Adolescents

American punk band from Orange County (Fullerton), formed in 1980; seminal 1981 self-titled album; reviewers frequently mention members Rikk Agnew, Steve Soto and Tony "Reflex" Cadena.

Formed in Orange County, California, in 1980. The 1981 self-titled album 'Adolescents' is widely regarded as a landmark of the West Coast punk scene. Later releases (for example 1987's 'Brats in Battalions' and 2011's 'The Fastest Kid Alive') are reviewed as nostalgic continuations of their sound. The band blends punk and hardcore and has been influential in the California punk milieu.

DeBaser reviews treat Adolescents' 1981 self-titled album as a landmark of Orange County punk. Later releases are viewed with nostalgia: competent and melodic but not always equal to the original. Reviewers repeatedly note Rikk Agnew's central role in the band's early sound.

For:Fans of classic California punk, hardcore listeners, and readers drawn to nostalgic punk retrospectives.