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The Lookouts
The Lookouts came out of Berkeley, California in the early 1980s. Karl Alvarez sang and played guitar, and the band put out records like 'Surfin' With the Rat...
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CAMP Get Out
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Alienation
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Catatonic Society
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Living Behind Bars
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Death
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Downtown
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Friends Of Mine
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Fuck Religion
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Generation
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It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
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Life
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Mendocino County
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Mendocino Homeland
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Miss Trendy Burrhead
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My Mom Smokes Pot
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Nazi Dreams
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The Lookouts came out of Berkeley, California in the early 1980s. Karl Alvarez sang and played guitar, and the band put out records like 'Surfin' With the Rat Pack' in 1983 and 'Spy vs. Spy' in 1987.
Songs like 'Catatonic Society' and 'Alienation' had a raw, catchy quality that connected with people. The lyrics often dealt with feeling disconnected or frustrated, which fit the punk scene at the time.
They released a few more records through the late '80s and early '90s, including 'Punk Rock Confidential' in 1991. The band didn't last too long, but their straightforward, energetic approach left an impression on some listeners who came across their music.
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