Another State of Mind is a DIY punk documentary that follows two Los Angeles hardcore bands (Youth Brigade and Social Distortion) on an ill-fated tour in 1982. They set out with noble intentions but eventually they are overcome by adverse events and the tour stalls in Washington.
The film is pretty well made and I found it interesting for a number of reasons. Minor Threat and Ian MacKaye are featured heavily later on (which as a massive Fugazi fan I really enjoyed). There is a pretty good story in the documentary and it is funny at times. It's good to see a bunch of young guys having an adventure.
Unlike other similar films like The Decline of Western Civilisation or American Hardcore we see the positive side of early '80s punk and we hear from some intelligent people like Shawn Stern, the leader of Youth Brigade. We also get to see a young Mike Ness (the singer in social distortion) which is eye-opening. Green Day should really be paying this man royalties.
This DVD probably appeals to very few people but I liked it. Punk fans should get something from it.
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