LA SOURIS DÉGLINGUÉE - Varsovienne 7'' 1982

Last call for May and I was very productive. And now: a bit rockabilly, sometimes reggae and delicious punk, that's La Souris Déglinguée (a.k.a. LSD) from Paris. This is their single from 1982 on Kuklos Records with the promo cover (250 copies) and we have two different tracks here. The title track is a short number and when you listen to it you might think this was a Russian punk combo. Very nice traditional sound and an Russian army choir looks like young mugs with lots of pimples, hahaa.... the flip is a cool ska-reggae bitch with lots of lalelulalalolula... nice and cozy. I've posted their debut album some time ago with more infos about the band, so let L.S.D. in!!!

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PÖBEL MÖBEL & ANTI-HUND MINA - Split 12'' 1984

Anti-Hund Mina + Pöbel Möbel are from the Jönköping area in fuckin' Sweden and these are the only vinyl cuts by Anti-Hund Mina while Pöbel Möbel made an album called Let Sleepin' Dogs Lie in 1987, an additional EP in 1986 plus a few compilation visits (Cultural Compost Pit! or Really Fast Vol.3, etc...). This golden shower splashes six energetic hardcore waves in your face, three each band, with a cool metal touch. The Anti-Hund songs are for me punkier and they put all their skills in it; short, rough and yummy, the warmth I like and drops must be, Huuiiiiiiiii - Nothin' more to say; a classic Swedish waterfall in any case!

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AUSBRUCH - Harte Zeiten 1985

Freshly ribbed and now on the blog, it can go fast sometimes. Harte Zeiten was Ausbruch's first album, originally released on Roof Music in 1985, reprinted via Rude Records in 1989 and sold out on vinyl ever since. Ausbruch from Geilenkirchen and Aachen were founded in 1981 under the name "Sparmaßnahme" by Gerd (vocals), Günther (guitars), Hansel (bass) and René (drums), which was based on their sparse equipment and the fact that no one of them could ever play an instrument before. A year later, the group renamed Ausbruch. By winning a band competition of the rock factory in Übach-Palenberg, the group was able to visit a recording studio and recorded there five pieces which found the way on the legendary compilations: Hardcore Power Music Part 2 and We Don't Need Nuclear Force (both on Mülleimer Records). The group got a contract with the Bochum label Roof Music and released their debut album Harte Zeiten and has fourteen songs that are classic 80s German punk, and the first press is hard to find nowadays. Great mid-tempo punk numbers with great melodies, catchy songs and great choirs. Between the political issues of the time, always current content and the obligatory drunksong (Ich Bin Voll). In addition to twelve German-language songs, "Harte Zeiten" already contains two English songs, a way the eruption should then consistently continue. The second album "Auf Alte Zeiten" (recorded in 1989, but only published posthumously in the mid-90s) is already predominantly English-speaking and after the release the group broke up. On 20 and 21 November 2015, two reunion concerts took place in the Rover Aachen in original cast, which were distributed due to the high demand on two evenings. Since then Ausbruch give more or less regular concerts in Germany, which are announced on their Facebook page. At the end of 2016, a new record (Zahn Der Zeit) was released, which is available on Twisted Chords 2017.

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VELLOCET - Welcome To Dimension Four 1988

Second and final album by Berlin combo Vellocet, the band was formed in April 1985 by drummer Jürgen "Sgt. Heiland" and after some more members came to the band, the label Vinyl Boogie became aware of the band, whereupon the single Here Is The Warning appeared on the Pogar label. This was followed by various appearances in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria. In addition to Heiland, the group consisted of guitarist Michael "Michi" Weindl, bassist Thomas "Heschel" Rickert and singer Jens "Yenn". In 1986, the band recorded their debut album Captive Of Reality, which appeared in 1987 on Snake Records. In August 1988, the second album Welcome To Dimension Four was recorded in the Berlin Vielklang Studios and was released later that year on Destiny Records, with Christian "Archi C Alert" Pfister as second guitarist. The band broke up afterwards. Soundwise finest TrashPunk is offered and you can guess in which known combos some members previously played.

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LAMA - s/t LP 1982

Fine classic Punkrock here from Helsinki's Lama and this is their debut LP which was released on Johanna Records. The band was founded in 1977 and was active until 1983. The original line-up were Jari "Epe" Kronholm (voice), Eno (bass), Charlie (guitars), Jarkko "Jere" Hämäläinen (drums) and Rane Raitsikka (guitars). Jere, however, was soon replaced by Jusa. The band's rehearsal space was in Helsinki and after recordin' some demos they released their first 7inch 'Totuus Löytyy Kaurapuurosta' in 1980 on Johanna Records. With their melodic aggressive style was the success not long in comin'. Lama publish overall four 7inches and two albums and in 1983 a collection of the first four EP's called "...Ja Mikään Ei Muuttunut". In 2005 the original members of the band got back together for a couple of concerts. A review about this album: "Another excellent punk album from Finland. As we've already indicated, Lama aren't one of the young thrash bands, but an older-style punk group that started in '78-'79. But that doesn't mean that they sound like today's boring English clone groups. They have musical muscle, songs with great dynamics, tightness, and they play pretty damn fast for a bunch of old-timers. Their new thrashed-out version of "Tavastia" is a classic, the high point of this LP. Rumors has that they're breaking up. What a shame!" - Jeff Bale (from MRR #4, January/February 1983) / One of the best bands from Finland. Sadly, one of the members died some years ago. They featured on many awesome killer compilations. Now meet powerful mid-tempo Punk at it's best!

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THE RUDE KIDS - Palisades Park EP 2017

Ab ins Wochenende Herrschaften und den heutigen Sound dazu liefert Absolut Ruler Records die hier mit den Rude Kids eine grandiose Scheibe veröffentlichten, Side A is the ultra-rare 100 copy promo 45'' from 1982 and side B are two studio outtakes from 1979. Kam in blauen und orangen vinyl und ist herzhafter kbd punk der combo from Hagsätra, located in the periphery of Stockholm. They founded in 1977 and existed til 1984. Habt sonnige freie Tage und laßt's krachen!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - England Belongs To Me #4 1998

Last part of this fine series and this compilation came out in a much less limited number (300 copies), but still kept the focus on the Queen's land. In the vein of the glorious Killed By Death, Bloodstains, Powerpearls or Back To The Front sampler this record is a Killer!!! with tons of rare material from the early punk days in Great Britain. This LP is a Japanese release so Discogs said and megarare. You could probably not find some of the original records for reasonable prices. Well, I can only say: a great selection of tracks, hit after hit, Essential!!!

1.Living In NW3 4JR - JONNY RUBBISH

2.Accidents - STEROID KIDDIES

3.Alco - TOOLBOX MURDERERS

4.Rejected - THE DALEKS

5.1984 - DISORDER

6.Rubber Duck - SPELLING MISSTEAKS

7.Souls In Torment - WRETCHED

8.Brixton - THE STRAPS

9.Back To Ireland - 48 HOURS

10.Boys Of The City - THE V.I.P.'s

11.Heart On The Line - TEARJERKERS

12.Insanity - THE BUZZ

13.It Don't Mean Nothing At All - THE VALVES

14.Volume Control - THE STIFFS

15.Young Girls - CONTACTS

16.Thunderbirds (Are Go!) - LOADED FORTY FOURS

17.Busy Signal - CLIVE CULBERTSON

18.Overcome By Fumes - RUDI

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RIOT SQUAD - Religion Doesn't Mean A Thing! EP 1982

Debut EP on Rondelet Music & Records by Mansfield-based punx Riot Squad with three short uncompromising crackers and as you can see from the title of the record, it goes lyrically forward as well. Musically, the sound I love and unfortunately the band disbanded after the album No Potential Threat in 1984. But in 1995 Captain Oi! released a cool compilation of all of their five singles called The Complete Punk Collection, made for all the couch potatoes. Oh, I want to impose their last single Theres No Solution on you as well. Let's see if the postman will make me happy today.

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45 GRAVE - Autopsy 1987

Awesome compilation with Retrospectives & Rarities by 45 Grave on Restless Records and all songs are recorded in the band's early days, it contains previously unreleased songs (many originally written and recorded by guitarist Paul B. Cutler's first band, the Consumers) and alternate versions of tracks that were later rerecorded on the band's 1984 debut album, Sleep In Safety. Right from start a fantastic feast for the ears with an extremely sharp guitar, great voice and decent tempo. When I heard the slab yesterday for the first time I was already surprised, because I put them mainly into the Goth area but Autopsy teaches me a better one. Excellent Stuff!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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STHLM UNITED - Då Vi Var Punx 2004

Fuck, no package today... that gives me the opportunity to snip new files. Now a very interesting combo from Stockholm and this is their only album which they released on their own. Sthlm United were 19 (vocals), DP (bass/guitars/vocals), Manne (drums) and their sound is definitely influenced by 80's UK bands. Outstanding cover versions of G.B.H and the Clash are in addition to seven varied own pieces. Musically, they move between decent mid-tempo numbers and a bit ska, the songs are almost too long with nearly three minutes, but never become boring. There's not much information about the band and the addresses in the booklet are apparently already history. Anyway, this is a solid CD with nine Swedish detonators.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Goot From The Boot 1984

Original via Spittle Records released this little sunshine was reissued in 2007 by Gonna Puke Records and that was a good idea. I love Italian stuff, no matter if Hardcore, Punk or Oi!, somehow I come quickly in and let myself driven by their powerful and raw energy. I think most of the songs on this slab are partly unreleased or only found on rare tapes. So a good reason to pay concentrated attention to this record. Now I hope that the postman finally arrives with a package of more goodies so I can meaningfully use my time with ripping.

1.In The Centre Of The Nite - GREY SHADOW

2.Grey Shadow - GREY SHADOW

3.It's War - NOISENOISENOISE

4.Moral Suicide - NOISENOISENOISE

5.My House On The Road - MIND

6.Sabotaggio - CANI

7.Quando Sarai Grande - CANI

8.Gun Gadin - JUGGERNAUT

9.Everything From Near - JUGGERNAUT

10.A Minute Of Hate - JUGGERNAUT

11.Aikido - PUTRID FEVER

12.Never Again - PUTRID FEVER

13.Reggae People (Big Noise) - PUTRID FEVER

14.Life Is A Game - FUNNY FASHION

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V/A - Berlin Frisbee #01 EP 2002

Very good slab with ultra-rare stuff from Berlin bands and this is the first of three 7"s released as appetizer for the Various - Wenn Kaputt Dann Wir Spass - Berlin Punk Rock 1977-1989 compilation. It has the same "subtitle" (Berlin Punk Rock 1978-1989) and is limited to 1000 hand numbered copies in clear vinyl. You can find some records of the combos in the blog and if you don't have the brilliant double album, get it now!

1.Heute Spass Morgen Tot - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

2.Sprüh Es An - SYSTEM

3.Inner Race (Edit) - NICK-A-NUKE

4.Bullen - ÄTZTUSSIES

5.Die Schwarze Else - DEUTSCHE TRINKERJUGEND

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THE SHAMROCKS - First Take EP 1992

Released by Knock Out/Nightmare Records came this pretty 4 song EP from a band which I have no further details or infos. Probably founded somewhere in the ruhr area the Shamrocks made an EP and a LP called 'Go Out Of Your Skin' and they were active in the early 90ties. Fairly unknown band but the boys play a strong '77 punk mixed with a dash of Oi! sound. All songs sung in english and surprisingly well the cover version of the Adict's anthem 'Viva La Revolution'. But not alone this song is worth the download, NO!, the Shamrocks rock my house and they don't need to hide behind the English bands. Good production, interesting substance. If anyone have their album, I'd like to listen.

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THE OUTCASTS - Magnum Force 7'' 1981

Bad boys of the Ulster punk scene The Outcasts were formed in Belfast in June 1977 by the Cowan brothers: Greg (bass/vocals), Colin (drums) and Martin (guitar). They were joined by Colin Getgood (better known as Getty) on guitar. They played their debut gig in August of that year at Paddy Lambs pub on Belfasts' Upper Newtownards Road. The gig ended in a mini riot when the local 'Spides' took exception to a number of "strange looking punks" who turned up to watch the band. Their 2nd gig at The Pound Club in Belfast was a lot quieter as they played to a mainly punk audience. This is their fifth 7Inch on GBH Records and sadly this was the last record to feature Colin, who was killed in a car accident, shortly before the single was released. The A-side is a nice slow stomper while the flip's a decent rockin' killer. Three albums are released to date, plus some compilations with rare tracks from the early days.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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DIE TOTEN HOSEN - Unter Falscher Flagge 1984

Under false flag is the second studio album by Die Toten Hosen, released via Totenkopf/Virgin Records, and even if they reap commercial success today and sound cleaner, their early records still are blessed Gassenhauer. Because of the cover, the disputes with EMI continued immediately after publication. In the picture, the band, dressed as pirates, poses on a ship in front of the Düsseldorf Rheinturm. At the bow of the ship a black flag is attached. In the first version she is painted with a graphic by Michael Roman. It shows a dog skeleton sitting in front of a gramophone. EMI interpreted this symbol as a denigration of their landmark His Master's Voice. The band was forbidden by the court to distribute this version of the cover, and the record was sold for the time being with almost completely blackened cover and a sticker "censored" provided. Some, distributed for promotion purposes plates but was a photo Campinos, as he kneels in front of a dog in front of a gramophone. With the later release as CD, a third version of the cover was created. The picture is similar to the first version, but the black flag carries a drawn bony eagle. The Persiflage on the German Federal Eagle is still a common emblem of the band together with the grinning skull. The new edition of the album for the 25th anniversary of the band in 2007 shows on the front again the original cover picture with a dog skeleton on the flag.

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CRO-MAGS - Age Of Quarrel 1985

Also a fantastic live experience, 1988 I think, were the Cro-Mags from New York, founded 1980 and the band's early years were spent living in burnt out buildings, squats and on the streets. Age Of Quarrel was first released as tape and meanwhile there are so many re-releases on vinyl that I lose the overview myself. In principle, no matter because the music is the same everywhere and the thirteen ass kickers move every tired heart. One of the first hardcore records I bought and now gone. At that time, I have lent many slabs and never seen again, at this point a heartfelt FUCK YOU!, and nowadays, it annoys me a lot. The band, which has a strong cult following, has released six studio albums, their first two considered the most influential. With a Hare Krishna background, they were among the first bands to fuse hardcore punk with thrash metal and were associated with the birth of a tougher attitude within the hardcore scene in the late 1980s, related to the world of martial arts. They still alive and this year a new album is planned, so be curious.

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VOID & THE FAITH - Split LP 1982

Now a nice plate for all friends of short fast hardcore attacks which was released via Dischord Records and here we have twenty-four of them. Background from wiki: Void was formed in Columbia/Maryland 1980 and consisted of an interracial line-up unique to the era, featuring high school students John (vocals), Bubba (guitars), Chris (bass) and Sean (drums). The group was a pioneering force in the thriving D.C. Hardcore scene in Washington D. C. during the early 1980s, successfully combining elements of punk with heavy metal in a style that was accepted by the scene's otherwise exclusive community. Void's punk-metal fusion sound was marked by guitarist Bubba's innovative guitar work and the "unhinged" vocals of John Weiffenbach, which resonated in the band's chaotic but popular live performances. Like many of their contemporaries, Void had a short-lived recording career—limited to the spilt-album, with the Faith on Dischord Records—however, they have enjoyed an enduring cult following among hardcore aficionados. In addition to this split, in 1992 the band released an EP on Eye 95 Records plus some compilations. The Faith were a short-lived band which was fronted by Ian's brother Alec (vocals), Michael (guitars), Chris (bass) and Ivor (drums) and were formed 1981 in Washington D.C. and played their first show at H.B. Woodlawn High School in November '81. Alec described the name as "a positive kind of sound, not negative like so many others." "We felt that (The) Faith was a stronger-than-macho name. We did want something more hopeful and less nihilistic, in spite of our chaotic and sometimes destructive approach to performance." Their demo Subject To Change was released 1983 in form of a 7Inch and that's it. Enough for today, now a bit chilling and ready for the night!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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DE PRESS - Lars Hertervig 12'' 1981

Here is the second release as 12'' from De Press on Siberia Music and it starts a bit melancholy with the title track and on the flip two decent mid-tempo numbers. A great mix of Wave/Punk in any case and who Lars Hertervig is remains a mystery, at least for me. A shallow start into the new week and I hope your weekend was as famos as mine.

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THOSE WHO SURVIVED THE PLAQUE & TRÜMMER SIND STEINE DER HOFFNUNG - Split 7'' 1998

Here's a fine split 7'' with two Austrian bands. Both released a few records and they were announced in the local Hardcore and Punk scene. Those Who Survived The Plague were from Vienna, formed 1992 and disbanded February 1999. Trümmer Sind Steine Der Hoffnung were from Linz, formed as "Allstar" combo of Linz's scene in 1995 and disbanded in 1998. This record was the last release of both on Sacro Egoismo and musically we have here two nice melodic goodies. Nothin' more to say about it. Get the fuck in your home.

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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CHRON GEN - Live @ The Old Waldorf San Francisco 1985

In 30 minutes is kick-off and I hope for the miracle of London, I'm already excited and therefore now a few words to this nice slab by Chron Gen, published by Hard Court/Picasso, whiche are not mine but fit: Chron Gen (short for Chronic Generation) are a British punk band formed in January 1978 in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Chron Gen initially comprised former members of The Condemned and Optional Xtras. Band members included Glynn (Baxter) Barber (vocals/guitarist), Jon 'JJ' Johnson (drummer), Adam Warwicker (bass guitar), and Jon Thurlow (rhythm guitar), with Pete Dimmock replacing Warwicker after the band recorded their first demo. The band released their debut EP Puppets Of War in 1981 on their own Gargoyle label; It spent almost ten months in the UK Independent Chart, peaking at # 4. With the success of the EP, Chron Gen were invited to join The Exploited, Discharge, Anti-Pasti, and The Anti-Nowhere League on the now infamous Apocalypse tour in the UK in the summer of 1981. They released a single on the Step Forward label before moving to Secret Records, who issued the band's debut album, Chronic Generation, in March 1982. It reached # 53 on the UK Albums Chart, and was the last release to feature Thurlow, who was replaced by Mark 'Floyd' Alison. The band toured with Anti-Nowhere League on their 'So What' tour and toured the United States in support of the album. After a further single, Dimmock left to join Chelsea (and later Bandits at 4 O'Clock), and was replaced by Roy Horner. The band's final release was the 1984 mini-album Nowhere to Run, which was recorded before Horner joined and featured session musician Nigel Ross-Scott on bass. It didn't match their earlier success and the band split up in October 1984. The band have played occasional reunion shows since. Floyd later joined The Occasional Tables. He died on 31 October 1999 and Pete Dimmock died on 12 August 2011. - Enjoy!

Lies/Jet Boy, Jet Girl/Clouded Eyes/Reality/Fiasco/Hounds Of The Night/Behind Closed Doors/Misadventure (Nowhere To Run)/Wasted Love/Breakdown/Outlaw/Mindless Few/Subway Sadist/L.S.D./Abortion/Living Next Door To Alice

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THE USERS - Kicks In Style 2011

"The Users burned with raw passion and youthful energy. Dirty, pure and very very powerful. Seeing them live was like being hit by a truck. In a good way" (Chris Roberts). That's an announcement or? The Users were from Cambridge and formed in September 1976 and have released two outstanding singles up to their split in 1979 and this litte compilation from Rave Up Records contains their best recordings including some great unreleased studio tracks and is long out of print. Quick info: In 1977, Cambridge record dealer Lee Wood founded Raw Records, and quickly recorded The Users in March of the year, releasing the single Sick Of You/(I'm) In Love With Today on May 5, 1977. Sounds magazine stated that it "burns into your brain without compromise." Despite only releasing two singles and being active for less than three years, the band developed a lasting cult following. John Peel placed their first single Sick Of You in his chosen Festive Fifty chart of 1977, and after his death it was revealed that he'd kept it as part of his favourite singles of all time. I think, I can leave it that way and now feel the whispering energy out from your speakers.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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DESTRUCTORS - Cry Havoc And Unleash The Dogs Of War 12'' 1983

Great 12Inch by The Destructors, a punk rock band from Peterborough/England which were founded by former 6ck 6ck 6ck members Allen (vocals), Phil (guitar) and Dip (bass) and various drummers including Steve and Dave and were active 1977–1979 then 1980 until 1984. This six track record was released via Criminal Damage Records and is absolutely brilliant, reminds me very much of the early UK anarcho punk bands and the musical highlight is the version of I Wanna Be Your Dog, in my opinion the best I know. And also the rest shines out far beyond the usual monotonous early hardcore. - The band was resurrected again in 2006 as Destructors 666, with former members Adams, Dave and Steve ex of The Now joined by new members Steve Crosby and Lee Reynolds. Steve Crosby walked out of the studio one night and was never heard from again. Lee Reynolds left the band due to recording commitments with The 925's. Crosby and Reynolds were replaced by Ian (bass) and Rob (drums). In 2009 the band returned to the original name of the Destructors. Their current album, Politika II, came out in 2015 and more will follow so keep an eye out.

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V/A - Licht & Schatten 1981

It looks like, I can't get rid from live music and another proof is this old German compilation by Schäumer & Voigt Records (2000 copies) and it was recorded in Berlin at the legendary SO36 on 17. June 1981 and I think it was the first festival in this club ever. Musically I have to confess, is not all adorable but a few highlights are among them, System and Rubberbeats, to be exact, otherwise a lot of experimental stuff. Egal, now I'm dedicating myself to the snooker final in Sheffield.

1.Fieber - DER MODERNE LUFTKAMPF

2.U-Bahn - SYSTEM

3.Sprüh Es An - SYSTEM

4.Intermezzo - DIE GELBS

5.Nice - P1-E

6.49 Second Romance - P1-E

7.Holocaust - TANK OF DANZIG

8.Brainwar - TANK OF DANZIG

9.Rediowar - DIE UNBEKANNTEN

10.These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - RUBBERBEATS

11.Rock & Roll Is Bigger Than All Of Us - DJANGO & MARIA

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V/A - Sicher Gibt Es Bessere Zeiten, Doch Diese War Die Unsere 1991

After the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, numerous treasures of east German punk stuff came to light and many bands whose protests/concerts took place secretly in cellars or churches could finally press their music with their own attitude and thoughts without fear on vinyl, and publish with much support of interested western labels. I can imagine how hard it must have been to function as an outlaw in a totalitarian state, where all move in lockstep and saw their fulfillment in the Blue Shirt club...terribly. I think Höhnie Records was the first label which bring us East German punk closer with this little compilation series, this slab is limited to 2000 pieces and all tracks were recorded between 1984-1991, and there are seven issues in total. So again a long day ends with lots of music and now enjoy the rest of Sunday with it.

1.Alte Schweine-Neue Welt - SONNBRILLE

2.Hamburg Hafenstraße - PAPIERKRIEG

3.Durcheinander - ICH-FUNKTION

4.I.L.D. - UGLY HURONS

5.Kriege Machen Menschen - SCHLEIM-KEIM

6.Ich Liebte Sie Die Ganze Nacht - SCHLEIM-KEIM

7.Punk-Rock König Vom Mansfelder Land - MÜLLSTATION

8.Work Til Your Death - ULRIKE AM NAGEL

9.Egal - ATONAL

10.Intro - UGLY HURONS

11.Scheißegal - KALTFRONT

12.Pogo Im VPKA - MÜLLSTATION

13.Springtime - WARTBURGS FÜR WALTER

14.Gewalt-Export - STAATENLOS

15.Ein Leben Lang - HAF

16.Kid-Punx Verpißt Euch/Coschützer - PARANOIA

17.Rechte Rowdys - TOTALSCHADEN

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THE STRAPS - s/t LP 1982

Very good debut album on Cyclops Records by The Straps, a streetpunk combo which were formed 1978 in Battersea/South London by vocalist John Grant and guitarist Dave Reeves. A bit info from wiki: The band played their first gig at the Park Tavern in Streatham on 28 September 1978 with U.K.SUBS, the Tickets and Security Risk. Their original bassist, Green, died of a heroin overdose shortly after the first show and was temporarily replaced on bass by Grant's roommate, Andi Sex Gang, for a show at the Latchmere Pub in Battersea. Stan Stammers, former Epileptics bassist, joined in 1979 and guitarist Steve MacIntosh was replaced by Andy "Heed" Forbes. Drummers in this period included Luke Rendle (previously of Crisis) and the short-lived member Cliff. Stammers and Rendle left to join the Pack, who turned into Theatre Of Hate, while Forbes left to join the Wall. The Straps enjoyed a cult following around London, and performed alongside the Damned on their 1980 Black Album tour, as well as Sham 69 and Stiff Little Fingers, before splitting in 1983. They reformed in 1991 for a one-off gig at the Brixton Academy an 2012 for the ill-fated Last Jubilee and Punk by the Sea festivals, with a new lineup of Grant, Reeves, Davies and two new members: ex-Concrete Gods guitarist Phil McDermott and Morgellons bassist Mark Geraghty. In August 2013, the band released their third studio album, Brave New Anger and they're still rockin'.

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ZARAMA - Indarrez (Por La Fuerza) 1984

Debut album by this combo from Spain on Discos Suicidas and Zarama were formed 1977 and band, spearheaded by Roberto Moso, got together at Santurze and combining for the first time punkrock and Basque language, a cultural mingling fraught with difficulties at the time. After its first steps during a period in which local punk music cohabited in the Basque Country with socio-political turmoil and violence, the band transitioned towards more sophisticated and cleaner sounds and more personal lyrics, especially after 1989. It made a comeback in 2009, following a hiatus of several years. By then, it had released five albums and two EPs. Indarrez was recorded by Roberto (vocals), Txus (guitars), Xabier (bass) and Ernesto (drums) and originally, the album was going to be recorded at the PAN BOT Studios, Bilbao, but given the little experience of the sound engineer with whom they worked, they desisted from that place. Soon, their producer Ángel Altolagirre, who also worked with Alaska and Dinarama, convinced them to go to the Tsunami Studios in San Sebastian. To be the first album of the group, the sound is very varied in terms of genres, ranging from punk, rock and new wave music of that time. Also on this album two songs were re-recorded: "Bildur Naiz" which was the group's first recorded song and "Zaramaren Erdian". It is worth mentioning that "Kazaia Kopa Eta Porno Gogorra" was reused on the basis of "Dena Niretzat", originally recorded in 1981.

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PENETRATION - Race Against Time 1979

Fuckin' cold outside so let's get hot with this charming slab, released via Clifdayn and on Side A are Demos 1977-Jan '78, the other live @ Newcastle Dec '78-Oct '79. Penetration is a punk rock band from County Durham, England formed in 1976 by Pauline (vocals), Robert (bass), Chaplin (guitar) and Gary (drums). Chaplin left in March 1978 being replaced with Neale, and second guitarist Fred joining in July. The band dissolved in late 1979. Their debut single, "Don't Dictate", is now acknowledged as a classic punk rock single and their debut album, Moving Targets (1978), is still widely admired. They played a lot of gigs with coole bands, released two albums in the seventies and a few singles (Life's A Gamble) and 1979 they toured Europe, the US and Britain but the grueling schedule began to take its toll. A disappointing reaction to Coming Up For Air, the second album, was the final nail in the coffin of the original band. After the band split in October this official bootleg comes out as last farewell document. They re-formed in 2001 with several new members. Cool record in every way.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #3 2019

I don't know how surprised you were but when I saw this new Bloodstains compilation on ebay I didn't think long after, I gave my bid immediately & won the auction. Unfortunately not as vinyl but as lame unspectacular CD-R in an edition of 100 copies. Anyway, The tracklist is interesting and I know 40% of it whose originals can be found in the blog and the rest is fuckin' new. I would say, has become an excellent result, only drawback for the poor artwork, which is capable of development and must be better. But in the end, it is nice that someone makes the effort to keep this grandiose series alive. Enjoy!

1.Min Musik - 57 KEZ

2.Knulla I Bangkok - BAD BOO BAND

3.Kicsinál Szódát - BIKINI

4.Another Day In The City - BRITISH JETS

5.Spectre - DARK STAR

6.I Wanna Get Married - DE CYLINDERS

7.Dogshit - ANTLER JOE & THE ACCIDENTS

8.Dead Beatles - FHAB 4

9.NFG - THE FILTERS

10.The Fuzz On My Bag - KING LOUIS & THE MEMPHIS MAFFIA

11.Haine, Haine, Haine - LA SOURIS DEGLINGUEE

12.Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand - MORDBUBEN AG

13.This Is Not A Test! - NICK PAGAN

14.Tyhjia Lauseita - NOWADAYS

15.Zerstör - SCHIZOIDS

16.Do Yo Wanna Touch My Safety Pin - SEPTIMUS

17.I Sold My Ass For Rock'N'Roll - SUBWAY SUCK

18.We Are The Same - THIRD WORLD CHAOS

19.Do You Wanna Be My Dog - TSUNEMATSU MASATOSHI

20.Colours - THE TUNNELRUNNERS

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COTZBROCKEN - Jedem Das Seine 1981

Brilliant or scrap? That's the question I'm asking myself when I listen to Cotzbrocken from Cologne. Blunt uninspired monotonous music with simply knitted lyrics or the signs of the time recognized and zack into Herbert's studio and spontaneous thirteen songs recorded. I have some Rock-O-Rama records but this one is by far the last I would buy. The band existed from 1979-1982 and consisted of Peter (vocals), Axel (guitars), Igor (bass) and Carsten (drums). Musically, this very well-known but often ridiculed record was in the German punk scene not really a highlight, too slow and monotonous; the self-contradictions in their lyrics showed hardly any irony. The album was indexed by the BPjS, which, so Moloko Plus (Fanzine), "proves that the ladies and gentlemen at the Federal Examination Office took the nonsense seriously". In 1982 the band appeared together with Der Fluch, OHL, Fasaga and Stosstrupp on the Köln-/Leverkusen compilation Die Deutschen Kommen. Stylistically, the songs are similar to those on Rock-O-Rama's published and indexed record. Although the Cotz lumps are considered embarrassing due to their simple music and lyrics - even for their time - the "Moloko Plus" described their album as "undoubtedly one of the worst records ever to have done a punk band [...] Nothing is right here: the band can not play, the singer is completely incompetent, the lyrics saudoof, the production a catastrophe", they are regarded as one of the most important German punk bands and their plays as classics. Oldpunk Karl-Heinz Stille said, "Cologne was for most of them more of an encouragement to make their own music than heroes and role models. You were SO good even after the first three rehearsals, and they already had a record outside. But just that gave the band something totally real, authentic and honest [...] punk rock in its original form, even if it did not always work out quite so with the second chord".Well, decide for yourself, because over taste can be argued, as is known.

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U.K.SUBS - Crash Course (Live) 1980

Another long-lived band are the U.K.SUBS from London who can already celebrate their 43th birthday and like the Mönchengladbacher, they don't get tired of spicing our stressful everyday life with great music & a heartwarming example is their first live slab which was recorded @ the Rainbow on 30th May 1980 (the first issue came with the free 12inch For Export Only) and it's amazing!, a look at the track list confirms that in my opinion and relevant reviews are enough available in the web. This ends a long blogging day and now out into the world.

C.I.D./I Couldn't Be You/I Live In A Car/Tomorrow's Girls/Left For Dead/Kicks/Rat Race/New York State Police/Warhead/Public Servant/Telephone Numbers/Organised Crime/Rockers/Brand New Age/Dirty Girls/The Same Thing/Crash Course/Teenage/Killer/Emotional Blackmail

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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