I used to be thrilled by 30 song CD compilations selling for $5 or less. With the advancement of  mp3 compilations, 30 simply wasn’t good enough anymore, and it became a digital free for all (sometimes literally). Quality was often sacrificed as digital samplers grew like kudzu. “One H.E.L.L. Of A Compilation” breaks the mold. In fact, it downright shatters it. The purpose of this compilation is described as follows by its proprietors:

In 2007, Gordon Riker & Kelly Wallace both tragically passed away in bike accidents in Boston, MA. Shortly after, friends of their’s started a non-profit organization titled Helping Everyone Live Longer. H.E.L.L.’s main goal is to give out free helmets from donations while raising bike safety awareness. All proceeds from this compilation will go directly to helping keep H.E.L.L. alive.

The H.E.L.L. compilation launched in February 2012 and features 71 songs (70 in the stream, 1 more with purchase of a download). It has been formally arranged by Get Stoked! Records and is available for a minimum donation of $5. The compilation roster is extremely deep, featuring well-known bands like 108, CONVERGE, FOUR YEAR STRONG, GHOST THROWER, LIONS LIONS, MAN OVERBOARD, PAINT BLACK, POWERWOLVES, THE STEREO STATE, TRANSIT, UNRESTRAINED, WOLF WHISTLE, and so much more. Please give it a listen below and consider making at least the $5 donation. For vinyl fans, a special limited edition 2xLP version of the compilation is also available from Get Stoked! which includes a limited track listing, but a digital download of the remaining songs.