V/A - Paranoia In Der Straßenbahn 1990

An absolute highlight was brought by the Hamburg label Weird System and this significant Compilation is full with incredibly awesome bands/songs of the early wild Punk years in Hamburg from the era 1977-1983. From beginning to end, one nugget chases another. This city was known for its rough energy, D.I.Y. spirit, versatility, and rightly celebrated for its important combos, providing an important snapshot of the aggressive, politically charged Punk sound and convey the feelings of that time, socially critical & rebellious. I was always delighted when the label released a new album because the quality was/is consistently high, and they still bring me much joy. The CD version features four bonus cherries that I included and an enjoyable listening is guaranteed. Let's go Baby!

1.Madhouse Meeting - RAZORS

2.Nein Nein Nein - THE BUTTOCKS

3.Scheiss-Penne - CORONERS

4.Iran - SLIME

5.Bomben Splittern - SS ULTRABRUTAL

6.We All Thank You RAF - COPSLAYERS

7.Graffity - NAPALM

8.Smash The System - PUNKENSTEIN

9.Wir Wollen Keine - SLIME

10.Raver Treatment - BIG BALLS & THE GREAT WHITE IDIOT

11.Tommie's Gang - RAZORS

12.Uns Nicht! - RAZZIA

13.Wahlrecht - SCREAMER

14.Tolle - NAPALM

15.Computerstaat - ABWÄRTS

16.Kreatur - THE BUTTOCKS

17.Ich Hasse - SLIME

18.You've Got Blind - CORONERS

19.I'll Weeds Grow Apace (Kölle Alaaf!) - NAPALM

20.Christ Child - RAZORS

21.Hey Punk - SLIME

22.Law & Order - THE BUTTOCKS

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EA80 - Definitiv: Nein! 2011

Anyone who puts on an EA80 slab at 8:00 in the morning is either desperate, crazy, a passionate Punk, optimistic, or simply wants to listen to music that is far removed from the usual run-of-the-mill stuff. Well, now you can choose what applies to you and me. It's the eleventh album by the Gladbach gents and with nine songs its their 'shortest', but no less intense. First off, let's mention the elaborate Chromolux Magic Chrome cover and which Punk band goes to such lengths? That's D.I.Y., and the four are always coming up with new ideas for the artwork. I know they struggle with the design, but in the end you're always surprised with the final result, that's a perfect score. To the songs: "Definitely: No!" is a typical, self-contained work, remaining true to their roots but surprisingly more upbeat, biting, and direct than expected. It features a mix of slow, melancholic tracks and driving bangers, offering both self-referential nods and new facets like epic songs and critical lyrics, sounds more upbeat and aggressive than usual, and cementing their status as an uncompromising band that defies every drawer. Even after many years, the band shows no weakness, remaining a fascinating, enigmatic entity that you either love immediately or ignore. It's one more powerful record and I have to admit, it's kind of faded into the background since I prefer the earlier albums, but I have to say, I'm going to put it on my phone right away, and the opener "Fort Von Krank" is so brutally good, you can use it anytime, or as a kick in the ass when you stagnate. EA80 are irreplaceable, and even before the first chord sounds, they tune their guitars in unison to a minor key, count to four, and launch forward. Songs that offer enough space to reflect your visions, feelings and frustrations and others as well. Have emotional moments & pleasant memories with this wonderful record.

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V/A - OX-Compilation #38 2000

Finally, another brilliant OX output, and I've realized I'm missing a few, hmmm... I really have no idea where they've all gone? Well, that's just how it is, and number 38 has the lovely addition Beautiful Music For Beautiful People and yes, that only refers to us. The OX-Fanzine was the best reading material for me back then: funny, informative, and never boring. And while I can't say I always eagerly awaited the next issue, I was always pleased to see a new magazine at my local Kiosk, a few stupid bastards were so brazen to steal the accompanying CD, but well, that's just how it is with those jerks. Precisely those who leave their shitty beer bottles or paper cups, cigarettes and vomit at our performance venues, there's a 'nice' song about that, I have no tolerance for those Pseudo-Punks and they should go where the sun never shines. But I'm getting sidetracked again; I just had an interesting encounter and I'm feeling rather happily motivated, hahahaha..... I guess, I'm a little sarcastic. Thirty-six bands/songs, international, twenty-five years young and I think, it has something for everyone. Meanwhile, I'll go and see where all the other CDs have been.

1.Rest Of My Life - WIPERS

2.Last Train To Vaudeville - DUMBELL

3.Lifetime Problems - TEXAS TERRI & THE STIFF ONES

4.Let's Get Drugs - ZEKE

5.Beelzebubba Walk - SMOKE BLOW

6.Let's Roll - THE VERDICTS

7.Never Wanted You To Love Me - THE UNKINDS

8.Keep Falling - NRA

9.How It's Done - DWARVES

10.There's Gonna Be A Killing After Midnite - NEW WAVE HOOKERS

11.Jemand - WOHLSTANDSKINDER

12.Deutschpunkrevolte - WTZ

13.Ich Hätt' So Gerne Titten - LOKALMATADORE

14.Wenner, Wenner - DIE KASSIERER

15.Nix Tun - HANSWURST SENIOR

16.Rip Off Nr. 5 - 1.MAI 1987

17.Agro - BARMBEKER URKNALL

18.I Want To Date A Pornostar - KILL ALLEN WRENCH

19.Dog Faced Boy - RICKSHAW

20.Siam - DOG TOFFEE

21.Make My Day - NIXON NOW

22.Clandestine Touch Up - ATOM RHUMBA

23.En Mi Cabeza - WEBELOS

24.Rising Surf - LOMBEGO SURFERS

25.Jones - CRO-MAGS

26.No Doomsday - BONEHOUSE

27.Schläge - TRIBUT

28.These Were The Days - KICK JONESES

29.Grim Sleeper - KILLRAYS

30.Gogogadizo Easy Living - D.SAILORS

31.Punkrocknonstop - DERITA SISTERS & JUNIOR

32.Unkind - SHEMALE TROUBLE

33.I Don't Want You To Stay - REAGAN CAIN

34.Out Of Here - TUTRIBES

35.Royal Family - SIDE EFFECT

36.Songs And Dreams - RED LIGHTS FLASH

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DIE BÖSE HAND - Strike Out 2004

I believe the following record was mentioned at some point by one of you, and this wish almost faded into oblivion, but my Punk gene rediscovered it, and here it is: The great Compilation by Die Böse Hand. All five Singles, plus two sampler pieces; in total twenty-two songs are on this nice Fucker, unfortunately there's no booklet, and released via Bad Moon/Musikzimmer. For the most part, only cover songs are performed here, but in a style that could almost only come from these three; anyone who knows the main bands of this collaboration knows exactly what I'm talking about. Of course I could have posted all the singles, but listening to all the songs in a row is an absolute joy and crash through the ceiling; the awesome production is a highlight as well. I tell you: You can't get past this stuff. Thx Junge, Co & Ulf

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ZZZ HACKER - Kind, Sieh Da Nicht Hin! EP 1983

I remember when I first came across this record, my then best friend (R.I.P.) lent it to me so I could record it on tape, along with various other rarities, and he said: 'You have to listen to this, brilliantly amateurish and absolutely brilliant.' Well, my friends, I haven't had the tape for a long time, but I somehow got the mp3's. And here it is: ZZZ Hacker is a four piece combo from Bielefeld and were founded 1980 by brothers Kussi (guitar) and Django (bass). Later, Milos (vocals) & Cashba (drums) completed the line-up. After rehearsals, the band initially formed at the AJZ Bielefeld where many of their first gigs took place in the early Eighties. From 1984 onwards, the band played various concerts throughout Germany, including shows with bands like Die Toten Hosen and Peter & The Test Tube Babies, but no full tours. Members of the band also played in Mod revival bands such as Jetzt! and Lik Bit Express. The addition of Charles Hacker and T-Kiela in the early 1990s brought a breath of fresh air to the band. Numerous concerts followed until, after eighteen years, the band released their first album in 1998. In addition to the album Kein Bier Kein Ton… (No Beer, No Sound…), several split singles were released. Every five years, the band celebrates itself at Hackerfest, a two-day festival featuring twelve bands and the "Hacker Ballet," among other acts. In 2003, ZZZ Hacker recorded the title track for the film Operation Dance Sensation; Bela B. provided the vocals. In 2012, after many years, the band released a new album. The Arminia EP 3.0 was presented live on the pitch of the Bielefeld Alm stadium during an Arminia Bielefeld home game in March 2012. I think, they're still alive and this is the first 7Inch by ZZZ Hacker with eight funny pieces. Featured on numerous compis, none of which I know.

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IDIOTS - Schweineköter 2019

As I do this post, I'm listening to Positive Energie with a bottle of Ouzo next to me, and this file was sent to me, but unfortunately I don't remember who sent it. Nevertheless, my thx to you Unknown, feel hugt, and the band would also fit perfectly on this CD. We're talking about the Idiots from Dortmund, they've been around since the early Eighties and besides various 7Inches and Compilation appearances, this is their seventh album and the twelve songs are very offensive and diverse. A bit official info: "Schweineköter, with its deafening guitar riffs and driving drum and bass onslaught, races the listener through the alleys and abysses of the human ego. The unmistakable voice of Sir Hannes Smith brings the Punkrock compositions to their climax. Like a thunderclap, he roars forth, aggressive, captivating, electrifying. He can also become more relaxed at times, but not for too long. Around the next corner, he's already waiting, like a mangy dog, barking, screeching, and hurling unfiltered lyrics at you, hard as concrete." I think, the album is refreshingly hearty, gets you back on track and shows you who you are and what is fucking important in your short life, like cutting radishes.

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V/A - Migraine Für Mein ... Electrokopf EP 2006

A decent small '77 style PowerPunk Compilation from Wanda Records, two times Marseille, two times Saxony. For some of your neighbors, the record actually gives them migraines, while for fans of short, dynamic songs it's rather invigorating. Play this loud at five in the morning and see what happens. The only "downside" is that the whole spectacle is over after about eight minutes, but it puts everything into an endless loop and lovely visitors are guaranteed.

1.Microwave Drugs - THE HATEPINKS

2.She Has No Time - THE SHOEMAKERS

3.Sexy & Mysterious - NEUROTIC SWINGERS

4.Looking Like 20/20 - MOTRAS

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FLIEHENDE STÜRME - Licht Vergeht 2005

The sixth album by Fliehende Stürme is one of their best and consistently delivers a high level, I love listen to and it doesn't matter which feeling I have. It's always fresh with its ten emotional volcanic eruptions that get under your skin and speak volumes. It shines with the typical lyrics that are threatening, hopeless and illusionless, leaving no doubt that life and the world are inextricably linked to suffering. But those who listen closely will be equally enthusiastic; certainly not for do-gooders or anniversary celebrations, but those who know themselves and see through the mundane society will find confirmation in it. And today I am in exactly this mood in view of the coldness and hard-heartedness of some contemporaries; it's always the same, but doing nothing isn't a solution and the approaching Christmas season is rather inconvenient. Sometimes it's good to look back; the engine is restarted and the journey forward can begin again, even if the sun isn't shining.

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BOXHAMSTERS - Prinz Albert 1993

Fourth album by the Boxhamsters, which was accompanied by a 7Inch that isn't included in this file - it will come later, I can't find it right now. The four have been considered for years to be the epitome of authentic German Punkrock music, biting, cynical and accusatory. The sound seems a bit thin compared to the previous album, but maybe I'm just hard of hearing. Anyway, Prinz Albert is another excellent record, and every song is a cracker, emotional and thought-provoking. That's the great thing about bands like them, they never made a bad album; I don't have to write much because I'm a lousy reviewer... just listen and immerse yourself in.

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MESSER - Im Schwindel 2012

Yay, the comeback of the year... I'm cured!!! - Just kidding, but I feel fantastic! And in keeping with this feeling now to a record that I really appreciate: Ladies & Gentlemen, let's come to a German band whose first two albums immediately impressed me, and the Baby is called Messer; formed sometime 2012 in Münster and on their powerful, atmospheric and feverish debut they consisted of Hendrik (vocals), Pascal (guitars), Pogo (bass), Philipp (drums). Let me start with the remarkable cover of this album. It depicts a sad person, marked by life, and was drawn by Hendrik and the unsettling complexity of the ten songs hardly leaves any time to catch your breath. Suitable for any listener who possesses a certain degree of empathy and is capable of developing feelings, even for other people, and who has had their own personal experiences and isn't like a dull couch potato who finds joy with its 1000 fucking TV channels and waits for so-called PayPal "friends". Whichever lines you choose, Messer's songs breathe despair, disillusionment, contempt, loneliness, anger, restlessness, hope and rebellion. A meal that's not easy to digest, but incredibly authentic. Released via This Charming Man Records, this captivating beauty relentlessly pushes forward, leaving no room for sleep. A Must Listen!

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NOISE ANNOYS - First Step 1990

Here I am again, and the last few days have been stressful and extremely miserable. But I'm not closing the theater, but if the muse doesn't want to, I'm screwed. Some things just take time, you know what I mean.... Today a short to the north and we meet Noise Annoys, formed 1988 (named after a song by the Buzzcocks) from the ashes of Torpedo Moskau and consisted of Witte & Lars (guitars), Arne (vocals), Sven (bass) and Dudi (drums). One year later, their first single “My Mummy” followed, as well as the recording of their first album, which was then released on vinyl in 1990, also on KO-Records. Listen to eleven fresh and powerful songs that are about love, rebellion and the everyday confrontations that we are exposed to in life. Musically excellently implemented take the five the fight against the smartphone generation unfazed. And this post is dedicated to Witte, who, as I read, died unexpectedly at the beginning of October, making him one of the most important Punk guitarists from the Hanseatic city and the scene at all, and member of numerous bands that you can search for. A scond and final album was then released via Virgin but that was a flop and two years later they finally disbanded. Enjoy!

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BLUT+EISEN - Schrei Doch! 1984

"We, that is, from the beginning to the end, have always been and exclusively us: Krösus, Slinki, Karl & Capri. We've been around since around May 1982, and we make music because only one of us has abitur..." This is Blut+Eisen calling from Hanover and the four are one of my favorite German Punk bands. In their active lifespan they made two 7Inches and two albums, and this is a legacy that others can only dream of and belong in every fucking record collection - I love their angry, catchy, energetic and dynamic songs combined with cynical, caustic and straight in the face lyrics that haven't lost any of their relevance. Schrei Doch! was released via Weird System and is the debut and catch you from the first note. They even caught the attention overseas, as the following review shows: "This powerful album features an energetic, thrashy sound aided by killer production and some truly inventive compositions. Songs like “Lange Gesichter” and the superbly arranged “Dein Leben” add variety to a solid collection of tracks that contain some excellent guitar work. A consistent, strongly recommended record." (Steve Spinali, MRR #14 • June 1984) You see, the only thing tastier are my meatballs, which deserve to be mentioned in the same breath (has anyone ever made them?) Fuck It! Fire free for Blut+Eisen with their sixteen superb PunkrockSmashers (find the second album in this madhouse as well)... and remember, screaming helps!!! 🎸🍺

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PANIKRAUM - Demo 2016

Bands from Mönchengladbach are always worth listening to, and since I only know a few of them and they're all great, I can say that. Panikraum is one of them, a four piece formed around mid-2015 and featuring members of die Strafe and EA80. It's an interesting collaboration, and if you like both, you can't help listen. Five songs between heaven and hell, energetically driving, but with a large portion of despair, themes such as lost love, disappointment, struggle and always getting up and carry on, no matter how shitty the situation is and how emotional the rollercoaster ride is, are in the foreground and hit you right in the core (and of course in your fucking heart, provided you have one). A good eight years ago, they were guests at the Waggon in Offenbach (listen), and it was a magical evening, as always at this location. It's about time I went there again. And now full attention for Panikraum!

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SHAG - Panik In Der Hauptstadt 7'' 1991

An extreme rare record is the only one by this combo named Shag, a four-piece from IDon'tKnowWhere but what I found is, both tracks were recorded in the early Eighties, but released in 1991 via Heinz Mettich Records, for a band reunion. Well, both songs are catchy and not bad at all. The A-side is about people who find themselves in unpleasant situations and panic because it triggers fear, and they desperately search for a way out. The flip is about lies and self-deception, a sensitive topic I've been directly confronted with in recent weeks, and it's time to shed some baggage and go ahead again. In addition to the single, Shag made a small demo tape with eight songs two years later. I would be very interested in hearing it. If anyone has it, please send it. That's it for now, some Re-Ups are done and always remember: Never stand still, my Friends!

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FEELING B - Hea Hoa Hoa Hea Hea Hoa 1989

Today we're turning on the time machine and enjoying a short trip to a totalitarian state that held its people captive, screwed everyone over, and made it difficult to live a decent life there, at least if you didn't like the system. I bought this record for a bargain at a flea market, and it's the debut of Berlin's Feeling B. A bit info: The band was founded in early 1983 by Rompe as a solo singer-songwriter project Feeling Berlin, but after the addition of Kriening and Landers it was shortened to Feeling B because a band called Feeling Berlin already existed. They started out firmly grounded in the underground Punk scene. As early as the end of 1983, the band was in possession of a so-called "Einstufung," which, at least in principle, allowed concerts throughout the German Democratic Republic without reprisals. Over time, Feeling B's popularity grew greatly and frontman Aljoscha Rompe (1947–2000), a Swiss living in East Berlin, supplied the vocals to the band's songs. Rompe, Paul (guitars) and keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz were the only consistent members throughout the band's history. At various times, the band included bassist Christoph Zimmermann and drummers Alexander Kriening & Christoph "Doom" Schneider. Landers, Lorenz, and Schneider later found fame with Rammstein. First Arsch drummer and future Rammstein singer Till Lindemann participated once with Feeling B for the song "Lied Von Der Unruhevollen Jugend", an interpretation of a Russian communist song, for which he is credited on the album Hea Hoa Hoa Hea Hea Hoa. Landers contributed guitar to First Arsch's 1992 album Saddle Up. Lindemann and Landers, as members of Rammstein, performed this song live in St. Petersburg & Moscow in 2001, during that band's 'Mutter' tour. On 9 November 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell, Feeling B was performing in West Berlin as part of a gig endorsed by the socialist government in order to promote the eastern side. Flake noticed some friends among the crowd that wouldn't normally be able to be there and was informed of the collapse of the wall. The band was unable to return home that night because all the holes through the wall were so crowded. Feeling B released two albums following the fall of the Wall, Wir Kriegen Euch Alle (1991) + Die Maske Des Roten Todes (1993), both more successful than their predecessor, according to Flake. The group disbanded in the mid-1990s. On special occasions, the band members got together for individual concerts at Punk festivals, until Rompe died in November 2000 of an asthma attack at 53 years old. Zimmermann died in a plane crash in 1999. Eventually, Lorenz re-discovered tapes of old and partial unreleased recordings. This unreleased material and remixes of some already known songs were released as Grün & Blau in 2007. Their mix of Punk, fun, and amateurism appeals to me rather cautiously, I prefer fast, dirty, and direct, but they lived this style extremely convincingly.

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... BUT ALIVE - Sog EP 1994

Hamburg: lively Punk city of the early years and a variety of excellent bands are at home here, including ...But Alive and they were one of the few combos in the Nineties that managed to avoid slipping into apoliticality. No political rhetoric, no MTV clowning and their critique of the system remained tough and precise. They hate the state of all-knowing coolness that regards any thought of revolt as a disused embarrassment. And they do this not with the index, but with the middle finger and just say what needs to be said. Sog contains four tracks and was released in three versions via Weird System after the first album, and all of them are excellent milestones, especially 'Scheiße Erkennen' is one of my favorite songs, the lyrics aren't even that important for me, it's more about people who aren't what they seem to be and recognizing that is sometimes painful and incomprehensible. A shitty experience of course, and letting go isn't sometimes easy but as the saying goes: GOODBYE SETS YOU FREE! Well, at the end of 1999 the band announced their dissolution on their website: they had developed in different directions, musically and personally. I would also like to mention that the cover was designed by the American artist Eric Drooker, for whom he also designed the first three albums.

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MAGIC SPLATTERS - s/t EP 1994

Oh shame on me for not posting about this brilliant band from Frankfurt/Main yet, eieieieieieieiei. The Magic Splatters were active in the Nineties and consisted of Sven (vocals/sax), Ralvieh (guitars), Eaglebauer (bass) and Oskar (drums). They made three 7Inches and one album, and by the end of the same decade, the band had disbanded. I've seen them live a few times, but for the life of me, I can't remember but that's entirely due to my poor memory. They made an excellent sound of the eternal '77 Punkrock, and back then, they built a real fan base in the Rhine-Main area as a party band. I've read their name on numerous flyers that time and if you hear their music, you'll know why. Lyrically, as befits a band from Frankfurt, it's clear and straight into your face without any confusion, that's why I love this city so much and enjoy living at this fucking place. Do yourself a favor and listen to the foursome while enjoying a cold beer. Cheers!

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EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN - Haus Der Lüge 1989

Now here's a record that I've always enjoyed listening to and that somehow fits my mood perfectly, and also a visual and acoustic experience live as well. I still remember the first time I put the record on: "Are they going to be commercial now?" I thought, and I immediately had to play it again. And I forgot all the noises and drills and realized that the band had developed further and for better. Well, and therefore it might be a good entry for newcomers, you decide... Info: Haus Der Lüge (House Of Lies) is the fifth full-length by Einstürzende Neubauten and is the final one of Eighties, found the group wrapping up that decade on a high note; while the eight songs barely lasts over half an hour, it's designed for maximum impact, and that it creates. Probably the classic epitome of industrial! The eventual acceptance of the unconventional, Neubauten-typical fusion of sound, rhythm, and words. The seasoned five-person lineup clatters and bangs away with fire, though the focus is more on straightforward industrial-tinged rock, as opposed to full-on industrial banging and relentless sonic experimentation. The almost eerie, subtly morbid momentum and importance, which are based on the unprecedented cult status of the band, make this record one of the most important of its era and definitely the most important of its genre! A beautiful EN record that has it all: powerful beats, poetic lyrics, ballads, and authentic excursions.

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NEUROTIC ARSEHOLES - All' Die Jahre (Live) 1986

One of the best German Punk combos of the 80s were Neurotic Arseholes, and it didn't take long for me to fall in love with them. I'm one of the lucky ones who got to see them live three times. The band liked the idea of a farewell LP, and the collaboration with Weird System enabled them to fulfill their wish with this third and final album. Seventeen pieces, three of which have never been released before, were compiled from various live tapes of concerts in West Germany and Berlin in 1985-1986, and mostly from the farewell concert at the AJZ Bielefeld. The quality is excellent and brings the dynamic/power of the Arseholes damn well into your living room, the vocals are sometimes a bit weak and the bass could have more bums, but if you know the songs you'll feel comfortable and it's absolutely catchy for newcomers. And I can tell you, I haven't listened to the record for a long time, but it transports me back where life was carefree and innovative, and every Punk gig brought always a sense of well-being and lots of fun. Unfortunately, I can't confirm that anymore (today everything can be found on the fucking social networks). Well, what can I say, getting old sucks and memories are precious, after all they are part of our history and I like to dig them up every now & then, especially in empty moments. Enough bla bla, enjoy the four guys from Minden and buy their records.

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WOMBELS - Back Attack 2014

One of my favorite bands are the Wombels from Ulm and they play energetic and melodic Punkrock, sometimes at a breathtaking pace. Influenced by Eighties West Coast Punk, PopPunk, and even Hardcore, the trio, founded in 1985 by Steff (vocals/guitars), Sevan (bass), Heiko (drums), rose to national renown after various releases on Incognito Records. They toured Germany and gigs abroad in the 1990s, quickly building a loyal fan base. After the bassist left in 2004, the band inevitably shrank to a duo. Following a four-year phase as the Wombels duo, the trio was completed again in 2008 with Granni on bass. Back Attack is their third and final self-released album, featuring sixteen entertaining, hearty, and refreshingly flavorful shooting stars. Don't be fooled by the band name; it may sound harmless, but these three really pack a punch, and I'm thrilled with their music and records. And when I tell you this, you can believe me without a doubt.

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