IDIOTS - They Call Us The Idiots 1985

Uhh... FUCK!!! It's raining outside and a bit cold again, time for another cool Punk record. Released via Mülleimer Records, another important German label in my opinion and posted by many other blogs but I listen to this album so often, reason enough to post it again. The Idiots from Dortmund are a alcohol-swiging bunch from Germany. They stumble between Oi-influenced sing-alongs and sloppy, enjoyable thrashers. This band opts for longer song structures and a pop style with moments of instrumental invention and even ingenuity. While the majority of this album sustains a melodic approach, there are welcome blasts of thrashy energy from time to time; too bad the compositions tend to fall into an earlier, less accessible German style.

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IDIOTS - Der S⁰⁴ Und Der BVB EP 1983

I would say that the guys who follow now are pretty popular with you and your comments and downloads show that, so I think it's time for the self-released debut record by the Idiots from Dortmund. They started in 1978 with slow Oi! Punk which you can hear on this record very well, then developed into HardcorePunk in the mid Eighties. A review: "The Idiots are a primitive, alcohol-swigging bunch from Germany. They stumble between Oi-influenced sing-alongs (like the title cut) and sloppy, enjoyable thrashers (like “Edeka”), all the while preserving a sense of humor and fuzzy guitar backing." (Jeff Bale, MRR #17 • September 1984) His words sum it up perfectly and that's the great thing about the band, it's not about political crap or world-weariness but about everyday life and its challenges and the way they put that into their lyrics is simply remarkable. This is probably the reason why many appreciate and love this band so much. Unfortunately, I haven't seen them live yet, at least I think so, my memory is also a bit failing. Anyway, great record with 5 hits!

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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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DIE SCHWARZEN SCHAFE - Julia + 2 EP 1988-1989

Slowly becoming more pleasant again and there are still two days until the weekend for me, these are good prospects. Today a small 7Inch package from Düsseldorf by Die Schwarzen Schafe and offered are the Reagan On Speed ('88), Julia & Wir Haben Noch Lange Nicht Genug! ('89) singles. I bought the singles at a concert by Barny, Incognito Records, in Hamburg/Marquee at the end of the eighties (good times those were). Since 1985 they make finest D.I.Y. Punkrock and the current line-up consists of Armin (vocals), Volker (guitars), Hendrik (bass) & Warze (drums). Many, many gigs have taken the band all over Europe. From the small AZ to the big festival stage, everything was there. It was never about the big career, but about the scene, and that's still the case today. The sheep sing about the beautiful, but also about the bitter sides of life and wrap these lyrics in mid-tempo punk rock with lots of melody and a sing-along factor (oh-ho-hooo everyone can!). The band positions itself and doesn't like gray areas, fascists, sexists and homophobic idiots. The gentlemen shine with eleven '77 style numbers with unconventional, very personal German & English lyrics, appealing.

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Canada 2015

I don't know why I always reading, that this compilation has a shit sound and then I wonder, what did you expect, asshole? Be thankful that after many many years a new Bloodstains record is out and again full with damn rarities and awesome artwork to that. You see, there are idiots everywhere who are not satisfied with anything. Fuck them, I think this record is overdue and besides the ingenious Killed By Death #26 and a few more compilations, this is a well-kept overview, besides the well-known bands, what was alive in the second largest state on earth.
Eighteen catchy rare bollox on this record, pressed in red vinyl and limited to 666 copies, includes an insert with liner notes. What more do you want? I hope there will always be people who make these rare pearls accessible to us, you are the best!

1.Screaming Fist - THE VILETONES

2.Now I Ain't Got No Face - NO FUN

3.Transmitter - THE RED SQUARES

4.Rat Race - ACTIVE DOG

5.Fuck You - PRIVATE SCHOOL

6.I, Braineater - BRAINEATERS

7.3rd Homosexual Murder - FORGOTTEN REBELS

8.Grown Up Age - THE BUREAUCRATS

9.Celebrity Crack Up - MODERNETTES

10.Punk Rock Virgins - STURGEONS

11.Invasion Of The Tribbles - THE HOT NASTIES

12.Kids Are People Too - SILICONE INJECTION

13.Disease - THE PRESENCE

14.Some Of The Things That You Do - PINK STEEL

15.Kari Anne - CURTAINS

16.I've Got Your Number - THE RAGE

17.Thought You Were A Friend - CULTURE SHOCK

18.Happy Sad - NJF

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V/A - Good Vibrations 1995

Once again Northern Ireland, this 25 CD showcasing the very best of late 70s label Good Vibrations which features contributions from the likes of The Undertones, Victims, Protex and Rudi longside previously unreleased cuts by Shock Treatment & The Androids. Precious!!!

1.Big Time - RUDI

2.Strange Thing By Night - VICTIMS

3.Love Is For Sops - THE OUTCASTS

4.Smarter Than You - THE UNDERTONES

5.Dance Away Lover - X DREAMYSTS

6.Don't Ring Me Up - PROTEX

7.Listening In - PROTEX

8.Parents - THE IDIOTS

9.Dancin' In The Street - SPIDER

10.The Cops Are Comin' - THE OUTCASTS

11.Overcome By Fumes - RUDI

12.Cross The Line - RUEFREX

13.Love Affair - THE TEARJERKERS

14.You Don't Do Ya - THE MOON DOGS

15.I Spy - RUDI

16.Airline Disaster - THE SHAPES

17.Self / Conscious Over You - THE OUTCASTS

18.Love You For Never - THE OUTCASTS

19.On My Mind - THE BANK ROBBERS

20.Decisions - THE BEARS

21.Original Terminal - THE JETS

22.Belfast Telegraph - SHOCK TREATMENT

23.I Don't Want You - THE LIDS

24.Bondage In Belfast - THE ANDROIDS

25.Laugh At Me - TERRI & THE TERRORS

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V/A - The End Was At Hand [Special] 2012

This nice comp was created by my Austrian mate Reinhard (at that time for the legendary, much-loved WildDevilRules blog). Cause was the general hysteria the world would end in 2013, according to the Mayas and well, it's doomsday and I wonder why all these spinners in poor hippie clothes such an uprising practice. The world goes down slowly and not otherwise. I must confess, I did not much notice of a new Apocalypse and honestly I don't give a shit. I demand doomsday as a public holiday where we all not must work. Maybe the Mayas sacrificed more people that day as usual. Well fuck it, the masses needs always some shit where they can hold on to, funny that it's always at the turn of the year, has almost become a tradition. Idiots!!! Not only this was the occasion for my Austrian friend Reinhard to create this self-made compilation here but also to put his favorite songs in a splendid selection on a CD, adorned with a glossy cover. And the result is great, brilliant punkrock from all corners of the world in beautiful order. Great Stuff!! A few words from Mr. Reinhard to the CD:

"Seems that armageddon didn't happen yet - so what shall we do now?? ;-) To celebrate this suprising fact I've compiled a sampler with songs I really like - hopefully you'll like them too. So this one's for you survivors - have fun & all the best! ...and of course: any comments are highly appreciated!" 

I hope you enjoy this exclusive gem and may you create your own sampler at the next pay raise, volcanic eruption, child birth, flood, castration, lung cancer, be in love and don't forget: the next end of the world comes certainly....

1.Lopun Alku (Live) - BASTARDS

2.Friends Of My World - THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

3.Utro - NAIV

4.Romantic - THE STALIN

5.Ulster - KOMINTERN SECT

6.Going Back To Tucson - SUPERSUCKERS

7.Jonny Mord - GARANTIERT SENDEVERBOT

8.Sous Un Ciel Écarlate - BANLIEUE ROUGE

9.Andy - LEATHERFACE

10.Schizoid - DYNAMO FRÜCHTEBONUS

11.Claudia - THE LENNONS

12.In The Pit - TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET

13.Hoax - MALINHEADS

14.Ball & Chain (Unplugged) - SOCIAL DISTORTION

15.Nachtschwärmer - INSEIT

16.Schweinesand - RANTANPLAN

17.Donde Las Águilas Se Atreven - ATTAQUE 77

18.Your Country Needs You - CHARTA 77

19.Jugando (Conmigo Mismo) - SEÑOR NO

20.Don't Ring Me Up - PROTEX

21.Shifu - BRIGADIR

22.Isto E Olho Seco - OLHO SECO

23.Vapaa Pohjola - TERVEET KÄDET

24.S.T.P. (Live) - THEE S.T.P.

25.Inferior - GARDEN GANG

26.Genocide - ZMIV

- Big Huge Thx to Reinhard -

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V/A - H'Artcore 1981

H'Artcore is a compilation that was published by H'Art Records with various punk bands from the Ruhrpott area, where some variables of the local punk scene, such bands as Upright Citizens were present today, others are only here to hear and then fade away. In 1999 the label Teenage Rebel Records has been re-released this record. The name of the compilation is a play on words and refers to the represented music on this album, which was then still referred to punk as it does not use the term 'Deutschpunk'. "The somewhat strange title is derived from the name of the label H'Art in 1981 and still new term Hardcore, which at that time for the harder, faster punk stood here on the sampler (the term German Punk was not in use)." Well, that was back then. A brilliant soundtrack indeed and even nowadays very audible.

1.Verfolgt - CORNY VARIOUS

2.17 / Rebel Song - CLOX

3.Ich Will Hier Raus - BLUTTAT

4.Fuck The Army - UPRIGHT CITIZENS

5.New Wave Takt - DIE PHANTASTISCHEN 3

6.Dosenbier - ABFLUSS

7.Deutschland - FLUCHTVERSUCH

8.Braune Schweine - N.D.R.

9.Reinol - HECKTOR

10.Arbeitsamt - SUFF

11.Mikel - BLUTTAT

12.Bonzen - FLUCHTVERSUCH

13.Luftballon - CORNY VARIOUS

14.Du Traust Dich Nicht - LUZIBÄR

15.Stadion - THE IDIOTS

16.Politiker - ABFLUSS

17.Natur - EKLATANT AB

18.Alkohol - SUFF

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HARD-ONS - All Set To Go 7'' 1987

"This record is dedicated to anyone who has ever gone to a show and started a fight... FUCK OFF!" Clear statement and a look at the brilliant cover showing what idiots here are also meant. Two short melodic goals rushing through and give every constipation a quick end. A little info from discogs: The Hard-Ons are a melodic punk rock band from Sydney, Australia who officially formed in 1982. They are often acknowledged as Australia's most commercially successful independent band and have found international success since the release of their debut Surfin' On My Face EP in 1985 (later re-released in 1987 on Australia's Waterfront Records). The band's origins can be traced back to Western Sydney's Punchbowl Boys High School, where all three band members were students. The multicultural trio of Keish De Silva (of Sri Lankan descent), Blackie (Yugoslavian heritage) and Ray Ahn (Korean ancestry) were initially too young to play gigs in pubs, but honed their skills playing at parties, school dances and the famous Sydney "all ages shows" of the era. Largely influenced by punk, metal and psychadelic bands, the Hard-Ons sound is hard to categorise, though their love of the independent punk spirit (with the members deliberately controlling their own careers: recording, booking and promoting themselves, creating their own artwork (Ray), choosing support bands and even managing the merchandise desk whilst on tour) has found the trio never short of fans (Henry Rollins being one 'celebrity' who is never short of a good word to say about them). These unconventional decisions, combined with first class songwriting talents, powerful live performances and a healthy sense of humour earned the band a large following in Europe as well as their native Australia. This record was released in two different color sleeves, blue/yellow and red/orange. Let it run!!

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LOIKAEMIE - Wir Sind Die Skins 1999

One of the best German Oi! band is Loikaemie and I like all their records because in their lyrics they speak exactly of what I feel too, I can identify 100% with it. The band founded in October 1994 in Plauen, origin of the band were the two friends Ronny (guitar) and Micha (drums), who search in their circle of acquaintances musicians for a band. After repeatedly changes the band stands solid in form with Thomas (vox + guitar) and Ralf (bass) in the winter of 1994/1995. In 1995 the first demo tape comes out and a year later their first album 'Ihr Für Uns Und Wir Für Euch' as well, and two songs “Leichenschänder” and “Perverse Sau” ended up on the index because some idiots didn't understand the lyrics. (A re-release followed in 2000 without the two and without a new cover). After some line-up changes the 2nd album was released via Knock Out Records and again here convince the four with decent street punk and excellent words. 2002 was time for a double album, side-a with new stuff and the b-side with live material from a gig in Conne Island in Leipzig 2000. Five Years later a kind of Best Of record, again as a double album and finally in 2007 their last one. In 2014 the band broke up. Loikaemie were a skinhead band with a strongly anti-racist stand that had nothing to do with right/nazi shit and those people who stumble over because they u.a. cover an Onkelz song should be planting a new brain, morons!!! Vinyl-Rip with all scans, pick up!

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V/A - Hardcore Power Music Part 2 1984

A rainy Saturday here and I am fit again after this hard week and as announced now the second Part Ultra Hardcore Power, whereby hardcore is slightly exaggerated. Ten bands, fifteen songs and an absolute increase to Volume 1. This compilation is packed with 85% unpublished stuff and convinced with many renowned German bands and in my opinion one of the most important D-Punk records, again via Mülleimer released, comes with a small Insert and partly in colored vinyl. A must have!

1.Unterwegs In Sachen Selbstmord - RAZZIA

2.Kämpf Um Dein Recht - AUSBRUCH

3.Thema S - INFERNO

4.Den Nächsten Krieg Gewinnt Der Tod - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

5.Wir Haben Was Zu Sagen - MANIACS

6.Samstag Nacht - IDIOTS

7.Bundespräsident - LUSTFINGER

8.Alkoholkonsum - SCHLUCKSPECHTE

9.Kommissar Winter - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

10.Ein Tag Im Schatten - INFERNO

11.Weltkrieg - MANIACS

12.Deutscher Eid - AUSBRUCH

13.Verweigerung Total - TIN CAN ARMY

14.Kreuz Oder Kopf - RAZZIA

15.Zuviel Ist Nicht Genug - MOTTEK

16.Diese Stadt - MANIACS

17.Liebe & Hass - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

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LOVE A - Eigentlich 2011

Welcome March and we're listen to one of my favorite bands and since I already celebrated a lot of words in the 7Inch post, I refer to a useful bandinfo from Rookie Records, so let's wreck the neck of Fußpilz: Love A were founded in Trier early 2010 by Jörkk (vocals), Stefan (guitars), Dominik (bass), Karl (drums) and have a lot of band experience from previous years and other constellations. The four are characterized by a snotty and energetic sound, which despite all punk attitudes also characterize pop elements and texts with wit, charm and depth. Love A always keep the tension going: The five move between NDW bonds and Hamburg school as well as between urgent, German punk and rhythmic indie rock. The lyrics strike a balance between plastic and cryptic, cynical and hopeful, nodding and shaking their heads. The drums come straight and to the point, the guitar oscillates between staccato-like volleys and melodic caresses, the bass presses and supports, the synthie fills the last gaps with flat sounds. The voice screams, sings & proclaims words in German - somewhere between everyday observation, cynicism, politics & humor, between punk rock rage & mild gentleness. Deutschpunk for the year 2011. I liked the sound of the four directly by the first listening (at a gig together with Turbostaat), and so far their records as well. What me bothers a little is that their gigs are sell out quickly because these are no longer advertised on posters and are therefore the social media idiots first stand in line... Shit Politic, I would say. Anyway, I've seen them often enough, give the mutants a chance.

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PSYCHOTIC TANKS - Security Idiots 7'' 1981

It'll be time in fifteen minutes, but first an obscure single with two interesting pieces. A band that only appeared briefly and didn't create anything earth-shattering or spectacular either, I guess the gathering was more of a spontaneous mood. The baby is called Psychotic Tanks, a short-lived post-punk combo that tried to live in London and this is their only, a Conny Plank produced, single which issued 1980 on the bands equally obscure Idiot label. They consisted of Robert (vocals/guitars), Schengel (bass), Björn (keys), Schruuv (drums). Two members of seminal German punkband Charley's Girls in a new outfit, after CG had disbanded to become Mittagspause. But both songs are absolutely good, sharp guitar in a pounding rhythm and amazingly catchy. The flip a little more restrained but just as brilliant, both lyrically great. Besides, I ask myself how I should prepare my breakfast now...

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THE NAMES - Too Cool To Dance EP 1980

Awesome powerpop 7inch by this three piece combo from Herne Bay in Kent, members: John (guitar + vox), Steve (bass + vox) and Russell (drums). They released this cool three song killer EP only in Germany on GeeBeeDee records. No other vinyl is known to exist except two tracks on the First Offenders compilation on Criminal Records. Why is this so?, I don't know because this little piece of vinyl is a damn catchy one, brisk mid-tempo powerpop mixed with a decent pinch of punk and the guitars cut out everything. I guess the labels have slept here extremely to take this band under contract and give them more options - Idiots!!! The power they had, and even after more than 30 years, the songs sound fresh and put some other band easy in the pocket. Pflichtdownload!

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V/A - Soundtracks Zum Untergang 1980

Start today, in my opinion with the best German punk compilation ever: the first release of the Berlin label AGGRESSIVE ROCKPRODUKTIONEN (AGR). Full with rare stuff from bands which release a lot of good records and on this vinyl are seventeen hits! Offensive, hard, very good lyrics, straight to the point and a good artwork. Some idiots bothered by two dittys and submitted an application for indexing and got right.... the plate was removed and all other releases were with beeps accompanied (MCF #1 and Slime #6), so simple subculture was then dismembered. Well, the uncensored are rare and expensive, but every damn penny worth. Two years later Volume 2 comes out with more new German bands, more hits and it's, without question, also great, Deutsche Wertarbeit!

1.Helden - MIDDLE CLASS FANTASIES

2.Selbstmord - OH 87

3.Ihr Helden - HASS

4.Fact 81 - AHEADS

5.Minuteman - AHEADS

6.Polizei/SA/SS - SLIME

7.Hurra, Ich Bin Genormt - ZK

8.Disco - RAZORS

9.Schizophrene - M.D.BLITZ

10.Immer Wieder Besetzt - ZK

11.Publikum - MIDDLE CLASS FANTASIES

12.I Hate - RAZORS

13.Führer - DAILY TERROR

14.Feiertag - STÖRTRUPP

15.Hoffmann - HASS

16.Keine Führer - SLIME

17.Karriere - STÖRTRUPP

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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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