GATECRASHERS - Desillusioned EP 1980

Only record by the Gatecrashers from Denmark, a very short-lived band (1979-1980). They were part of the DIY movement & released this bloody sucker via the legendary Irmgardz label (singer Kenan was part of the founders), they arranged their own concerts, designed their own posters and had their own fanzine. The band consisted of members Ken Revoltaire (Kenan Seeberg - vocals), Martin Crash Accident (Martin Lind - guitar), Carsten Crewcut (Ole Nyegaard - Farfisa), Peter Durup (bass, 1979-1980), Ole Dreyer (bass, 1980-81 ), Torben Østergaard (drums), Henrik Halvor (drums, loosely attached), Hans Brydegaard (drums, loosely attached) and Lene (Aleine Stern). The band played for several punk concerts "Concert Of The Moment", "NÅ!!80" and "Concerto De Nobrainos Insanos" and regularly at the Danish punk places Rockmaskiner, Saltlageret and Huset in Magstræde. They were inspired by the Stranglers and Doors. One of the hallmarks of them was that the band often had televisions standing on stage which they smashed with an ax great posture during the song "TV & Radio People". On some cool compilations present, one of them Bloodstains Across Denmark. Great KBD stuff!

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TT REUTER - Inuti Mig 7'' 1979

Weekend... Yeah and the right sound deliver us TT Reuter, a Swedish band from Lund which was formed in 1978 as a direct continuation of New Bondage. Members were Henrik Venant (vocals/guitars), Peter Puders (guitars), Peter Ivarss (bass) and Peter Strauss (drums) and this is their amazing debut 7Inch on Heartwork Records. The gents make so great music that I immediately bought their album Den Udda Gudens Puls (comin' soon). TT Reuter was one of the most influential bands on the label Heartwork which incidentally was founded and is still run by Henrik Venant and they made three albums and four 7Inches. The band dissolved in 1981. After TT Reuters resolution formed Henrik Venant and Peter Ivarss Underjordiska Lyxorkestern along with members from Garbochock and Peter Puders started playing with the Stockholm-based band Commando M Pigg. Brilliant stuff!

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BOXHAMSTERS - No Room 7'' 1991

This is the first record from the Boxhamsters with a cover version (original by Athletico Spizz 80 from their 1980 single on Rough Trade) which was recorded during the Tötensen session and more singles with classics followed. The four did a pretty good job, fat and schrammeliger sound and the violin at the beginning was replaced with a soft guitar and the rest fits too. The flip has, I believe an outtake, of Herzblut, which is immortalized on Bullerbü. Present musicians were here: Co (vocals/guitar), Philipp (bass), Weilo (vocals/guitar) and Ulf (drums) and this Bad Moon keeps you warm until work calls.

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EASY ACTION - Honcho Bongo 7'' + Om Jag Vore Kung (Över Hela Världen) 7'' 1982

One more double feature in this theatre and we turn down two gears. Easy Action was a Swedish glam rock band from Stockholm which were formed 1981 by Pelle Almgren, Bosse Belsen & Björne Froberg. They managed to earn attentive from Stranded Records which released their debut 7'' Honcho Bongo which didn't sell well and they got another try with their second one “Om Jag Vore Kung (If I Were King)”. Shortly after the release, the band broke up. Easy Action was reorganized in 1983 by Greg Belsen (now called Zinny Zan) together with Kee Marcello and Peo Thyrén. They changed their style to glampunk rock and had a Sweet-influenced sound and the debut album was released in 1983 and they were no longer interesting for the punkz (I speak only for me).

Here we have their first two records and they're pretty well, more punk-oriented sound and certainly the metal aroma tastes a bit, and all the four tracks worth listen to, where the short songs rather meet my taste. The first 7Inch has two four minutes goodies while the second comes with two short smasher. Zinny released in 2002 a CD called City Boy Blues on Fastlane Fecords with eleven hard rock goodies and also the other members released records in other bands and continue to play music. US hair metal superstars Poison used the chorus of Easy Action's 1983 single "We Go Rocking" in their hit single "I Want Action" which led to the members of Easy Action suing the American band and winning a financial settlement in the case. They reunited for a gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2006. This was followed by several shows in late 2007, including opening for Twisted Sister. In April 2008, the band went in the studio with producer Chris Laney to record a new studio album. In 2011 bassist Michael Grimm died. On December 18, 2018 Easy Action was confirmed to play at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2019. The concert will include a live performance of the album That Makes One in its entirety, performed by the line-up that recorded it, including vocalist Tommy Nilsson and guitarists Kee Marcello and Chris Lind. - So give them high five!

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IMPACT & EU'S ARSE - Split EP 1983

Superb split EP from the european mediterranean boot. The first side kicks off with Impact from Ferrara and together with Raw Power, Rappresaglia and Stigmathe, they belong to the pillars of the Italian hardcore scene. In business throughout the eighties, the group broke up at the beginning of the nineties, after the last publications, in which they had undergone a change of sound that disappointed the fans and partly also the same members of the group but they back with a series of concerts, Paul Root (vocals), Stefano "Janz" Ragazzi (guitars), Bistek (bass) and Alberto "Gigo" Gigante (drums). In 1983 they started collaborating with Eu's Arse, which results in this self-produced Split EP. On these recordings 'Infa' appears for the first time on the mic & they earned positive reviews of the San Francisco Maximumrocknroll fanzine, which monthly held a column on the international hardcore scene. In 1984 they were then invited by Dave Dictor from MDC to participate in the double P.E.A.C.E. Benefit compilation. In 1985 Impact released via Chaos Produzioni their debut Solo Odio with ten energetic, political smasher, today one of the most representative of Italian hardcore. In the ensuing tour, the group followed various changes of formation that found stability with the passage of Bistek to the voice and the entry of Diego Fabbri, previously a member of Total Disarmament. Two 7Inches followed, 1990 the second album Tutto Tace but record does not receive the approval of the previous ones, triggering a spiral that will lead the group to the dissolution in 1992.

Eu's Arse from Udine were formed in the early eighties and together with Upset Noise they were among the most important groups of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia scene. The band take their name from the name assigned to the Italian punks from European and English punks, and consisted of Stefano (vocals), Teo (guitars), Gianluca (bass) and Luca (drums). In 1982 they participated in the Spring Offensive festival at the Virus Social Center in Milan, then immediately publishing their first EP Lo Stato Ha Bisogno Di Te? Bene, Fottilo. The record was supported by the New Fahrenheit fanzine. In 1983 this split EP. In a review of Maximumrocknroll describes the sound as "a combination of repetitive Discharge matrix riffs combined with an unpleasant sounding voice reminiscent of a poet in the throes of furious madness". After a long tour and numerous training changes, the group broke up in 1985. So that's the story, now music!

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WEIRDOS - We Got The Neutron Bomb 7'' 1978

A classic record now and I know you know this. The second 7Inch by the Weirdos on Dangerhouse with two killers. A bit stolen info: the Weirdos were formed 1976 in Los Angeles and broke up in 1981 and recorded new material in the 1990s. The band was formed by singer John Denney and his brother Dix on guitar; they were the only constant members, though guitarist/bassist Cliff Roman, bassist Dave Trout and drummer Nickey "Beat" Alexander were relatively long-term Weirdos. They were originally an art rock band formed in 1976, and were featured in a news article featuring punk rock groups in Time magazine and so the "punk" label stuck. They're still active and that's good.

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ETIQUETTE MONA - Amsterdam 7'' 1980

Another power pop punk band from Motala/Sweden and they were active in the hazy days of punk rock and new wave, 1978-1981. A very obscure private release of 500 copies (at the most) without sleeve. This was their one and only release. They played live frequently in the local area of Ostergotland. And they are great. Two classic kbd numbers, short dirty songs without compromise. So should be punk songs. The band moved to Stockholm and disbanded in 1981. If they would recorded an album, it would probably become a killer for sure.

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RAZORS - 1977 EP 2004

Formed 1977 in Hamburg, the Razors are a german punk band from the first hour. With interruptions and changes in the composition the band is still active. Feller, God & Schwabe began together in the summer of 1977 continue under the influence of the emerging wave of punk music. Till May 1978 they rehearsed without a singer. With Danker was a singer found. He stayed only three days to rehearse the set until the first real concert. This took place during the Grünspan-concert series in Hamburg. The Razors were now actively contributing to the environment of the Krawall 2000, one of the important early punk stores in Hamburg. There they played regularly. Their debut single 'Christ Child/Enemy' appeared in 1979 of the band itself was produced and distributed. The next two releases were published by the Cologne label Rock-O-Rama. 1981 the band broke the contract with Rock-O-Rama and changed to Konnekschen for two publications. The singer left the band to henceforth take care of his children and Lui from Napalm took the vocals for some concerts. The Razors remained in this formation. The band broke up soon after on lack of perspective. 2003 its the reunion of the band and in 2004 this single was released with new footage on Klartext Records. Guitarist Andreas Schwabe died in December 2010 a few weeks after his 50th birthday. At his funeral, the Band Napalm plays a reunion concert. The Razors stand for brilliant '77 style punkrock and they not lost after twenty years their aggressiveness and power. Great record!

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BEERDIGUNG & TOLLWUT - Split LP 1981

Let's go to Munich and meet two combos that were active in the early 80's. Beerdigung were Yelka (vocals), The Happy Gravedigger (guitars/bass), Dr. Fix (drums) and their first sign of life is a song at the Nur Hits tape compilation on Tape Trust/Rotbäckchen Records. Gruft Records became attentive and ordered the band into the studio and eleven songs were selected for this record. For the flip the label contacted Tollwut, they already had a great EP on Blizz Blatten out and the album was complete. Tollwut was founded 1976 (under the name The Dirty Rats) and recorded in autumn 1976, initially under the name The Spiders and The Hard Rose several recordings of experimental music, which were released as cassettes in short run. From 1978 they played Punk with English lyrics. Renamed into Tollwut the band played a number of gigs in clubs, cellars, squats, autonomous centers and festivals. In 1982, the band officially disbanded, but actually renamed themselves the Comics and published under this name from 1983 to 1993 nine albums with first German, from 1986 English lyrics. In 1997, they once again teamed up in honor of their deceased friend Simon "Seventy" Buchberger (former singer of the Munich band Scum), recorded two songs and performed again. In 2011 there was a live reunion in the Munich Theatron with members of various occupations from the 80s and 90s. The band also wrote songs about the political action group Freizeit 81, which originated as Tollwut from the Munich scene. In 1997, a sampler appeared under the title Freizeit ’81, EP’s aus München - Die Mutter aller Sampler! on Schlecht & Schwindlig. - Now have fun with twenty-eight minimalist Gassenhauer, direct announcements which most of the newer bands can't do.

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ULTRAVOX! - Ha! Ha! Ha! 1977

Recently my girlfriend and I talked about known bands of our youth and the name of the following band from London was interspersed by me. She said: "Sure, I know.... Vienna etc..." and I immediately visited youtube and played her the old stuff from Ultravox! and she was amazed. Of course, with Midge Ure came a new sound that made it into the charts and they became known. I mean, the records aren't bad, but the old stuff is more my cup of tea. So this is the second album by Ultravox! on Island Records and is together with their first, my favorite album. Fourteen punky songs, ingenious guitar playing, catchy rhythms, nice keys.... in a word: masterpiece! In 1979, John Foxx left after an American tour to pursue solo projects, with Simon also departing. Currie, Cross and Cann were subsequently joined by Midge on vocals and guitar. This became the most successful and well-known, 'classic' 80s line-up. I recommend you, look for the first three albums and listen to the pre-phase, you will be excited.

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DESCONTROLADOS - Aburrimiento EP 1988

In some countries, punk rock came years later, for example: Ecuador, it took even more than ten years, 1987 the Descontrolados were formed as the first punk band in this country and one year later they published a 12'' in a limited edition of 300 copies, with four extremely fresh, raw, melodic punk smasher from the style that could also originate from the late '70s, the band was very influenced by '77 style and outfit - they wear a dead mouse as an earring, or side parting combined with Hitler's snout, or a casual U.S. style dark glasses. Musically, the Descontrolados go versed extremely to work, in addition to short to the point brought punk rock guitar solos, a murderous bass line and rock-hard drums, is for example 'Pobre Charles Darwin', a short, wild sax solo-installed, and the action-packed 'Repression Policial' with a background noise of sirens to sound whipping shots accompanied - this absolutely gorgeous alternating between the punk rock and a broken rockabilly guitar sound. That same year another colored 12'' more New Wave influenced was released by the band, but after the shot of the charismatic singer the band disintegrated.

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V/A - Feel Lucky Punk?!! 1991

Let's sprinkle a bit of warmth into your little desperate hearts on this cold gray Sunday with this unofficial record from Gonzo Hate Binge Records, so let the detectives themselves speaking (so I do not have to blah blah): Greetings, Collector Scum! and welcome to the world of snotty, obnoxious, two-chord punkrock! This album contains twenty-two fine examples of straight ahead, hard sitting, loud-fast-stupid '77-'78 rarities from Australia, the USA and even one from a crew of Swiss alpine yodelers. No faggy speed metal guitar virtousos, no dischordian 'awareness' - just plain ole violent, simple and sexiest hate-mongering Punkrock, recorded while Henry Rollins was rocking to Kansas. A fucking Must Have!

1.Hanging On - ROCKS

2.I Don't Wanna Work - THE QUEERS

3.Horizontal Action - PSYCHO SERGEONS

4.Just Head - NERVOUS EATERS

5.Tell Me Why - NEWS

6.I'm Useless - THE QUEERS

7.New York Ripper - VIOLATORS

8.Hillside Strangler - HOLLYWOOD SQUARES

9.Kill Yourself - THE LEWD

10.Disgusting - THE MAD

11.Damn You - ROCKS

12.They Saved Hitlers Brain - UNNATURAL AXE

13.Kick Her Out - ROCKS

14.At The Mall - THE QUEERS

15.Get Stuffed - NERVOUS EATERS

16.Bummer Bitch - FREESTONE

17.I Hate Music - THE MAD

18.Hot Love - NASAL BOYS

19.This Place Sucks - THE QUEERS

20.I Only Panic When There's Nothing To Do - LEFTOVERS

21.Hillside Strangler - CHILD MOLESTERS

22.Kicked Out Of The Webelos - THE QUEERS

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CHRIST ON PARADE - Sounds Of Nature 1985

Last grenade for today and what a blast. I remember having this record, but it too has disappeared, I believe lent and never seen again, I wasn't very careful with my records that time (I realize again). Well, afterwards you know it always better. A bit info from wiki: Christ On Parade was a mid-late 1980s San Francisco East Bay political hardcore punk band, formed in 1985 by ex-members of Teenage Warning and peace punks Treason. Their debut, Sounds Of Nature was issued on Pusmort Records. The group featured vocalist Barrie Evans, guitarists Mike Scott and Noah Landis, bassist Malcolm Sherwood, and drummer Todd Kramer. Some members lived in the East Bay's legendary New Method Warehouse and they played shows with the Subhumans, Agnostic Front, Circle Jerks and Conflict. Christ On Parade headlined the first-ever show at Berkeley's long-running 924 Gilman venue. They were an explicitly political band and their song America The Myth questioned the United States' foreign policy at the time, while they dedicated Landlord Song to the owner of the New Method Warehouse. With three of the members deep into skateboarding, their music was included on a compilation cassette issued by Thrasher magazine, "Thrasher Skate Rock Vol. 3". Mike Scott left the band in 1986 and was replaced by guitarist Doug Kearney, and in late 1987 bassist Ron Nichols replaced the departing Sherwood. The group officially disbanded in 1989 after touring Europe. Landis would later form Blister (also with Kearney) before joining Neurosis in the mid 1990s. Evans formed psychobilly group the Hellbillys. Mike Scott joined Arkansas ex-pats Econochrist. Nichols formed Grinch after Christ On Parade broke up.

In 2008 the original line-up of Christ On Parade reunited for a tour of Europe and the west coast of the U.S., returning to play two nights at 924 Gilman Street, the famous punk club in Berkeley, CA where the band headlined the very first show December 31st, 1986. 2009 saw the band tour Japan and they toured the western U.S., most likely their final tour, in 2010.

Eleven songs on a high level, nothing to moan... awesome!

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IMPULSE MANSLAUGHTER - He Who Laughs Last... Laughs Alone 1987

Ahhhh, when I start listening to hardcore I can't choose another sound, so keep it up with Impulse Manslaughter, a crossover band from Chicago, Illinois, which was founded in 1984 under the name Liberty Cabbage and disbanded in 1993. They were one of the first bands to sign a contract with the German label Nuclear Blast. The band was founded on New Year's Eve 1984 in the basement of drummer Glen Herman with bassist Chris Hanley. A short time later they changed their name and singer Karl Patton and guitarist Randy Sorkin came to the cast. Randy, however, left the band a short time later and was replaced by guitarist Dan. It followed the first appearances in Chicago, as well as other places in the Midwestern. In the fall of 1986, the band went into the studio to record the first EP Burn One Naked & Nuke It. After the release left guitarist Dan the band, so Hanley switched from bass to electric guitar. As a new bassist Nick Stevens joined the band. This was followed by a tour on the east coast of the USA. After the tour began work on the debut album He Who Laughs Last... Laughs Alone, which was released on Underdog Records, in Europe via Nuclear Blast. Until the release, the band held another tour through the US. Since Nick Stevens was considered not particularly reliable, guitarist Mike Schäffer was added to the cast. This allowed Hanley to take over the bass if Stevens did not appear. Later Schaffer left the band again to join the band Abomination. Before leaving the band, two more songs were recorded for Metal Blade's new Labe, which bore the name Death Records. The song Pills appeared on the compilation Complete Death 2. It also appeared on the European version of He Who Laugh's Last... Laughs Alone, along with the song Piss Me Off. To replace Stevens bassist Vince Vogel came to the band, which Hanley could permanently switch back to the electric guitar. In this cast they recorded the next album called Logical End. The album was released in the US via Walkthrufyre Records and in Europe via Nuclear Blast. During the recording Hanley left the band, followed a short time later singer Patton. The new guitarist was John Tolczyk and vocalist Guy Aitchinson. As the sound of the music had changed dramatically due to the line-up changes, the band decided to change their name briefly in Vermicious Knids. They changed their name back soon and singer Patton was back in the cast. Following the release of the album, a tour of Europe followed along with Rostok Vampires. Since Nuclear Blast was still inexperienced in the planning of tours, the tour ended in disaster because performances were badly prepared or had to fail. As a result, members left the band. First, Hanley left the tour, followed a few weeks later by Herman and singer Patton.

However, this didn't mean the end of the band. As new drummer Dan Duchaine came to the cast, as new guitarist came Rob Lanam. After being out and about for nearly two years, the band recorded EP Sometimes in 1991, released through Nuclear Blast's label Mind Control Records. During the recording Tolczyk left the band, as he dedicated more to his side project, so that the band consisted of only four members. This was followed by the split release No War with the German band Provocation. Rob Lanam did not show up for the rehearsal, so Rick McKelvy played for him and joined the band as another member. After a tour through the US, as well as some performances in Canada, the band broke up in 1993, after drummer Duchaine and bassist Vogel had left the band.

After the separation, some members went back to the studio to make a final recording. However, this recording was not released until 2004 as a compilation Live @ WFMU on Beer City Records.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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ZYKLOME A & MORAL DEMOLITION - Repression EP 1983

Start today with two Belgian hardcore bands. On the left hand Zyklome A which were active from 1980 to 1985, located in Bonheiden. They released one fantastic record Made In Belgium in 1984 and that was it. On the right Moral Demolition from Antwerpen, active in the early 80s and except this EP, nothing remained. In 2007 the Danish label Arg! Records released a 10Inch with ten songs, recorded live in Hoorn 1983. So this litte dittie came out via Punk Etc. and opens a hopefully exciting & eventful weekend, six heart attacks are very helpful... cheers!

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ANDROIDSS - Getting Jumpy 7'' 1981

Formed as Lincoln Road Loonies in 1978 but soon they changed their name. Getting Jumpy is the one & only record by the Androidss from Christchurch on Ripper Records. The band consisted of Steve (vocals/guitar), Frankie (bass), Mark (keyboards), Neil & Mark (guitars), Eric (drums) and were named after Phillip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep? (did someone read that?). Three songs we have in this post, the third I added as a small bonus to show you what a great energetic live band they were. Auckland Tonight is undoubtedly their known piece and always gladly seen on numerous compilations. Sad news at the end: Steve died in 2009 and Eric in 2011, commemorate both while listening to this little nugget.

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BROKEN BONES - Never Say Die 12'' 1986

Broken Bones are a hardcore punk band founded in 1983 and led by Anthony 'Bones' Roberts. They evolved from the band Discharge, and later moved into a style known as crossover. They have released eight albums, three EP's and a number of singles. The band has gone through a number of line-up changes over the years and have toured internationally. They has been cited as an influence by some of today's most prominent punk, metal and hardcore acts such as Metallica, Anthrax, Hatebreed and many more. They have also been key in the development of thrash metal (and its offshoot, crossover thrash) as bands such as Slayer have cited them as being a key influence. I had some slabs but somehow none is left, lent or sold. Solid UK Punk trasher!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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STORMBRINGER - LSD 7'' 1982

More rare sound follows with Stormbringer from Linz and the band consisted of Walter (vocals/bass), Michael (guitar/keys), Rudi (guitar), Jonny (drums) and this is their lone record on Intervox Records and we have two solid rockin' goodies. I used the flip for the essential Bloodstains Across Austria compilation, where LSD would also have found space, but now right here. I guess the band disbanded shortly after release and weren't further musically active, like many others. Well, some treasures sleeping long before they are discovered.

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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DISCHARGE & THE FILTH - Anytown/Freedom EP 1980

Rare EP (500 copies) on Go Round Records with two English combos. Discharge were formed late 1978 by Gary (vocals/guitar), Bri (guitar), Dave (bass), John (drums) in Middlesbrough (not to be confused with the punx from Stoke-On-Trent) and these both tunes are their only recordings. About The Filth is not much known, the band consisted of Kevin (vocals), Niggsi (guitar), Mich (bass), Martin (drums) and it exists an unofficial compilation called Blue Law on Retro Records with twenty shots which is hard to get, with demos and rare live recordings, I guess. More infos about this release on Bored Teenagers and Discharge made it on first release of this series. Charming and very interesting minimalist work of art.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Sémen 7'' 1981

Nice debut single on Rotação by Xutos & Pontapés with two solid numbers. A bit info from their home: More than three decades after start-up, Xutos & Pontapés are the emblem of what rock & roll means in Portuguese, by Portuguese, to Portuguese. Owners of a collection of classics that would make many bands gnaw at envy. True “stage animals” who live for the concert party that cement their indestructible connection with an ever-present audience, X's arms crossed celebrating the longest life of a rock career in this planted seaside corner. Two guitars to open, one drum to beat, the bass to pulse, 1-2-3-4, three basic chords, and the unbridled running of the horse. It's been this way for 37 years and will continue to be so as long as Tim, Zé Pedro, Kalú, João Cabeleira and Gui continue to believe in the power of rock'n'roll, the energy of being on stage and sharing these songs with the band. audience that made them hymns. The Xutos remain the rock'n'roll locomotive that drags crowds. Whole generations, parents and children, together celebrating songs that are already part of our history. Of our life. For all this, 37 years of Xutos - which were celebrated on January 13 - is work! And it is a work that will continue to be marked with the party that thirtyseven years running “from Bragança to Lisbon” deserve! Enjoy their second Toca E Foge as well.

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ADOLESCENTS - s/t LP 1981

One of my favorite records is the debut by Fullerton's Adolescents on Frontier Records, also known as The Blue Album due to its cover design. Recorded after guitarist Rikk Agnew and drummer Casey Royer joined the band, it features several songs written for their prior group, the Detours, including "Kids Of The Black Hole" and "Amoeba", which became two of the Adolescents' most well-known songs. Adolescents was one of the first hardcore punk albums to be widely distributed throughout the United States, and became one of the best-selling California hardcore albums of its time. The band never toured in support of it, and broke up four months after its release. The Blue Album lineup of Rikk, Casey, guitarist Frank Agnew, bassist Steve Soto and singer Tony Cadena reunited several times in subsequent years, but only for brief periods. This is Weird System version with the Welcome To Reality EP as bonus. There's lots of information, reviews about the slab in the net so I save more words except: a damn must!

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DAGEN D - Mitt Kompani 7'' 1981

From Umeå, east Sweden comes this short-lived band and they released their only 7'' on Fest Records and if you look at the great cover that alone should make you curious. Two amazing songs in native language plus the excellent guitars push their sound, which is fat produced, out of your house so that everyone who passes your window has the urge to give you some money, his wife or share a drink with you. The lightly swinging rhythms attracts every slaughter, who didn't slip off his personality. I can only speak for myself, hahaha.... - And once again, I can't telling much about the band. Why? No info at all and I can't force one out of my ass. It doesn't matter, the music is brilliant and if you understand (or not) a damn swedish word, you will be certainly excited. A click to Vägra Raggarna Benzin - Punk Från Provinserna 1978-1982 Vol.3 & 4 is definitely inevitable. Respect!

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V/A - Bremen Under Cover 1989

With a warm Grog to my left now another compilation with bands from Bremen on Strange Ways Records and it's the second cities focal point after Musik Aus Bremen but here with mostly combos that are all unknown to me with not much punk on it but with cool stuff. Highlight certainly track # 4 which is a hymn of German pop culture by the pioneers of electropop and everyone knows, punk or not. Something different for the ears and definitely not painful. Comes with infos about all songs/bands. Nice one!

1.You Don't Own Me - BILLY MOFFET'S PLAYBOY CLUB 

2.Take It As It Comes - THE VEE-JAYS

3.(I'd Go The) Whole Wide World - ROMEOS

4.The Model - 5 BLONDE SCHWESTERN

5.It'll All End Up In Tears - THE JUNKIES

6.Moon Over Bourbon Street - THE TEARLESS BEHEADED

7.Theme From Batman (Speed Version) - THE PACHINKO FAKE

8.12 X U - HARALD HEADBANG

9.What Goes On - DRELLA'S DREAM DROPS

10.Heya - THE PERC MEETS THE HIDDEN GENTLEMAN

11.Groovin' - BALLROOM STOMPERS

12.Give Him A Great Big Kiss - KALASHNIKOVAS

13.Buffalo Stance - THE SCRAPS

14.(S)he Cracked - DER HERR KAM ÜBER SIE

15.We Will Rock You - SPIKE & THE SWEETHEARTS

16.Rain - LUNATIC GRIN

17.Never Gonna Give You Up - DAS TRIBUNAL

18.San Francisco - BAD LADIES & THE WILD LOVERS

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V/A - Bad Teeth #3: U.K. Mod & Modpunk 1977-1982

Weekend is near and be ready for the next round Bad Teeth, the first Volume was largely positive received by you and now be grateful for #3 with twenty eight more rare pieces from the early days. I'm always pleased with such marvelous selfmade compilations, because there is a lot to discover on the one hand and on the other, I appreciate the hard work that goes into it and I know how much time it takes. The detectives of Hyped 2 Death have done again first-class work and, with a bit of luck, you'll get one of those rare releases and share them with us. A splendid start into Friday is guaranteed!

1.Murder Mystery - TEARJERKERS

2.Magic Roundabout - THE STIFFS

3.Money (That's Your Problem) - TONIGHT

4.Mistakes - THE SEIZE

5.I Don't Want My Heart To Rule My Head - SOCIAL SECURITY

6.Countdown - STINGRAYS

7.Ways & Means - SEVEN MINUTES

8.Out On The Town - THE SQUIBS

9.Amuse Yourself - STRANGE MOMENTS

10.Standard English - THE STIFFS

11.Against The World - THREE IMAGINARY BOYS

12.I'll Never Win - TEENBEATS

13.Party Clothes - SUBS

14.Yesterdays's Dream - THE VEKTORS

15.Steady With You - SALFORD JETS

16.I Believe - THE VIP's

17.Up To You - THE STOAT

18.Bad Connection - SQUARE PEG

19.Crazy Today - UXB

20.Office Girl - THE STOAT

21.Playing With Fire - TV 21

22.Friends - THE ZIPPS

23.Sunday's Mood - SHARP

24.Foreign Girls - TOURS

25.Right Way Home - X-DREAMISTS

26.Skateboarding In The U.K. - THE RIVALS

27.If I Could Stop Being A Boy - SQUARES

28.Debbie Jones - SQUIRE

- Big Thx to Mark -

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REVENGE 88 - Thousand Years From You 7'' 1982

Here's the second 7inch on J.D.M. Records from Revenge 88, punx founded in Oostende and they made in the early 80s two great singles and it took until 2002 in which a new lifesign of the band, again as 7Inch, was born. I like their first record Alone much better because more punk and more power, not for nothing on many compilations chosen, while here are more wave elements flowing in but still audible. Underground rock has a name, Revenge 88! Back to Liège...

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AKUTT INNLEGGELSE - Echoes From The Asylum EP 1983

Akutt Innleggelse from Fjellstrand started off as a noisy punk outfit in the early 80's,  featuring adolescents Thomas & Bengt (aged approximately 13 or 14) and their friends Rolf and Espen (only slighty older). Their first trip to the studio, in 1983, yielded the Echoes From The Asylum EP, released on Thomas' newly-formed Straightjacket label. After replacing Espen and adding Bjørn on vocals, the band headed in a more "hardcore"-sounding direction. An April '84 session produced a nine-song demo; several tracks from this ended up on various international compilations. In 1985, the band called it quits. Thomas (aka Happy-Tom) and Bengt (aka Bingo) went on to play in Turbonegro. (Thanks to Bård) A raw, mid-tempo three-track EP from Norway. On their first vinyl release, Akutt Innleggelse displays a primitive, amateurish punk attack. It kind of slouches along without noteworthy choruses, but the lyrics are good and the guitar lead in "Superstjerne" is awkward enough to be really cool. -Jeff Bale (from Maximum Rocknroll #16, August 1984) - On numerous compilations to guest, great stuff!

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MUFF POTTER - Auf Wiedersehen 7'' 2009

Don't be afraid, this is not a farewell even if the single is called 'Auf Wiedersehen'. It's the last slab from Muff Potter and the song is a cover from EA80 which is immortalized on their third album Mehr Schreie, and was played on their gigs mostly as exit. A pointed song that the Boxis already recorded in the 90's and released as split 7Inch on Blackbox. The boys from Rheine do it decent as well and on the flip is a quiet hitherto unpublished bonbon, Huck's Plattenkiste edition of 1000 copies.

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BIG BOYS - Lullabies Help The Brain Grow 1983

Moment Productions released the third album by Big Boys from Austin/Texas. They were a pioneering punk band who are credited with having helped to create and introduce skate punk as a new style of music, which became popular in the 1980s. They also were famous by bring elements of funk into their hardcore punk style. Band members were Randy "Biscuit" Turner (vocals), Tim Kerr (guitar) and Chris (bass). The key members of the band were childhood friends for a decade before the band was started. Over the years the group played with five drummers in all; Steve Collier, Greg Murray, Fred Schultz, Rey Washam and Kevin Tubb who played only one show (the band's first) because Collier was sick. The hardcore punk style, a development from the earlier punk sound, arose spontaneously in various cities, but in Austin it was represented by MDC, Big Boys, The Huns, The Skunks and The Dicks. The bands often played together; Big Boys and The Dicks jointly released a split single and an LP, Live @ Raul's. Their gigs were legendary, frequently involving food fights, with "Biscuit" frequently sporting a pink ballerina's tutu and pink cowboy boots. Invitations would be made to the audience to come up and sing along, which often occurred. At the end of early shows, the band was famous for yelling, "OK y'all, go start your own band." Big Boys were innovative in many ways and were influential in the direction music and music scenes would take in their wake. In 1984 the band broke up.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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