EXTRABREIT - Hart Wie Marmelade 7'' 1980

A little nostalgia with old German rockin' stuff tonight with this 7inch from Extrabreit. The flip is a none album track and what should I say, it's long tome ago that Hart Wie Marmelade was played everywhere in the club in these times and I am always amazed in which countries the old NDW records land up and be heard. It was a nice time with interesting music, that can't be denied or? I know you like the stuff because the download link of their third album is still active. Two decent numbers, very well played, good lyrics, even today still okay.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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BRYGADA KRYZYS - Live 1982

A nice little live album by this Polish combo which was recorded sometime in 1981 with eight good songs, released via Fresh Records. Musically you should not expect the typical kbd sound, rather over five minutes numbers mixed with two-three ones. The quality is quite okay and if you need more input so click to their s/t LP which I posted months ago and more infos. Now a hot shower and afterwards soccer World Cup qualification match against Northern Ireland.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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THE CYBERMEN - You're To Blame 7'' 1979

"This British punk band released two 7" records on their own Accrington-based Rockaway label: The Cybermen EP (1978, aka Cybernetic Surgery) and the You're to Blame 7''. Their songs boast intelligent lyrics, well-performed vocal harmonies and catchy riffs, but little is known about the group besides the line-up: Ian P Dixon (Bass/Vocal), Paul Milek (Drums) & Roger Entwistle (Guitar/Vocal). Because of their name, some record dealers will attempt to charge ludicrous amounts of money for these records, but they're worth hearing should you find someone selling them at an honest price! The You're To Blame single came with a "Free Info Pack", a sheet of typed and signed A4 paper that revealed that the band had been quiet since their first release (which apparently John Peel had "loved... needless to say") owing to the "unfortunate 'borrowing" of most of their equipment!"

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VORKRIEGSJUGEND - s/t LP 1985

Now a request and the last for today: Vorkriegsjugend were a very influential cult hardcore punk band from Berlinand the band exists for four years (1982–85). However, they are considered to be one of the most notable and influential German bands of the period. While active they released a double 7" and an album. Their discography is currently available on CD via the Hamburg based label Weird System. The band, with only the drummer as a band member of the original line-up, reformed in 1998 and released an EP called 'Widerstand Dem Teutonenland'. They split up for good in 1999. This record is nowadays a rarity and can be sold for more than fifty dollars. The 7" is even more rare. There was an official re-release i form of a 12'' by New Face Records from Brasil in 1988. The original 7inch has no second pressing and can be buy for more than one hundred and fifty dollars which makes it one of the most expensive German punk records in history. So enjoy this classic stuff, all artwork included.

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BROKEN TOYS - Dirt 1991

Before I waste my time today with ripping some records first a post. The Broken Toys from Boston play bubblegum-based punk rave-ups with so much raw energy and urgency that they vividly recall New York’s finest, the Ramones. Over the past ten years, The Broken Toys have released countless singles and cassettes, appeared on numerous LP and CD compilations and toured Europe no less than five times. Earlier this year, Broken Toys signed with the German label Incognito Records and Dirt, their thirteen-song debut, is crammed with hooky, guitar-driven ditties like “Control Myself,” “Nothing to Do,” and the sarcastic “I’m Aware You’re Perfect” Broken Toys’ melodic sense arid occasional use of harmonies make their best cuts not only infectious, but danceable. Melodic ‘77 Punk rock which sounds sometimes like the Ramones. These guys specialize in rockin’ three-chord punk with memorable choruses and raw performance and production values. Above average; has the added benefit of good energy and loads of sarcastic humor. Have they seen 1990 in Hamburg/Marquee and was thrilled. If you’re into '77 style, get this quick. You can’t go wrong.

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BIZARROS - Lady Doubonette EP 1976 + Laser Boys EP 1978 + s/t LP 1979

I download their album a few years ago and was not impressed (except 'Young Girls At Market') and I put them quickly away. Now I changed my mind. The Bizarros are a very good band and with their early melodic rock sound with a punky influence I become a fan. Here are their debut EP, the second and the album and a few live and demo cuts from the collection CD which came out 2012. Some info I found yet: In the late 1970's the Bizarros swam against the current of mainstream rock & roll. Although other Northeast Ohio post-punk and New Wave acts went on to greater success and notoriety -- Devo, Pere Ubu and the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde all spring immediately to mind -- few were as crucial to the scene's longevity and impact as the Bizarros; the first Akron band signed to a national record deal, the group's frontman Nick Nicholis also operated the fabled Clone label, which issued records by key regional acts including the Waitresses, Tin Huey, Human Switchboard and the Rubber City Rebels. Nicholis formed the Bizarros in late 1976 while a student at the University of Akron, and within months the band signed to Blank Records, the Mercury subsidiary founded by A&R exec Cliff Burnstein for the express purposes of signing Pere Ubu. Their self-titled debut album did not appear until 1979, however, when it was issued on Mercury proper; in the interim, the Bizarros issued a handful of efforts on Clone, most notably 1977's From Akron, a split LP with fellow hometown favorites the Rubber City Rebels. Day jobs (Nicholis worked as a public schoolteacher) and a lack of label support prohibited the Bizarros from touring nationally, and in 1982 the band finally dissolved, reforming in 1996 to record new material.

- Special Thx to CLOCKWORK RIOT -

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FLATSCH! - Flatsch 3 (Net Stumbe!) 1983

Now a bit local stuff with the third album by this comedian punk rockers from the Rhein-Main Area and it is awesome, like the first two albums Flatsch! combined melodic rock music with, written mostly by singer Gerd Knebel, german lyrics with a strong satirical undertone. And that just makes the band unique. Furthermore, the band offered an impressive stage show in particular, which included largely absurd sketches with quick costume changes and has little in common with classic rock concerts. Flatsch! existed from 1979 to 1988. And all you Äppelwoi user know what i'm talkin' about. Great Stuff with whom I grew up and accompanied me for many years!!! Flatsch! 4 is also a must have! I know this is not everyone's taste but this is a blog, based in Hessen, so eat god or take that.

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BORED GAMES - Who Killed Colonel Mustard 12'' 1982

Let's move miles away from here and visit the beautiful Islands of New Zealand and meet Bored Games, a high school creation of Shayne Carter and Wayne Elsey, though the latter left the band to form the Stones before they recorded any material together. Interestingly, 1982's 'Who Killed Colonel Mustard' EP was very much a posthumous release and their only record, Bored Games having broken up a year prior to its recording. Four good rockin' tracks, excellent and catchy.

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V/A - Was Wollt Ihr? [Live!] 2016

Today on holiday of the German reunification twenty-six years ago here's my little contribution and my idea is a historic and rare compilation by early German punk live recordings from 1980 - 1984 and I hope you can feel the dynamic and energy of this eighty minutes earthquake. All goodies are drawn from different tapes but the sound quality is in every way okay and with the song selection I'm also satisfied. For all live maniacs among you and who wants to be there. Das Beste zum Abendbrot - Bon Appétit!

1.Sie Kommen Nach Haus - ABWÄRTS

2.Japan - ABWÄRTS

3.Türkenblues - ABWÄRTS

4.Monday On My Mind - ABWÄRTS

5.Maschinenland - ABWÄRTS

6.Immer Wieder Besetzt - ZK

7.Schwarze Stiefel - ZK

8.Dosenbier - ZK

9.Nichts Los In Stadtmitte - ZK

10.In Der Ecke Stehn - ZK

11.Wisch Wasch Disco - ZK

12.Hahnenkampf - ZK

13.Teddy's Stadt - ZK

14.Dachau Disco - CRETINS

15.Alle - CRETINS

16.Fixer - CRETINS

17.Samen In Darm - CRETINS

18.Heute Spaß Morgen Tod - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

19.Kaiser Wilhelm - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

20.Wir Sind Die Ratten - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

21.Der Spastiker - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

22.08/15 - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

23.Vaterland - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

24.Aufstand Im Ghetto - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

25.Die Killer - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

26.Schöne Neue Welt - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

27.Bullen - NIVEAU NULL

28.Reggae - NIVEAU NULL 

29.Du Bist... - NIVEAU NULL

30.Schnulze - NIVEAU NULL

31.Nazi - NIVEAU NULL

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