CERESIT - Three Gallows 1985

Founded in Berlin 1981 as Ceresit '81, this is the only album by this five piece, Marcel (vocals/guitar), Sven (guitars), Daniel (bass), Marcus (keyboards), Ralf (drums) on ...Isn't That Cheating? Records. The first Demo, C90 tape, was released in 1984 and three songs from it were re-recorded and immortalized on the Let's Have More Fun Compilation on More Fun Records (1985) among other interesting D-punk combos that formed also in the early Eighties. A second part Fun's Not Dead came to light shortly after and again three songs were taken, why exact the same ones is not known. Well, the band then recorded their album in the legendary Music Lab Studio in Berlin and we know many splendid AGR records and this would have easily fit to the label. Remarkable is the use of keyboards, such as Razzia used on their second album, but Ceresit kept them more in the background, German and English lyrics, musically hard & solid D-Punk with a useful tempo. 👍

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CANAL TERROR - Live In Bonn 1991

Now to a band, which I appreciate very much and support me in difficult times, then as now, with their great songs from Zu Spät, the only album by Canal Terror on Aggressive Rock Produktionen and in my opinion a real German Punk Nugget. So this fucking live album was recorded at "Schöne Bescherung" - Festival 26/12/1991 @ Biskuithalle/Bonn and line-up on this unforgettable evening were Tommy (vocals), Dominik (guitars), Volker (bass), Wolfgang (drums) and almost all hits were performed, including two tracks from the 2nd best German Sampler Soundtracks Zum Untergang 2, and all these are best ingredients for an entertaining and happy evening... I know that because I was able to see the band live, and the four on stage are no bores and I think, this beauty historical audio document comes across brilliantly into your house, everything else is seven of spades.

Zu Spät/Australien/TV/Saufbauch/Kosmetikkind/Mallorca/Multis/Bonn-Duell/Sie Marschieren Wieder/Nulltarif/Treue Fans/Glaubensbekenntnis/My Bonnie/Persil/Staatsfeind

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AKTION SÄGEWERK - Ödi Blödi Kinderficker 1998

Rare album by this three piece from Buchen and Aktion Sägewerk released their first record in 1993, plus a demo tape and the following albums were all only released as CD and are exclusively distributed by the band themselves and pressed on their own label Spanplatte, a real family dynasty. The songs are almost all from the demotape (except one) and whoever thinks this is just a pure Funpunk combo is wrong. On the contrary, the trio resolutely exudes socially critical, personal and sometimes funny lyrics, and the level is consistently high and musically, they're absolutely great. Short crisp numbers that romp around for less than two minutes, melodic and excellently spiced. Solid D-Punk and a real insider tip!

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RESISTORS - Tiny Scars 1990

Founded 1988 in Friedrichshafen by Markus (vocals/bass), Joachim & Torsten (guitars), C.B. Wecker (drums), and Tiny Scars is the interesting debut of the Resistors and they don't just play simple music, they blend a healthy mix of Hardrock, Punk and a bit of metal into a decent sound. I know, I have their 7Inch Your Fascist Mind but can't find this sucker anymore and a rip as well, but that's not tragic because both songs are on this slab. Their songs sometimes reach a span of six minutes and captivate with their solid guitar playing and catchy melodies. They also have a certain personal sharpness in their lyrics and set all this compactly and dynamically and the four like to prove their musical skills in front of an enthusiastic audience. Two more albums followed until 1995, a few Compilation invitations, and since then they have only been on the road sporadically, as time permits. Very good record and I like it, not only short & dirty (I think, the album also caters for this faction) and for all, who would like to discover something 'different'. Tip!

- Great Thx to SiFi Punk -

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V/A - Kalt Wie Eis 1981

Soundtrack slabs are rare on wdthtc, but this record is interesting because of the movie of the same name: Kalt Wie Eis (Cold As Ice) is a hard-hitting NewWave thriller that picks up on the Black Series Hollywood movies of the 1930s, and the movie itself is worth seeing and the music as well. A short description of what's about: Mike is fed up with everything and everyone. Just eighteen years old, he initially quit the apprenticeship as a car mechanic because his master supposedly acted stupidly on him. Then there is constant trouble with the grumbling parents who don't like his lifestyle. The young man leaves his previous life behind, uncompromising and radical. However, the newly won "freedom" doesn't get him any further: binges in Kreuzberg's neighborhood pubs and women's stories, which don't really satisfy him either. Things don't seem to change until Mike meets Corinna, a dark-haired neighborhood beauty. But then Mike finally takes the wrong path and his existence threatens to get out of hand. As the smallest light in a gang, he fixes stolen motorcycles and is promptly caught: juvenile prison and another downward spiral are the consequences. Corinna, who promised to wait for him, is now visiting less and less. Mike's anger boils and he decides to break out of prison. After his successful escape cost the life of a policeman, the petty criminal has become a dangerous criminal for the authorities, and the blond rebel begins to be hunted down. Betrayed by his gang buddies, who in turn believe he ratted them out to the police, Mike begins to run amok. An excess of violence, born of general frustration with life, can no longer be stopped and Mike takes bloody and explosive revenge on his former buddies. Interesting story, and the soundtrack offers a decent selection of different German interpreters whose range was attractive to me at the time, of course after more than forty years some things sound lame and diverse, but I think the record is a nice part of this time and has good songs stocked..... and now the 2023 Bundesliga final.

1.Kalt Wie Eis - TEMPO

2.Kreuzberg Ist So Wundervoll - MEKANIK DESTRUEKTIW KOMANDOE

3.Secretary Life - BEA

4.Some Velvet Phasing - KLAUS SCHULZE

5.Green Country - CHRISTOPHER LAIRD

6.Allegro Für Annemarie - EXTRABREIT

7.Skorbut Song - BLIXA

8.The Outlaw - BEA

9.Hawaii - NEONBABIES

10.Spaß Muß Sein! - NEONBABIES

11.Dependence - P1E

12.Romance Adieu - THOMAS VOBURKA

13.Kämpfen Und Siegen - MALARIA

14.Sector - TEMPO

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V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #7 2022

Well it's time for one more Bloodstains Compilation and this one is cheap like the other "from all over the world" (from #3) and kept in a simple CD-R format, but I'm pleased that there are always maniacs who share their things, in contrast to other arrogant Assholes who defame such small people even though they don't know them at all and believe that they contribute a part of underground culture with their so-called professional Compilations (hahaha...), they just have to get their ass kicked and I give them a big Fuck You! I prefer to take these because the originals aren't tangible and I am grateful for this and everyone who thinks the same way will be enthusiastic with this cheap but cool one.

1.Tomorrow - QUIZZ KIDS

2.Kill Me Now - LA PESTE

3.T.V. Eyes - THE TOOLS

4.I Died Four Times - THE MANSONS

5.True Love - MARCHING GIRLS

6.Living In The 80's - TRUE PETER

7.I Don't Like Girls - MINOR CLASSICS

8.Teenager In Love (Live) - RADIATORS FROM SPACE

9.Berlin - IDEAL

10.Trop Tard - ROTTERS

11.No Rule - THIRD WORLD CHAOS

12.Get The Glory - LAUGHIN' NOSE

13.An Ather Day - THE VOPO'S

14.Ogro De Ciudad - ALMEN T.N.T.

15.London - TAPPI TÍKRRASS

16.She's So Fine - STRAIGHTSHOOTER

17.Baarissa - SOS

18.What's Going On Inside Ronald Reagan's Brain? - DEFORMED!

19.Anarchy & Peace - ABGAS

20.Du Er Eit Svin - NOREGS PUNKLAG

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PHOSPHOR - Sandra Lee EP 1981

A few minimalistic sounds now by Phosphor, a band from Hanover and formed 1979 by Lennart (guitar/vocals), Jens (bass/vocals), Uwe (drums), Frank (saxophone), and a good year later they released their debut EP with five songs via the band's own label Spargel Schallplatten. Followed by the album Frisch & Fruchtig, which was voted one of the ten best independent long-playing records from Germany by the English New Musical Express. Phosphor disbanded in 1980 and Jens went to Der Moderne Man and the rest had already formed the NewWave band Index Sign by late 1979. At the beginning of 1981 this last EP with three tracks was released. For the fact that they were more local and their records sometimes reach decent amounts among collectors, they are welcome guests on relevant Compilations. I think, a relaxing finish for the first bad day of the week.

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T.B.C. - Atompilz EP 1997

500 copies on Krachschwindel Records and T.B.C. was a short four piece from Berlin and consisted of Der Dicke Klaus (vocals), Ratte (guitars), Dietmar (bass), Igel (drums) and were founded in the early Eighties and made their only tape 60/30 in 1982 and two songs from it made it onto the grandiose Mutti's Muntere Melodei Compilation by Destiny Records. Fifteen years later, the label discovered the recordings and packed seven typical snotty D-Punk numbers onto this small, desirable 7Inch. The recording quality is okay throughout and they were taken from the original tape and not remixed, music like this wants to be left raw and unpolished. And that is given here, short, dirty and demanding songs that not only make Hardcore manaics happy! T.B.C. later became Porno Patrol which released their only great Jump Back EP in 1984 and some Compi entrances. - Enough stuff for today, you know it's Saturday, I leave the stage to watch what?

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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FEMALE TROUBLE - Cleanin Up The Hood 1996

Female Trouble (based on the 1974 movie of the same name) was founded 1992 in Berlin/Kreuzberg as an all-female band, the first line-up consisted of Carola (vocals), Eva & Maike (guitars), Carla (bass), Ariana (drums) and they released their first mini album Angry Mad Pussy two years later on XNO Records. Two further albums (CD only) followed until about 1999, at that time there were some line-up changes and male members joined, henceforth the band was called She-Male Trouble and in this formation they released many 7Inches until 2019, and two more albums. Their music is a nice mixture of dirty Rock'N'Punk with driving grooves and catchy melodies, accompanied by Carola's delicate, rough voice that gives the songs authenticity and fragility, as well as anger and hardness. An excellent voice, not unique but very distinctive. Cleanin Up The Hood is their third & last release and is a powerful move forward goodie with dynamic peppy riffs which beautifully harmonizes with Carola's driving vocals. The length of the songs is unusual for Punkrock, mostly over three minutes & not really mine, but the four manage to keep me going and that's also due to the interesting lyrics, which are far from the 08/15 scheme. An album with a different new freshness and I'm really a friend of it, check this!

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BOXHAMSTERS - Tötensen 1991

Tötensen is the third album by Boxhamsters from near Gießen and features twelve brilliant, mostly short tracks, with fantastic lyrics, exactly what makes this four piece special. For me a very important band, that has accompanied me since the beginning of my Punker existence and whose music has become an essential part of it. No dull anarchy & beer songs (which have to be), but creative irony, clear words and hopeful, desperate love songs are part of the boys' repertoire and spiced up with fine ingredients that makes a delicious menu unforgettable. Der Göttliche Imperator was already ultrafat and powerful produced and this album was also mixed by the same people and could be a seamless sequel. Of course, released on the band's own Bad Moon label, this fine record was the next building block in the Boxis considerable discography. Catchy, mischievous... TOP!

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EA80 - Vorsicht Schreie 1983

It's really a fucking shame, but this record isn't on the blog and I thought it was already in the game, but you my friends took notice and so I follow another request and open May with this forty year old milestone: the debut by EA80. Equipped with countless hits and some of are still played live today (except 'Heinrich'), it was also the start of a wonderful musical journey that has now lasted for four decades. I still remember when I heard EA80 for the first time many, many years ago: bandname top, cover top, music top, lyrics top and everything in proven D.I.Y. manner cobbled together, and nothing has changed to this day. I'm sure you know the feeling of arriving, be it in the garden or by the sea, and you breathe freely and carefree, that's exactly how I feel when I listen to their music, addicted, epic, neatly paced and as moody as hell. The band stays independent and doesn't give a fuck about commerce and that's one more reason, why I like them. Eighteen classics that I can sing by heart and highlights like 'Korn', 'Häuser' or 'Kühlschrank' just make you sit there with mouth open and marvel, this album has an amazingly long lasting effect, lots of energy and strong convictions. Vorsicht Schreie came in different versions among the people, my copy is the fourth edition with yellow labels which has an insert and to my knowledge 500 copies or so were pressed. Excellent!!

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DIE BÖSE HAND - Blumen 7'' 1993

Now to a band where I didn't have to think long and hard about whether I should buy their records or not, NO!... that was compulsory and couldn't go wrong. We're talking about Die Böse Hand and this three piece was a side project featuring the voice of EA80 Junge, drummer Ulf and the voice/guitar of Martin, both from the Boxhamsters. Both singers also play guitar/bass on the recordings. The band seems to exist only temporarily again from time to time and five 7Inches were released from 1990 to 1996 and mostly cover versions of world hits were recorded in their own style. 'Blumen' is their third single and it's the short version of the awesome Ranola track (a fucking must listen if you don't know this slab) and it's a single-sided record, the B-sides are featuring hand drawn designs that are unique to each copy like little flowers or even season greetings ("Christmas 2003"). Limited copies were painted by the mother of band member Co. All songs were released on one CD via Bad Moon/Musikzimmer in 2004 and I haven't forgotten, this one will follow.

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DADDY★MEMPHIS & THE OIBERTS - Tu Nicht's Gut EP 1997

From Brühl came Daddy★Memphis and he is around since the end of the Eighties and released one album Total Derb on his own label Ziegenkopf Records. The album is full of songs with sometimes not too serious lyrics about bourgeois small-mindedness and certainly drifting in the direction of Fun-Punk (I hate this category) but musically played decently and keep their sarcastic touch brilliantly. Unfortunately little noticed in the scene and after three more 7Inches he took a short break and came back and founded the Oiberts in ca. 1995 and the line-up consisted of Daddy (vocals/guitars), Reiner (guitars), Chris (bass), Tod (drums) and they made three albums, two 7Inches and since 2003 is silence. Daddy probably passed away in 2022, at least that's what I came across when I searched the net, but I'm not sure. Tu Nicht's Gut is a very good EP which came in different kinds of colored vinyl and has four catchy songs, including a great cover of Devo's 'Mongoloid', one of the best songs ever written in my opinion, plus three more interesting Gassenhauer, and even if the band name seems a bit strange and suggests bumpy music, I can only say positive things about the four and I like their sound, because a Punker life is exhausting enough.

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V/A - Oi! Rare & Exotica Vol.2 1999

Let's continue with the second unofficial Volume of massive rare Oi! goodies and again released via Teenage Rebel Records and the selection is excellently cast with twenty-three tracks, which stretched out the middle finger towards to the boring establishment. This time with an info sheet and a few words from it: "Again a lot of more or less unknown bands from all over the world are featured with recordings from 1981-1998. Everybody should know the 80's Oi! bands from England, so there's no need to present them here again like on many other Oi! Compis. So discover something new, have fun and always remember: The world is big, manigfold and real Oi! is anti-rascist (which doesn't mean it's leftwing)." Together with Volume 1 this record offers a lot of exclusive material, good songs and every band doesn't sound dull or wooden, what means in the end: no stupid music goulash. Get both!

1.Bloody Bouncers - CONTROL ZONE

2.Plits Koveri - KLAMYDIA

3.Nic - ZÓNA A

4.Ministerio Das Panelas - MANIFESTHO

5.Toksikomaan - PSYCHOTERROR

6.All Boys Say - S.A.

7.Ne Predaj Se - GBB

8.Unite And Fight - A.C.A.B.

9.Kiedy Wazme Kosz - RAMZES & THE HOOLIGANS

10.Ultima Recurso - COMANDO SUICIDA

11.Schicksal - BOMBECKS

12.Escupe - CICATRIZ

13.Fight - THE RUDEBOYS

14.Encule Tete De Mort - NANA BONNARD

15.Dead - CONTROL

16.Libertad - POLIKARPA Y SUS VICIOSAS

17.Shut Your Bleeding Head - THE SQUATS

18.Careca - NEURÓTICOS

19.I Hate Mondays - BRAIN FAILURE

20.Tripping Minds/Fuck - A-JERKS

21.Belsen Was A Bore - TRASH

22.Mundo Tras Las Rejas - GOLPE JUSTO

23.Oi! Oi! Oi! - 7TEEN

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V/A - Die 2555.Nacht 1990

All songs on this nice Compilation were recorded at the seventh annual festival of the only occupied house in Frankfurt called AU. This open-air party always takes place on the first weekend in July and is already an integral part of the German underground scene. Renowned bands as headliners, local patriots and other well-known combos have already been guests and with sunny weather, "warm" beer and delicious food, this event is always a highlight for many, including me. Unfortunately, it is now the only event that has survived all these years, so it is always a pleasure to meet old friends, buy cool records and above all: much fun until late at night! The last three years there was no party because of the damn Corona, but this year, on 3.June 2023, 40 years of AU will be celebrated and who is invited is not yet been decided, but I'm sure it will be fantastic. So you people out there, come by and experience a nice uncomplicated time and may the record reflect a bit of the feeling that awaits you there! I'll be there, Cheers!

1.Dead End Street - NOISE ANNOYS

2.Escupelo O Tragolo - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

3.Tell Me (I Don't Care) - FLEXX

4.Third Try - NOISE ANNOYS

5.La Ventana Del Odio - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

6.Intolerance Part No.1 - PULLERMANN

7.Counterpart - NOISE ANNOYS

8.Amigo - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

9.Weekend - NOISE ANNOYS

10.Inside Outside - PULLERMANN

11.Summertime - PULLERMANN

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EXIL - Das Wort Muss Würgen EP 1996

New rip, new scans today by this little 7inch from Fuckin' People Records, and it's Exil from Husum and for a small town in Schleswig-Holstein this litte village has a pretty active music scene and this five piece was one of those. Founded in the early Nineties by Basti (vocals), Jan (vocals/guitar), Marten (guitars), Holger (bass), Ove (drums) and during their approximately five year existence they released a demo tape, an EP plus an album. We're enjoy four catchy goodies on this 7Inch but unfortunately the recordings are a bit shitty, I find them much too dull and without trebles, but since I appreciate and like the follow-up combo Turbostaat very much, I was interested in Exil and can overlook this shortcoming. Their own sound is already clearly recognizable, which they later continue brilliantly, here still unpolished and rough, but overall an essential slab for me, and I know that you too will hear just how special this is! This is the end of a long morning with music, later the SGE and remember: "You'll see that you have to fight back if you don't want to go under!"

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DÖDELHAIE - Holzfällerlied 7'' 1991

The Dödelhaie were founded in Duisburg anno 1985 and the first line-up consisted of Timo (vocals), Manuel (guitars), Andy (bass), Hardy (drums) and after a demo tape in 1990 the four released their first album on their own. A band that likes touring and many gigs with well-known German Punk bands gave them greater attention, positive feedback and numerous fans of their music. Musically and lyrically well versed, the Haie shine with their unmistakable mix of combative, pathetic lyrics and the typical Dödelhaie humor, and they do it amazingly well and I enjoy their creative spirit. This 7Inch underlines exactly that, the Lumberjack Song is a cover of the famous Monty Python's classic, which surely everyone of you should know and makes me smile immediately, but also highly topical topics are part of their lyrics and numerous albums (seven to date) and compi contributions make clear, they never tire of them. The flip is a russian traditional folk number which everyone knows as well. - A cool record, perfect for beaming yourself into a stress-free weekend!

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BLUTTAT - Liberté 1982

Fabulous debut by Bluttat with ten fast rough HardcorePunk attacks with pissed-off lyrics in German & English, as well as a few slower, more melodic tracks. Released via Ausschuß and the original record (which runs at 45RPM) is nowadays hard to find and that's the reason why Assel Records & Maniac Attack Records re-issued this slab in 2005 with two bonus tracks. Bluttat was founded in 1981 from the remains of Pissrinne in Mülheim/Ruhr and, until around 1986, consisted of Anja (vocals), J.R. (guitars/vocals), Uwe (bass), Ralph (drums). During this time they have recorded three albums and appeared on numerous Compilations to date. Their music is loud, raw and authentic and they did everything in pure D.I.Y. manner. A suitable review: "Some plodding German Punk and then...wham!, some super-frenetic thrash. Two singers share vocal duties, and the woman really wails. There’s some great stuff here, and I highly recommend over half of this record." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #7 • July/August 1983) Liberté is fifteen minutes intense, powerful, roaring and a "small" highlight of German Hardcore!

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HEMMUNGSLOSE EROTIK - s/t EP '85 + Nackt Im Wind EP '87

I hope you enjoy the free days and today we come to a four piece from Hagen, who appeared only briefly in the mid-eighties, but released two 7inches, both on Gambi Bolongo Records. Hemmungslose Erotik consisted of Cruci (vocals), Stachel (guitars), Kaktus (bass) and Klops (drums). Well, musically it gets rough with a lot of HolterDiPolter and I'd best quote two short reviews at once, the first EP, which offers six trash hits, is reviewed as follows:

"Most (five of six tunes) are traditional Punk, sing-along and UK-Punk style, one tune, “H.E.”, though is a decent thrasher. OK." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #38 • July 1986) The debut EP came in yellow and black/white artwork in an edition of 500 copies. Considering the band played almost only local gigs, they're surprisingly good and if you like a fast and brutal sound, Hemmungslose Erotik make your day. Lyrically they don't mince words and make very clear what moves the boys. "Sounding like Cockney Rejects to some extent, this band’s second EP delivers '79 UK Punk with spirited beat, choruses, and lots of spunk. Above par." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #52 • September 1987) On the second EP, whose cover I'd rather not post, four highlights shine and I guess, at the end of the Eighties the band climbed the Olympus of heavenly snotty Punkrock. Enough music for today, soccer in Leverkusen later, Cheers! 

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NEONBABIES - Harmlos 1982

I hope it's finally getting warmer in this country, but until then the appropriate music has to help out, and wavie sounds are coming today by the Neonbabies from Berlin with their second album. The band has absolutely nothing to do with the Neue Deutsche Welle and their original & timeless songs belong to the best in the German underground scene, unfortunately they didn't get the attention they deserved, probably because the older ones the Humpe sisters got a lot more resonance with Ideal after she left. A newspaper at the time wrote: "Harmlos has humour, wit and irony but the catch was that the Neonbabies have just that spark of wit that the masses don't understand." That hits the core 100% in my opinion. Well, I like the album with its ten songs, which are characterized by Inga's beautiful voice and were brilliantly set to music by the talented musicians.

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