V/A - Keine Experimente! Vol. II 1984

It's time to relive the old days and the following Kompilation brings only positive memories back and it feels incredibly good to put this fucker out of sleep. This superb record from Weird System is an album that has caused a stir, especially in the German underground scene. This collection offers a more personal mix of relevant artists and is an absolute highlight. Just as the predecessor was a huge hit with more political stuff by essential German Punk bands, the second part is a perfect continuation and ensures a varied entertaining listening experience. Most of the beautys are only immortalized on this record and are real timeless classics that are now indispensable. Forty years have passed since then and I can look back and remember exactly how I felt at this time and how wonderful and carefree my life was, with less responsibility, fewer health issues, just living without thinking too much. And time wasn't important, now everything has become a little complicated and things have changed, not everything for the better, well, what can I say, I hate to repeat myself but getting old sucks. Overall, Keine Experimente! Vol.II is an exciting discovery that is recommended for old rockers and all newcomers who are interested in really good sounds. German craftsmanship!

1.Halt's Maul - TORPEDO MOSKAU

2.Flucht - AGEN 53

3.Treffen Bei Verdun - CRETINS

4.T.C.A. - TIN CAN ARMY

5.Ab Jetzt - VØLXFRØNT

6.Strength Thru Violence - PORNO PATROL

7.SWAPOland - NEUROTIC ARSEHOLES

8.Sie Werden Nie Verstehn - EA80

9.Ein Tropfen Im Feuer - CHAOS-Z

10.Alles Geht Weiter - NEUROTIC ARSEHOLES

11.In Gefahr - CHAOS-Z

12.Besatzer' Raus - VØLXFRØNT

13.Hoffnungen - EA80

14.Reality? - PORNO PATROL

15.Was Wollt Ihr - TORPEDO MOSKAU

16.American Dream - AGEN 53

17.Dead Born Babies - TIN CAN ARMY

18.Warten Auf... - CRETINS

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TURBOSTAAT - Der Weiche Kern 7'' 2023

Turbostaat are currently on a small tour through Germany and are always happy to be guests in my house and since their ninth album will be released in January, here is a small, subtle preview of their latest 7Inch which was available exclusively in a bundle together with a tour ticket, a metal pin, a printed hard ticket of the venue and a tote bag. "Der Weiche Kern" is a cover version of the Gravenhurst song 'The Velvet Cell' and the lyrics talk about the protagonist's desire to understand murderers, which he feels he can only do by becoming one himself. He mentions that he doesn't actually like violence, but after tasting hate, he wants more. The song also highlights how there's a soft and vulnerable side to all people, and that this soft core is where the desire to kill may lurk, waiting for a trigger. - The five have long found inspiration in Gravenhurst's folk hymns: "We can't put our finger on exactly why we covered it. We've always been really enthusiastic about them. The mood and the harmonies, the sadness, the unassuming but determined nature. It felt like a part of us," says the band. After the release of this exclusive fucker follows a small Germany tour, meaning Turbostaat will be back on stage for the first time since a band member suffered a heart attack and subsequent emergency surgery and it wasn't clear whether the band would continue. The 7Inch was only available at the gigs in a limited edition. The flip has with 'Otto Muss Fallen' another rare goodie which was first brought on the Rare Tracks 2022 Compilation.

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RESISTORS - Force Of Habit 7'' 1991

Long off the wanted list and now available: the second 7Inch by the Resistors, released via WeBite Records. "Force Of Habit" starts with powerful guitar riffs and energetic vocals that are immediately catchy and exude pure power. The song grabs you from the first second and kicks every fucking lame ass. The flip "Ride To Get You" follows seamlessly and brings a slightly calmer, more melodic note into play without losing any of its intensity. The driving drum playing plus the catchy chorus make the song a real insider tip. Overall, the guys are extremely versatile and you can't deny the fact that they are talented. A perfect mix of Punk and Rock that sounds cool, and not everyone can do.... and thus I disappear from the stage.

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V/A - Positive Energie #2 2024

Well, Teddy was constantly urging me to finally create a sequel to Positive Energie and I finally gave in and wasted my valuable time on this and set out on the long journey to create a worthy second part.... and today after six years, dear friends, the time has come: Another example by interesting bands, this time looking a little bit beyond Germany to the rest of the continent where I live but remaining in Europe, a healthy mix of new Post-Punk and Punk sounds that deserve a mention because on the one hand they put a lot of effort and money into their records and on the other hand they conjure up dynamic songs from their repertoire that are driving and rousing in my opinion and I am overall very satisfied with this selection. Without the support of some dear friends this compilation wouldn't have been possible and my sincere thanks are lovingly mentioned in the booklet. If you are more interested in the bands' sound, check out the relevant sites on the internet and look for more information and records, it is a lively ride through new discoveries and passionate energy. And Teddy was right again, get off your ass and do something smart, it's never wrong to create something beautiful. With that in mind, enjoy this CD and maybe I'll see your Fucker here.

1.Something To Look Forward To - CLOCK OF TIME

2.Maybe I Should Leave Neukölln - GLAAS

3.Unvollendet - SCHWIMMEN

4.Dritte Klasse - MOMMY BOYS

5.EwigGestrig - DIE BITTERE PILLE

6.Alveg Sama - BÖRN

7.Ausgeliefert - L'APPEL DU VIDE

8.Boys Don't Cry - YACØPSÆ

9.The Laundry - NOWAVES

10.Concrete Wind - CHAIN CULT

11.Excommunication - VOYVODA

12.Intrige & Libido - DIE VERLIERER

13.Cave Of Misery - CLAVV

14.Wände - MOLOCH

15.Der Schöne Schein - AUS

16.Zähne - LAMINAT.SNYDER

17.Nichts - MORGEN TEUER TÖTEN

18.Permanent Quest - PIGEON

19.Fitted & Lost - LIIEK

20.The Sack - CLAVV

21.Dr.Murkes - GWEN DOLYN & TOYBOYS

22.Kunsthochschule - REHASH

23.Returning - PLEXI STAD

24.Dunkel In Mir - VON HÖLLE

25.The Sound (Live) - JE T'AIME

26.Strafe - KALTE HAND

27.Mampe - MOLOCH

28.Dusty Economy - GO LAMBORGHINI GO

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MEMENTO MORI - Travel Trash EP 1989

Finest rough fast trash is now in the house with Memento Mori, a four-piece metal-influenced HardcorePunk from Neuhofen (near Ludwigshafen) and consisted of Delle (vocals), Stock (guitar), Alex (bass), Michel (drums) and the band released five albums until 1994 which attracted little attention in the worldwide Punk landscape. After the break of Memento Mori, Die Wehrkraftzersetzer (WKZ) were reactivated, originally founded 1984, in which some members already played. Featured on several Compilations, one of them the brilliant Kulturschock Attacke #2 slab. Four good simple pieces on this little 45 and don't be surprised about the bad insert, unfortunately it's just as bad as it looks, it couldn't be better.

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V/A - 14 Years Ago [Ex-WildDevilRules Compilation] 2010

This bloody Fucker, as the title suggests, is created when my old blog was still active and that time I posted it under a different name, now fourteen years later I've changed a few songs and think it's become a bit better (the back cover is still the old). There were too many D-bands on it Compilation what I had already forgotten is, there are a lot of cover versions of my favorite D-Punk band from Mönchengladbach on it. True followers of this Blog know which combo I'm talking about, but the name isn't mentioned. Those who guess it will get a washing machine for free, hehe..... Most of the songs were released in the Eighties and pressed on rare various Compis and 7Inches and all are fucking cool! It is a speciality of mine to immortalize the best of them on such useless crap that you then listen to in the car, train, plane or wherever to boost your self-confidence. Well, at least that's my reason for creating such musical delights, no profit, no self-indulgence, only for the passion of Punkrock, the attitude to life, and that's why I'm happy to share it with you. So dear ones, my plane leaves in four hours and I hope, I come back. Cheers!

1.Intro - THE GREAT DICTATOR

2.I Want You To Be Punk - JET BUMPERS

3.Nicht Nur Ich - F.A.V.

4.Unterwasser Treibt Man's Nicht - HIRN

5.Frieden Im Land - TOLLWUT

6.No Next Time - NEW CHRISTS

7.Moderne Leute - SORGENKINDER

8.Justify Your Book - WAT TYLER

9.Jag Vill Ha En Amazon - ETIQUETTE MONA

10.Im China Restaurant - DADDY MEMPHIS & DIE OIBERTS

11.Dernier Cri - STALAG

12.Bewegung - DIE LEIDTRAGENDEN

13.Tenno - SAUSÖL

14.Nights - NEGATIVE STANCE

15.Système - JUSTIFIÉ X

16.Rebel Song - RED LONDON

17.Vart Ska Vi Ta Vägen? - SKAMS

18.John Merrick - PURRKUR PILLNIKK

19.Erase Today - HÜSKER DÜ

20.Besserwisser - DANSE DE PARTEMENT

21.Leck Mich Am Arsch - THE LENNONS

22.Useless Is Useless - THUMPER

23.D.K.D.L.N.S. - M.E.W.

24.Barbelé - DEPRESSION

25.Mongoloid - QUIET MEN

26.Breakin' The Toilet! - FLEISCHLEGO

27.Gewalt - AAK

28.Racing - MINX

29.Loser - JAWS

30.HC/HC - TOTENMOND

31.Drugs - RIOT .303

32.Expresso Oriente - INOCENTES

33.Rock Rural - STILLERS

34.Hey Kirby - THE VECTORS

35.Verrückt - DUST BINS

36.Count Me Out - SALVATION FUZZ

37.Häuser - DAS BIERBEBEN

38.Auf Wiedersehen - ALBINO BAND

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MOLOTOW SODA - Keine Träume 1989

A real revelation is the debut of Molotow Soda on Day-Glo and the quartett has partly emerged from the ashes of the grandiose Canal Terror. A short bio of the beginning from their homepage: "In 1986, bassist Heiner from Bonn was offered the opportunity to appear on the Sampler Kulturschock Attacke 2 with a song from his band. The problem was that his band had just broken up. In order to take up the opportunity, he convinced musician friends to take part in the project and, together with Tommy (vocals), Volker (guitars) and Tommes (drums), the song “Just A Lie” was recorded in some semi-professional recording studio (actually it was more of a hobby cellar on the very edge of civilization). A little later, in a boozy gathering, the band name Molotow Soda was born, along with the drink of the same name (1 bottle of Blue Curacao, 1 bottle of eggnog, 1 bottle of rum and lots of lemon concentrate were mixed in a 5-liter canister) and, due to the pleasant “collaboration”, it was agreed that the band would continue." This album bites with every song and must infect everyone (if not, Fuck Off!), such fantastic lyrics (not nearly as obviously political as they were in the Canal Terror days, most of them still had a socially critical view), seventeen dynamic blasts and Tommy's characteristically distinctive voice is the crown to all and with a record like this, posting is fun again. Musically, they were clearly different from the rousing sound of most D-Punk bands at the time, they mastered their instruments excellently and remained true to the rough sound of the glory early days: hard & loud and always worth a visit live!

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URLAUB IM ROLLSTUHL - Totenkult 1988

Second and final album by U=IxR, better known as Urlaub Im Rollstuhl, on Junk Yard and like their debut Seveso Kids you can listen to fourteen fast and trashy DeutschPunkPogo numbers. There are certainly more interesting records with more sophistication and variety, but that you won't find here. Their lyrics are quite aggressive, simple and sometimes funny. And I must admit, when I was in financial difficulties many, many years ago, their records were the first that leave my collection. Well, certainly not a bad band, but in my watery grave I want to hear other music. Anyway, have a listen and check them out, featuring on numerous tape Compilations. I now switch on the TV and watching the DFB Cup!

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V/A - 805 21 F 2xEP 1995

First post in August brings us a brilliant Compilation from Spock Productions and 500 copies of these two 45's were pressed and this release was a benefit for "Secours Populaire Français", a non profit organization which has been fighting against povertyall around the world since the end of World War II, and still is. I love these kind of records with international bands because, on the one hand, you can usually only hear them on these kind of Compilations and, on the other hand, I like to feel the vibes of these countries. And that's what happens here with twelve really good, varied songs. And I guess that's also the passion of the small label that has unfortunately only released about a dozen 7Inches, but each one is certainly a real gem. Well, it was fun to digitize them and there will be more material at the weekend, so stay tuned.

1.Stupid Story - D MAISONS 

2.You & I - TOSHIYUKI HIRAOKA

3.Sun Cold Day - F.V.K.

4.Collari - CRUNCH

5.Don't Need You - BOOT DOWN THE DOOR

6....Again Above The Same - WC NEWS

7.Life - REVENGE

8.Don't Believe Political Parties - OSTROV P

9.Nunca (Arrestos Raciales) - TINTOREROS

10.Mirage Of More - SANITY ASSASSINS

11.Liberte Revee - THIERRY GALAI

12.I Wish - STILL THE SAME

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ORGAN BANK - Sie Bringt Den Tod EP 1981

Nice litte three track EP on Tschugamuga Records by this short-lived four piece from Bremen called Organ Bank and members were Petra (vocals/sax), Tommy (guitars/vocals), Susanne (bass), Joe (drums). The band is mainly on numerous cassettes, all recorded in the early 80s and unfortunately not much of it pressed on vinyl, although their music is not bad at all. I don't know the tapes but here are three catchy NewWave goodies with a pinch of Punk pepper. They also got a worthy appearance on a Compilation of my favorite label from this Hansestadt named Heimat Records. Is almost worth a gold medal...

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IDIOTS - Emmy Oh Emmy EP 1986

Second release on Mülleimer Records by The Idiots who were founded 1978 and have been actively celebrating their PowerPunk in this country to date. They contributed greatly to the fusion of Punk/Hardcore and Metal in the mid-80s and were thus able to make a name for themselves and gained a lot of sympathy among the Punx with their light-hearted songs, not only in the Ruhrpott area, all over this country. They released their current album König Der Idioten last year on their own label and I'm sure there will be more to follow. The Idiots are a band that doesn't actively express itself politically but still makes people think and disrupts in their own way and that for over forty years, Chapeau! This EP has three cool tidbits parat, for anyone who wants to know.

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SKI & DER REST - He's The One 7'' 1981

First 7Inch by the Munich New Wave Combo Ski & Der Rest on Lächerlich! Schallplatten with two homogeneous, warm-hearted songs, both pushed by the refreshingly driving sound, (the flip was later immortalized in another version on the Reifenwechsel Leicht Gemacht Compilation). These are my favorite recordings of the band; the sound is unadulterated, fresh and underlines the attractive, well-tempered charm of the young Eighties, when the air was still full of ideas and changes, and being active wasn't a strange thing... the music corresponded exactly this attitude of life and was an initial ignition for many, and quite a few fantastic bands gave free rein to their emotions and released records that nowadays highly sought after, the so called rarities. Too much shit is being produced these days that nobody wanna hear, the spirit is gone and Punk is socially acceptable. That's the way it is, my friends! But that doesn't matter. It's your heart that counts, not your wallet! - Ähhh, ja... nice Platte by the way!

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RAZORS - Banned Punx 12'' 1982

Razors were part of the early Hamburg underground scene and Banned Punx is the fifth record on Konnekschen with five superb killers and they still damn gripping today and inspire with their rawness & aggressiveness - definitely a classic of German Punk and their origial records have been hard to get hold of anywhere these times. The band became known by its tracks on the Compilations Geräusche Für Die 80er and Soundtracks Zum Untergang, but in contrast to many of the other bands on it, had exclusively English lyrics and was otherwise strongly oriented towards UK sound. After a longer break and some line-up changes they reunited 2003 again and are still active today.

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V/A - Attack Is Now Suicide 1988

A short appearance from me and in my mind is the next record, a fucking hot Compilation of the late Eighties and released in 1988 by the small but equally important German label Double A Records in collaboration with Americans from Phantom Records and is chock full of superb international Hardcore/Punk material with some exclusive highlights. US.Distress opens the musical ecstasy with an fucking energetic track and so it happens one after the other, short and intense songs (especially the Vatican Commandos & Dusk is a brilliant example with an unusual title and a rough sound and Dresden 45 contributes the longest track, which bears the band's name and creates a dark atmosphere). This beauty offers a diverse mix of aggressive and experimental sounds. Although not all tracks are equally strong, Attack Is Now Suicide is an interesting contemporary document of the Hardcore & Punk scene around the world of the late 1980s. The album also contains a folded insert with band photos and song lyrics which is not included within.

1.Who Possesses You? - U.S. DISTRESS

2.British Troops In Cyprus - SIC BOY FEDERATION

3.Housewives On Valium - VATICAN COMMANDOS & DUSK

4.Fjernsyn - O.H.M.

5.Bimbirimbirimbam - S.H. DRAUMUR

6.Werewolf's Life - FEAR ITSELF

7.Intolerance 2:24 - I DENY

8.When You've Got The Choice - DAWN OF LIBERTY

9.Dresden 45 - DRESDEN 45

10.Korruption - EXTREM

11.Don't Waste Your Time - COLLAPS

12.Paralized - RANCID DECAY

13.Nor & Far - RAPED TEENAGERS

14.Russia Nuked Themselves - STIKKY

15.Aggression - NO FRAUD

16.Koyhat Kyykuyn - TERVEYSKESKUS

17.Breakfast Of Champions - PROBLEM CHILDREN

18.Call For Freedom 3:14 - ASOCIAL

19.Ain't No Crime - DAMAGE

20.Gente - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

21.Fuck S.A.C.E.M. - PIN PRICK

22.Master Of All - DEVIATED INSTINCT

23.Can't Reach Me Now - AFFLICT

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DAILY TERROR - Gefühl & Härte 12'' 1985

 

With their third album, Daily Terror have reformed and moved away from aggressive D-Punk and don't hit any new formula with a new line-up, but rather changed their sound to more melodic songs which are more emotional but not a bit quieter: Gefühl & Härte (Feeling & Hardness). And that's exactly what is brilliantly implemented in the five songs and I like the record from the start. Pedder's voice is a bit muffled as usual and the lyric sheet is a big help. Released again on Aggressive Rockproduktionen (AGR) and I think they have proven once again with these recordings that they belong to the upper league of D-Punk and were incredibly important for the scene. At least for me they have given me a lot of good times and help me through dark phases that I had to overcome, and I will sell their records when I get Alzheimer. Daily Terror is always a good choice when you're feeling down and gives you much breathing room. Enough for today, let's go straight to Larz and watch the SGE versus Bayern (Hans, I haven't forgotten you). Enjoy!

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ZSD - Ehre & Gerechtigkeit 1981

Today a record I thought it would already be on the blog, apparently not and since I'm in the mood for simple, hearty D-Punk today, I come to the debut of ZSD from Munich, founded in summer 1980 by Wix (vocals/guitars), Sigi (bass), Sepp (drums), which I can't definitely ignore. Released via Lächerlich! Schallplatten and filled with twenty straightforward, short and nasty songs. ZSD embodied the ideals of a Punkrock band like no other throughout practically the entire Eighties and for many, they were a role model with their radical, consistently critical attitude. And with their delicate exactly to the point lyrics - briefly and directly - they were, so to speak, the mouthpiece of the Munich Punk scene. Rightly re-released several times, this record is an irreplaceable sound document of early German Punkrock history and sets a worthy monument to ZSD. Love this stuff, a must listen!

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ANGESCHISSEN - s/t 2LP 1997

A band that really impressed me live (back in the HH-Fabrik) were Angeschissen,a four piece from Hamburg and existed from 1984 to 1988 and during this time they released a single, a LP and a split 12Inch with Das Moor. They were one of the influential, funniest and style-defining bands of the Hamburg underground scene in the Eighties and all there complete work are combined on this fantastic double album created by Schiffen. Dark, poetic lyrics meet a solid, snotty sound; a perfect mix of words and tones that have been incorporated into the successor bands, and maintain hold this consistently high level over many years.

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INFERNO - The Son Of God EP 1985

This first 7Inch by Inferno was first released only in the USA because the four were very popular (read this review: "fast, ferocious, and fun in the Inferno tradition. These German maniacs tear it up and spit it out in a furious thrash slaughter. Crazed guitar bitings with forceful vocals make this another unique platter." (Pushead, MRR #28 • September 1985) there with their aggressive Hardcore/Punk and the crowd needed food. This is the second pressing on Campary Records (1989) with a different cover and two songs from it appeared on the refreshing Compilation What Doesn't Hurt Us Makes Us Stronger from the Berlin based label Destiny Records and as far as I know the third track can be only found on this sucker but I could be wrong. The lyrics are all fantastic, clear and unambiguous, and anyone with sense and clarity in their hearts can only agree with this, to that their excellent sound makes clear why the band were so loved overseas, and that's saying something. Inferno is always a good choice to push your troubles far far away. Splendid!

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ALOHA FROM HELL - Shark Attack! EP 1997

The first contact I had with Aloha From Hell from Rodgau came about at a street festival in Frankfurt, where the three, Steinbernd (vocals/guitar), Inga (bass/vocals), Billy (drums), had a great performance and then I absolutely had to buy their 7Inch and also had a short chat with the guys, very very friendly. Short info from their bandcamp site: "The trio exists since 1996 and is closely linked to Rock'N'Roll, Surf and Rockabilly. Their passion for handmade music and joy in playing has made the band a safe bet for fans of extraordinary live concerts. By switching between electric bass and double bass, the band's musical spectrum is further expanded and fows between genres. Always with a certain garage factor and their own sound." This four fine surf beat stomper quality track EP is their debut record and was released in an edition of 500 by Kamikaze Records and to date they have released three more vinyl goodies. Check out these buddies and enjoy this upbeat hip-swaying music!

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DIE LETZTEN KAVALIERE - Nachrichten EP 1990

It's gotten frosty and I'm finally finding some time for the blog again, and more posts will follow in the coming week, and now you can listen to a charming three song 7inch by Die Letzten Kavaliere were founded in Wolfsburg at the end of the Eighties by Dirk (vocals/bass), Lars (guitars), Matthias (drums) and after a demo called Komm from 1989, their only EP was released by Hektik Records a year later. They call themselves 'Germany's most polite Punk band' and their last sign of life is the self-released Kavaliersdelikte CD from 2000.

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