V/A - Really Fast Vol.3 1986

With this superb Compilation, I'm finally kicking winter's ass and banishing it from my limbs, officially ushering the hot season. Anyone familiar with the impressive Really Fast series knows how sweaty the whole thing is, and those who become curious can indulge the hard flow of piranhas with short breaks in between. The fucker comes, like all the other slabs, with the usual informative artwork. 1300 copies of Volume 3 were pressed on Really Fast Records, and the content ranges from absolutely essential to absolutely essential. I'm sure there's no room for doubt. With that, let's jump into the weekend... "Skål!"

1.Century Of Darkness - AVSKUM

2.How Far Can They Push Us - AVSKUM

3.One Day - DISCARD

4.Fear - DISCARD

5.Swerige - VON BØØM

6.Förintelsen - VON BØØM

7.Dödsfabrik - VON BØØM

8.Kungens Barn - DTR

9.Religiösa Sekter - DTR

10.Enat Folk - DTR

11.If It's A Dream, It's A Nightmare - S.S.S.

12.Förortsliv - S.S.S.

13.Fear Of Warsong - FEAR OF WAR

14.Justice For All - EXISTENZ

15.Polischefsjazz - SLAM

16.Den Nödvändiga Operationen - SLAM

17.Zombie - DISARM

18.Va Dig Själv - DISARM

19.Schhh! - DOM DÄR

20.Krossa Porren - SVART PARAD

21.Sista Kriget - SVART PARAD

22.It's Gonna Explode - THE BEDRÖVLERZ

23.Our Statement - THE BEDRÖVLERZ

24.Pengar Till Vad - RAPED TEENAGERS

25.O.S. - RAPED TEENAGERS

26.Duvan - RAPED TEENAGERS

27.Barbbapappa & Ankan Kalle - RAPED TEENAGERS

28.Lies In Paradise - PÖBEL MÖBEL

29.Blind Killer - PÖBEL MÖBEL

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V/A - Chaos En Madrid 2025

First, all re-upload requests have been completed, and now a disc that was sent to me a few months ago, unfortunately without a sender. Nevermind. The whole world knows that Spain isn't just a beautiful country where I love to be: Culture, delicious food, warm climate, interesting cities and beautiful beaches… All things worth a visit. And the underground scene is just as diverse, and this great record is a perfect example and has its focus on a very special place. The official description reads: "Tough Ain't Enough Records is proud to present, together with Potencial Hardcore & Relapso Records, the new Compilation of Madrid bands: CHAOS EN MADRID!! Following the saga of the legendary "Chaos In...", it's now Madrid's turn! And this bloody sucker features eighteen current bands, plus an extensive fanzine where you can find interviews with all of them. Released in a limited edition of 500 copies, available on black and clear red vinyl!" What more do you need to know? A fucking great record that really caught my attention & extremely worth your valuable time!

1.Fuck The Police - ALL OR NOTHING

2.Positive Psychology - BARBWIRE

3.Tu Final - BELIAL

4.Generación Suicida - CASUS BELLI

5.90's Oi! - FEARLESS VETERANS

6.Cicatriz - GOLPE DE GRACIA

7.Lust Witch - TONY GALENTO

8.Nowhere Fast - HARD & CHEAP

9.Va A Estallar El Caos - KOMANDO SKIZZO

10.Nuevas Glorias - BARDEO

11.Agitación Armada - M.I.L.

12.Until I Die - PORNTRUCK

13.Esto Es Madrid - REJECTS

14.Hostias En El Bar - ROUGH LAW

15.Guerra Al Tiempo - TENSIÓN

16.Love The Oi! - HARD LIFE

17.Ruido - TRES CUERVOS

18.Fucked Up City - VISADO

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HÜSKER DÜ - The Living End 1994

All good things come in threes, that said a famous Greek Philosoph many centuries ago, and if you want to know what he meant by that and how three people can create a sound with simple instruments that simply blows you away, you know who I'm talking about. He listen to Hüsker Dü and their The Living End record, an energetic live beauty which documents recordings from the band's last fucking US tour in October 1987 (shortly before their split). It showcases the group at their peak, delivering raw, fast goodies and is praised by critics as "Controlled Chaos" (what kind of crap is this?), such a lousy statement doesn't them a disservice. This album an important chapter in their discography and set a high benchmark and deserves a considerable amount of respect of their works and their unconventional sound. Alternative Rock??? So what the FUCK?? I just can't understand some people. Are so many really deaf and blind? I guess so, the number of idiots I'm encountering right now is truly extraordinary. I feel like the biggest moron on this beautiful planet. But I don't want to think about it anymore, get upset about it, let this crap putting away, click it away, throw it in the trash. It infuriates me like the German postal service; that asshole postman isn't capable of putting a notification card in my shitty mailbox... what a stupid wanker. And on top of that, they charge exorbitant postage costs. I know this shit doesn't belong here, but what about you? I'd really like to know. -  To the post: the album offers a very raw sound that captures the band's "furious best." They play with high speed and intensity. Some songs, especially from the Warehouse album, sound very powerful, while older tracks sometimes lose some of their passion. It includes rare & previously unreleased songs. An essential document not only for fans, which, according to Bob Mould, doesn't necessarily reflect the band's impending demise, but rather the raw energy of the tour.

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GANG OF FOUR - Damaged Goods EP 1978

Today I have a lot planned: first, I'll fill the blog with some important eavesdropping posts, then rip a compilation album, and afterwards whip up a delicious turkey stew, all while enjoying some Äppler. That sounds relaxing, and it's gray outside, but my place is nice and warm. Let's start with the first one: Released via the Scottish independent label Fast Product, this was the first release by Gang Of Four from Leeds. Founding members were Jon (vocals), Andy (guitars), Dave (bass) and Hugo (drums). The band play a stripped-down mix of Punkrock, funk & dub, with a lyrical emphasis on the social and political ills of society. Gang Of Four are widely considered one of the leading bands of the late 1970s/early 1980s PostPunk movement. This three track piece was a #1 indie chart hit and a John Peel favourite. I usually have a bit trouble with early so-called PostPunk because I usually find it boring, too ornate and experimental, but the four do a really brilliant job, and the songs are catchy and anything but stressful; yes, I like the record. Do yourself a favor and click the right button; you can find more infos about the band on your own.

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CHAOS U.K. - Total Chaos (The 7Inch Collection) 1991

We all know the great the Punk Collectors Series by Anagram Records which is always equipped with all rarities of the respective combos and today we enjoy the collection of Chaos U.K., a four piece formed 1979 in Portishead, near Bristol. They emerged as part of the Anarcho-Punk scene, developing a fast and aggressive HardcorePunk style, the original line-up consisted of Simon (vocals), Andy (guitar), Adrian (bass) and finally Richard (drums). The boys really kick with their three-chord, distorted guitars that almost always sound the same, and that's exactly the typical English speed sound I like to hear. You might think every song sounds the same and there's nothing new, but Chaos U.K. also has quiet moments and longer pieces. Not many, but they show that they have some instrumental mastery. The band recorded two EPs and a full album for Riot City Records and the debut was notable in the fact that the band's label claimed it was the "fastest, noisiest LP in the cosmos" in the short-lived "Punk Lives" magazine. Many records followed, their last one coming out in 2015. I guess they're still alive and touring the UK occasionally, and maybe something new will come out soon. I'm going to have breakfast now.

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ADS & CITY-X - BZ-Støttesingle EP 1982

Let's put Denmark on the map and before I say anything about the music, a short info about this record from discogs: "This is the original support single for the Danish activist movement BZ and was released 1982, the same year that the now evicted Ungdomshuset (the Youth House) at Jagtvej 69 was given to the young activists of Copenhagen called the BZ-Brigade (BZ-Bevægelsen in Danish), and was initiated by Musikpress and released in coorporation with the Danish independent record company "Irmgardz..." on BZ-Records." About the bands: ADS (Another Destructive System) from Copenhagen were active from 1980 - 1984 and didn't manage to release any of their own records during this time, which is a shame because their contribution on this little 7Inch isn't bad, and they were later featured on a few Compilations, but only with this song that can be heard here, with the exception of the Nosferatu Festival Compi from 1982. Fine rhythm, solid recording, vocals also okay, maybe a bit too long but it doesn't do much harm. Three piece City-X were a little more active, two 7Inches and one album are part of their discography, and of course also Compilation contributions. They really kick with two numbers and the last song is my personal winner, fast and uncompromising, I love this kind of shit.

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THE NIKOTEENS - Slamdance Party Vol.3 1986

When we talk about Ingolstadt, only one band immediately comes to my mind: The Nikoteens. I'm sure fans of quality German HardcorePunk will know straight away that the guys have released their first album via the Cologne Malermeister, which doesn't sound bad at all. Circa two years later a tape was recorded named Hardcore Holocaust (1985), which can be read on the front cover, and thirteen of the eighteen songs were finally immortalized on this fucking vinyl, brought us by Starving Missile. And the fact that Americans also like fast, aggressive sounds from overseas is proven by a short and snappy review: Divided into a “Romantic” side and a “Realistic” side, this band pulls off an out-of-the-ordinary LP. Their punk is not generic usually, but doesn’t really drift into experimentation or post-punk to pull it off. Can’t really say what it is, but it’s a tad different. Worth checking out. (Tim Yohannan, MRR #38 • July 1986) The postman was just here with new material and I will get to it immediately to repay the donor who lent me the record. That means I'll be away for a while. Enjoy this brilliant album with a cold beer. I say Cheers, Baby!

- Great Thx to iNgo -

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THE BOMBS - Live! 7'' 1979

So my dear friends, and before I turn to soccer, which starts again today, we come to a record from a band that hasn't much released. From Wisconsin came the Bombs and this is their lone record on their own label BombRecords with two live goodies which were recorded I think in the late Seventies but I have no further infos. This beauty is an example of the high-energy music of the era and features the rawness and lightheartedness of fast & powerful songs that reflect the heyday and rough style of Punk. The band was part of the emerging scene and may have played at various clubs and concerts that were important in promoting the rough sound during this era. However, infos about the Bombs and their music are rather limited compared to more popular bands of the era. Fact is they were part of the Bloodstains Across Wisconsin CD-R from 2012 and that is already a small tribute. Really sad as I said, bio or history about them are hardly available, as they aren't one of the most well-known representatives of scene. They were likely influenced by other well-known bands such as the Ramones, Sex Pistols or the Clash. While the Bombs may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of their contemporaries, they contributed to the diversity and development of Punkrock and their music could be appreciated by collectors today.

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ILL REPUTE - Omelette 1985

We visit California today where the temperatures are generally more pleasant than here in fucking Germany (-4 degrees) and Ill Repute In the dazzling world of Californian Punk in the Eighties. Ill Repute stands out like a diamond in the rough with their Compilation Omelette. Released in 1985 via Mystic Records, this work is not only a musical manifesto, but also a sharp commentary on society, offering a mixture of wit, anger and a pinch of irony. From the first tone you will be catapulted into a raw and melodic soundscape. The guitar riffs are boisterous and energetic, while John's vocals convey an unmistakable urgency. Omelette is an album that not only takes up the typical Punk elements, but also combines them with an idiosyncratic humor. The lyrics are a prime example of the band's ability to transform everyday frustrations into compelling stories, mixed with such passion and wit that you inevitably recognize yourself in your own frustrations. The combination of catchy melodies and sharp, often sarcastic lyrics makes Omelette a timeless work that has lost none of its relevance even decades after its release. This album is a highlight and you were confronted with a musical rollercoaster ride that changes from fast, driving beats to melodic passages, perfectly capturing the essence of Punkrock. The band manages to create an atmosphere that inspires both singing along and reflection. The song selection is quite cool, but that is precisely what gives Omelette its authentic charm. It is not a polished product, but an honest reflection of the band and their time. The raw aesthetic underlines the messages of the songs and lets the listener feel the energy and spirit of the punk scene of the time. Ill Repute manages a remarkable balancing act between seriousness and humor with this one. At a time when many bands were trying to find their way in the music industry, Omelette remains an unconventional and genuine work that inspires listeners to think about the world around them - while nodding their heads and moving their feet. In summary, this fucking record is an indispensable piece of Punk history. It is an album that captures the anger and frustration of a generation while playing with a lightness and humor that make it a timeless classic. If you are looking for a work that both makes you think and provides unforgettable musical moments, then is just the thing for you A review: "A collection of the best and worst from one of Oxnard’s finest, coming out on Mystic Records. Consisting of one track from every release that this band has ever been involved with, only two new songs appear, both of them live and the outstanding tracks of the release. Typical rough Mystic production doesn’t really help, but overall this is a good sampler of one of the once classic SoCal thrash outfits." (Martin Sprouse, MRR #32 • January 1986)

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DEPRESSION - s/t LP 1985

Depression is a four piece from Melbourne and were formed 1982 and consisted of Spike (vocals), Smeer (guitars), Liddy (bass), Danny (drums) and this is their grandiose debut on Reactor Records with twenty-six fast and raw goodies and sometimes such a short and long song selection can get boring, that's how I feel sometimes, but here everything is just right: The production is very high, Spike's vocal is nice aggressive, the guitars are abrasive, incisive & attacking and the rest is on high level (check this soldid review for more words). I became aware of the band through the fantastic Compilation Welcome To 1984, which was released by MRR at the time and will soon be shown in this theater, and their song 'What A Strange World' really impressed me musically and lyrically; the powerful energy and the unmistakable lyrics, which are still relevant today, have stuck in my mind. Unfortunately, I didn't follow the four's way after that and by 2010 they had released four albums. I know I have to watch out for the other stuff, because Depression are first-class hardcoreler that shows the signs of the times in clear, unvarnished images. In 1989, Depression called it a day after mixed reactions to their later work and differences within the band. Fantastic Record Baby!

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DESCENDENTS & CIRCLE JERKS - Split EP 2024

All re-upp requests are done and now it's time for something new: The 2024 split EP between legendary bands Descendents & Circle Jerks is an exciting musical event that will make the hearts of yours beating faster. Both bands not only have their roots in 1980s Californian Punk, but also have had an unwavering influence on the West Coast underground scene in the decades that followed. This fucking 7Inch brings the two giants together and offers a fresh, energetic collection of tracks that will delight both old and new fans. The slab consists five songs and the Descendents open with their typical melodic sound that is immediately catchy. Their first track shows the characteristic mix of catchy melodies and powerful guitar riffs as we know it. Fast, aggressive that perfectly captures the band's dynamic.

The Circle Jerks counter with their rougher, more boisterous style. Keith Morris's distinctive voice and driving instrumentation ensure that the song immediately invites you to sing along. This killer is a must-have for any Punkrocker and I was really surprised about this goodie, I only came across it by chance, which combines two of the genre's most influential combos and offers a perfect blend of energy and social relevance. The EP not only shows the musical evolution of both bands, but also their ability to hold their own in the ever-changing music landscape. With catchy melodies and haunting lyrics, this release is a breath of fresh air and proof that both are still alive. An absolute highlight for any record Collection! Came in different colors and strictly limited by Trust Records, Superb!!

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DESCENDENTS - Milo Goes To College 1982

Let's stay in the classics category and that includes the fucking great debut of the Descendents on New Alliance Records which hit the local record stores in 1982. Wiki says: "The album's mix of fast and aggressive HardcorePunk with melody and semi-ironic love songs led to it being considered one of the most significant albums of the early 1980s southern California Hardcore movement. In the decades since its release, it has received highly positive reviews and is now considered among the most noteworthy and important Punk albums by several publications. Milo Goes to College has been cited as influential and a favorite by several notable artists and musicians." Well, that may be true, I say: this is a terrific fifteen song power package with no failures and as pleasant as a summer day like today. And Milo's voice is absolutely fantastic, the subtle rough undertone has so much efficiency and gives the songs their snotty charm and the musicians carry it with their excellent interplay. Together with their second masterpiece I Don't Want To Grow Up, the Descendents have really created a new PopPunk style without losing any of their hardness and dirt. By the way, why I'm choosing these boys today? I've just ripped the new split EP that they released with the Circle Jerks and I only came across it by chance. Both bands cover each other's songs. Brilliant 7Inch, in limited editions in different colors. If you won't be a loser, hurry up.

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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

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PARTY FORCE - s/t EP 2015

It's really amazing how life kicks ass at irregular intervals. This weekend, Saturday evening to be precise, is the DFB-Cup final, a highlight for me and my girlfriend, and we were really looking forward to this evening together, but it's canceled now, I'm bedridden with a fever and a sore throat, thirty degrees outside, she's in the hospital for some fucking glandular organ. Of course, health comes first blah blah blah etc..... but moments like this are rare and if you don't get them, it upsets me. Well, fuck it! First post in June is the debut 7Inch with five rippers by Party Force from Oakland, line-up Ref (vocals/bass), Brian (guitars), Hal (drums). I bought their record at a concert where they support, I think the UK Subs but I'm not sure, ist auch scheißegal, coole 7Inch with fast loud stuff. Enjoy!

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DIETER MEIER - Cry For Fame 7'' 1978

Before founding Yello in 1979, Dieter Meier from Zurich was in various Punk bands active and released some decent Singles. This two Killer track goodie is one of them and came out via Periphery Perfume and the line-up consisted of Dieter (vocals), Kurt (guitars), Bruno (bass), Dieter (drums). Two fast & furious bullets shoot straight in your pretty face and the smoke clears slowly over your head and you Cry For Fame!, definitely one of the best Swiss records ever pressed on vinyl, really a blast I would say. Another 7inch Jim For Tango followed but it's just dust compared to this explosive one. With that, the long Pentecost weekend is opened and check the four on some essential Compilations if you haven't enough, Cheers!

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BLUTTAT - Liberté 1982

Fabulous debut by Bluttat with ten fast rough HardcorePunk attacks with pissed-off lyrics in German & English, as well as a few slower, more melodic tracks. Released via Ausschuß and the original record (which runs at 45RPM) is nowadays hard to find and that's the reason why Assel Records & Maniac Attack Records re-issued this slab in 2005 with two bonus tracks. Bluttat was founded in 1981 from the remains of Pissrinne in Mülheim/Ruhr and, until around 1986, consisted of Anja (vocals), J.R. (guitars/vocals), Uwe (bass), Ralph (drums). During this time they have recorded three albums and appeared on numerous Compilations to date. Their music is loud, raw and authentic and they did everything in pure D.I.Y. manner. A suitable review: "Some plodding German Punk and then...wham!, some super-frenetic thrash. Two singers share vocal duties, and the woman really wails. There’s some great stuff here, and I highly recommend over half of this record." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #7 • July/August 1983) Liberté is fifteen minutes intense, powerful, roaring and a "small" highlight of German Hardcore!

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PSY-9 - I Don't Want To Get Old 7'' 1998

PSY-9 was found in Summer 1996. After hard years of growing up in the so called town "S.T.P.-Rock-City", these three guys found together again to start their mission. It was definitely not the first band the members played in. Every band member played in different other combos before, so everyone had great knowledge & experience, and brought this into the band when they started in August 1996. Fast, aggressive Hardcore/Punk turned into slower, more rocking melodic sounds, this was in summer 1998. They started to write songs like "I Don't Wanna Get Old" or "Big Teen Burnout", and they got really more acceptance with this kind of noises, so they got involved more and more into the underground scene. PSY-9 crashed into every fucking record company in Austria to get a deal, but they had no actual material of the new songs, so it happened that they went into the Matterhorn studios in Vienna in December 1998. They produced two 7Inches together with Matterhorn-Music-Productions in four days in December 1998. A total of three albums were released until 2002 and some time later they went into a well-deserved musical afterlife. This 7Inch was sold more than 500 times + it's a classic record.

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THE FIX - Vengeance 7'' 1981

The Fix was a short-lived band of less than two years and had their first vinyl release on legendary Midwestern label Touch And Go. This is their debut (200 copies) with two fantastic short killer tracks and a review can tell you more about it: "Faster and younger than the Ramones, these boys from Lansing, Michigan give us two sides of vinyl and finish it all in two minutes and thirty-nine seconds. This is so fast that you won't even have a chance to sit down, so you better dance with your turntable. This is basic, no frills hard Punk and proves once again that Punk still goes on five years after the initial English explosion." (Sinclair Elrod, Coolest Retard 14, June 1981) - A year later their second and final EP Jan's Room followed before breaking up in early 1982. Really amazing they didn't made an album with their potential, I'm sure it would have been a masterpiece. In 1990, German label Lost & Found Records released a double LP called Cold Days, compiling all six songs from the two singles, the compilation track, four outtakes & twelve live cuts. Excellent Stuff!

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STRETCH MARKS - What D'Ya See 1984

Well, let's move back to Canada and visit Winnipeg. There we meet the Stretch Marks and after the great Who's In Charge EP 1983 they delivered a year later their only album via their own label Headbutt Records. First, a suitable review: "While some of the ferocity and offbeat humor of their debut EP is absent here, Winnipeg’s STRETCH MARKS still manage to come out with a creditable album. Breakneck thrashers like 'Turnbuckle Stomp' and the title track are the standouts among these thirteen mid- to fast-speed punkers, though the cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Bad Moon [Rising]” also lives up to all expectations." (Steve Spinali, MRR #17 • September 1984)

Stretch Marks were an unyielding quartet of road warriors who waved the flag for western Canadian hardcore like few others. Because singer Dave McCombe (a.k.a. Dik Savage), Bill Jackson (guitars), Kelly Jackson (drums) and bassist Mark Langtry (a.k.a. Sikby, a.k.a. Mark Stretchmark) were more organized than most other bands, they formed their own record label Headbutt Records and released a six-song EP called Who's In Charge in 1983, followed by the thirteen song album What D’Ya See in 1984. They even had a booted, circle-dancing cartoon alligator as a mascot! The Who and What records gave the band a reason to tour to all points west and south and so they did, relentlessly and purposefully, playing any venue that would have them, from garages for less than a dozen people to Southern California auditoriums for thousands. These two recordings are thus snapshots of a specific time and place, and this Sounds Escaping collection, which features all nineteen tracks from those releases, plus two songs released on compilation albums and one previously unreleased cut, is an essential document of an age.

It’s also a very real encapsulation of the Stretchies’ evolution as both writers and players. The songs from Who’s In Charge are short, sharp bursts of rage, with nihilistic lyrics that howl at the insanity of Cold War politics (this was the Reagan era, remember), the possibility of nuclear holocaust (Barren Cities) and the posing of inauthentic scenesters (Professional Punks). The band also had a sense of humour that was an important part of their live act and which surfaced on Dogs World.

What D’Ya See captures Stretch Marks at their best. They were a taut, well-oiled unit by 1984 and left audiences breathless with the sheer pace and brutal force of their sonic attack. Songs such as 'Time In Black' and 'Deaducated' were guaranteed to fill any pit, while other cuts, such as 'Another Tragedy', 'Lookin’ For Danger' and the fabulous 'Preacher', featured arrangements and tempos that hinted at new directions. The rousing 'Turnbuckle Stomp', a hilarious tune about AWA wrestling, quickly became a fan favourite wherever it was played.

The Who & What collection comes with an exhaustive, full-colour booklet (this one’s twenty-four pages) featuring a band history by Chris Walter and a funny piece by Matt Vinet, who managed the Stretchies from 1981 to 1985. It’s been worth waiting thirty-three years to finally hear it all in one place. (source: winnipegfreepress)

Perfect album that really kicks, my favorite song is 'Another Tragedy', fits perfectly at the moment.

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V/A - A Manchester Collection 1979

Somehow I'm not really waking up today and the long working week has fucked me off, despite the holiday, but I also want to make a first post on this sunny Sunday before I have to take care of the stupid obligations as a tenant. This nice compilation shows bands of the Manchester Musicians Collective and was released via Object Music and is an early audio document of the emerging underground scene in this city. A short intro from the BandOnTheWall site which describes those early days in detail: "When the idea of a Manchester Musicians Collective first emerged, it was expected that the participants would be from the exploratory end of the music spectrum, free improvisers perhaps and committed experimentalists, possibly mixing music with performance art. This expectation was based on the involvement with other collectives of the two original protagonists, music graduates Trevor Wishart and Dick Witts (Trevor in York, Dick in London). But soon after the Collective got going in April 1977 it was obvious that Manchester’s version would be very different: much more Rock’N’Roll." Well, infected by this spirit, in addition to the loud, horrible Punk music that emerged at the end of the seventies, numerous bands were formed and left us unforgettable moments with their tuneful sounds. A refreshing record, that still pushes me in a good mood!

1.You Are The One - GROW-UP

2.Night Rally - GROW-UP

3.I'm In Love - I.Q. ZERO

4.I Must Obey - I.Q. ZERO

5.Why - FAST CARS

6.What Can I Do? - FAST CARS

7.Monotony - MEDIATERS

8.Fireplace - FIREPLACE

9.Dutchman - FIREPLACE

10.First Floor - PICTURE CHORDS

11.Levitating Ladies - PICTURE CHORDS

12.The Cake Shop Device - MANCHESTER MEKON

13.Property Of... - PROPERTY OF...

14.Wooden Gangsters - VIBRANT THIGH

15.Working On The Line - F.T.INDEX

16.Double Face - SLIGHT SECONDS

17.New Me - SLIGHT SECONDS

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