KARNAGE - Total Terminus EP 1984

Classic french punk from Clermont Ferrand and this is their only vinyl release. Three awesome tracks, first one starts with a classic piano intro and turned into a melodic wave tune, pretty dark, second a two minute warning and the record ends with "The Cops Are Coming", again a more wave influenced cut, overall lies a doomy touch in the air and the keys underline this. Great Stuff. Search also for their great track on the 1984: The Second compilation! French Punk Nugget :)

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HASS - Zurück In Die Zukunft 1989

Hass was a German punk band from the North Rhine-Westphalian cities Marl and Recklinghausen, founded 1978 and thus one of the first German punk bands and in their lifespan they released eight albums and six singles (listen) before they broke up after their farewell album "Kacktus" in 2014. Hass were particularly known for their anti-fascist, anti-social stance which they always put in their songs. With their debut album “Hass Allein Genügt Nicht Mehr” set the band the bar very high and for me, still one of the best German punk records of all the time, aggressive music with words that spit into unscrupulous grimaces. Hate is strong as Love & the feeling is splendid implemented! They need seven years to publish their second album and this slab has thirteen hard and uncompromising songs with again direct words plus the fantastic cover.. a brilliant release. Shortly before German reunification, the band shows effective measures against prejudice-motivated people. HASS rules and I love them! By the way, the "Back To The Future" triology is genial.

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KIDDA BAND - Radio Caroline 7'' 2011

Formed in Nuneaton February 1976, this British powerpop band started as The Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) and they released their first 7'' on Psycho Records in 1978. Members of the band were unhappy with the work of producer "Des Dolan" and so both tracks were remixed at Utopia Studios on 11 May at 1978. Without much evident quality improvement, the band remained unhappy. The single was reviewed in Melody Maker on 15 July 1978 by the producer Tony Visconti: "Great!! A good record at last. Good solid beat and the group actually sings in tune. This could chart (as they say in the biz). They sound young but aren't quite punk or new wave. I commend them for keeping their sound strong, simple and uncluttered." On 31 August 1978, the band was signed to Carrere Records and the name was shortened to the Kidda Band. They released a series of other cool singles and in 1989 the band finally disbanded. During 2011, Last Laugh Records from New York began a series of releases of Kidda Band material including the unreleased 'Radio Caroline' and the 7'' was fast sold out. So here is this killer record with two heartbreakers.

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ANTI SILENTIUM - Förbjuden Frukt 7'' 1982

This rare piece from Anti Silentium on Pang Records shines with two untypical New Wave classics and I have to admit, that I've rarely heard such tunes from this country, especially at that time. About the band I can't find no infos but apparently they consisted of three members and musically very melodic, which also underlines the melancholic keyboard, plus the creaky guitar which rhythmically scrapes to it. Amazingly brilliant record, is worth hearing in every respect.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - All Quiet On The Eastern Front? 1998

I hope you were all decent at home on this sunny weather and listen to lots of music and enjoy cold beers. If not, do it now with this selfmade compilation from Get Baque Records, #029 illuminates the east of Europe and even there first-class material were recorded by famous bands, which can be found in large numbers on wdthtc, and we beam back to the years 1978-1986 and enjoy twenty rare goodies. Excellent selection and interesting for all who would like to discover something new. I now open another beer and enjoy my evening, take care!

1.Lepi In Prazni - PANKRTI

2.Lublana Je Bulana - PANKRTI

3.Majka - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

4.Moj Život Je Novi Val - PARAF

5.Biti Ruzan, Pametan I Mlad - PEKINŠKA PATKA

6.Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

7.Noć - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

8.Ori Ori - PEKINŠKA PATKA

9.Namesto Tebe - PANKRTI

10.The Real One - BRYGADA KRYZYS

11.Kicsinál Szódát - BIKINI

12.Spytaj Milicjanta - DEZERTER

13.Nasza Edukacja - ŚMIERC KLINICZNA

14.Association - WYX

15.Lie Lie Lie - WYX

16.Jestem Ziarnkiem Piasku - ŚMIERC KLINICZNA

17.Każdy Się Boi Swojej Paranoi - TILT

18.Dzieci Z Brudnej Ulicy - TZN XENNA

19.Ciemny Pokój - TZN XENNA

20.Jest Bezpiecznie - SIEKIERA

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COLA FREAKS - s/t LP 2010

Cola Freaks from Århus, named themselves after a song by the Danish punk veterans Lost Kids, are fully on the current wave of hot Danish bands that have their roots in the late 70s/early 80s, but use them to develop the sound of today. The band was formed in late 2006 with former members of bands Bitch & Rats! In August 2007 they went to America at an impressive two-month tour that covered 39 states in total. At that time the band had existed for less than a year and only released one EP. Chimera released their second EP in May 2008 and in late summer same year, the band toured again the USA, this time as opener for Jay Reatard. Eleven songs on this album that blows me right away, the lyrics are in Danish, musically a very distinctive synthie/organ sound pervades bleak gruff Punkrock, that somehow sounds retro but also owns impulsive post-Punk-rhythms and cold arty Wave-aesthetics. In the end, melodic catchy '77 garage punk tunes how's I like from these hot Scandinavians. TOP!

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FÅ KÄNDA MÄN - Lag & Rätt 7'' 1983

F.K.M. were a Swedish punk band from Hallstahammar and active from late 70 - mid 80's. Formed by Hans (guit), Inge (bass), Jorma (guit.), Rolle (drums) and Anders (vox) and the abbreviation was originally an acronym for "Fart Clip Belly", but when the band recorded their first and only 7Inch, they had to change its name to "Get Famous Men." The band has played in an old Swedish radio program: "New Wave", which was a sort of punk radio show. Musically, we have two solid punk rock numbers here that cannot compete with the old '77 style bands. They are, I think a little too smooth, more rock you know but the music has stayed as loud and energetic and here are two damn great songs on this rare EP. If you are a fan of old Swedish punkrock then I don’t have to tell you to get this little piece of vinyl.

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SPORTSMANN - Die Freiheit Des Pantoffeltierchens EP 1981

This rare piece of wax from Sportsmann was highly praised in all relevant media, because this self-produced and only world-famous EP is a catchy declaration of love to Ruth, which had an important position within a reasonable period of time. Three pieces that get under your skin; poetic, emotional, profound and understandable. Clear as a sky without clouds. A song was justifiably selected for the small compilation Killed By 7Inch #6. Bert Gossen (Salinos) retired to the band's rehearsal room for a week and recorded this EP, playin' all instruments and vocals. Superb record!

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BAKRUS - Blå Ljus 7'' 1979 + Nettan 7'' 1980

Obscure stuff now again with more very rare sounds from Sweden, this time with Bakrus from Gothenburg seems to me, and the band existed only for a short time and consisted of Johan (vocals), Bernt & Sven (guitars), Kent (bass), Roland (drums) and they released two 7Inches on their own label Bakrus Records, certainly in small editions. Some of you may known them for their contribution to the terrific Killed By Death #51 compilation, which is packed with extremely rare stuff and the song is the flip from their second single 'Nettan'. But one after the other...


....'Blå Ljus' comes with two four minute lo-fi's which make their way in a leisurely tram pace without looking spectacular but never seems boring, comparable to a glass of beer that you drink with pleasure, you know. 'Nettan' is more punkier, more powerful and dynamic and also better produced, a real cracker. I wouldn't see them as the winner of the two because I'm fascinated by both and I like development. Presumably both slabs were recorded in the Nacksving Studios and apart from the compilation mentioned, they were never invited. That leaves four catchy songs by Bakrus and it is good that they recorded them... in every sense!

- Great Thx to Mr. Fredrik -

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EASYBEAT - Don't You Know... EP 1981

A lot of rare Swedish stuff has been comin' in the past few days and I have to say: a few real nuggets are underneath. For example the debut EP by Easybeat on Hit-Records, a four piece from Landskrona and the band consisted of Anders (vocals/guitar), Dan (lead guitar), Jonas (bass), Benny (drums) and the songs shine with rich melodies, sweet harmonies and jangly guitars and I'm really excited by their music. The four made it to three singles before they probably disbanded in the mid-80s. So enjoy the four powerpop crusher and invite one of them on your next self-made compilation.

- Great Thx to Fredrik again -

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V/A - It Happened... But Nobody Noticed 1982

Not another Australian compilation (here the copy) because of the title, this is the original on Gustav Records and a few liner notes about this great record: "It Happened But Nobody Noticed is a compilation of recordings from 1978-82 of Southern Connecticut Bands. For many of these groups  this is their first appearance on vinyl, for many their last. These selections contained herein typify the diverse and abundant talent that exists in this area. Some of these artists have recordings available besides their contributions to this record and where possible we have noted them. So this is it, our contribution to indepentent American music history, chronicling a short span of time when 'new music' really was new and fans crammed the clubs as young men and woman played from their heart, almost always coming away with their pockets empty but their minds are souls sated. There were, and are, many more deserving groups not represented here, due more to financial reasons on our and their parts than ability or vision. Thank you for the existence of all this!" - Rare stuff I would say and exclusively in this theatre!

1.Pop Party - POODLE BOYS

2.Subdued - SUBDUEDS

3.Talkin 'Bout You - SCOUT HOUSE

4.From The Inside - HOT BODIES  

5.Hey, Joni - THE FURORS

6.Muckraker - SAUCERS

7.That's Life - THE SNOTZ

8.Dear Abby - TV NEATS

9.Small Talk - INTERNATIONAL Q

10.Funeral Row - TROUPE DI COUPE

11.Same Old Shit - NO MUSIC

12.Do The Right Thing - OCTOBER DAYS

13.Living In Alaska - THE BATS

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ARMATUR - Rock 'N' Roll 7'' 1980

Rare 7Inch by Armatur, a rock band from Kristinehamn and the band consisted of Johan (vocals), Peter & Magnus (guitars), Håkan (bass), Leif (drums) and their only record was released via Duvan in an edition of 500 copies. In my opinion, anyone who makes a slab with this title must keep what it promises, and the five will do it very well. The a-side is a fat stomper at a brilliant tempo which unfortunately doesn't hold the flip, but who cares... fat songs that blows your mind!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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STARK RAVING MAD - Social Sickness 10'' 1989

One more 10Inch from Nuclear Blast Records, 2000 copies yellow vinyl, by Stark Raving Mad from Housten with fifteen short numbers, A-Side with studio recordings from 10/12/85 (but different from "Amerika" versions), B-Side live @ CBGB's 10/12/86. The band was formed 1982 as Pissed Youth! by Spunge Oid (vocals), Barry (guitar), Steve (bass), Jeff (drums). After a few gigs, older, more pissed off, and madder than ever, they reformed with Sam playing guitar and & Bob Byte on bass and renamed ourselves Stark Raving Mad in 1983 and released their first 12Inch via Slob Records. More gigs followed, the 'America' 12Inch in 1985 and sometime in the late 80s the band was history. In 1995, Stark Raving Mad reformed in New York as a threesome; this time with Sam on guitar and vocals, Steve on drums, and Colleen on bass. Our music had evolved, and we wrote some new songs; but before we could get them to vinyl or CD, we lost Steve to a heroin overdose. - Enjoy and remember!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - What Are You Doing About That Hole In Your Head? 1986

I don't know about you, but the hysteria over the Corona Shit gets on my nerves. I think all the measures, curfew, protective mask, cancellations are exaggerated, who knows what the Chinese were doing? What is certain is that they have triggered a pandemic and the European Football Championship will probably not take place this summer. Is that just a flu infection that made a lot of people die in a short time? The old and the sick are quickly affected and many die of flu, but this is normal because their immune systems is weak and society buys like stupid, that only makes clear how hollow they are and rely on the government and I think this brilliant compilation from Rot Records fits: What Are You Doing About That Hole In Your Head? Seventeen international nuggets for you to clear your mind... stay vertical!

1.Nada - OLHO SECO

2.Holy War - MASSACRE

3.Last Request - RED SCARE

4.Animals - VARUKERS

5.Game Of The Arseholes - ANTI CLIMAX

6.Animal Aid - CAPITAL SCUM

7.K.K.K. - INFERNO

8.Stop The Vivisection Now - OI! POLLOI!

9.Blood - PUKE

10.Destroy Exxon - CIRCLE ONE

11.Brave Men - MANIACS

12.We'll Survive - PICTURE FRAME SEDUCTION

13.Micheal Jackson - CAPITAL SCUM

14.99 Bottles - KILLROYS

15.Botas, Fuzis, Capacetes - OLHO SECO

16.Blindness - MASSACRE

17.I Hoppet Pa Inget - PUKE

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V/A - The Siren 1980

Puhhhh, Housework is strenuous and the same crap every spring. Let's put a little break in between. Every now and then I discover new music and sometimes with a little help from my friends. In this case, my best regards to Berlin to Uncle Nolti, head of New Rose PunkRockRadio... which is always funny, informative & creative and the unchallenged #1 in this country in terms of punkrock. A good eight weeks ago there was history class in his program and what treasures he grabbed out is damn rare first-class stuff. You doubt? Move over to 27.01.2020 and convince yourself. Part of the musical outpourings were songs from this largely unknown compilation by Posh Boy Records with three combos which also received little attention. Every band do their thing properly and I don't know which one to pick out, and I sum up: one of those slabs that wants to be heard often. CHEERS & ENJOY!

1.The Kid's Gonna Do It - 391

2.What's Right - 391

3.You Bother Me - 391

4.Cover Band - RED CROSS

5.I Hate My School - RED CROSS

6.Standing In Front Of Poseur - RED CROSS

7.Annette's Got The Hits - RED CROSS

8.Clorox Girls - RED CROSS

9.S&M Party - RED CROSS

10.2nd Generation - SPITTIN' TEETH

11.Prostitute - SPITTIN' TEETH

12.Destruction - SPITTIN' TEETH

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THE CONTINENTALS - Fizz! Pop! (Modern Rock) 10'' 1980

The Continentals released three 7Inches and the first was Fizz Pop in 1979. This is a 10Inch with four songs and since I am still busy with housework some info from the net: One of the few entries in the short-lived CBS NuDisk experiment of four- to five-song 10" EPs, Fizz Pop (Modern Rock) is the Continentals' one and only major label release. Their brand of gutsy power pop is on the Plimsouls/Last side of the equation, with noisier guitars and rougher vocals than you'd find on a Rubinoos or Raspberries album, but while ex-Ramone Tommy Erdelyi's production sounds great, Thomas Doherty and William John Holliday's songwriting is frustratingly inconsistent. The two songs on side one, the anthemic title track and the similarly passionate "Walking Tall," are terrific. On the flip, the anti-radio rant "Housewives' Delight" and the puerile "Two Lips From Amsterdam" (note the seventh-grade-level pun) sound like second-rate Knack rejects, complete with obnoxious Doug Fieger-style smug vocals.(Stewart Mason) - Today comes more ..... promised!

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THE RERUNS - Since You Gotta Cheat 7'' 1979

Great stuff from Detroit with the Reruns Dave (vocals/lead guitar), Kenny (guitar), Al (bass), George (drums) and this is their debut Single on Spider Records with two kisses. A second came out 1979 on FTM Records. The b-side is certainly known to many of you because it is guest on numerous compilations. A bit info: "Taking their cue from television, and borrowing the last names of notable characters from 1950s/1960s shows, The Reruns were part of the Hamtramck scene, moving in the orbits of the Romantics and the Mutants with a power pop sensibility." Now I'm going to do a little housework, rip an essential record and then come back with another one..... let's see.

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PINK CHAMPAGNE - Vackra Pojke! 1982

There has probably not been a single article about Pink Champagne where the word "girl group" has not been mentioned. This is no exception. After all, there are not so many seriously ambitious girl bands. And Pink Champagne both looks and sounds like girls. In addition, they have interesting thoughts on the subject. The bands first album received good reviews, they're a very verbal group that knows what it wants and eagerly discusses how. There are high demands and plenty of self-criticism. It is important to say something, be entertaining and be believed. A bit useless basic info: Pink Champagne (first named Kasern 9) was a Swedish all girl combo in the 80s and consisted of Ann (vocals), Gunilla (bass), Karin (guitar) & Stina (drums). They released four 7Inches and two albums (via the MNW label) before breaking up in 1984. After that Karin and Ann went to Australia in 1987, Karin dated and became the domestic partner of Steve Kilbey of The Church and co-wrote their hit song ‘Under The Milkey Way’. Jansson and Kilbey also formed the band Curious (Yellow). Today she runs a yoga studio in Stockholm, writes poetry and music. Ann is married and has a son and a daughter. She is the manager of the Science Fiction Bookstore in Gamla Stan (old town of Stockholm). Stina started writing children's books and released a solo album in 2008. Vackra Pojke shines with eleven nuggets somewhere between PowerPop, New Wave and Punk... cool record!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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THE SLEEPERS - Angel In A Raincoat EP 1980

Nice Powerpop EP by the Sleepers from Nottingham and the band consisted of Barry (vocals), Carl (guitars), John (bass), Graham (drums) and they released this superb record on BAT Records and the title track is their hymne for which they are known. 500 copies were pressed without sleeve and Queen Mum Records re-released this little nugget 2018 in different colors, each limited & already out of print. They recorded a demo in 1981 and sent it to labels, but they paid little attention to it and ignored it (as with so many bands, some of which are very sought-after classics today), money-hungry morons! Another better demo was recorded but this was not sent to anybody (later released as 7Inch). After many months of travelling, many poorly paid gigs around the country, the Sleepers continued in various forms for a couple of years but didn't really achieve the heights of the early days and by 1984 the band had split. That is their inheritance: four brilliant goodies that the world needs.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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SKORBUT - Des Wahnsinns Fette Beute 1984

A small highlight of German underground culture is the following slab, which was first posted on the legendary HCBD blog in 2013 and caused a lot of joy in punker hearts worldwide. Skorbut are punx from Hagen and were founded early '82 by Raving Doctor Schorf (vocals), Stachel (guitars), T-Base Weiss (bass), Käptn Klusenbreuker (drums) and they playing classic hot mid-tempo songs with a nice rockabilly edge to it and the band not only impressed musically, but also managed to amuse the audience with humor and sweaty shows. This damn piece of vinyl is equipped with nine catchy cartridges and was released by the four itself, because nobody had the courage to test sulfuric acid with Altbier. Two years later, Gambi Bolongo Records released the record again, but as a crappy tape. However, in the same year followed a second, self-produced and final album Strange Trip with largely more psychedelic numbers, which I had but quickly sold (not my cup of tea). Enjoy this rare sucker and let the groove come in!

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CIRCLE JERKS - Wild In The Streets 1982

Second album by one of my favourite American combo Circle Jerks on Faulty Products, a sub-label of I.R.S. Records (my copy is the UK release on Step-Forward Records). The debut was in my opinion a masterpiece: short, nippy & dirty nuggets under fifteen minutes and Wild In The Streets ties in seamlessly, although there two years in between, this only underlines the energetic potential of the four at the highest level, which is implemented consistently and qualitatively. A Review: "Okay, this record doesn't have "the wild, appealingly offensive mixture of crude lyrics and frenetic riffs that made the Circle Jerks' debut, Group Sex" but there are enough tracks that nearly make the mark and not only worthwhile for Orange County punk fanatics." Well, I share 80%, but I'm a Circle Jerks maniac and this is a fantastic slab with tempo, loud noises, a bit longer and a little more in depth but they still hit hard. Essential for any real collection!

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THE A'S - The A's 10'' 1979

It's good that I find sometimes words so I don't have to find any. The following is written: The A's were an American rock band consisting of Richard (lead vocals), Rick DiFonzo (guitar), Rocco (keys), Terry (bass), and Michael (drums). Formed in Philadelphia in 1978, the band released two albums on Arista Records: After building a loyal following in the Philadelphia area as a result of their energetic live shows, the A's signed a contract with Arista Records. The band's debut album was produced by Rick Chertoff and released in 1979. Trouser Press likened the album to The Boomtown Rats' A Tonic for the Troops in terms of combining "wit, street savvy and relatively intricate hard-pop arrangements." Gary Hill of Allmusic similarly noted the band's fusion of punk "irreverence" with humor. Two singles - "After Last Night" and "Parasite" - were released, but neither they nor the album found commercial success. The A's, despite adopting a more commercial sound on their second album, were dropped by Arista. The band released an EP, Four Dances, in 1982 before breaking up. In the subsequent years, singer Richard Bush continued to perform with other bands and eventually formed The Peace Creeps. Guitarist Rick DiFonzo became a session musician for well-known artists. 1000 copies of this 10Inch were pressed with three unspectacular PowerPop songs.

- Great Thx to Fredik -

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WHIPLASH - Power And Pain 1985

At an early hour I ring the weekend in with a metal slab from Whiplash, a classic American thrash metal band, formed 1984 in Passaic/New Jersey. The original power trio line-up was comprised of the three Tonys: Tony Portaro (guitar, vocals), Tony Scaglione (drums) and Tony Bono (bass). They appeared on the "Speed Metal Hell" compilation from New Renaissance Records in 1985 with the track Thrash Till Death after which they signed with Roadrunner Records which then released their debut masterpiece Power And Pain with nine blasts.

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D.N.A. - A Trip To The Land Of The Dead...And Back 12'' 1984

Released via Hardcore Horror Records this is D.N.A.'s first and only record. Swedish exhiliration, wild and chaotic delivering speedy punches with gruff, raunched-out vocals. In the tradition of the Shitlickers and Anti-Cimex, D.N.A. pushes a rapid pace with enough energy to keep it all together, odd guitar leads and strong bass surges are the prominent highlights as this outfit terrorizes in mayhemic melodies. D.N.A. were from Skövde and founded in the 80s by Nillen (vocals), Petri (guitars), Dan (bass), Henke (drums) and they were among the pioneers of the classic Swedish sound at the time that marked the birth of raw punk and d-beat genre. The singer, Nillen, was actually an original member of Anti Cimex. After 1982’s “Anarkist Attack” EP they all moved to Gothenburg, except Nillen who formed D.N.A. - This 12Inch contains four raw and chaotic bangers, all songs sung in Swedish, a real punk blast from the past.

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LOVE A - Eigentlich 2011

Welcome March and we're listen to one of my favorite bands and since I already celebrated a lot of words in the 7Inch post, I refer to a useful bandinfo from Rookie Records, so let's wreck the neck of Fußpilz: Love A were founded in Trier early 2010 by Jörkk (vocals), Stefan (guitars), Dominik (bass), Karl (drums) and have a lot of band experience from previous years and other constellations. The four are characterized by a snotty and energetic sound, which despite all punk attitudes also characterize pop elements and texts with wit, charm and depth. Love A always keep the tension going: The five move between NDW bonds and Hamburg school as well as between urgent, German punk and rhythmic indie rock. The lyrics strike a balance between plastic and cryptic, cynical and hopeful, nodding and shaking their heads. The drums come straight and to the point, the guitar oscillates between staccato-like volleys and melodic caresses, the bass presses and supports, the synthie fills the last gaps with flat sounds. The voice screams, sings & proclaims words in German - somewhere between everyday observation, cynicism, politics & humor, between punk rock rage & mild gentleness. Deutschpunk for the year 2011. I liked the sound of the four directly by the first listening (at a gig together with Turbostaat), and so far their records as well. What me bothers a little is that their gigs are sell out quickly because these are no longer advertised on posters and are therefore the social media idiots first stand in line... Shit Politic, I would say. Anyway, I've seen them often enough, give the mutants a chance.

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