V/A - Belgique Putain Frigide 1996

Seventh homemade compilation in this theater from the CD-R bootleg label Get Baque Records. And in this episode they take a trip to Belgium and present us twenty five rare Punk/New Wave/PowerPop highlights from 1977-1982. Well, seventy-five percent of the protagonists are already known and represented on numerous compilations, the remaining twenty-five are worthwhile and interesting. That speaks once more for the variety of bands from the Euroheadquarters state. Of course you can say, "Oh no, not Belgium again" and do I need that at all? The answer is an unequivocal YES! Here we go...

1.Job In Town - THE BASTARDS

2.Nuclear Apocalypse - CHAINSAW

3.Working Man - STAGEBEAST

4.Just Like A Rainbow - ABLAZE

5.Le Prof À Mac Off - D.D.MAC OFF

6.Punk - DE STRANGERS

7.Flash - DOUCE VIOLENCE

8.You'll Be The One - HUBBLE BUBBLE

9.Saturday Night - JOHNNY PALERMO

10.No Monarchy - THE KIDS

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

12.I Am A Computer - MAD VIRGINS

13.Stooges - P.I.G.Z

14.Ça Gaze Pour Moi - PLASTICHKE

15.Heaven Only Knows - X-PULSION

16.Hot Love - ONION DOLLS

17.Life Addict - ACETYLENE

18.Tears - CHARTS

19.Violence - CONTINGENT

20.Don't Play Around - THE CROWS

21.Astronauts - GENOCID

22.Night Fever - STRUGGLER

23.The Modern Dance - DEFINITIVOS

24.Life It's A Joke - KEBAB

25.LSD - LOST LEGION

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MANIACS - Bootlegged At The Bootleg 1988

Already regulars on wdthtc and I always like to post a record of the four. and they are worth searching for. Hessian punx Maniacs recorded their live album 1988 at the legendary "Bootleg" Club in Augsburg, which unfortunately had to close after three years due to massive problems with local residents. Released via Rise & Fall Productions and the four shoot out thirteen powerful, but never dull, hardcore bullets with a political statement and the British influence is clearly audibly. In addition, the fantastic recording quality make this album an enjoyable experience. The song selection is also impressive, as you can read below, and guarantees energetic positive vibrations.

Salute The Survivors/(Funeral Of The) Glory Men/Chainsaw Blues/Weltkrieg/Hardcore Punk/Addicted To The Night/Conscientious Objector/Gimme The Bullet/Deutschland/Danger Eyes/Violence/Traveller In Time/New Morning

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X-PULSION - You Are Nothing But Schmucks 2017

Holy Stratocoster, it's time for musical delicacies in this theater. Transported from the shallows of dirty stinky cellars, full with empty beer cans, and to my astonishment: all of this pretty rough and pretty amateurish, but enjoyable. Stuff by X-Pulsion from Brussels, the direct successor of the defunct Belgian combo Chainsaw and formed circa 1977. The band consisted of Peter (vocals), Jerry (guitar), Michel (bass), Klaus (drums) and their only release was a split 7Inch with Streets, released 1978 via Romantik Records. They played a few local gigs in their short lifespan and it's amazing that after so many years some lost recordings are still showing up. Persistently pursuing an idea pays off. This loud goodie was made by Belgian Waffles Records, pressed in an edition of 50 copies and all songs are '78 demos & rehearsals from different cassette tapes (except B6 from Follies TV Broadcast February 1978) and comes with a decent twenty page booklet. Fuckin' Great Record!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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MORNINGTON CRESCENT - Still Shocking 2012

Now it's getting loud & fast and one more combo which I had no sound to date. This compilation includes all their recordings plus unreleased material and was released through Gummopunx Records in a limited edition of 500 copies, 300 on black vinyl and 200 on green transparent. I'll feed you with a few basics from discogs: "Faster than the Dickies, cheaper than Albert Heyn, more shocking than Dallas" (from their 1982 tape cover). Taking their name from a London underground rail station, Mornington Crescent formed in December 1980. After a few lineup shuffles, they first settled on Stan (vocals and guitar), Erik (drums), Jasper (bass). Soon adding Emile as their second guitarist, this raw hardcore band from Amsterdam recorded their first demo in May of '82 simply entitled Cassette 1. By 1983 they were joined by a new singer, Hans, whose distinctive gruff vocals can be heard on their first and only record, the self-released EP Greetings From Amsterdam. Apparently the band did not play live often, and although a track from the EP appeared on a flexi given away with Chainsaw fanzine in the UK, little more was heard of them after 1984." I am pleasantly surprised and like the record, recommended!.

- Great Thx to Fredrk -

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THE USERS - Now That It's Over 7'' 1979

One more raritiy from Love Child now and they are always welcome on wdthtc, 250 copies exist from this two sided killer and a few words: "We've got our own individual style. Most punk bands are the same as the Ramones... its pathetic. ..The basic ingredients of rock'n'roll are sex drugs and frustration, If we can getamps and get on stage, that's all.  Its a big V sign from us to you." The Users - Chainsaw 5 March/April 1978. - "The Users were from Cambridge and formed in September 1976. Their sound was a mixture of The Stooges, New York Dolls, Rolling Stones and the Sex Pistols. Young and with attitude - plenty of it. Other songs included Russian Roulette, Heart To Heart, Bad Decision, Slow Death (Flaming Groovies) Louie Louie, Moving In A Fast Lane and Red Hot Rag. Cambridge was also home to Lee Wood and his record shop. "..members of The Users, who had been in the shop before, asked me if I could spare the time to come and hear them rehearse. I went along and they were a five piece. I can't remember the details but somehow we decided to make a record together." Lee Wood Punk77 Interview. More details on punk77 and more Kicks In Style are guaranteed.

- Great Thx to Bristolboy -

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THE VULTURES - At Home EP 1981

Now a rare piece and the original EP was released via RCS and they recorded this 4 track killer in 1981 that overtime has became impossible to find. Which is a shame as it is simply a masterpiece of Dutch sounds. Le Vida Es Un Mus got fed up and decided finally in 2015 this official reissue, another one the scarcest Netherlands records that was listed in the top 25 European punk rarities in Record Collector. The Vultures hailed from Epe, in the middle of the Dutch Bible-Belt and they're loud, proud and snotty, the sound is based around a trademark chainsaw guitar tone, plodding bass, passionate vocals and overall a clear UK influence. Without doubt if this band was english they would have been on Riot City, Secret or Rot Records or seen supporting relevant UK bands. Short lived but great, also found on some major compilations.

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PSYCHO - Hosebags From Hell 1986

In my metal days I was listening many hardcore stuff and one of those fantastic bands were Psycho from Boston and they've been shredding their way through the population since 1981 and numerous 7Inches were published. Hosebags From Hell on Ax/ction Records was their only album until four years ago (Chainsaw Priest 2014), recorded by: Mega (vocals), Johnny X (guitars), Ed (bass), Charlie (drums). Formed as a punk band, the material simply grew faster and more extreme until it became the high-speed grind/thrash mutation their extensive discography of EPs, splits and albums reflects, never following current trends nor trying to make it sound technical. In 2008 Welfare Records released a two vinyl compilation (1000 copies) with all their Studio Recordings 1982-1986, a total of forty-five songs which demonstrates the brutal face of the band and not only interesting for all DieHards among you. I recommend a visit to the Left To Starve blog where a little interview with drummer Charlie took place.

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AUSWEIS - Murnaü 1984

A restless night lies behind me and after I already ripped another record now back with rare medicine. From time to time I repost records of unfortunately inactive blogs and it's really bad that many are dead. Today one from my favorite blog and a dear friend... here are his words: "Very first release of this French band. Ausweis play great postpunk influenced by Killing Joke. The quite short and more uptempo 'Gangsters United' show their punk roots. Ausweis stirred some interest in the UK as the following records were released on UK labels: the 'Victimes' 12" on Chainsaw (label of Living In Texas) and 'Jours De Haine' 12" is the first release on Ediesta Records. You can also watch some TV appearances on their MySpace page. There is a discography CD in the works but that's already more than a year I guess. I hope it will be issued as their records are scarce and/or pricey these days. This mini-album was released on cult label L'Invitation Au Suicide and contains a lyric sheet small poster and a big poster" (Curious Guy, phoenixhairpins). Ausweis are on numerous compilations and I would be glad if somebody send me the France Profonde Vol 2 slab.

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ABUSE - All I Wanna Do EP 2016

This little piece of Kansas Punk came original out in 1981 on Fresh Sounds in form as flexi and thirty-five years later the Italian label RaveUp Records made a re-press but add an unreleased track. The first 200 copies in pink, the rest in fuckin' black. A few words: Punk rock didn’t come to Topeka, Kansas until 1979, but when it did it hit like an atom bomb. Abuse (1979-1982) took their cue from the Stooges and the New York Dolls and then blended that into a sound all their own. Clay Galbraith’s sneering vocals and slinky bass lines, Willie McNeil’s pile-driver drums, and Chris Garner’s chainsaw guitar created a perfect storm of American rock and roll. Three of these tracks were originally released on Flexi-disc in Bill Rich’s legendary fanzine 'Talk Talk' in 1981, and a fourth unreleased track, 'All I Wanna Do', is included here for the first time ever. This is raw primal rock, the way it was meant to be played!!! - Well, all four songs kick ass and meet my taste.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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MANIACS - Chainsaw Blues 7'' 1987

More aggressive & raw punk sound with this German combo: The Maniacs were a hardcore punk band that formed in the summer of 1982 in the Hessian town of Rotenburg an der Fulda from some local bands (Blutverlust and Bunker) and they from the beginning at home in the English hardcore punk style. In their lyrics, the band took on classical political punk themes and sang against nazis and mainstream society.... Their first demo tape from 1982 called "Attack" and their second "German Tanks", both are true gems. Then in June 1984 their first vinyl release came out on Mülleimer Records, a split album with the Gottingen punks Tin Can Army. In May 1986 the second album The White Rose Of Resistance appeared and it's today a rare album with tons of hits. Singles and sampler contributions followed, a lot of gigs in Europe were made and after a short tour in France the single Chainsaw Blues emerged, which was published in May 1987 on the French independent label Terminal Records. A live album followed and in 1990 their last record 'Thrown To The Dogs' was released via the Kassler label Black Fantasy Records. So pay tribute to this unforgotten powerful Hardcore/Punk band which often accompanied me in my early punk days.

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Belgium #2 1998

A long day with lots of music is coming to an end and I will finish with sixteen essential punkrock blasts from Belgium, Number 2 Bloodstains from this small country and before I talk more blah blah blah shit only the hint to Volume 1 and I guess your visit in my little world today was worth it. I'm pretty much through and will chill out the rest Sunday. It's a real pleasure listen to my vinyl nuggets and I must confess, since the mp3 age I make that much too rare, stupid or...? I will change this and you should do so.

1.Kill Your Son - RAXOLA

2.What Goes On - CHAINSAW

3.Do You Wanna Know - THE KIDS

4.Working Man - STAGEBEAST

5.Third World Image - UNDERDOGS

6.Belgique - SPERMICIDE

7.Violence - CONTIGENT

8.My Father Is A Fascist - STRESS

9.Jet Boy, Jet Girl - ELTON MOTELLO

10.Wildcat - RAXOLA

11.Rape Her - PINCHERS

12.A.O.D. - DE JEUGD VAN TEGENWOORDIG

13.Z'Heroes Guts - CHAINSAW

14.Re-Pulsion - CELL 609

15.Nuit Blanche - CONTIGENT

16.Kontrole - DE BRASSERS

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NECRONOMICON - s/t LP 1986

Some time has elapsed since the last Metal post and now a real highlight from Germany. This is one of the records which got lousy reviews in many metal magazines so for me an interesting record. This is the debut album by Necronomicon, a German thrash metal band founded in 1983 and two years later they recorded a demo called Total Rejection and in their early days they made punkrock in the vein of GBH or Discharge, hard, fast & loud but then soon they change more into metal. In 1985, the quartet signed their first record contract at GAMA Records. The band released their debut album "Necronomicon", still dressed in punk outfits on the cover. With a mixture of hard thrash with strong punkrock influences, they gained notoriety in the underground scene. To this day the band has produced eight albums, the second I had but still did not approach the strong debut, so I've just sold it. What I here like are the chainsaw guitars, the devilish rough voice (today I find it quite funny) and the powerful sound which drives consistently through the eight songs. Don't have to hide behind the American trashers, a solid German metal Platte.

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THE STAGGERS / SKEPTIC ELEPTIC - Split 12'' 2005

Today I'm comin' up with a split record and the follow up is an extreme rare copy (hand numbered to 500 copies) which was released Broken Heart Records. Let's start side a with the Incredible Staggers (formerly The Staggers) and they are an Austrian 60's-garage-trash-surf-rock & roll band from Graz. The band say about themselves: "The 2002 launched 60s garage punk and rock & roll band "The Staggers" from Graz/Vienna has both musically and visually quite prescribed the late 50s and early 60s, the sis freaks in tailor-made yarn and Chelsea boots are mainly related to one hit wonders various 'Back From The Grave' compilations or legends like Screamin Lord Sutch, but they are not free from surf influences. Alright you Nerds and Finks prepare for an onslaught of primitive beats, chainsaw guitars and the eerie farfisa sound. It's raw! It's frantic! It's horrifying! It's the Staggers!!!" And the band keeps its promises: you expect five terrific rock'n'roll surf numbers of the finest. The b-side is just as nice. Skeptic Eleptic from St. Pölten, founded in winter of 1999 by bassist Mots T. Sux, Thoms'n'Roll (drums), Tom Mohawk (guitars) and singer Sickboy Eleptic. The band describe their music simply as punk rock and they found in the early stages yet increasingly influences of hardcore and street punk, so in the meantime their music has developed into a mixture of punk/garage/surf/psychedelic/ trash/pop and rock'N'roll. The band insists that it will not be forced into a certain genre corner. In 2009 the band broke up. Both bands have numerous records out and if you like a decent rock'N'roll surf punk sound then get this ten blasts and Go Go Go!

- Special Thx to Reinhard -

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V/A - Back To Front Vol.2 1993

Back To Front series of rare punk compilations, released by Incognito Records in Germany in the mid-90s. The records are full with early rare punk stuff from around the world, released in editions of 1.000 hand-numbered copies. Perfect layout with all infos inside, love this. The serie ends with Volume 6 but this continued for three more releases as Break The Rules, which were released on Insekten Records. Start with #2 because I have no real reason but I drink my second beer so what the fuck... I know that doesn't interest anyone, if so, write me.

1.They're Back Again, Here They Come - THE CIGARETTES
2.Floozie Of The Neighbourhood - THE FEATURES
3.The Source - FRESH COLOR
4.Radio Tay - THE SCROTUM POLES
5.Everybody Knows - INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND
6.Radio Nation - SUBVERTS
7.Kill The Blanks - CHAINSAW
8.Ja Vill Inte Ha - PROBLEM
9.Sudden Fun - SUDDEN FUN
10.Hello From Berlin - THE DEFNICS
11.Hate Me Hate Me - SPELLING MISTAKES
12.Fuck The Army - BRIARD
13.Hypocrite - NEWTOWN NEUROTICS
14.F.U.2 - F.U.2
15.Pappas Pojkar - GÖTEBORG SOUND
16.Ultimate Orgasm - NON COMPOS MENTIS
17.Only Fools Pretend To Be Happy - CHECKMATE
18.Hilton Bomber - THE THOUGHT CRIMINALS
19.Talk's Cheap - DEMICS
20.Heart Complaint - THE GROOVE

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SEXY BOLLOCKS - What's In A Name EP 1983

In the early punk days a lot of bands (The Kids, Chainsaw, X-Pulsion, Mad Virgins..) belong to the history of Belgium's punk. Most of those bands are quick defunkt and after 1978 there were hardly any more punk releases. In 1980-1981, there were several post-punk records which were interesting and all started as punkbands and remained so in spirit, even when their music changed. But compared to Germany or Holland, punk in Belgium was always less of a phenomena. In the beginning of 1983, the first attempts were made to change this. Punk Etc., the first Belgian punk label was founded. One of these bands, Sexy Bollocks, released this great five song EP. Classic '77 punk rock mixed with a touch of hardcore and the aggressive voice makes this unique EP immortal. Not much info I found in the net but this band fuckin' rules. And with two more songs they are present at the awesome Bloodstains Across Belgium Vol.3 compliation. So listen and feel the anger of this vital short-lived band.

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V/A - Everything Is Shit: Punk In Brussels 1977-1979

OK, now we come to another highlight earlier punk history in Europe. We cross the border to the left and find our neighbors from Belgium. There was in the glory days of the end 70er hard going on and it's amazing how many bands there join the punk movement and spit out a few records. Well, the title of this compilation reflects the feelings at this time and today is certainly seen global perspective as aptly. In Brussels, it was a handful of venues, improvised concerts, a few dozens of people recognizing each other, and a festival that gathers everyone: the First Belgian Punk Contest, at the Vieux Saint-Job, on 18 March 1978. Since these bands had very short lifespans, there were a lot of interactions while other configurations gave birth to key bands of the next decade. The 7inches are now damned rare and very hard to find, this record is filled with stuff we all know and a few things that hardly anyone knows so far. If you like the Bloodstains Belgium section and the Bloody Belgium Bootleg then is this piece of cream perfect. Can't tell if this is a Bootleg record and sadly there are no info-sheets inside but all in all an awesome release and a must have!!!

1.Heaven Only Knows - X-PULSION

2.What Goes On - CHAINSAW

3.Enigmatic Body - THRILLS

4.Fuck & Suck - MAD VIRGINS

5.J'ai Perdu Mon Phallus - PHALLUS BAND

6.Vengeance - H2SO4

7.Leopard Man - STREETS

8.The Nothing In My Head - THE ACTORS

9.84's Man - RAXOLA

10.Schmucks/Castration - X-PULSION

11.Everything Is Shit (Live) - THRILLS

12.Z'Heroes Cuts - CHAINSAW

13.I Am A Computer - MAD VIRGINS

14.Les Sadiques - PHALLUS BAND

15.Situation - ISABELLE ET LES NICS-NACS

16.All Through The Night - THE PASSENGERS

17.Police Control - STREETS

18.Thalidomide Child - RAXOLA

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CHAINSAW - See-Saw EP 1977

Chainsaw is the name of a punk rock band from Brussels/Belgium, formed in 1976 and split in 1978. They were one of the first punk bands in Belgium and this very sought EP was released by Romantik Records and is sadly their only output, maybe the first punk record in Belgium. In 1978 they split and all members went to different punk bands. All four tracks are real killers, snotty guitars, short played songs and I think the singer eats while he's singing, hahaa.. - INCREDIBLE!!! - when this is not punk then I don't know nothing.

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V/A - Killed By Death #3 1989

Oopss, I opened up the second beer now and holy shit it tastes good again, especially early in the morning, life's a fuckin' bitch (rülps). So now welcome to the wonderful world of punk rock dear followers. Yet another mindboggling of rare '70/'80s obnoxicusness is now to be prevailing on your turntable, sending the sound of righteousnoss out of the speakers and into your heart. And an all star cast is it. A decent follow-up to the amazing #2. A classic in far too many ways to even take a stab at here. Some great tracks and the rest worthwhile, except the John Berenzy track which is unnecessary. First pressing (700 copies) on black vinyl with yellow and black labels. Reissue is on blue vinyl and has the same songs as the original. Fuck!, this is an further awesome release which shows how great the early punk scene worldwide was. All scans include, more words...not really.

1.Kill Yourself - THE LEWD

2.51 Percent - DEFNICS

3.Salted City - 84 FLESH

4.Mindless Contentment - THE PLUGZ

5.Doctor TV - THE EAT

6.Kneecappin' - THE EAT

7.This Generation Is On Vacation - SHOCK

8.Television Sect - SODS

9.I Was There At The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - AMBIENT NOISE

10.I Don't Wanna Work - THE QUEERS

11.I'm Useless - THE QUEERS

12.At The Mall - THE QUEERS

13.Oh I Love This Weather - EBENEZER & THE BLUDGEONS

14.Headliner - NY NIGGERS

15.Hot Sody - SCREAMIN' MEE-MEES

16.NY Ripper - VIOLATORS

17.Vice Verses - JOHN BERENZY GROUP

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V/A - Killed By Death #77 1996

Up now with another round of some damn cool snotty punk stuff and this bootleg was originally issued in an edition of 300 in wrap around covers, it may be reissued again since it disappeared very quickly. Later pressing (500 copies) came in standard cardboard jacket with an insert. Eight awesome singles from Europe comped in their entirety. Both sides of the covers, the labels and the inserts (if the original records had one) of all the records are reproduced as well. Not really following the KBD concept, but this record includes some great goodies, let's Punk!

1.Diskoäckel - GLO
2.Du Gör Som Dom Vill - GLO
3.Hej-Hej - GLO
4.Nerv - GLO
5.Pin-Up - GLO
6.Det Kan Jag Garantera Dej - GLO
7.Omyndiga - ATTENTAT
8.Sla, Banka A Sparka - ATTENTAT
9.Hej Gamle Man - ATTENTAT
10.Nei Nei Nei - KJØTT
11.Flue - KJØTT
12.Blålys - KJØTT
13.Ett Nytt Og Bedre Liv - KJØTT
14.Rock'Pn'Roll - ICE & THE ICED
15.Polyschyzoprenya - ICE & THE ICED
16.We've Had Enough - ICE & THE ICED
17.Freezer - ICE & THE ICED
18.What Goes On - CHAINSAW
19.Nuclear Apocalypse - CHAINSAW
20.Kill In The Blanks - CHAINSAW
21.Z' Heroes Guts - CHAINSAW
22.Don't Hide Your Hate - FILTH
23.Sex - FILTH
24.Nothing For Me - FILTH
25.Provocate - GUILTY RAZORS
26.Hurts & Noises - GUILTY RAZORS
27.Don't Wanna Be A Rich - GUILTY RAZORS

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