NUNFUCKERS - Dead And On The Floor EP 1987

A short trip across the Atlantic and we visit the Nunfuckers. Short Info: "Formed in July of 1985 in Waterloo/Ontario. The first practice was in Bob's garage - Bob on drums, Dave on guitar, Ian on vocals and Todd on guitar. Practice went for a couple of hours. When Todd got bored and left, Ian, Bob and Dave wrote and recorded the "Today Is A Good Day" demo (on a tape recorder). At least one song on the demo had lyrics about actually fucking nuns." After a second demo the band returned in 1987 to CKMS to record their only EP with eleven songs (this one) in two hours for $30. 1.000 copies were pressed at World Records in Bowmanville and the record got a good review in MMR #49 (I've always enjoyed stuff like this: tight, to-the-point thrash with basic production and snappy riffing. Although I can't say this is remarkably original, it connects with charm, fun, and touches of songwriting quality. Very good! (Steve Spinali, MRR #49 • June 1987) and sold out in five months by mail order, mostly to Germany. The Nunfuckers disbanded after playing terribly at the University of Guelph in early 1988."  Well, what I can say is that the record is a decent Hardcore relic but the production is a bit dull, of course that could be due to the rip, which is not mine, but overall it is an important sound document of Canadian Punkrock. They also appear on some tape Compilations that received little attention.

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CRETINS & BLUT+EISEN - Dachau Disco 7'' 1984

Absolutely brilliant split 7inch from two German combos that I really appreciate and whose records served me well in my early days as  Punkrocker and still boom from my speakers and shouldn't be missing in any collection: Cretins and Blut+Eisen, both from Hanover and this is a rare piece from Weird System and as far as I know both tracks are only available on this little fucker. Discogs says: Dachau Disco was a new recording, first released on the infamous HanNOver FunFunFun (why hasn't this been posted yet?) Compilation, here with slightly changed lyrics to avoid any previous accusations of fascism. It's not that important, this 7Inch is a highlight of German Wertarbeit and everything fits on it. I think, the first 1000 copies came in yellow vinyl and are very sought after among collectors today. With this I have made you happy once again and now I am withdrawing into my darkness. Cheers!

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TRANSISTORS - Telephone 7'' 1980

Lone 7Inch on Screwball Records by this Colorado PowerPop five piece and the Transistors consisted of Rikki (rhythm guitar/vocals), Keith (lead guitar/vocals), Karen (bass/vocals), "Flash" Gordon Kennedy (drums) and I find, it's a strong debut. They bring with their two songs a mixture of catchy melodies and rough charm to the table. The record starts with a driving drumbeat that immediately grabs your undivided attention. The guitar riffs are sharp and concise, the vocals are full of energy and emotion, which means that the record quickly sticks in your head, while the lyrics describe a critical examination of the communication culture of the time. They address the feeling of isolation in an increasingly interconnected world and the difficulties of making real human connections. This message is timeless and still speaks to many people today who feel lost in a world full of digital communication. It is a call for authenticity and a return to interpersonal relationships. The recordings are raw and unpolished and very authentic. There are no excessive effects or polish; instead, the focus is on the band's energy and performance. This helps to underline the raw emotion and urgency of the message. The Transistors made a name for themselves in this scene by challenging the typical clichés of Punk while developing their own unique style. They have also been guests on some Compilations. A fantastic slab that convinces both musically & lyrically.

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V/A - Oi! It's Party Time For... Working Class Kids! #3 EP 1997

Last chapter of this small mini-series called Oi! It's Party Time by the French label One By One Records with four bands, three from the States, one from France. The first act is Bovver 96 from Philadelphia, who released two 7Inches and an album in the Nineties and they give us a fast, snotty number as the opener. Next up is A.O.C. from the Moulins & Yzeure area in France who belt out a decent Oi! Smasher and the song is taken from their first tape Cuvée 1996. A single a CD decorate their discography. The flip starts with the Suspects from Arlington, and the gents were present in the Nineties with two 7inches and albums, their song for this dittie is taken from the second album New Dawn In The 21st Century and will smash your house like an eclat in the White House. And as fourth in the league Riot Squad from Dallas, originally formed in late 1989 then reformed in 1993 after a break. They have released two albums plus a 7Inch and cassette and round off the EP with a fast, likeable and exclusive blast. Fabulous record!

1.Clockwork Chameleon - BOVVER 96

2.L'Apéro - A.O.C.

3.Ead Street Punks - THE SUSPECTS

4.Stand Up & Be Proud - RIOT SQUAD

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KILL ME GENTLY - s/t EP 1996

Back to the nineties, which produced some good releases, even though Punkrock was becoming socially acceptable at that time with all the MTV crap bands, but there was a lot of activity underground and so the spirit wasn't quite dead. A band that, in my opinion, got little attention was Kill Me Gently and they shine with melodic short sounds and this four-piece were based in Tampere and members were Aku (vocals/guitar), Kukka (guitar), Frank (bass) and Riku (drums). This is their first vinyl record on Teenage Rebel Records with six solid quickies. I guess the band was a short project because in addition to their 7Inch they also released a mini-CD in the same year and they weren't much present on Compilations either. But it doesn't matter, their music is absolutely suitable for going out and creates a pleasant, positive mood, no matter where you are, no matter whether you're sad or happy.

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ADS & CITY-X - BZ-Støttesingle EP 1982

Let's put Denmark on the map and before I say anything about the music, a short info about this record from discogs: "This is the original support single for the Danish activist movement BZ and was released 1982, the same year that the now evicted Ungdomshuset (the Youth House) at Jagtvej 69 was given to the young activists of Copenhagen called the BZ-Brigade (BZ-Bevægelsen in Danish), and was initiated by Musikpress and released in coorporation with the Danish independent record company "Irmgardz..." on BZ-Records." About the bands: ADS (Another Destructive System) from Copenhagen were active from 1980 - 1984 and didn't manage to release any of their own records during this time, which is a shame because their contribution on this little 7Inch isn't bad, and they were later featured on a few Compilations, but only with this song that can be heard here, with the exception of the Nosferatu Festival Compi from 1982. Fine rhythm, solid recording, vocals also okay, maybe a bit too long but it doesn't do much harm. Three piece City-X were a little more active, two 7Inches and one album are part of their discography, and of course also Compilation contributions. They really kick with two numbers and the last song is my personal winner, fast and uncompromising, I love this kind of shit.

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LA FEMME - Chelsea Kids 7'' 1979

Now the last damn highlight of coldy February and I have to say, this month was extremely full with beautiful and interesting records. But that only happened because of my broken toe, which left me immobile and locked up at home, good for the blog, good for you! Let’s beam ourselves 16.500 kilometers east and visit Melbourne and we meet this four piece called La Femme and they were formed 1978 and they made three 7Inches and one album in their relatively short active life-span. Their influences came from Punk/New Wave/Glam & Hardrock and this is their first vinyl output on Missing Link Records with two great tunes. Led by a charismatic frontman in Chane Chane, a flashy guitarist in Brett Walker, and supported by the thuggish rhythm section of Peter Kidd and Graham Schiavello, the band earned themselves a reputation for being confident, showy and popular in certain circles. Both goodies impress with their brilliant mid-tempo beat with sawing punky guitars and even though the length is well over three minutes, it isn't boring at all, it brings every sluggish mind out of the darkness and everyone who can feel is immediately infected, the flip is an interesting cover of a band I have never heard before. Very cool music and suitable for any warm togetherness, provided you are open to it! Just try it out. The band broke up at the end of 1983.

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THE GENTS - School Kids 7'' 1980

Here's another band I know nothing about and there is surprisingly a lof of infos about the three piece from South Africa. This is partly because not many records from this part of the world made it to Europe or the USA and partly because of course the editions were very small and the bands were rather short-lived. In this case the band is called The Gents and they consisted of Kevin (vocals/guitars), Tim (bass) & Sydne B (drums) and they made one 7Inch (this one) in 1980 and an eponymous Album in 1982. Aside from this there is precious little information about this late 70's early 80's New Wave band from Durban. There are two nice songs for your ears and I think every PowerPop fan will love them. They were not invited to any comps, for whatever reason, it is probably due to the length of their songs which are way over three minutes, but that's okay. The song School Kids somehow touches me, it was a long time ago and not always pleasant. The flip is also very nice, what happened in 1917? I don't know, whatever, check out the three, they're worth it!

- Great Thx to Nolti -

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SAMIAM - Live Germany! EP 1992

Last but not least, a bit live stuff from one of my favorite bands from California. Samiam stand for fantastic songs with more personal lyrics, I won't call them Emopunk, this isn't true... No No No, they create great songs with an intense deep emotional feeling, you know what I mean, and I like this combination of personal lyrics paired with aggressive sound that is never over the top. The mix has to be right and in my opinion the Sunny California Boys celebrate that amazingly well. And this EP is a brilliant example how it sounds live. This goodie was released as part of the Your Choice Live Series and is not compatible with their album from the same series, these three songs were recorded live in the "Oberhaus" in Alzey on March 31, 1992 and the 7Inch is limited to 2000 copies. Three songs from their magnificent third album Billy can be heard and I can warmly recommend you to buy their records.

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V/A - Bullshit Detector 1980

An important series that was born in the early Eighties is called Bullshit Detector and it's a collection of Compilations featuring demos which sent to Crass by a variety of bands and were then released on Crass Records and I only know the first three and all came with a cool fold-out poster containing a collage of information, lyrics and artwork to all the bands, and all for a litte bunch of gravel. The sound quality was mixed and often basic, or even poor, as Crass would master the tapes directly to record without any additional production or enhancement. For Crass, the expectation of a polished performance was missing the point. But that's exactly what makes these songs/records worth listening to: Authentic, raw and unpolished, they convey the rebellious, anti-attitude of the Punk spirit and when I listen to these gems today, after more than forty years, I know I did a lot of things right and you won't be able to get rid of this feeling, it will always stay inside of you. Love passes, but Punk never. And the message is still the same as it was then, get off your ass and don't accept everything that stupid society or TV shows you. With this in mind, my friends, I wish you a nostalgic listening pleasure.

1.Jazz On A Summers Day - ANDY T

2.Don't Wanna Fight For You - COUNTER ATTACK

3.Change It - THE ALTERNATIVE

4.We Are You - CLOCKWORK CRIMINALS

5.Girls Love Popstars - REPUTATIONS IN JEOPARDY

6.Do They Owe Us A Living? - CRASS

7.University Challenged - AMEBIX

8.Local Chaos - SCEPTICS

9.Mark Of The Beast - THE SINYX

10.Thalidomide - FRENZY BATTALION

11.Cancer - ICON

12.Why? - THE SPEAKERS

13.Anarchist Attack - A.P.F. BRIGADE

14.Right Or Wrong - FUCK THE C.I.A.

15.Morning Star - CAINE MUTINY & THE KALLISTI APPLES OF NONSENSE

16.'3' - THE SUCKS

17.Khaki Doesn't Go With My Eyes - PORNO SQUAD

18.Soldiers - S.P.G. MURDERS

19.National Service - ERATICS

20.Who Needs Society? - RED ALERT

21.War Song - THE SNIPERS

22.Power - ARMCHAIR POWER

23.Napalm - DISRUPTERS

24.Nagasaki Mon Amour - ANDY T

25.Drumming Up Hope (Ferret Skank) - ACTION FROGS

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