The Casualties: Can't Stop Us
★ 7 · 2006 · Documentary · Music
New York street-punk band the Casualties deliver insane live performances and tons of behind-the-scenes chaos as they tour Japan and Mexico in this riveting documentary. From Tijuana to Mazatlan and Tokyo to Hiroshima, the boys can't stop their rowdy antics, and this close-up compilation captures riots in Mexico City, do-it-yourself stitches, multiple emergency room visits, as well as footage of the band performing their songs. Tracklist: 1. For The Punx 2. Nightmare 3. Punx Unite 4. Made In NYC 5. Casualties Army 6. Fight For Your Life 7. Get Off My Back 8. Unknown Soldier 9. Tomorrow Belongs To Us 10. Diehards 11. Police Brutality 12. Criminal Class 13. On The Front Line 14. Media Control 15. Ugly Bastards 16. Punx & Skins 17. Punk Rock Love 18. City Life
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