| Where The Wild Things Are | |
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| Compilation album by Various Artists | |
| Released | 1989 |
| Recorded | New York City, USA |
| Genre | Hardcore punk |
| Length | 38:59 |
| Label | Blackout Records |
| Producer | Various Artists |
Where The Wild Things Are is a 1989 compilation album of New York hardcore tracks by various artists. It was the first release on the hardcore punk specialist label Blackout Records.
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