Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sweden. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

V/A - Även Vackra Fåglar Skiter (Live) 1992

Released via Birdnest Records gives this double record set an fantastic impression of the Swedish underground scene with bands that have caused a sensation with good Powerpunk rock since the mid-eighties, all this were recorded live during Totalgalan, the 18th and 19th of October 1991. This is the CD Version and we find we also infos inside but only in Swedish. But I'm sure these little bio or liner notes express what can be heard, namely a solid selection of bands/songs that achieved a bit of fame in their country and outside of it. Check out the blog and you will find studio material for many of the protagonists mentioned here. Cool piece!

1.Grusgrop - KÖTTGROTTORNA
2.Zuga - KÖTTGROTTORNA
3.Can't Stand It - CHARTA 77
4.Vikingjazz - TUK TUK RALLY
5.Betongbarn - STREBERS
6.Elsa - STREBERS
7.Hallucinationer - D.L.K.
8.Yellow Submarine - PUBLIKEN
9.Svart Jul - CHARTA 77
10.Sånger & Eld - TUK TUK RALLY
11.Lycklig - 23 TILL
12.Hungrig - KÖTTGROTTORNA
13.U.S Of C.C - THE PAST
14.Do Anything You Wanna Do - 23 TILL
15.C.P Framför Sin T.V. - D.L.K.
16.Bonnrock - KÖTTGROTTORNA
17.Häxcalypso - KÖTTGROTTORNA
18.Midsommarvisa - STREBERS
19.Whats Your Feeling - THE PAST
20.Bikt I C-Dur - TUK TUK RALLY
21.Pärleporten - STREBERS
22.Doesn't Make It Alright - CHARTA 77
23.Ensam Kvar - CHARTA 77
24.Tänk Om Jag Vore... - D.L.K.
25.Sofia Dansar Go-Go - TUK TUK RALLY
26.Sista Supen - 23 TILL

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Wednesday, December 06, 2023

V/A - Really Fast Vol.2 1984

Second Compilation from this cool series which came via Really Fast Records and again 1600 copies were pressed. And on these records are only Swedish bands who celebrate more fast and aggressive Hardcore/Punk and to preserve a monument to them this little idea was born. Some made it onto vinyl, others only on those gems. This edition also comes, like Volume 1, in a beautiful poster sleeve with pictures, artwork and information about the bands, a solid release, Enjoy!

1.Magic Mushrooms - THE KRIXHJÄLTERS
2.The Guardian Of The Society - THE KRIXHJÄLTERS
3.Tänk Realistiskt - S.O.D.
4.BSS - S.O.D.
5.I Don't Want - S.O.D.
6.Rustning Är Mord - ASOCIAL
7.Frihet - ASOCIAL
8.Hiroshima/Slakta Assars Nassar - TATUERADE SNUTKUKAR
9.Herreys - TATUERADE SNUTKUKAR
10.Krossade Pungkulor - TATUERADE SNUTKUKAR
11.Pensionär - SWANKERS
12.Anti-Oi - SWANKERS
13.Trofull - NYX NEGATIV
14.Makten - NYX NEGATIV
15.Vi Kan - MOB 47
16.Dagen Efter - MOB 47
17.Vi Vill Ha Frihet - MOB 47
18.Vår Värld - MOB 47
19.Nowhere - BRISTLES
20.Dataspel - AB HJÄRNTVÄTT
21.E.A.P. - AB HJÄRNTVÄTT
22.Tristess - INGRON HUTLÖS
23.Raggarstat - INGRON HUTLÖS
24.Skit I Valet - INGRON HUTLÖS
25.Run - R.T.S.
26.R.T.S. - R.T.S.
27.Det Finns Inget Kvar - R.T.S.
28.Byråkrati Gör Dig Fri - R.T.S.
29.Napalm - R.T.S.
30.Minoritet Förtryck - DISTRUST
31.Föroreningar - DISTRUST
32.Fred & Frihet - DISTRUST
33.Heavy Gym - SUBWAY ARMY
34.Decontrol - SUBWAY ARMY
35.Farligt - SÖTLIMPA
36.Fred - SÖTLIMPA


Saturday, November 11, 2023

EBBA GRÖN - Prorock 7'' 1979

Second 7Inch by Ebba Grön on Mistlur and they formed in Rågsved outside of Stockholm in 1977. They are one of the most renowned bands from this country and this 7Inch will kick your ass and is one more beautiful highlight in their glorious discography. Two briliant goodies and what can I more say: don't miss it! 


Saturday, November 04, 2023

TIEBREAK - Mina Grannar (Gillar Inte Rock'N'Roll) 7'' 1982

I don't have any information about this band called Tiebreak, but they do a solid job and recorded two early rock'n'roll goodies and immortalized them on their only rare 7inch, released by the Swedish renowned Rock label Pang RecordsWhether it is a real collector's item is up to the viewer, I don't think the record is bad, as it is absolutely audible and doesn't come with long solos or similar elements. A-side with a 'short' two minute track, while the flip is a bit too long ballad, but the guitar sound sounds pleasantly creaky and somehow antique... very charming. A record where tastes certainly differ, I like it.


Sunday, October 29, 2023

INCEST BROTHERS - Ljuset Igen 7'' 2022

Current 7Inch by the Incest Brothers from Stockholm, with a new song on the A-side and on the flip is a peppered cover version of the most famous Valves song “For Adolf's Only”. The first hundred copies came in blood red vinyl, the rest in black, and this little goodie was released via Bollmora Rekords. Really cool that this band is still active, originally formed in 1977, and still have passion in making good music which this burning wheel clearly underlines. Powerful & lovely!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Friday, October 27, 2023

V/A - Panx Vinyl Zine 11 EP 1992

French label Panx Productions created their small Panx Vinyl Zine series at the end of the Eighties and eleven parts were released. Pressed exclusively as 7Inch, initially hand-numbered and always provided with a small booklet, bands were given the opportunity to show what they could do. Mostly unknown combos, who were only a small part in their lifetime at vinyl on these series. So a very good innovation and anyone who owns all eleven records can certainly put them all together on a CD and have a really rare and surprisingly good Compilation with excellent material, in my opinion. I only have this one but it kicks well and is affordable for just a few euros, like all the others. Now start to an interesting little journey through the world and meet likeable people who can do it too. Cheers! 🍻

1.Tired - COUCH POTATOES
2.Jehovah's Witness - BLANKS 77
3.Crisis Everywhere - WOUNDED KNEE
4.Real Man - EIGHT BALL
5.Sentimiento Indefinible - LAMENTO
6.Nevermore - PUBLIC LOST


Thursday, October 05, 2023

ATTENTAT - I Denna Stan 1984

Third album by Attentat from Gothenburg (maybe the most famous and memorable band from this city) with eleven energetic versatile Punk tunes which often exceed the three minute mark and they are very popular in their home country and have released numerous records since 1978. I don't know if they are still active but their sound still kicks. According to Mats Jönsson (vocals) himself, Attentat's best album and here is also one of the group's strongest songs: "In Denna Stan". Well, this isn't an 1-2-3-4 album, but it's not light fare either.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Saturday, August 19, 2023

THE PAST - In The Future With The Past 1990

Short and painless, this is the sound of the first record by the Past after their long hiatus and it's an Explosion!, released via Birdnest Records and twelve smashers in less than twenty minutes have Linus (vocals/guitar), Pelle (bass/vocals), Roger (drums/vocals) smashed out at the Studio White Room on a cold grey November day. I guess, the songs turned out extremely awesome because there is a lot of darkness in Sweden at this time and I can well imagine how I would jump out of my skin with the gray haze and I have to admit I couldn't live there, too little sun. Well, maybe that wasn't the reason and I've never been to Köping, so it's purely fictional. Well, considering that the Past have released a total of four albums (last in 2021) there is little information about them, but that's okay. The music is decisive and with this album, which you aren't find on the crawling table for a special offer, the three created a solid little masterpiece. I know, you will love it!


Sunday, August 06, 2023

DIESTINCT - Se Men Inte Röra 1981

Three young piece from Sundsvall and Diestinct consisted of Jan (vocals/guitars), Mikael (bass), Jörgen (drums) and was a magnificent live band, a hard-hitting trio that delivered pop-punk at a level no other band could at the time. Hundreds of gigs, two albums and four singles were released before disbanded in 1985. This is their first full-length on Mistlur with ten PowerPop/Punk nuggets, some of them have more than four minutes, which I find a bit long among others, but overall the three make it mostly acceptable and therefore not uninteresting. Also rewarded on numerous Compilations, which you check out for yourself. Good record.


Tuesday, July 25, 2023

KRIMINELLA GITARRER - Complete Studio Recordings & Demos 2000

Kriminella Gitarrer was a young four piece and come together around 1977 and the first line-up consisted of Stry (vocals), Mats (guitars), Affe (bass), Sticky Bomb (drums). They were not the most influential or popular of the first generation of Swedish Punk bands but their three 7Inches are all excellent records. All three, plus demos and their two Compilation tracks are assembled on this great slab which came via Klippan Records in an edition of 500 copies. Sixteen tidbits prove that they were able to write rough cool songs, and have a legitimate place in the upper league of the Swedish underground. A detailed DIN-A4 gives you more information about the band and I would definitely recommend a listen.


Wednesday, June 14, 2023

NEW ROSE - Circus Of The Human Race EP 1986

Swedish five piece from Ljusne, Hälsingland and this 7Inch has four solid rocking numbers and is the debut of New Rose, Anders (vocals), Maths (guitars), Ingvar (bass), Peter (keys), Roger (drums), on Slam Records. An album followed (In The Land Of Overnight Daylight, 1988) plus a flexi 7inch (split with The Pedaç Moped, 1989) and I guess after that the band broke up. Musically played decently, melodically and the keys are not too dominant and sound at the right time without getting on your nerves and as far as I know, there aren't Compilation invitations. I think, there are far worse ways to waste ten minutes of your life, New Rose aren't one of them.


Tuesday, June 13, 2023

INTIMATE - Tomma Ögon EP 1982

An older rip now and this is the only 7Inch by this Swedish four piece from Västerås and the band consisted of Jonas (vocals/bass), Henrik & Marin (guitars), Lars-Åke (drums) and this little dittie was released by their own. The four lasted between 1979-1982 and they did about twenty gigs in mid Sweden and broke up just after the Single had been released. That is the only information about the four and musically rather unspectacular, but the four songs are definitely worth listening to, even if they hardly reach the wild-rough Punk standard of the Swedish bands from back then, which is probably due to their sadly bloodless sound, is the whole thing harmless. But hey, that was also part of it and Intimate certainly made some friends happy and can now be rediscovered here, and the mention in Peter Jandreus's Encyclopedia is proof enough that they were important for the Swedish Underground scene! They are also found on a Compilation tape Drömmar i Faksimile from 1982 on Modernes Pop Records. 


Tuesday, June 06, 2023

GÖTEBORG SOUND - s/t LP 2019

Göteborg Sound was an early Swedish Punk band who released a series of superb 7Inches in the late Seventies and this Compilation on Bengans Records is limited and numbered to 300 copies (Record Store Day 2019) and features the Singles (1978-1979), live in Studio (1979) and a goodie which was recorded 21.10.1977 at Sanna Hemvärnsgård and that means, all their great numbers are gathered on this record, nice idea, and yes: GBG Sound were pioneers and an absolutely important part of the Swedish underground scene and wrote fantastic, fast and aggressive songs, and those who own the original singles, take those into your grave or pass them to your children, because it would be a shame if they ended up going in the trash at some point.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Saturday, May 27, 2023

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


Thursday, April 06, 2023

FIENDENS MUSIK - A Boot Right In The Face 7'' 2014

Slyngel Rekords stands for rare Swedish KBD nuggets, released on colored vinyl and mostly in a limited edition of 300 copies. Slyngel #008 is dedicated to Fiendens Musik, a combo from Lund and started originally as cover band, but quick evolved writing their own songs inspired by the upcoming Punk & New Wave explosion at the end of the Seventies. The band did under a short time four singles and two albums. "Fiendens Musik arose in the gap between the Swedish prog movement and Punk. The result was a raucous and thunderous rock to Swedish lyrics with a strong touch of reality. The band tackled topics such as everyday racism and unprovoked street violence decades before they hit the public agenda, and always with self-perceived lyrics. They struck right and left, with the same sharp irony against square progs and left-wing activists as against young moderate upper-class fashions. The band's name was taken, typically enough, from a Maoist pamphlet against rock music - this capitalist abomination - entitled "The People Can Never Win to the Music of the Enemy". Pompous nonsense to which the Enemy replied with an ironic wink." These two songs were recorded 1979 and are probably outtakes that didn't make it onto the first album, so both perfect for Slyngel's rare 7inch Collection. 👍


Sunday, April 02, 2023

SLAM - End Of Laughter 1987

Third and final album by Slam from Gävle and line-up on these fifteen songs were Zone (vocals), Thomas & Uffe (guitars), Pär (bass), Tony (drums) and the year after they got the chance after releasing this album (in the US by Subcore Records) and embarked on a two month U.S. tour that resulted in twenty-seven shows at various venues which made them playing together with such acts as Circle Jerks, Gang Green, SNFU and many more. Slam's last show was in 1987 at the now defunct Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen, and Fagersta Fokets Hus. No further material have been released until 2008 when they appear on 'Svenska Punk Klassiker Vol.2'. Here's a review which I feel the same way: "Out of the fifteen mid-tempo Punk songs here, most are made up of delicate guitar leads, simple drum beats, and droning vocals that lean toward the dark side. Maybe the songs are too long, maybe the band doesn’t live up to their name, but this slab just doesn’t stand out. (Martin Sprouse, MRR #42 • November 1986)Well, unfortunately they didn't make a big bang with this record but I recommend checking their debut album which is a complete different caliber.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Saturday, March 18, 2023

RÖVSVETT - Den Falske Kakaoinspektören 1994

Rövsvett are a Swedish combo from Tranås and active since 1983 and are one of the oldest Swedish still active Punk bands and this is their second album on Birdnest Records. Over the years, their line-up changed and amended several times but the guys are known for their hard aggressive Hardcore and released some interesting tapes and records in the 80's. This is their secod album with fifteen solid numbers in a very production and they blast decent and you can't escape. You can compare these recordings with their demo tape from and you will find that they have not become worse. Well, everyone who likes fast and solid hardcore will get the best service here and shouldn't shy away from downloading it, everyone else too!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Thursday, March 02, 2023

VIDRO & CANKRO - Split 12'' 2019

Now an interesting record which made for their Brazilian tour 2019, originally released on tape and a year later released on vinyl in a small edition (50 copies) by the Norwegian label Byllepest. Both versions sold out quickly, so it was time to press the whole thing as a larger edition (Kink Records, 500 copies). It starts with Vidro from Stockholm and the band consisted of Vendela (vocals), Lucas (guitars), Melody (bass), Staffan (drums) and they give us six angry mid-tempo numbers with a slightly melancholic undertone with splendid pissed-off vocals of Vendela. On the other side then Cankro (Costa (vocals/guitars), Coca (bass), Renatinho (drums) from São Paulo with their vinyl debut and they shine with four rough Hardcore attacks, combines with great enriched guitar solis. Both combos do an excellent job and show us once again that this world needs such aggressive inferno. TOP!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Tuesday, February 14, 2023

V/A - Powerpearls Vol.6 2000

Uhhaaa... next round of the grandiose Powerpearls series, today with Volume #6 and you know what that means. Seventeen fresh PowerPop nuggets from all over the world have made it onto this Compilation and the selection is once again considerable and equipped with plenty of rare 7inches (one song per record). It's been a long time since I discovered this style of music with enthusiasm and since then I have had a number of Schnittchen as guests in my house and basically no more words are needed to review this rare record I think, do you agree? Let's do it like this, it's best to use the opportunity to leave your review/opinion in the comment section, that's what it's for and I'd be really interested in what you think about the material, and please, don't be shy. 😌 I say: this package is damn cool and a must have for any true wdthtc follower, Enjoy!

1.Ghosts Of Princes In Towers - RICH KIDS
2.Hjälp Mej - PINBALLS
3.Ten Years - STARJETS
4.Sha La La JEDRZY DMOCHOWSKI
5.No Place Like Home - THE NEIGHBORHOODS
6.Here Today, Gone Tomorrow - THE STRAND
7.Dancing - THE BADGE
8.Let Go/Accept Me - DIRTY LOOKS
9.N'Importe Quoi - FLOO FLASH
10.Time Out - THE DOUBT
11.Hey You/Time Enough - STAIRS
12.Ordinary Joe - WHITE HEAT
13.She Said Go - PRIVATE DICKS
14.Puto Da Rua - OPINIÃO PÚBLICA
15.Favourite Girl - KNIFE EDGE
16.Natascha - ROXETTE
17.It's Cold Outside - STIV BATORS


Sunday, February 05, 2023

UNDERJORDISKA LYXORKESTERN - Lögnens Mästare 12'' 1982

Now to a band where I'm really undecided. On the one hand their music bores me a little, on the other hand I can't say they suck, do you know what I mean? There are passages that I really like and some that don't infect me and I'm open to good early sound that came out of my youth, and you can't know everything and there was a lot of crap as well (see NDW) but I'm really undecided on this combo. Kicks partly and becomes uninteresting at the same time. A damn conflicht. But I'm posting it now, because it's rare and not total scrap, decide for yourselfs. Some facts: Underjordiska Lyxorkestern (Underground Luxury Orchestra) were formed after TT Reuter and Garbochock were finished and was a Swedish band from Lund and consisted of Henrik (vocals/keys/horns), D.F. Mikael (guitars), Peter (bass/violin/vocals) Binke (drums) and this is their second release on Heartwork Records after the fucking rare Kärleksön 7'' (five testpressings made & remains unreleased, was 1983 as one-sided single released). The only album, Prairie Romanser, was released in 1982 via Silence, and that was it. After releasing their first record, they were the opening act for Siouxsie & The Banshees on their Scandinavian tour in Summer 1982. Peter left the group in 1982 and they continued for a short time as a trio before disbanding in the mid Eighties. Found on some comps, one of them the great Vägra Raggarna Benzin Vol.3 & 4 double record set on Massproduktion. Well, it would be interested what you think about it and write your opinion in the comments.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -