have come from. I’m not sure if all the songs came from their early incarnation, but if they did, they have stood the test of time. Three songs that have a good combination of snottiness and anger. Being the first release on Julia Smut’s new label might have been a gamble, but it should pay off because the songs are great. –Donofthedead (Bad Idea Music)

ENTROPY:
Gross National Product: 7”
This definitely fits right into the Smogtown, Smut Peddlers, Crowd, early Hunns galaxy. It’s got those buzzy-hummy guitars, the New Beach Invasion (West Los Angeles Chapter) broken bottles and vials in the sand disease, snot rag vocals, and that “Ooh, we’re fucked, but it’s sunny outside” vibe. What sets them a bit apart is the superfuzz psychedelia at the edges (don’t worry, there’s no “jammin’”), but there’s that early Mudhoney ballsiness and sickness that gives them an extra punch, where they coulda just been spinning their tires. To up the ante, it comes in a gorgeous silk-screened cover, with the spider for the hole, and all the little details that make you say, “God damn, vinyl’s awesome. This shit’s worth protecting.” Gorgeous little package, both in sound and sight. –Todd Taylor (Bad Idea Music)

MAXIMUM R'N'R

ENTROPY - 'GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT' 7"
Holy shit what a way for Bad Idea to shove itself right down our throats with this sick debut 7". This is a label that we're all going to have to keep our eyes on because something special is in the making here this is a fantastic single and not only because ENTROPY rule but because of the whole concept and presentation of this thing: screen-printed, numbered and signed covers with Julia Smut's excellent artwork, a big hole in the record and the whole thing is just oozing with pure Californian punk rock style. I as excited about Bad Idea as I was (and still am) about Hostage, you know, every now and then a label comes along that is like a mind-reader and just puts out records that make you drool and I can tell this is what Bad Idea is going to be what a brilliant way to start off what I sure will be a long, long line of killer releases. ENTROPY have the perfect LA abrasive melodic blend and these three tracks sink their teeth in and pull you into the fuckin turntable this record has been glued to the player since I got it. This is exactly what punk rock needs limited to 500 so hurry up and get yerself a copy.
-No Front Teeth 'zine

ENTROPY
"Gross National Product" 7"
Bad Idea Music
Now here's a kick ass record! Los Angeles' Entropy is the first band to release a 7" on Bad Idea Music and it's a fantastic debut for the label. Entropy themselves have been playing punk rock for more than 20 years and beleive it or not, this is their debut to!
Recorded at the famous Adamos' (Stitches, U.S. Bombs) this record has three great songs on it. Title-track "Gross National Product" is a down-tempo punk tune which is complemented by two fast tracks on the b-side; "You Deserve to Live" and "Who Says I Should?". It's funny I've never heard of such a good band. This is old-school L.A. punk rock and I love it!
This is a 3-track 7" and it's limited to 500. It comes in a custom silk-screened cover. The records are hand-numbered and the first hundred comes on colored vinyl! Hurry up, 'cuz these ones will go fast!!!
-CD Muntiny Zine

"This single is really awesome! And it doesn't stop spinning on my record player..."

-Drunk 'N' Roll Records, Germany

"Just got the Entropy single & it kicks mucho ass! looking forward to many more new releases from you folks!"
-JR Manitoba, Carlisle, PA