V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #4 2019

The coldest month in this country knocks and to leave it outside, we heat up the first day with more rarities of the glory years 1977-1985 from across the world. Successful selection again, but it's a shame that the presentation is very sparse. Of course, the lack of money is responsible, but always using the same artwork and just changing the titles is not particularly creative. This could be better as well with little resources in my opinion. Well, I don't wanna complain, but criticizing is allowed. Meanwhile there are #5 and #6 out and will surely follow this year. We can be curious how long the world will continue to supply us with material. Enjoy!

1.Rock & Roll Death Camp - ANGLE

2.Death To Disco - DAVE & THE DERROS

3.Demokrati - LES CLOCHARDS

4.Kuken Är Mitt Redskap - HOMY HOGS

5.Orrore - KANDEGGINA GANG

6.La Fille De L' Infirmerie - GLOIRES LOCALES

7.200 Voices - NO COVER

8.Back To The Wall - SPIDER

9.Mr Twist - SS

10.I'm Punk - THE SWANKY'S

11.Hvítar Grafir - TAUGADEILDIN

12.Celibate - HAEMORRHOIDS

13.We've Come To Play - THE HENCHMEN

14.One Way Love - THE INNOCENTS

15.Your Face A Fucking Disgrace - PORNO CASSETTES

16.Stay - THE RAGE

17.Small Town Rockers - THE REST

18.City Cowboys - THE SQUATS

19.Anytime At All - THEATRE

20.Moviola - VIDEO

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V/A - Pusmort View 1991

That the Japanese love extreme rough fast hardcore prove the numerous bands whose plates are hard to get in Europe, I guess the other way around it is the same. So it is not surprising that a Japanese label, Toy's Factory, got down to work and focused on Pusmort Records, Pushead's label, and put out this great compilation with bands of it. I had numerous records because this sound hit exactly my taste, today I have only one left. Annoys me really, but the times were different and I had to sell a lot because I needed money. Well, in the end it doesn't matter, I'm sure they're in good hands. Enough blah blah, be ready for the unattainable hardcore blasts of the 80's.

1.Monster Zoo - COPASS GRINDERZ

2.Cut It Loose - ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT

3.Glazed - ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT

4.Sad But True - SIEGE

5.Cold War - SIEGE

6.Walls - SIEGE

7.Crucifixion - FINAL CONFLICT

8.Constant Fear - FINAL CONFLICT

9.Central America - FINAL CONFLICT

10.Apocalyse Now - FINAL CONFLICT

11.Bleeding Children - CORRUPTION OF PEACE

12.Grey World - ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

13.Working Class Pride - ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

14.Dead Serious - ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

15.Warfear - ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

16.Attitude Adjustment - ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

17.Landlord Song - CHRIST ON PARADE

18.America The Myth - CHRIST ON PARADE

19.Drop Out - CHRIST ON PARADE

20.Bite Down Hard - EXIT CONDITION

21.Fear For Tomorrow - EXIT CONDITION

22.Blind Faith - FRATRICIDE

23.Final Solution - FRATRICIDE

24.Little Wolves - GHOUL SQUAD

25.Necro Doll - GHOUL SQUAD

26.Loss Of Self - NEGATIVE GAIN

27.Psychic Hours - NEGATIVE GAIN

28.Change - SEPTIC DEATH

29.Kichigai - SEPTIC DEATH

30.Child - SEPTIC DEATH

31.Glue Step - SEPTIC DEATH

32.Black Mass - PART 1

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GASTUNK - Under The Sun 1987

Slabs from Japan are mostly noisy chaotic spectacle but it goes also different. The proof is the second album by Gastunk. Eight melodic songs with a length of more than five minutes and a slight metal touch have the four banned on vinyl which are absolutely worth listening to and really surprised me and therefore definitely worth a post. A bit info: Gastunk is an influential Japanese rock band, first active from 1983 to 1988. They reunited in January 1999 for a concert at Akasaka Blitz called Rest in Peace in memory of hide, who died the previous year. It was recorded and released as a live album in November. They performed again in 2006, before officially restarting activities in 2010. Initially a hardcore punk band, guitarist Tatsu later recalled that when Gastunk made their major label debut they were dubbed heavy metal by the media. Represented on some compilations, A Farewell To Arms from 1986 for example. Today a hot day again and I hope you spend it on the beach or anywhere with lots of water!

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V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #3 2019

I don't know how surprised you were but when I saw this new Bloodstains compilation on ebay I didn't think long after, I gave my bid immediately & won the auction. Unfortunately not as vinyl but as lame unspectacular CD-R in an edition of 100 copies. Anyway, The tracklist is interesting and I know 40% of it whose originals can be found in the blog and the rest is fuckin' new. I would say, has become an excellent result, only drawback for the poor artwork, which is capable of development and must be better. But in the end, it is nice that someone makes the effort to keep this grandiose series alive. Enjoy!

1.Min Musik - 57 KEZ

2.Knulla I Bangkok - BAD BOO BAND

3.Kicsinál Szódát - BIKINI

4.Another Day In The City - BRITISH JETS

5.Spectre - DARK STAR

6.I Wanna Get Married - DE CYLINDERS

7.Dogshit - ANTLER JOE & THE ACCIDENTS

8.Dead Beatles - FHAB 4

9.NFG - THE FILTERS

10.The Fuzz On My Bag - KING LOUIS & THE MEMPHIS MAFFIA

11.Haine, Haine, Haine - LA SOURIS DEGLINGUEE

12.Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand - MORDBUBEN AG

13.This Is Not A Test! - NICK PAGAN

14.Tyhjia Lauseita - NOWADAYS

15.Zerstör - SCHIZOIDS

16.Do Yo Wanna Touch My Safety Pin - SEPTIMUS

17.I Sold My Ass For Rock'N'Roll - SUBWAY SUCK

18.We Are The Same - THIRD WORLD CHAOS

19.Do You Wanna Be My Dog - TSUNEMATSU MASATOSHI

20.Colours - THE TUNNELRUNNERS

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V/A - Kiss My Ass! 1989

Somehow I'm now with fast rough extrem hardcore on and I have the right compilation for you. This cassette was released via Nouzui Records and is equipped with thirty-one rare Japanese fight radio plays and as always wacky and freaky, as the people itself. I mean, to create such sound, you must don't have all cups in the closet. I just only look in the mirror and I can see one of them. Can't say much about the bands but most of them made a 7Inch, even an album or on compis represent. Just as well as Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

1.Break My Body - RINJYU ZANGE

2.Black River - RINJYU ZANGE

3.Murder - MACROFARGE

4.One Morning - MACROFARGE

5.We're Back - SIC

6.Factory - DON DON

7.Weak Persons - DON DON

8.S - SLAVER

9.Sling Shot - SLAVER

10.Pig In YCHC - F.V.K.

11.Jah I Only Hurt The One I Luv - F.V.K.

12.Ryo-Joku - BODY SNATCHERS

13.Here Come The End - JUNTESS

14.7th Chance - JUNTESS

15.Fighting Go - SICILIAN BLOOD

16.Protest - SICILIAN BLOOD

17.London Calling - IDORA

18.Give Force - IDORA

19.Give Away - MESS

20.Musaboritsukitai - MESS

21.Ill Temper - YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS

22.Real Now - ASBESTOS

23.Hate War - ASBESTOS

24.Gore Of The Crucifix - MESSIAH DEATH

25.Shut The Fuck Up - TERRIBLE

26.Invasion - TERRIBLS

27.Go West Indian Boy - YELLOW LABEL

28.Mad Cap Like Rat!! - YELLOW LABEL

29.Hi-Time - MINK OIL

30.No More Sunshine - MINK OIL

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V/A - Cultural Compost Pit! 1985

Pretty awesome tape from Mothra Productions with thirty five bands from around the world with huge tophits. Excellent selection I can only say!, a brilliant Hardcore Punk onslaught pulled by rare 7Inches and other secret sources with nice little info-sheet makes this an excellent stew with hot spices and bite-sized chunks, add a slice of rye bread and beer and it's done... but beware! breaks through well, so don't forget toilet paper.

1.Violacion - KANGRENA

2.Funk Is Dead - HEIMAT LOS

3.Dreamworld - PÖPEL MÖBEL

4.Poison Food - BLACK VAMPIRE

5.Hočem Stran - III KATEGORIJA

6.Medalje Eller Dom - BANNLYST

7.Fight For Your Freedom - ABADDON

8.Alibi - NEGAZIONE

9.Antisexism - NO LIP

10.Dueling Banjos - F

11.Gerechtigheid? - LAITZ

12.Le Râleur - KROMOZOM 4

13.Bock Auf.... - DIE MÄNNER

14.Slere Bomber, Mere Magt - ENOLA GAY

15.No Friends - SOLUCION MORTAL

16.Air That We Breathe - DEATH SENTENCE

17.Isto E Olho Seco - OLHO SECO

18.Mädchen Mit Den Roten Haar'n - THE IDIOTS

19.La Valse - SHERWOOD

20.Dom Styr Våra Liv - MOB 47

21.Pogo - SCHLIESSMUSKEL

22.Louder - ANGOR WAT

23.Psychose Komplex - INDIREKT

24.Nation On Fire - CCM

25.Lies - PSYCHO

26.Vendeurs De Mort - FINAL BLAST

27.Nichts Zu Tun - HOSTAGES OF AYATOLLAH

28.Glutton For Punishment - CHRONIC SUBMISSION

29.Fuego En La Moncloa - ANTI-DOGMATIKSS

30.It's Not What It Seems To Be (Remix) - LÄRM

31.Torture - RAPT

32.Mikä On Totuus - MASSACRE

33.Straßenfest - RIM SHOUT

34.Eres Una Pose - GUERRILLA URBANA

35.Declino - DECLINO

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TAISHO & OXYMORON - Limited Split Single 2001

Late in the evening one more cool slab from Disk Union/Knock Out Records, a split single with each two pieces by Taisho & ‎Oxymoron and how many are pressed is unknown to me. Taisho were a Japanese Oi!/Punk combo and active in the late 1990s-2000s. They released four 7Inches and two albums and they play a decent spirited mid-tempo street punk with non-english words and the booklet makes little sense because no one understands a damned line in the western civilization. Anyway, the music speaks to you. Oxymoron was a punk band whose members are originally from Erlangen and now live in Berlin. Formed 1992 by Sucker (vocals) and his cousin Björn (drums), along with two friends, Martin (guitar) and Filzlaus (bass). Their first real public performance was @ an annual punkrock festival in their hometown, along with other local bands. After the show, they were offered several slots as support acts for more established bands all over the world. They released six 7Inches and five albums. While not announcing an official breakup, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2002, when Oxymoron announced: "In the near future you won't hear much from us. Oxymoron will have a break for a while! We'll let you know what's going on here, but first of all we definitely [need to] take some time off with the band." In 2005 they reported that "the band is still on ice." 2006 saw the release of somewhat new material in the Noize Overdose split EP with Bonecrusher. The EP contained previously unreleased tracks, along with live footage from a 1999 Hamburg, Germany concert. As of 2014, Oxymoron officially disbanded; their website being no longer active with a message simply stating, "Sorry u guys out there, Oxymoron doesn't exist anymore - it's up to you to keep the spirit alive!" Okay, let's take care of that!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Back To Front Vol.6 1995

After ripping two small compilations, I want to end the evening with the following Klangwerk. Last volume from the Front with twenty decent rare goodies from around the world which are only pressed on 7inches (some in the blog), again released in a limited hand-numbered edition of 1000 copies by Incognito Records. Time to open the last beer and listen to music, see you tomorrow.

1.2/2/79 - MAGGOTS

2.Sid Vicious - KARANTEENI

3.Waiting For A Change - BREAKOUTS

4.Hj Rtats Slang - LIKET LEVER

5.Rechtlos - CONDOM

6.Mulla Menee Lujaa - PELLE MILJOONA & 1980

7.Too Young - ZORROS

8.Waiting For Worldwar III - PVC

9.Sex Drive - EMBARRESMENT

10.Educated - FLY ON THE WALL

11.EAP - BRULBAJZ

12.No Fun Is No Fun - DAILY TERROR

13.You Really Don't Wanna Know - NEKRON 99

14.333 - ANARCHY

15.You Sucker - ED NASTY & THE DOPEDS

16.No More Violence - CHEAP'N NASTY

17.Mayday - REBELS

18.Emman Pojat - DYNAMO

19.Kents Theme - CELIBATE RIFLES

20.Operation Julie - DRUG SQUAD

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V/A - Nagasaki Nightrider 1998

So you know where you belong, I would like to conclude September with a fullblast and this unofficial release is a collection of Japanese punk & hardcore rarities from the years 1980-1985 and you know how difficult it is to get the originals, especially from the Far East, therefore I'm always happy when someone shares such bootlegs of its goodies with us. I can't confirm that all the bands are from Nagasaki but that is irrelevant anyway. Crazy wild noises as I'm used to from this island... nothing stays dry here. Worth mentioning the detailed insert with all information about the songs/bands. This is a pearl hardcore product, 500 shots, don't miss!!! - Have a great weekend!

1.Born To Loose - LIP CREAM

2.Niku - THE STALIN

3.Hell Home - LAUGHIN' NOSE

4.I Like Cola - OUTO

5.Future Terror - CLAY

6.Worst Song - COBRA

7.Onanism - MASTURBATION

8.Selfish Cow - KURO

9.Punch Bowl - SWANKYS

10.Patience - ABURADAKO

11.Insanity - BONES

12.Panic - THE COMES

13.Corruption - L.S.D.

14.Pressure - KIKEIJI

15.77 Kids - SYSTEMATIK DEATH

16.Giseisha - BITOUSHA

17.Say - EXECUTE

18.Confound It - SA

19.Put Out Emotion - ROSE ROSE

20.Hatred War - G-ZET

21.No Mercy - LIP CREAM

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FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS - Return To Roots EP 1988

Yokohama hardcore punx Fearless Vampire Killers were active since 1987 and this little dittie with four excellent tracks was released via Luv Records and I guess they drove the accelerator back a bit, catchy melodic songs in English including a fantastic Beatles cover, Come Together I think, at least that sounds like this and improve me if I'm wrong. Three album plus a few 7Inches were made and lots of compilation goodies, one of them the 病原体 - Virus Jap record, the other Go Ahead Make My Day - Smashing Odds Ness 2 slab. Thx to: Waka (vocals), Dirty Gill (guitars), Swad (bass), Knaoi (drums) - Listen!

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V/A - Court Metrage EP 1994

For breakfast I serve some delicacies from the French label Panx Productions and the table is plenty covered with sixteen bands offering specialties from their countries, the whole pleasure takes just eleven minutes and so fast I haven't eaten any bun, garnished with eggs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers + strong coffee. Wish a healthy appetite everybody!

1.I Want You Too/Fuck - KWIK WAY

2.Treason - BEYOND DESCRIPTION

3.Cold Can - COUCH POTATOES

4.No Compromise - SIX FEET OVER

5.No Fraud - NO FRAUD

6.Now She Don't Care - WATCH YOU DROWN

7.Rumpus Room - POST MORTEM

8.U Want It - YOUTH GONE MAD

9.He's The Man - RATS OF UNUSUAL SIZE

10.Walking Contradiction - F.Y.P.

11.TV Game Set - MASTURBATES MOTEL

12.Scouting - SOCKEYE

13.Apartheid Inc. - BESMET

14.They - BLANKS '77

15.Casualty - P.U.S.

16.Crossing The Street With Don - SEA MONKEYS

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THE STALIN - Stop Jap 1982

Original published on Climax Records this is the second record by Fukushima's band The Stalin and my copy is an unoffical one but that doesn't matter, is just as cool. Formed 1980 by leader and vocalist Michiro Endo, Atsushi on guitar and Jun on drums and their first single "Dendou Kokeshi" comes out via Political Records the same year. Tam replaced Atsushi on guitar and on X-Mas 1981 they released their first full-length album (half studio/half live) Trash. They toured immense, they had a couple line-up changes and released many singles and albums, among them a live record, and the band split up 1993. In 2001 there was a special Stalin concert entitled "One Night Dream". Michiro Endo performed with Keigo Nakata (ex:The Stalin) on drums, Shinichi Suzuki (Pulling Teeth) on guitar and Katsuta on bass. Other bands and artists also performed and paid tribute to the group, including Loopus, Cobra, Panta and Kenzi. The show was recorded and released as the Hakike Gasuruhodo Romanchikku Daze!! video in June 2001. The concert coincided with the release of the 365-A Tribute to The Stalin album, which has some of the bands that performed covering Stalin songs. Stop Jap is full with fifteen first-class snotty punk nuggets and is one of the best record from the land of the rising sun.

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MARIA.023 - s/t EP 1979

Tokyo punk from Maria.023 with their lone record which was released via Gozira Records. Four friggle mid-tempo tracks with a brilliant crazy voice and I don't understand a single word even though they have english lyrics.. famos. What should I say? listen

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V/A - Osaka Battle Royal 1990

This fuckin' christmas time is full with all kinds of crap but the best goodies are the cookies and hot Äppler/Punch/Wine, etc... and I'm getting fatter each time. Well, enough from my little private stories and let's talk about Japanese music. This compilation on O.B.R. Records is decorated with Osaka maniacs, six bands, two songs each and I'm a litte surprised because we find excellent mid-tempo goodies, Punk/Metal/Oi! style, and no screaminhardcorenoisecantunderstandpunk lullabies and that looks interesting like blood im urine. Now I need a shower and come back with a fresh lemon scent. 

1.Easy Life - CYCLAMENS

2.Run Like Hell - CYCLAMENS

3.The Angel Kills You - DOROCHYS

4.Dead End Dreamer - DOROCHYS

5.Wind Jammer - GRUESOME

6.Dog And Stag - GRUESOME

7.Holy Terror - BUGS BUNNY

8.Rusty Eyes - BUGS BUNNY

9.Come Back, Maria - WHITE ROPES

10.Heartache & Trouble - WHITE ROPES

11.Fireman (My God Ittue) - GHAPPS

12.Heavy Time - GHAPPS

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V/A - Go Ahead Make My Day/Smashing Odds Ness 2 1989

We stay fast, dirty, rough and aggressive and move to the east in our beautiful world and make stop in Japan. Odds Ness Records released this magnificent compilation with nine combos and immortalized twenty-four "Fuck You" trashers in the typical scream-melodic-wacky land of the rising sun style. Most of the bands have a few releases out and as always with Far East bands very rare and hardly available here in Europe. That's why compilations are made that bring us closer to the stuff through small labels or distributions (or via www). The first volume was released as an EP in 1987 with eight nuggets. Together, all fit on a CD. I think it's time for breakfast.

1.Change - F.V.K.

2.A Rumor-Monger - F.V.K.

3.Keep On Thinking - F.V.K.

4.Misunderstanding - F.V.K.

5.Wind Of Pain - BASTARD

6.(Not!) Weak Persons - DON DON

7.Final Terror - DON DON

8.Damn Christians - SIC

9.Easy Tube Selfish - SIC

10.Because I Hate You - SIC

11.Song Of Hope - SIC

12.New Song Today - SIC

13.童夢 - COMPLETE

14.108 - COMPLETE

15.Dark Street - SICILIAN BLOOD

16.Drunker - SICILIAN BLOOD

17.The Matter - SWEATS

18.Weight Around - SWEATS

19.Seized Fear - SWEATS

20.残 - ASBESTOS

21.Over The War...? - ASBESTOS

22.Fall Down - IDORA

23.Empty - IDORA

24.Communication Break Down - IDORA

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V/A - Killed By Hardcore #2 2002

Redrum Records, you know what this means? Genau, massive rare punk stuff from the early days and now we meet the Hardcore section and this compilation is a great example of nasty bands from every angle of this planet. I quote from back cover: "Welcome to the second installment of Killed By Hardcore. Just like that others series by those useless eaters from hell. This one's already going down hill... to the big money at the end of your wants list. Be warned: all anarchy & violence taken from original vinyls. So if it ain't digital enough you can always listen to disco shit. So bummer bitches, you'll find here explosive material of black small round flat 80s and invite your neighbors and enjoy a hearty BBQ with lots of beer." Twenty-three more on Volume 1 - I wish you all a groovy Sunday and enjoy the music.

1.Fame - ZMIV

2.Dying In A Maze - HEADCLEANERS

3.Mai - INDIGESTI

4.Misguided Missile Mouth - E-13

5.Dead You - IKKA SHINJYUU

6.Land Of The Brave - MECHT MENSCH

7.Mad At The World - YDI

8.Elintilaa - RIISTETYT

9.No Explanations - SUBURBAN MUTILATION

10.Miséria E Fome - INOCENTES

11.Det Er Bare Løgn - BETONG HYSTERIA

12.Think Of England - INSTANT AGONY

13.Compromises - NO LABELS

14.Starve To Death - VORKRIEGSPHASE

15.Religiøs Terror - FADER WAR

16.Man's Ruin - TARGET OF DEMAND

17.I'm In Love With Nancy Reagan - TMA

18.Your Mother Sucks Cocks In Hell - AGENT ORANGE

19.Religion - E.A.T.E.R.

20.No More No - KURO

21.Pressform - EXTREM

22.Acid Casualty - KORO

23.Vägra - DISARM

24.No End In Sight - THE ABUSED

25.Guai A Voi! - CANI

26.Man Rape Blues - CHRONIC SICK

27.Mucho Macho - CHRONIC SICK

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V/A - 病原体 Virus Compilation 1988

To coffee now a decent portion of hardcore and a trip to Japan is not the worst place and the punkers there celebrate it in their very own way I think: extreme energetic, partly chaotic, unrestrained and simply authentic, and exactly that stimulates me a lot and often I don' understand a word because the singing is mostly screamin' out (I mean, the Italians, Spaniards or Brazilians, to name a few, can do that too but the Japanese I find specially and unique) and that makes the music so simpatico. This record, released via the French label Jungle Hop International, proves it with sixteen fantastic delicious cocktails.

1.Ugly Today - SIC 

2.I Don't Wanna - SIC

3.Right Stuff - LIP CREAM

4.Yellow Beauty - LIP CREAM

5.Open Your Eyes - FUCK GEEZ

6.No Fun - FUCK GEEZ

7.Buffalo Slam - FVK

8.A Summer Vacation - FVK

9.Jap Gate - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

10.Jock - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

11.Hi - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

12.Bloody Character - MAD CONFLUX

13.Go Out - MAD CONFLUX

14.Pink Panther - MAD CONFLUX

15.Always Hate - DON DON

16.We Don't Want Fuckin' Laws - DON DON

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V/A - 1984 The Fourth 1990

I'm sure a lot of you know the 1984 compilations which were released via the french label New Wave Records and all four volumes had lots of international bands and the chance to immortalize their songs on vinyl, some became known, others dissolved. Fact is that each volume has been provided with loving inserts, partial two record-sets and the rather unknown fourth part contains a 7Inch. The musical bandwidth goes in all directions of decent underground sounds from all worlds cellars. Twenty-four good reasons convince you to grab this platte and let this hot Monday end gently.

1.Convicted - CONVICTED

2.Whose Life? - NAUSEA

3.Few Lines & Tones About Dr. Mengele And His Railway Selections - MENGELE

4.Dismembered Corpse - VNA

5.Painclothes Dick - SANITY ASSASSINS

6.The Sound Of Confetti - MENTAL DISTURBANCE

7.The Thin Man - THE DISPOSSESSED

8.But With This Word - DIE SCHWARZEN SCHAFE

9.Outrage Rebellion - OUTRAGE REBELLION

10.Barrier - KRULL

11.HC Bomb - TOXIK TRASH

12.Victims - WHITE PIGS

13.But Every Sunday Morning - CIRCLE OF SIG-TIÜ

14.Agur L'Azurrebel - NOISE & DECKER

15.Misaki - TOSHIYUKI HIRAOKA

16.L'Utopie C'est Pour Demain - ASPIDISTRA

17.Cherry Bomb - FREE LOVE SOCIETY

18.Lay Down The Law - DEMONAX

19.What The Fuck - ONCLE SLAM

20.The Dark - SAMAËL

21.Get Off My Back - FOREIGN LEGION

22.Blinded By Science - ACTIVE MINDS

23.United Scene - DISGORGE

24.Yourself - SLAVER

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COBRA - Indie Omnibus 82-86 [1991]

A trip into the land of the rising sun and let's meet Cobra, a Japanese punk/Oi! band from Osaka and they were one of the first bands in Japan to incorporate the style of Oi! in their sound and since 1982 they are more or less active. A lot of records are released and the band is still alive. Of course it's not easy to get their records in Europe so this rip is not mine and I can't say how many copies were pressed from this CD but it's a nice compilation of their early recordings and when the music is not so stressful as much of the Pacific Island then I like that. Fourteen melodic punk lullabys in this file, mostly from their 7Inches and other sources (use the search option top left), gives you a decent impression from Yosu-Ko and his band. This picking was released 1991 via AA Records/Pony Canyon, grab it!

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