Album Notes

In 1982, at the suggestion of the then Bad Brains manager, the late Dave Hahn, ROIR agreed for Hahn to executive produce and curate a compilation of the hottest young bands from the thriving NYC "thrash" scene. This compilation, New York Thrash, has become the most definitive thrash statement ever assembled and is today recognized as the "hallmark" for all thrash compilations.

From the Liner Notes by Tim Sommers (1982):
"What you hear on this cassette documents the change that came about that shook the ossified New York scene to its very foundation. By 1981 New York had developed one of the best REAL punk scenes in the whole country - and hopefully this tape can finally prove it to those who weren't here to see it and still won't believe it. New York Punk/Hardcore was honest, truly unique - and it fucking kicked, kicked down the doors and the discos and the trendies - and it was real in a way that will never, never tarnish."

"The best value - and most eagerly awaited tape from ROIR is the eleven band , 22 song 'New York Thrash' compilation which documents the New York hardcore scene. Genuine, and genuinely exciting! For sure, try to lay your hands on New York Thrash." - New Musical Express (Cynthia Rose)