KALASHNIKOV - Subversion 1985

Danish four piece that were active in the mid Eighties and consisted of Charlotte (vocals), Henrik (guitars/vocals), Peter (bass/piano/vocals) and Carsten (drums/timpani/vocals). Some might remember them for the brilliant catchy song 'Schlüters Kabinet', their contribution to the P.E.A.C.E. Compilation from 1984 on R Radical Records. Added by two other fine pieces, their first EP, Laederhalse, was released on HUB Records the same year, fast paced protest Punk and a great example of the transitional moment from the early '80s anarcho/street Punk towards the sped-up energy of the thrashier Hardcore era that was waiting around the corner. The album came then the following year and was unfortunately a bit weaker than the 7Inch, despite Charlotte's appealing voice but you should find out for yourself. I guess, the band broke up in the same or the following year and in their very short life-span they at least wrote a memorable song.

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V/A - P.E.A.C.E. Compilation 2LP 1984

I don't think this excellent release in form of a double record set can be more topical, and as we all have to realize, mankind hasn't gotten any wiser even after almost forty years. There is always some aggressor somewhere who expresses its sick ideology with lies and blind helpers and it is appalling that no diplomacy, no system, and no sensible compromise can prevent a violent confrontation. Pathetic, disappointing & lifeless all the pursuit of power and heroism. About the record: "This massive international Hardcore/Punk compilation features fifty-five bands/songs and was organized and released by the infamous MDC on the band's own label R Radical Records. The worldwide hardcore scene was at its peak at this point, still underground enough to repel corrupting outside influences like major labels and heavy metal, but already hardened into a rigid aesthetic and political dogma that often encouraged groupthink and musical conformity. P.E.A.C.E. documents the state of "Reagan-era" Hardcore, just before the popularity of extreme music spread through decidedly non-radical camps and into the mainstream. Among the fifty-five bands on board are well-known plus the best tracks by courtesy of obscure groups of the local scenes from Argentina, South Africa to Japan. Most of the bands included retain, either through design or some bizarre quirk of ineptitude, a stamp of individuality on their sound that makes this an entertaining collection.

An extensive booklet insert is packed with political rants, cartoons, and suggestions for further reading, making explicit the double-LP's theme of activism and action against a corrupt authority. Plus, each band is provided with a full page to express their ideas (and plug their wares) with printed lyrics and crudely effective collage art. Reissued on CD in 1997 by New Red Archives with bonus cuts." (Fred Beldin) - A real highlight of an international gathering that shows how it can work.

1.Up Against A Wall - ARTICLES OF FAITH

2.Endless Blockades For The Pussy Footer - G.I.S.M.

3.Ashes To Ashes - NEON CHRIST

4.Schlueters Kabinet - KALASHNIKOV

5.Time Will Tell - CAUSE FOR ALARM

6.No U.S.A. - LOCAL DISTURBANCE

7.Honour's Calling - UNWARRANTED TRUST

8.Finirà Mai? - WRETCHED

9.Drop The A-Bomb On Me - O.D.F.X

10.Here Come The Cops - THE AFFLICTED

11.Inutile Trionfo - DECLINO

12.Hope You Get Drafted - THE DICKS

13.Arms Race - B.G.K.

14.It's You - CRASS

15.Swastika Ratss - UPRIGHT CITIZENS

16.Banana Split Republic - FALSE PROPHETS

17.Nuclear Attack - MOB 47

18.Face Down In The Dirt - OFFENDERS

19.Sbarre - CONTRAZIONE

20.So Much Hate - S.C.U.M.

21.Viejos Pateticos - LOS VIOLADORES

22.Sometimes - DEADLOCK

23.Will It Ever End? - P.P.G.

24.Peace Of What? - TRASH

25.Police Brutality - VICIOUS CIRCLE

26.Gartlands Pit - CONDEMNED TO DEATH

27.Non Mi Dire - NEGAZIONE

28.America The Beautiful - D.O.A.

29.Snap - D.R.I.

30.Jump Back - PORNO PATROL

31.Drop Out - TREASON

32.Abortos - SHIT S.A.

33.Silence - SEPTIC DEATH

34.Life Of Punishment - C.C.M.

35.No Mai - PEGGIO PUNX

36.An Uneasy Peace - THE PROLETARIAT

37.From Protest To Resistance - CONFLICT

38.Battlefield (Nightmare) - ICONOCLAST

39.Pay For Shit - PANDEMONIUM

40.Kinky Sex Makes The World Go 'Rround - DEAD KENNEDYS

41.Skorbut - BOSKOPS

42.Rats - SUBHUMANS

43.Peace Officer - WHITE LIE

44.R.A.T./Pentagone - WARGASM

45.Four More Hours - SLAUGHTERHOUSE 4

46.Finale - THE EXECUTE

47.Reagan Youth - REAGAN YOUTH

48.The Man Goes On - IMPACT

49.100 Million People Dead - BUTTHOLE SURFERS

50.Ataque - KANGRENA

51.Will Amerika - PORCELAIN FOREHEAD

52.No Mercy No War - BARELY HUMAN

53.Contro La Pace Contro La Guerra - R.A.F. PUNK

54.Moment By Moment/Exiled Shadows - ZENZILE

55.Missile Destroyed Civilization - MDC

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V/A - Where The Wilder Things Are III 1999

Once again after a long time a nice tape compilation, the third part of the Sabbel Fanzine series Where The Wild Things Are with fourty punkies from all over the world, lovingly cobbled together and also provided with detailed information as in Part II. Amazing the exotics from Lithuania, Panama, Indonesia, China and Israel, not just countries that would be famous for fast snotty stuff but that's exactly what I like about punk: the versatility, the expression and the way of communicating, music connects us and is immediately understood everywhere. My respect for the one who bothered with this 90 minutes cassette and I hope you enjoy this as I do.

1.Heaven - MILENA

2.NO Necesita Una Razon - CARAS DE HAMBRE

3.Paziurek I Save - INVAZIJA

4.No Olimpica - L'ODI SOCIAL

5.Apologia - GULAG

6.Ko Dan Se Zacne - IT'S NOT FOR SALE

7.Je Suis Fier - LES SALES MAJESTÉS

8.Meat Packing Factory - MANDRAZH

9.No Al V Cenentiaro - COPROFILA

10.Netra - MELMOR

11.Pengke Mei Sin - WUZHENGFU ZHUYI NANHAI

12.Tuskar Ja Suru - KLAMYDIA

13.Unknown - CEKTOR GAZA

14.La Ladilla Americana - EPOCA DE RECLUTA

15.Schlueters Kabinet - KALASHNIKOV

16.Czarty - POST REGIMENT

17.1000 Aspirines - FRITES MODERN

18.The Punks Are Divided, Jimmy - THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE

19.Spriten Räddade Oss Frän Sporten - RÄSERBAJS

20.Avis - CITY-X

21.Sia - ALL STUPID

22.1-2-3-Go - THE PROSTITUTES

23.Folk - RADIOAKTIVA RÄKER

24.Odvaha - TELEFON

25.Prva Borbena Linija - TOTALNI PROMASAJ

26.Requiem Of Brutalization - ORESI GIA TIMOTA

27.Eitäa Lama Päähan Käy - PROBLEMS?

28.Nadie En Quien Confiar - ATOXXXICO

29.Tretí Moznost - KULTRA

30.Terror - PSYCHOTEROR

31.Mitabedet - ANUS

32.Der Schöne Tag - KLISCHEE

33.Unknown - CHASMA

34.Ó, Reykjavík - VONBRIGÐI

35.Transplantatsia Mirovozreniya - PURGEN

36.Militsionääri Prohvetlik Ennustus - ÜRO

37.Tomás - EXTREMODURO

38.Pomózte Mi So Muou - INÉKAFE

39.Religion (Live) - SS ULTRABRUTAL

40.Document One - G.I.S.M.

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V/A - Ungdomshuset (Live) 2005

Ungdomshuset (literally "the Youth House") was the popular name of the building formally named Folkets Hus ("House of the People") located on Jagtvej 69 in Nørrebro/Copenhagen, which functioned as an underground scene venue for music and rendezvous point for varying autonomen and leftist groups from 1982 until 2007 when - after prolonged conflict - it was torn down, and later also for its successor, located on Dortheavej 61 in the adjacent Bispebjerg neighbourhood. Due to the ongoing conflict between the municipal government of Copenhagen and the activists occupying the premises, the building on Jagtvej was the subject of intense media attention and public debate from the mid 1990's till 2008. This awesome compilation is originally released as a two record set on their own label and all tracks were recorded live @ Ungdomshuset between 1984 and 2003. The song selection is quite delicious: punk, hardcore, ska, electronic, obscure, acoustic - a rich variety of all styles are here to hear. Damn cool.

1.Skyggernes Ambassadør - KALASHNIKOV

2.Juhuu - SKALAR

3.Abyss - SORT SOL

4.Politi-Militær - VOTE FOR TRUCKERS

5.Sally - DISNEYLAND AFTER DARK

6.Super Heroine Blond - PRESIDENT FETCH

7.Svin - CITY-X

8.Kødknuserens Vise - GRÆNSEOVERSKRIDENDE NAIVITET

9.Ingen Vits Å Gråte - KAFKA PROSESS

10.Snagen Om Vår Vidunderlige Verden - STENGTE DØRER

11.Empty - THE RAZOR BLADES

12.Mr. Right Guy - ZERO POINT

13.Militærdestruktion - CRAP

14.Gode Politimænd - PARAGRAF 119

15.Oh No Bruno - NOMEANSNO

16.Thirteen - D.O.A.

17.Porro - SNUFF

18.Move Right In - ROLLINS BAND

19.No More Cops - MDC

20.Party Till I Die - THE NOMADS

21.Hymns Til Natten - POUL DISSING & BENNY ANDERSEN

22.Jordslået - JOMI MASSAGE

23.James Bond - ALIVE WITH WORMS

24.Tazan Samba - ÆTER

25.Sand - EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN

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