"Twenty-one blazing tracks in the spirit of '77 UK punk, dealing with political and social issues facing us.  There's a bite in the guitars, a sneer in the vocals and anger in the writing.  What it all boils down to is that you should hunt down this record right now."

-Punk Planet #65, review of "Raise the Youth" CD

“In the early-mid 90’s in West Chester Rock City, 2.5 Children were all the rage and everyone loved Citizen Fish.  Bands like The Boils and The Orphans were the inspired young offspring of the 2.5 era.  The Orphans played shows and put out some records and then we lost track of them.  Except that years later Erik Petersen, who cannot be stopped with his passionate folk punk politics and guitar, has charmed many folks with his ability to bring any room down to his charm.  He’s been playing wide and far and people are stoked, as they should be.  So somehow The Orphans, this old band of his youth, reformed for a show or two, and this CD collection gets put together to make the kids happy.  What has stayed consistent all these years is amazing lyrics and songwriting, which have a strong connection to the 2.5 Children style and the Dick Lucas rambling craziness of brilliance.  This CD is a collection of many many things – from the record releases of youthful punk, to the live songs, the Subhumans cover and the great folky stuff at the end, which is some of the best.  But damn, the first songs on here are fucking amazing too, and so familiar to my old ears.  All of this is great!  Damn, the fervor of that suburban town in West Chester was a special place with a unique quality that fueled some of the best music of our times.  This collection will take anyone who knows the time and place back, and give some history to those who just know the current Mischief Brew phenomenon.”

- Slug and Lettuce, review of "Raise the Youth" CD

"Anthems for Doomed Youth" 7" EP (CREEP, 1996) Still some in stock...BUY IT.