B.KLOPPT - Deutschland EP 1995

The roots of B.Kloppt lie in Göttingen, a city known at the time for its highly politicized, autonomous scene, where the band formed in the early Nineties. The line-up consisted of Patrick (vocals), Martin (guitars), Yvonne & Nille (bass), and Benne (drums); their only four track EP was released by Endzeit/Sabotage Records, pressed on blue vinyl in a limited run of 500 copies. In terms of both music and lyrics, their stylistic footprint falls squarely within the realm of classic, raw German Punk, aggressive, direct, and featuring explicitly political or socially critical lyrics that oppose nationalism and violence (as evidenced by song titles like "Deutschland" and "Vergewaltiger"). After the mid-nineties, the trail of B.Kloppt goes cold. As was common for many underground projects of that era, the band likely disbanded after only a few years, or its members went on to join other local Punk bands. The record is certainly not a groundbreaking innovation, but every track possesses the uncompromising hardness that it ought to have. Despite their short existence, B.Kloppt can also be found on a few Compilations (mostly on cassette).

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THE REMEDIALS - Four Song EP 1981

The Remedials were a five-piece from Montreal, consisting of Ted (vocals), Gordie & Guy (guitars), Joan (bass), and Jerry (drums) and this is their only EP with four nice goodies on Basic Records. The band is one of the groups from the early Canadian underground, and their sound sits at the stylistic intersection of PowerPop and Classic Punk, a blend of breezy energy paired with the melodic hooks of the early Eighties. In the same year, the band was featured with the exclusive song “Sweet Leather” on the Compilations Playboy Street Rock and CHOM L'esprit '81, and later also on Canada's Pissed Vol.3. Although the Remedials had only a very brief active period, they played shows within Montreal’s local club scene. A significant milestone in the band’s history occurred on August 29, 1981, when they served as the opening act for the legendary British band The Cure at a show in Montreal presented by CKGM. Because very few copies of the original pressing existed, the EP became a sought-after collector’s item over the decades. In 2015, Meanbean Records, a label specializing in rare vinyl gems, took an interest in the band and officially released the Four Song EP on vinyl, making the tracks accessible to a wider audience and music historians. Today, the songs frequently appear on radio playlists dedicated to the music history of Montreal and Canadian Underground Rock. The EP is a nice "Must-Have" for which the re-press was definitely worth it.

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LES ELECTRODES - No Flag EP 1983

Les Electrodes was a French four piece from Paris and founded 1980 by Romain (vocals), Jean-Paul (guitars), Jean-Claude (bass), Martial (drums). At the end of 1982, Jean-Claude left them and he was replaced by Roland and with this line-up they released their debut 7Inch on Panic Productions with four powerful goodies, an unreleased track appeared on the eight-track Compilation Collection Privée (released by the Poison Noir label). Regarding live performances, they played lots of gigs and the band eventually split up due to internal conflicts in 1984. It is worth noting that the Electrodes was truly a pillar of French Punkrock, both in terms of its brilliant sound and the musicians involved. This piece is an absolutely solid record and they appeared on numerous Compilations. Give it a listen!

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V/A - Virus 100 1992

I might be a bit late with this post, but what’s in it remains essential. Virus 100 is a awesome Compilation which features cover songs of the Dead Kennedys performed by various artists, the album celebrates the record label's 100th release and its 10th anniversary. Wanting to do something special for such a momentous occasion, they decided to release a tribute album of fifteen DK songs by sixteen different (mostly in-house) bands. This tribute is an essential listening for Dead Kennedys friends, documenting once again the band's commanding presence and significant influence on the underground scene of California's early Punk movement. It proves that this sound isn't a rigid three-chord formula, but an attitude that works just as well in metal, hip-hop, and noise. The result is no perfunctory tribute, but a wild, genre spanning ride that demonstrates the timelessness and influence of the band's songwriting. A monument of a long gone era of beautiful Punkrock and a brilliant tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.

1.Police Truck - DIDJITS

2.Too Drunk To Fuck - EVAN JOHNS & HIS H-BOMBS

3.Halloween - ALICE DONUT

4.Let's Lynch The Landlord - FAITH NO MORE

5.Nazi Punks Fuck Off - NAPALM DEATH

6.Forward To Death - NOMEANSNO

7.Chemical Warfare - STEEL POLE BATH TUB

8.Saturday Night Holocaust - NEUROSIS

9.Moon Over Marin - LES THUGS

10.Ill In The Head - VICTIMS FAMILY

11.California Uber Alles - DISPOSABLE HEROES OF HIPHOPRISY

12.Winnebago Warrior - MOJO NIXON & THE TOADLIQUORS

13.Drug Me - SEPULTURA

14.Insight - KRAMER

15.Let's Lynch The Landlord - L7

16.Holiday In Cambodia - SISTER DOUBLE HAPPINESS

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MURDER MURDER SUICIDE - Christians 12'' 1986

Here I am again, back from vacation (photos follow), all the outstanding re-upps are finished, and now it's back to the daily grind. Since I'm home today and have already ripped a fantastic Compilation, things are moving forward here with some Aussie stuff. Murder Murder Suicide were an Australian Punk band which was founded 1983 in Melbourne. Their style was characterized by a dark Post-Punk sound and aggressive, often anti-Christian lyrics. They released a five track tape in 1983 and two were also offered for the rare 'Eat Your Head' (coming soon) double 12" Compilation. The Christians 12Inch is the band's sole vinyl effort and probably last release. The songs have a strong British Anarcho style with gloomy feelings. A Review: An anti-Christian rage here, sort of like the first Crass 7″ but set to a more Post-Punk mood. Nevertheless, it’s as biting and pointed. Both male and female vocals, nice harmonies on the flipside, though the dance beat on one cut and the “prettiness” on another make them difficult to handle until the guitar and drums kick in. (Tim Yohannan, MRR #52 • September 1987) I don't have any further information, but the three songs are solid and do a great job of representing the genre, one I’ve always had a bit of trouble with.

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EATER - Get Your Yo Yo's Out (Live) EP 1978

The recordings for this fucking piece of shit were made on April 24, 1978, at a concert in the legendary London club Dingwalls. At this point, Eater was in a crucial transitional phase: this was their first live release following their only studio album, The Album in November 1977. Furthermore, these recordings featured their new drummer, Phil Rowland, who had replaced the then thirteen year old Dee Generate in May 1977. Just a few months after the release of this EP which came out in four different picture sleeves, the band broke up. The record captures the band's unpolished energy and the production is awesome for this time. As a teenage band, they played the songs at a notoriously breakneck pace, a "Light-Speed Beat", perfectly documenting the frenetic live atmosphere of the Dingwalls club. Critics and fans of the first wave of British Punk primarily regard this beauty as a charming historical document of splendid '77 Punk. While the EP enjoys an excellent reputation among collectors, opinions on the music itself are more nuanced. The live recordings were produced by Dave Goodman (known for his work with the Sex Pistols), are praised for their unpolished, highly dynamic sound. The songs are fast-paced and aggressive ad the sound quality is damn brilliant. Someone's emphasize that this is "Eater At Their Best", uncompromising, loud and angry. Critics at the time often didn't take Eater entirely seriously due to their youth.

"Thinking Of The USA," in particular, is considered the undisputed crown jewel; it was originally released in June 1977 as their second single. Live, the song is even more relentless, delivered in its rawest, most extreme form. The renowned music magazine Mojo even officially listed the track as one of the best Punkrock singles of all time. While the studio version was already fast, live Eater blast the song through the speakers at an almost absurd, adrenaline fueled, high-speed tempo, and that applies to more than just this track.In retrospect, however, the EP is valued precisely for that reason: it proves the band was more than just a "gimmick" and delivered authentic, credible music. In modern reviews by vinyl enthusiasts, the focus is frequently on visual appeal. Since the EP was released in various sleeve colors (red, blue, green, orange) and on white vinyl, it is reviewed less as an audiophile masterpiece and more as an "essential collectible" of early UK Punk.

Casual listeners might find the slab an acquired taste due to its extreme lo-fi live sound. For fans of classic UK Punk, it is an absolutely essential document proving that Eater were far more than just a youthful PR gimmick. I Love This Stuff!

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KE SE MUERAN - s/t EP 2010

Well, dear friends, it will be loud and we're coming to an exotic post. The baby is called Ke Se Mueran and it's the first goodie from this country and I'll give you some background I was able to find: Four piece from Honduras, comprising Coyopol (vocals), Zanate (guitars), Charancaco (bass) and Chunte (drums), they stand out for its extremely raw, politically charged HardcorePunk. While a better known bachata song of the same name dominated the charts, this band operates within the deepest musical underground of Central America. Bands in Honduras generally face an uphill battle due to deeply traditional social structures and high rates of everyday crime, leading them to often adopt a tried-and-tested DIY approach. The band distributed its EP via platforms such as YouTube and various underground outlets; their four excellent tracks are short, aggressive, and full of vitriol, rarely exceeding one or two minutes in length. They gained international attention within the Latin American Punk scene when their song "Ke Se Mueran" appeared on the renowned Compilation Somos Latinoamerica, a collection that pays tribute to the roots and legacy of raw Punk in Latin America. They have even received on prestigious international Punk outlets, such as California’s Maximum Rocknroll Radio (MRR). You can't listen to it all the time, but it always fits. I'm looking forward to your comments, let me know if you like it.

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ROLLERBALL – Savage Eyes 7'' 1977

Rollerball was a short-lived British studio project consisting of Alan (vocals), Mike (guitars), Alex (bass) and Pascal (drums), who shortly thereafter gained fame with the band Elton Motello and the classic track "Jet Boy, Jet Girl." They recorded this incendiary in December 1976 in Brussels and this rare piece was only released in Holland on CNR Records in January 1977. According to a later quote from guitarist Mike, the band had an extremely minimalist setup: "Rollerball was just a one off thing, with me on guitar, Alan on vocals, and two studio assistants, Alex on bass and his brother Pascal on drums." Only two songs were finalized during the 1976 session for this 7Inch. The recordings blend the stomping rhythm and raw guitar sound of late glam rock with the aggressive, fast paced energy of early Punk.

Since the original record was pressed in very limited quantities and received hardly any airplay, it is considered an absolute "Holy Grail" among collectors of Killed By Death rarities. The US label Sing Sing Records released an official reissue in 2010, but even that pressing has long been out of print and commands high prices. The band never played a gig and they even't got many radio plays. Enjoy!

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V/A - Current Affairs 2026

A few weeks ago, I mentioned a compilation that really packs a punch, this mix hits hard right from the very first songs. It features crunchy tight, incredibly gritty rhythms, enormous stylistic diversity and the kind of tasty treats you’d want on your plate. Considering I only knew two bands, it is always a delight for me to discover new ones and be captivated by them. Current Affairs is a damn beauty and limited to 500 copies featuring seventeen awesome Punk tracks from ten awesome Punk bands, hailing from England as well as the Netherlands. Presented with a full-colour gatefold digisleeve and including liner notes by Ferry Kortenbeek (Lower Than Low Punk zine). The actual label name is Subunderground C.A. - The C.A. part gets filled in differently with each release. If you’re looking for burning uncompromising Punkrock, you can't pass this record. 100%

1.Wake Up Song - OLD AGE SPIES

2.¡No Pasarán! - MOUSER

3.Catch 22 - GEEZAPUNX

4.Asteroids (Ft. Kev Ellis) - SCOUNDRELS

5.We Pretend To Work Because They Pretend To Pay Us - ABRAZOS

6.Learn The Lesson - KRUSTY WORTHY

7.Are Aliens Real? - BRIOCHE

8.Ondergang - STRESSSYSTEEM

9.Why Are We Here And Who Are You? (Part 1) - FORD'S FUZZ INFERNO

10.Mr.Greed - MOUSER

11.Get Off The Stage - ABRAZOS

12.Holler - GEEZAPUNX

13.Ups And Downs - WASTE

14.De Wereld Op Z'n Kop - STRESSSYSTEEM

15.Strange - BRIOCHE

16.You Can't Run - KRUSTY WORTHY

17.Zombie Zombie - OLD AGE SPIES

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