GROOVIE GHOULIES - Fun In The Dark 1999

One more great stuff from Lookout! Records with the Groovie Ghoulies from Sacramento and on their fifth album were involved Roach (vocals/guitars), B-Face (bass), Kepi (drums) and the three stand for excellent usual Ramones-style sing-a-long songs and is suitable for every party. This little fucker has thirteen of that. You will warm up to the album very quickly because the songs enter your genes unhindered like heroin into your vein and inject the good mood straight into your head, this is mainly due to the melodic power of the songs, the magical singing and ultimately the positive rhythms. This record brings you calm down, checks our visions and ensures a relaxing time. Forget all the new MTV Pseudo Pop-Punker, this is simply the best and original. And my neighbor just tells me: this beauty is reissued 2023 by Stardumb, etc... Records in a pressing of 1000 copies on transparent blue vinyl with black smoke, so watch fucking out!

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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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THE SQUIRT - Men And Their Masters 1985

The only album by this fantastic combo was released via Weird System and the four were inspired by the sound of such great bands as the Dead Kennedys, D.O.A., Black Flag, etc.... the Squirt founded at the beginning of the Eighties in Zurich and consisted of Marc (vocals/guitars), Gertjan (bass/vocals), Ueli (drums/guitars/vocals) and their aim was to become the fastest and toughest Swiss band. They recorded a demotape in 1983 with fourteen Songs and somehow it fell into the hands of the Hamburgers and they were immediately enthusiastic and decided to make an album with them, and so Men & Their Masters was recorded, followed by a Germany tour. In terms of sound, the Squirt is fast and precise, a healthy portion of Hardcore that rarely comes from the Alpine country, and the potential is strong and the level is very high, they absolutely don't have to hide behind the aforementioned bands, the four can inspire with thier record. A real smasher!

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V/A - Nos Années Punk 1977-1980 [2002]

Last X-Mas post and it's an interesting Compilation which was released in 2002, and this Sucker compiles both sides of previous singles from renowned French combos at the heyday of fresh, rough and awesome music. Most of them are probably familiar to you because the original 7Inches are in the blog and many are also represented on other comps. You see, the sell-out continue again and again and again...... I mean, it's okay but always the same songs is a bit boring, but what do I know? This part comes with detailed informations, but unfortunately only in French. Well, apparently only intended for the local Punkrocker. Whatever, the music speaks the language that everyone understands and overall it's a good one.

1.Ok Carole - BIJOU

2.Betty Jane Rose - BIJOU

3.19 - DOGS

4.Here Comes My Baby - DOGS

5.Poly Magoo - ASPHALT JUNGLE

6.Love Lane - ASPHALT JUNGLE

7.Boozy Creed - STINKY TOYS

8.Plastic Face - STINKY TOYS

9.Panic - METAL URBAIN

10.Hysterie Connective - METAL URBAIN

11.Betsy Party - STARSHOOTER

12.Source Crisis Baby - STARSHOTTER

13.A Bout De Souffle - MARIE ET LES GARÇONS

14.Re-Bop - MARIE ET LES GARÇONS

15.Killer Man - GAZOLINE

16.Radio Flic - GAZOLINE

17Guilty Razors - Provocate - GUILTY RAZORS

18.Don't Wanna Be Rich - GUILTY RAZORS

19.Ça Plane Pour Moi - PLASTIC BERTRAND

20.Pogo Pogo - PLASTIC BERTRAND

21.So Chic - ELECTRIC CALLAS

22.W.S.B. - ELECTRIC CALLAS

23.Chercher Le Garçon - TAXI GIRL

24.Les Yeux Des Amants - TAXI GIRL

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V/A - Kylmää Joulua! 1978

My contribution on today's date, and you know this time is nothing spectacular for me, but I'm not alone on this earth, but here is something special for you: Kylmää Joulua! (A Cold Christmas!) is the Finnish Christmas greeting that was released 1978 by the essential Poko Rekords as a 12Inch as promotional use, which includes ten splendid Punk and Rock versions of traditional Christmas carols by early Finnish combos. At the time, only 500 copies of the album were pressed, and it was distributed free of charge to partners and close friends of the bands appearing on the album, among others. In 2007, a remastered CD version of the album appeared, which was printed in thousand copies and this file is this version, the original is damn rare and an expensive affair these days. The back cover said that the B-side contains the song 'Silent Night' performed by an Orchestra called "Tampere Chamber Ensemble", but in fact nothing was pressed on it. Enjoy!

1.Joulutarina - TIERNAPOIKA

2.Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer - TEDDY & THE TIGERS

3.Soihdut Sammuu - POPEDA

4.Run Rudolph Run - VOX

5.Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon - EPPU NORMAALI

6.Joulukirkkoon - POPEDA

7.Go Tell It On The Mountains - DUCKS

8.Tonttuarmeija - KOLLAA KESTÄÄ

9.Merry Xmas Anyway - VOX

10.Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht - DIE HERODES

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V/A - East 1980

It's really terrible what's only coming out of the radio today, of course I don't need to hear it, but while my eyes are watering from cutting onions, Hardcore/Punk isn't efficient, so I just stop working in the kitchen and focus on the next slab, which isn't at the top of the British Punkrock region, although the bands all have an excellent PowerPop/Punk to offer, but apart from the Cigarettes and Half Life, the others remained largely unknown to me. Well, this big Nugget was released via Dead Good Records and has all infos and fifteen fantastic X-Mas songs you need.... a fresh and sweet sounding record... back for preparing dinner, Bon Appétit!

1.Stay Inside - THE CIGARETTES

2.Madame Blues - FATAL CHARM

3.Comalife - WHIZZ KIDS

4.Man On A Threshold - B-MOVIE

5.Looking At You - THE CIGARETTES

6.Poison - PSEUDO EXISTORS

7.Contact - SINCERE AMERICANS

8.Refugee - B-MOVIE

9.Someone - WHIZZ KIDS

10.Steve Biko - HALF LIFE

11.High Rise Failures (Dub) - VICK SINEX & THE NASAL SPRAYS

12.Beyond The Zone - PSEUDO EXISTORS

13.Frivolous Disguises - THE CIGARETTES

14.Stoned Loving - FATAL CHARM

15.Spend The Night Alone - FATAL CHARM

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THE SKEPTIX - Peace Force EP 1981

Second 7Inch by this StokeOnTrent band and the four are welcome guests in my house. Another well-recorded Skeptix release. They’ve contributed two more killer thrash numbers, one with some interesting drum parts (“War Drum”), the other with a metallic guitar solo (the title track). The EP is rounded out by a slower cut called “Another Day.” (Jeff Bale, MRR #14 • June 1984) That's not surprising because their sawing music is exactly my taste and they regret the fact that their first album was released via the German ROR label, today more than ever. This three track EP was released via Zenon Records and is another good one of the Skeptix and they recorded until 1983, when unfortunately Fish (guitars) left the band to join Discharge. By 1985 the Skeptix had split up.

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PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE - Televizori 12'' 1978

Prljavo Kazalište are one of the longest lasting bands from the former Yugoslavia (today Croatia), and this little 12Inch is the first work by the five from Zagreb and appeared via Jugoton and offers three rockin' mid-tempo tunes with a fantastic greasy guitar sound. Numerous albums/7Inches, Compilation contributions have they made and their popularity at home is correspondingly high. You can read more about the band on the web, there is a lot of material available. I have to go to the train station now, my vacation starts today and there will be more interesting and rare stuff to come... I promise. So stay tuned!

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CHAOTIC YOUTH - Sad Society EP 1983

Not really new in Blogland and it's not my rip but this is okay because I like this EP by Chaotic Youth, a four piece from Beith/North Ayrshire and this is their debut record which came via Beat The System!! Records. The band consisted of Tommy (vocals), Ian (guitars), Ricky (bass), John (drums) and they recorded a demo tape in 1981 which came out on vinyl via Nausea Records in 2022. Officially they only made this 7Inch and I guess the band wasn't long lasting either, but they appear on some interesting Compilations. Very good single with positive vibes in a fine Beatpunk mode. No more posts today, I'm again in a hurry so what the Fuck...

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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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