63 MONROE - N.F.G. 12'' 1980

A quick post before I cycle to the dentist and infos from an unknown person which I found on the net at some point: 63 Monroe came into being in mid 1980 in London Ontario. It wasn't exactly a new band. It actually was a name change from N.F.G. (No Fucking Good) to 63 Monroe. The punk band NFG could no longer get work because of their notorious reputation. The members at this point in time were, Steven R. Stunning (vocals), Markii Burnaway (guitar), Mark DeRoux (bass) and Pete Lambourghini (drums). The band played its first job as 63 Monroe in Grand Bend, Ontario without incident and got steady work until a very brief break-up in 1981.

The band reformed months later with a new bassist named Pete Dekoker and a new drummer Jeff (Rooster) Rooth just in time for the release of their debut recording, this superb 12Inch on Nardem Records. In 1983 the new line up released a cassette titled Reign Of Terror. Soon after the band signed on with Savvy Records and released two singles. Oddly, these singles were both cover tunes; Henry VIII and a ripping version of White Christmas. In 1985 the band released their debut Stinkin Out The Joint perhaps their best known release. The band supported this album playing many gigs including CBGB's in New York City.

In early 1989, Markii Burnaway returned to the band. 63 Monroe began recording sessions with intentions of releasing a new album. With everything seemingly going well and sounding as good as ever, the band parted ways playing its last performance in August 1990 at "Call The Office" in London, Ontario Canada. 63 Monroe's greatest asset is their wildly energetic live performances. Taking nothing away from their recorded work, it was almost impossible for this energy to be transformed on to their recordings. And then...63 Monroe reunited July 5th and 6th 2002..and is back in business. Great record with seven goodies and popular on numerous compilations as well.

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DEAD MAN'S SHADOW - The 4P's 1983

After five decent singles, London's three piece combo Dead Man's Shadow released their debut album with fourteen melodic tunes on Expulsion. Original started D.M.S. with the first foray to studio activity as five piece and existed with Matt (vocals/bass), John (guitar), Ian (drums) until they broke up in 1984. They enjoyed only minor commercial success and that's a bit of a shame, because the three captivate with catchy melodies and excellent interplay. Sometimes too long for my taste, half of them more than three minutes, and I guess this was the band's undoing. Their second and final album, To Mohammed A Mountain, came out on Criminal Damage Records (shortly then the band dissolved), plus some compilation appearances. Fazit: good record but nothing earth-shaking.

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NICHTS - Tango 2000 1982

Today I come after a friend's request who asked me to post this record, so here we go. After the success of the debut Made In Eile and the Germany tour, Nichts goes straight back to the studio and recorded their second album. Tango 2000 stayed in the German album charts for fifteen weeks, where it rose to #22. Again, it was largely positively received by the music press: a band with a sense of style and a sound that is simple and accommodating. In March, the single "Licht Aus" came out which was presented on TV in the youth program Musicbox and the band played fittingly on an almost dark stage with only lit few spots. The flip is "Ein Deutsches Lied" and gave rise to various discussions about German lyrics in pop and rock music (not worth mentioning nowadays) because society is stupid and doesn't understand anything. In June 1982 came the second single "Tango 2000", a tango disco parody with a concise, unmistakable tremo guitar. This single was the band's greatest success and is next to "Radio" the most famous Nichts song and has been used for numerous compilations. A fine record with good lyrics that stand out positively from the rest of the NDW garbage, and Andrea's voice does the rest.

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V/A - Bored Teenagers Vol.8 2015

Today something well-tried and usable at any time and I'm sure, everyone who looks herein is being-in-the-picture and has at least one number secured himself... if not, shame on your head and grab the CD versions quickly, because vinyl has long been sold out, you fools. This also applies to the eighth coup of this highly collectable series from Bin Liner Records and Bored Teenagers Vol.8 "is out a lot quicker than usual due to the fact we have found a lot of great tracks that we didn't want to sit on any longer!!!! In fact, we have squeezed so much onto this volume we had to drop a couple of tracks that will now feature on the next volume…." That is only a small excerpt which I quote here, read more on the web. This terrific release comes with a twenty page booklet, rare photos and infos direct from the bands. Vinyl is limited to 5oo copies, CD comes with nine bonus cuts.

1.Your Face, A Fucking Disgrace - THE PORNO CASSETTES

2.Dead End Yobs - THE PORNO CASSETTES

3.LA Storm Drain - THE DESTROYERS

4.Outcast - THE DESTROYERS

5.Pussy Wussy - THE OBTAINERS

6.Black Haired Drag - THE OBTAINERS

7.Jerkin' - THE DRIVE

8.Queen Of The Bitches - THE DRIVE

9.Steal Yourself - THE DRIVE

10.Screen Gems - DRY RISER

11.Colt 45 - DRY RISER

12.Jonathan Fish - DRY RISER

13.We're All Crazy - THE CRABS Feat. GARY HOLTON

14.Documentary Re-Run - THE CRABS Feat. GARY HOLTON

15.Jet Set Girl - HAMILTON

16.I'm Laughing At You - THE VICTIMS

17.Pogo - THE VICTIMS

18.Destitute - THE VICTIMS

19.Rich Kids - THE VICTIMS

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SAGA - Images At Twilight 1979

Second album by Saga, Canada's most successful progressive rock band and much appreciated by me. They continue with their typical sound and great songcraft, but I think it's a little uneven and powerless compared to their brilliant debut (listen). It's overall not bad and certainly worth listening to (for example Images, You're Not Alone, Mouse In A Maze, It's Time...), but somehow I don't like the thin production and I find songs like "Slow Motion" or "See Them Smile" even boring (and that from a band that I value in principle). Sure, it has some excellent moments and it's not a bad record either, the cover is fantastic and only two of the eight songs are superfluous, but overall I classify their second record as the last of the first six that I have. Well, nevertheless music that accompanied me for decades and is still on my guest list. Belongs in this blog like radishes in lettuce.

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WASTE - The Lost Tapes EP 2021

Now to a damn hot record which I'm very happy to present to you, and which comes straight from the band's headquarters, sent by Mister Hans personally and exclusive for wdthtc! "Daar ben ik heel dankbaar voor en wil je eerst mijn hartelijke groeten, maat 💓" On this little slab are five fast fantastic uncompromising, unpolished killers who exude pure energy and I like them immediately after the first note, the level is consistently kept high and brings the emoitions of the early 80s into your four walls, I have seldom heard such great stuff from the neighboring country... and I mean it, folks! Tasty infos from the backcover: "These five tracks were recorded between the summers of 1981 and 1983 at the band's practice room, which was located in a monastary in Oudenbosch, a village in the south-west Netherlands. Waste consisted of Nonkel RR (vocals), Hans (guitars), Klaus (bass), Fred (drums). Back in the early 80s they played at venues all over the country, including Paradiso in Amsterdam. Their sought after History Repeats EP was released by the Breda-based Miranda label in December 1982. Now, almost forty years later, the band's modest discography gets expanded with this new EP of rare, archival material. The sound is primitive, raw and totally awesome! WARNING! This is truly scorching hardcore punk! So for your maximum listening pleasure, play this slab as loud as possible!" Limited to 300 copies and I guess, all already sold. Good news at the end, Hans and Patrick founded a new band called Ford’s Fuzz Inferno and they recorded some totally awesome, completely fuzzed-up, ultra crushing punk goodies and a new record Deniers Of Fuzz Will Be Executed E​​P was made and is available from June 30th via their bandcamp site. Enough with words, let the music into your house and let it rip at full volume and several times in a row.

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ABSOLUT - Togo Pogo 7'' 1981

Megarare and only 7Inch by this short-lived three piece called Absolut from Bremen and they released this little goodie as an In-house production and the band consisted of Oliver (vocals/drums), Kay (guitar/vocals), Andreas (keys/vocals). Two catchy mid-tempo pieces with a nice accompaniment of the keyboard and a subtle NDW touch is not entirely absurd, but more a punky sound. If you are planning an Eighties party and choose songs from this period, this record should not be missing, because then the party really moves forward, this slab is anything but a flop. Otherwise there's not much to report about the band or other activities, and no compilation visits are known, hence their legacy now for you. Cool Stuff!

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YEARS - Come Dancing EP 1979

This rare single on Tuff Going Music is a superb one and Years from Manchester didn't exist long and consisted of David (vocals/guitar), Reg (bass), Christopher (drums/vocals) and experts among you will already guess why that was so. David & Reg became members of the grandiose Chameleons whose albums I worship. Three pieces that already indicate the phenomenal potential of the two charismatic musicians, which they underline with the songs by the Chameleons with their enchanting melodies, and made them to a great band, wrongly stamped by the fucking media. Also a great live band and I had the pleasure to see them on tour here in Frankfurt and Brighton, a real highlight in my concert chronicle! For those who don't know the Chameleons, I can only recommend that you change this immediately and buy their records, no matter what they cost.

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THIS SPORTING LIFE - In Limbo 12'' 1983

Today one more rare filet from the wanted list, and I think it's the last of it for now, and I am grateful to my friends for searching, finding and sending. ❤ Final release by This Sporting Life, a four piece from Auckland and I promise, just as fantastic as their Show Me To The Bellrope album. A small excerpt: When In Limbo arrived in early 1984, having been lost for over a year amid the clutter of Chris Knox’s living room, it sported four new songs and received indifferent reviews. “The four songs here range from spritely & cheeky (‘Difference’) to hackneyed (‘Too Proud’), but it couldn’t be described as inspired.” This Sporting Life was happy with the recording, which was a conscious attempt to make the sound “poppier.” I like the band and their catchy music and I can only recommend you to listen carefully here, it's every note worth. In July 2018 Failsafe Records issued a compilation of the band's work.

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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THE OUTSIDERS - s/t 12'' 1981

There are records that deserve re-posting and today is a good day to do this and it's a new fresh rip. Originally posted in December 2011 by the Girls From Tahiti blog, unfortunately only available as an archive today, but always worth a visit. We're talkin' about the Outsiders, better known as Utangarðsmenn from Reykjavík and they also released this 12inch in their Icelandic language as 45Rpm on Steinar, one year after their debut album Geislavirkir. Six songs can be found here, all of which shine with catchy melodies, especially 'Where Are The Bodies' is a classic with a slow pace that you can't escape from. This is not really a punk record but my taste. There are few punk bands from the volcanic island, but most of them played decent music and their records are hard to get. Well, what else can I say? A very good record with pleasant sharpness and creative power from a short-lived combo who split up much too early in 1981, but honored on numerous compilations - and now... breakfast!

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DIE GOLDENEN ZITRONEN - Doris Ist In Der Gang EP 1986

Punkrock with humorous, sometimes nasty, schlager-like lyrics are the trademarks of Die Goldenen Zitronen from Hamburg, and their motivation and ideals come in the heavily politicized Hamburg of the 1980s. Founded in 1984, the Zitronen are delighted to immerse themselves in the counterculture of the squatter scene in Hafenstrasse. At the same time, they plunge headlong into the no longer entirely new, but also by no means dead world of punk rock. And they prove this very well with their first records. Doris is, I think, their first single, that was pressed on their own Zitronenterror label, with four fantastic, sometimes funny numbers, which usher in the long Whitsun weekend with an atmospheric way. Don't miss their debut album Porsche, Genscher, Hallo HSV to come into the right holiday mood. I still have some housework to do before I go to a cure for a week, but don't worry, I continue with more stuff that is worth listening to.

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V/A - Systeemi Ei Toimi EP 1982

Energetic, primitive and classic Finnish Hardcore/Punk compilation by the Tuotanto label with three combos, and in advance a short review: "Laahaus and Kaaos have four songs each that shred to the max. Really rad. Vapaa Pääsy, on the other hand, pale in comparison due to their wimpier sound", Tim Yohannan (MRR #3 • Nov/Dec 1982) Well, I like the record, because it does exactly what I expect; fast aggressive songs with pissed off singers who scream out the lyrics angrily. The typical sound that was created by many Finnish bands in the early eighties and still vibrates brilliantly today. Of the three, only Kaaos released a few albums, while the others only made it on compilations. 300 copies of the original EP were pressed, re-released 1990 and 2012. Massive and explosive mixture! 👍

1.Keskiluokan Painajainen - LAAHAUS

2.Mun Elämä - LAAHAUS

3.Kusipäät - LAAHAUS

4.Kohta Aikuinen - LAAHAUS

5.Sota On Tulossa - KAAOS

6.Alistettu - KAAOS

7.Isänmaalliset - KAAOS

8.Systeemi Tappaa - KAAOS

9.Paskaluokka - VAPAA PÄÄSY

10.Vapaus - VAPAA PÄÄSY

11.Ei Enää - VAPAA PÄÄSY

12.Ei Oo Enää Aikaa - VAPAA PÄÄSY

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MAGNUM BONUM - Marie 7'' 1979

Now a XY unsolved slice by Magnum Bonum, formed early 1977 by five young boys aged 17-19 in Huddinge (near Stockholm); Lars Liström (vocals), Mats Hedström (guitar/vocals), Per Schiller (guitar), Anders (bass) & Kim Lindholm (drums). Their ambition was to make a record. The record companies were uninterested. In the end, the guys decided to pay for a record themselves with equity. Money was borrowed and studio time was booked in OAL Studios in Sollentuna. It became a single that was printed in up to 500 copies. The five scoring several chart successes in their country during the 1970s and 80's, their smash hit was "Skateboard", a cover of "LA Run", original recorded by the Carvells in 1977 and they reached out to the large audience. The song became a national that sold over 35.000 copies (Respect!). At the same time, they started recording the first album (it was urgent to release a record) called Crazy Feelings on Mercury. In 1980 Sjöberg was replaced by Tommy Erblom (bass). The boys had barely started working so the step to a professional music career was not far. The band was able to stop hunting gigs themselves at youth centers or schools. They got many chart hits over the years and in total, about ten singles and five entire albums were released. In the years 1978-1984, Magnum Bonum was a very popular live group and one of the groups that toured most frequently in Sweden and broke audience records during this time despite from all established and new artists/groups. Lead singer Lars tragically died in 1983 and the group disbanded one year later. Magnum Bonum was touring during the 90's together with Factory & Attack and more albums came out, the last Skott Från Gevär in 2013. Ferddisch. Much words for a rather average record!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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URBAN DOGS - New Barbarians EP 1982

Time for classic stuff, still fresh and catchy as forty years ago. We're talking about Urban Dogs from London, a collaboration between Charlie Harper (UK Subs) and Knox (The Vibrators) plus Alvin (bass) and Matthew (drums). In 1982 both bands found themselves at a loose end after some lengthy touring. Old friends Charlie and Knox got together and started making some music they shared a common love for. Along with a cover of the New York Dolls and Iggy & The Stooges, they added their own compositions that fitted. A couple of great songs emerged and already their debut EP, released on Fallout Records, is a superb three track Gassenhauer. Five albums have been released to date and I guess that wasn't all.

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VERDUN - Notre Combat EP 1987

First all re-ups are done and now to today's slab. Second EP by Verdun from Rouen on New Wave Records with four solid mid tempo anarcho-punk smasher and still with the crazy female vocals, but the music is getting more tight compared to the previous Smash The H-Blocks 12''. More political lyrics about the Apartheid and the carceral system. Founded 1981 by Eva (vocals), Jean-Luc (guitars), Karl 9000 (bass), Kurt (drums). They released two albums and two 7Inches before they finally disbanded in 1992. Any amount of compilation contributions are also be posted, some in the Blog I think, but I'm not sure.

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HARVEST - Fashion Parade 7'' 1980

Wanted-List goodie now and this is the extremely rare single by Harvest from Glasgow on Secular Records and was featured on John Peel show Feb 1981 and was performed live on Scottish Television (STV) same year on Sunday evening show. Certainly not pressed in a large edition and therefore very much sought by many record collectors and If you search for any infos/pics about the band on the web you will find: nothing! Even I wouldn't be able to hear any of the both songs from their Fashion Parade if they weren't on the list. The a-side is a cozy poppy powerpop piece which electrifies immediately and the guitar sounds like an insect that wants to mate, while the flip is clearly the winner, a catchy mid-tempo number with a tasty dose of punk ala KBD style. A fantastic record in every way, and Harvest has been honored on two unofficial CD-R compilations, should anyone have them, I'll be happy to take them and post it here. Enjoy the music and stay tuned!

- Great Thx to Bristolboy -

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LARZON - Hey Baby! EP 2020

Sweden’s Re-Ken Records digs up this gem by Larzon from Falun, an early eighties punk combo who never managed a release during their original lifespan and this is a re-release of their 1982 Cassette "Hey Baby!" or "Garanterad Motorsågsrock" and comes in an edition of 300 copies in green vinyl and four different colours for band name on front cover. The band consisted of Per (vocals/guitar), Roger (guitar), Ulf (bass), Kalle (drums) and their sound is rooted in seventies punk, particularly of the tougher variety. All five songs are great and worth hearing and after almost forty years still fresh and exciting. Another treasure finally rediscovered, keep it up! By the way, I'll take care of your re-upp requests next week.

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ROSTOK VAMPIRES - Transylvanian Disease 1989

Rostok Vampires is a German ThrashPunk band from Dortmund, which was founded in 1986 by Christian (vocals), Cebulla & Andy (guitars), Supe (bass), Thomas (drums), disbanded in 1993 and reunited in 2001. In October 1988 they went to the Masterplan studio and recorded twenty-one songs in three days and sent them to various labels and reached a three-album deal with Nuclear Blast. The band recorded their debut album Transylvanian Disease in 1988 and released it in the summer of the following year. The album was the label's most successful at the time. The band toured the clubs of Europe together with Impulse Manslaughter and an EP called Pay The Price was then released, which contained six songs that didn't make it on the debut. Further club tours followed and two appearances in Germany almost every weekend. In the middle of the year the band recorded the second album called Misery and released it in the fall. To promote the album, they held a tour with Suckspeed and a further EP Boring Old Fart came out. In 1991 guitarist Bulla left the band, so the group continued without him. The third album Torment Of Transformation came then in spring 1992, followed by the "The Last Crash" tour at the beginning of summer. For this purpose, the band released the Stone Dead Forever EP, on which previously unreleased material could be heard. The last gig took place on June 2nd in Karlsruhe. Since singer Christian felt too exhausted to continue working with the band, he separated from them. The band tried to replace him, but did not succeed. Therefore, the band split the following year.

After a rehearsal at the end of 2001, the band decided to play concerts again. Bulla returned to the band and bassist Supe replaced Doerfel. The comeback appearance took place on June 22nd, 2002 in Unna. In July the band recorded a demo called In The Pitch and released it in 2003. The fourth and last album New Morning came out in 2006 via Trashmark Records. - What remains? Powerful and energetic songs, the trademark of the five, always audible!

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V/A - Børnepunk 2008

A short trip north to our Danish friends leads us to this amazing compilation, limited to 500 copies, with six bands that unfortunately only made it on this slab and released no or only tapes which were presumably distributed locally only. The baby is called Børnepunk (Childrenpunk) and was released via R98 and seventeen songs in just under thirty minutes embody catchy punkrock with a decent hardcore touch as well as flair and pretension, a very interesting area and I can't spot any weak ones. The only drawback is the short playing time and if it were twice as long, I wouldn't be bored listening. Fazit: short, but crisp and authentic record.

1.Danmark - PSYKISK HÅRDT

2.Ind I Kampen - PSYKISK HÅRDT

3.Træt - HØJSPÆNDING

4.Langsomme Reaktioner - HØJSPÆNDING

5.DSB - HØJSPÆNDING

6.Ål - SKRALD

7.Grønlændersex - SKRALD

8.Ritt Bjerregaard-Sangen - SKRALD

9.Raversvin - SKRALD

10.Genbrugsbutikker - REAKTION

11.Drop Søndage - REAKTION

12.Forurening - REAKTION

13.Nul Og Fis - GODMORGEN DANMARK

14.Sofus Syvsover - GODMORGEN DANMARK

15.Grineren - UNMODERNE

16.Faak Anders Faak - UNMODERNE

17.Kun For Sjov - UNMODERNE

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PROBLEMI - Nije Po Jus-U 2014

Holiday friends, bad weather, good times for blog visitors. I open the treasure chest with a compilation nuggets by Problemi. Founded in Zagreb, August 1978 as a result of the social economic situation and new trends (punk) spreading rapidly over the world and the first line-up consisted of Marino (vocals), Valter and Žarko (guitars), Maurizio (bass), Milenko (drums). After some line-up changes they played their first gig in September 1978 at a youth center with several young bands. Interestingly, Marino, as the youngest member, is responsible for the created punk expression of the group, in which he involved slightly older members who grew up on a fiercer, but more classical understanding of rock music. Initially, the band included in the repertoire arrangements of songs by bands such as the Sex Pistols, but they soon focused on their own songs. The music is mostly created by new guitarist Boris, while the lyrics are written by Marino. So, absolute enthusiasm and more than necessary musical foreknowledge blended into the youthful rebellion with a good dose of banter and the Pula legend was created. The band lyrically expressed itself as a voice of the people by saying publically what people thought, and encountered a resistance from the authorities.

Even though art shouldn't have boundaries, the government did a lot of silence the band by restricting public gigs and recordings. Despite this, Problemi survived for several years by changing band members, and consequently, styles of performing. However, they never compromised the message they were bringing to the public. Numerous gigs throughout Croatia and Slovenia are still remembered by fans and members of other well established bands of the time. A month after their first gig, Problemi get their first chance to play in the hottest club at the time Uljanik, which Pero remembers as a big part of that time because only the best were invited by Uljanik. 

At the beginning of the eighties they finally got the chance to record a handfull of songs at Truli, Zagreb which were published on the essential Novi Punk Val 78-80 compilation. They stopped working late 1980 (singer Marino passed away on February 2, 1981) because some members were drafted to the compulsory army, marking a period of silence for the band. 

Nije Po Jus-U is full with their complete former studio sessions and rare pieces recorded at home in Pula, June 1979, a total of fourteen rough smasher. Released via Rest In Punk in an edition of 250 copies with glossy black/white insert featuring liner notes, photos, lyrics. Fine Work!

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HOSTAGES OF AYATOLLAH - Hallo Nachbar EP 1985

Probably the first German combo that tried to translate the ideas and sound of the US hardcore and skate punk into their own songs and strongly influenced by this style were Hostages Of Ayatollah, founded 1981 in Velbert and eventually played in its permanent line-up with Jah-Jah (vocals), Jacho (guitars), Micha (bass) and Torso (drums). In 1983 the band recorded their first demo tape Aha; a year later their first EP Hallo Nachbar. In the following time the group played many concerts until the split album Kaaba Kaaba Hey, together with Manson Youth, came out on Zorro 1986. The success, however, was not what the band expected so a short temporary time out followed. In 1987 then they came back together and changed their music style and English-language words were now used. In the following year, they recorded their second slab Simply Too Much Nothing, which, however, led to some great discontent among the members. In addition, bassist Micha repeatedly had drug problems, which ultimately led to the band's final breakup in 1989.

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STOPP - Håll Käft (Demo) 1991

Obscure two man combo from Mjölby with their only recordings, I guess and Stopp were Michael (vocals/bass) and Jonny (guitars/drums) and we enjoy five rough tracks with a voice which enjoy lots of alcoholica. Håll Käft means shut up and under this motto the other songs seem to follow, but I don't. My last visit there was about twenty-five years ago and my Swedish has been rusting ever since... well, there is not much to say about the two musicians, probably a fun project, google the band themselves and you will find little and nothing. Certainly not a musical virtuosity or highlight of excessive influence and probably distributed in small editions at concerts, I think. Overall not uninteresting and for tape collectors another welcome extra. Check it out!

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ISCHJAZZ - La Kælven Leve 7'' 1981

Unfortunately only a draw yesterday and now it's going to be difficult if the SGE wants to play the Champions League, damn... nun, warten wir's ab, noch zwei Spiele und sehen welche Liga es anschließend wird. Continue with good news: It gets less on the Wanted-List and today with the second and last 7Inch by this four piece from Drangedal on Maza Records and they recorded two more difficult to classify songs. Not punk or Powerpop so remains New Wave, and I think this genre fits best into it, drawer or not. I think, they are a bit different on the way as on the debut Nyføtt, which is more powerful and I almost think the four didn't want to do dirty, snotty punkrock the way it was also created in Norway in the early eighties, and we all know Punk is emotional, colorful, versatile, impulsive, flexible, different... I guess they implemented that with their music, and back then many played fast, aggressive and loud and we like it so. Well, fact is: Ischjazz have a preference for country life; is an interesting band that immortalized music of a special kind with their both slabs for the upcoming generations; are not a warm stale beer.

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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Halftime Analysis

Well, it's not going optimal, 0:1 behind and I hope something will work in the second half. But as you can see, my breakfast is ready. Bon Appétit!

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PSYCHOTIC TANKS - Security Idiots 7'' 1981

It'll be time in fifteen minutes, but first an obscure single with two interesting pieces. A band that only appeared briefly and didn't create anything earth-shattering or spectacular either, I guess the gathering was more of a spontaneous mood. The baby is called Psychotic Tanks, a short-lived post-punk combo that tried to live in London and this is their only, a Conny Plank produced, single which issued 1980 on the bands equally obscure Idiot label. They consisted of Robert (vocals/guitars), Schengel (bass), Björn (keys), Schruuv (drums). Two members of seminal German punkband Charley's Girls in a new outfit, after CG had disbanded to become Mittagspause. But both songs are absolutely good, sharp guitar in a pounding rhythm and amazingly catchy. The flip a little more restrained but just as brilliant, both lyrically great. Besides, I ask myself how I should prepare my breakfast now...

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FILM NOIR - Never Ending Dream 1986

A day of rest without a computer is a real relaxation and today I'm fully back, because the important match versus Mainz starts in good six hours. Now to a band that didn't much leave behind, but whose music shouldn't be forgotten: Film Noir, a new wave band from Athens and formed circa 1985 and one year later they released their debut mini-album Never Ending Dream on the essential Wipe Out Records label and it was the label's third release and the line-up consisted of: Maria (vocals), Costas (guitars/keyboards/vocals), Constantinos (bass), Vassilis (keyboards) and Spyros (drums). In 1987 Maria leaves the band in order to pursue a modeling career in Australia. 1990 the band released their second and final album entitled Portrait Of A Child via Aural Art Music Productions and the main vocals was done by Costas Sokialis. After this release the band disappeared. Unfortunately in 1996 Maria dies of cancer and the world has lost another beautiful voice which she impressively demonstrates on the six wonderful and darkly atmospheric songs. I think a woman's voice goes better with melodies like this, I listen more closely and float faster into my fantasy world, I hope, you do as well. In 2013 Eirkti re-released the debut with an extra 7Inch. Before I continue, I cycle to the farmer and get fresh strawberries.

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