V/A - Suomi-Ilmiö 1981

Now a rather unknown compilation that saw the light of day on Polarvox as cassette and vinyl in the early eighties and what do we discover? A decent mix of sixteen Finnish bands, whose spectrum ranges from punk, rock, new wave & powerpop and transports really good vibrations for my taste, including some classics from well-known bands such as Hassisen Kone, Ratsia or Vaavi and other likeable contemporaries (a little side note, song #13 from the Lizards is missing, I don't know how and where I lost it, if someone has it please send). As is "usual" with some Finnish samplers, apart from the relevant Punk/Hardcore records, I'm almost always convinced by the flexibility and mix of the different music styles which make such records mostly interesting for me and of course, the shot can backfire and the whole thing is a disaster, but not here. This slab is fun and relaxes your body like an escaping fart. Unfortunately no booklet, lyric sheet or other information attached, just a few details on the back cover but with an eye-catcher frontgirl (Yeah, a sexy pearl). That's it for today, enjoy the music and the sun!

1.Mörri Möykky - POPEDA

2.Rappiolla - HASSISEN KONE

3.Osat Hukassa - TYHJÄT PATTERIT

4.Maanantaina - PROBLEMS?

5.Ota Mua Kädestä - LOOSE PRICK

6.En... (Television Ylistys) - SIKA

7.Täältä Tulee Yö - RATSIA

8.Tyttö Koulussani - MARTTI SYRJÄ

9.Tsemppaa - MAUKKA PERUSJÄTKÄ

10.Lauantaina - SIG

11.Ringo Ja Aku - AKU SYRJÄ

12.Lauantaiaamuyö - VAAVI

13.Roxene - LIZARDS

14.Pupu6kko - PUPUKUUSIKKO

15.Antti - KARANTEENI

16.Moottoritie On Kuuma - PELLE MILJOONA

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Finland 1996

I dedicate my bloody nightmares the right soundtrack with this compilaion of rare Finnish punk singles (1977-1979) and nothing is more unpleasant to them. With twenty-three essential punk rock blasts I arm myself for the fight against the everyday demons, throw the razor-sharp 7Inches at them and cut their heads off, nobody can hide... I find all of you and after almost forty-five minutes, I'm the winner, Yeah! You think tomorrow will be better for you? Never, because I have the best weapon: Punkrock!! - No matter what you do, it will always end the same. You must know: 500 copies pressed on black vinyl and on some copies one side of label is completely white, while the other side is black. Amen!

1.I Really Hate Ya - BRIARD

2.I Want Ya Back - BRIARD

3.Olen Työtön - PELLE MILJOONA & N.U.S.

4.Mä Vaan Pogoon - PELLE MILJOONA & N.U.S.

5.Nipa - EPPU NORMAALI

6.Ei Tää Lama Päähän Käy - PROBLEMS?

7.Häirikkö Oon - PROBLEMS?

8.Kaljupäinen Gangsteri - KARANTEENI

9.Vihaan John Travolta - KARANTEENI

10.Suomi 60 - HELLHOUND

11.Kasvot - HELLHOUND

12.Mari Pogoaa - YPÖ-VIIS

13.Mikkiteline - YPÖ-VIIS

14.Lontoon Skidit - RATSIA

15.Kassapäät - RATSIA

16.Mihin Jäi Punk? - VAAVI

17.Uhoan Voimaa - VAAVI

18.Kirjoitan Seinään - SENSUURI

19.Olet Sokea - SENSUURI

20.Neuroottiset Pohkeet - SEHR SCHNELL

21.Selittäjä - SEHR SCHNELL

22.Mua Potkitaan Päähän - LOOSE PRICK

23.Velton Nimeen - LOOSE PRICK

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V/A - Metropolis 3LP 1980

I've decided to post some compilations for the holidays that I have a while and now as little gifts throw out for you; I think the start yesterday was not bad but it goes still better. Door #25 is a three record set from the Finnish label Johanna with bands who released their slabs there, partly only on this record, and musically there is something for everyone: solid '77 punk, weird rock'n'roll, a little surf twist, in short: forty-two nice melodic Christmas carols for a harmonious togetherness... is not that nice?

1.Saippuaa - RATSIA

2.Ole Hyvä Nyt - RATSIA

3.Ne Ei Haluu Kuunnella - RATSIA

4.Pikkuaikuinen - RATSIA

5.Me Noustiin Kellareistamme - RATSIA

6.Tämä Hetki Ja Tulevaisuus - RATSIA

7.Gotta Getaway - RATSIA

8.Louie Louie - RATSIA

9.New Rose - RATSIA

10.Raw Power - RATSIA

11.All Your Love - JIM PEMBROKE BAND

12.That's All Right - ROCK BOYS & THE AGENTS

13.Blue Suede Shoes - ROCK BOYS & THE AGENTS

14.Can't Help Falling In Love - ROCK BOYS & THE AGENTS

15.Kitara Twist - AGENTS

16.Snake Shake - AGENTS

17.Yes, I Love You Baby - DUCKTAILS

18.Drinkin' Wine (Spo Dee O Dee) - DUCKTAILS

19.Eileen - DUCKTAILS

20.Backstreet Boys - BRIARD

21.I Want Ya Back - BRIARD

22.Miss World - BRIARD

23.Fuck The Army - BRIARD

24.Superstars - BRIARD

25.The Famous Five - WIDOWS

26.Hang Yourself - WIDOWS

27.Cartoon Rock - WIDOWS

28.What You Want - WIDOWS

29.Mun Kaverit/Elvis - MAUKKA PERUSJÄTKÄ

30.Meidän Perhe - MAUKKA PERUSJÄTKÄ

31.Säpinää - MAUKKA PERUSJÄTKÄ

32.Tulevaisuus? - VAAVI

33.Uhoan Voimaa - VAAVI

34.Me Voitais Vaikka Rakastella - VAAVI

35.Suomalainen Yleisö - VAAVI

36.Juosten Kohti Elämää - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

37.Ajassa Tapahtuu - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

38.Tämä Sukupolvi - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

39.Raitsikka Oot - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

40.Koko Yö - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

41.You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover - TUMARI NURMIO & KÖYHIEN YSTÄVÄT

42.Come On - TUMARI NURMIO & KÖYHIEN YSTÄVÄT

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VAAVI - Hei Anne 7'' + Tytöt Hymyilee 7'' + Nimi EP 1980

It is March, hopefully it soon becomes warmer, Fuck Winter! Let's move to the glory days of early punk stuff with this cracker: Vaavi was formed in summer 1978, when ex-Uutiset ja Sää members guitarist Kari Hipponen and drummer Tommi Micklin joined forces with bassist Jari 'Iku' Viitanen from Jawa. The original vocalist Jorma Nurminen only stayed for a couple of months, but he was the one who came up with the name for the band. In spring 1979 they were one of the finalists in the new wave category of the Finnish rock championship competition, held in Seinäjoki. They only played a ten minute set and finished second, Ratsia being the winner. They released their first single 'Mihin Jäi Punk?' in 1979 on Rokit Records and in May they recorded a song for the Hilse compilation. The band's style is a classic 'romantic' melodic '77 punk sound and not inspired by the Ramones, as so many Finnish punk bands of that time. Vaavi found their own style from the beginning and you can hear that. The band released two albums, a couple of 7inches, many line-up changes were made and they played their final gig in 1988. On this record: Ilkka (vocals), Kari (guitar), Iku (bass) and Tommi (drums), all three pieces released on Johanna Records, eight superb tracks.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Hilse 1979

The Hilse record was the first Finnish punk compilation and it really has all the important punk bands of the late 70's on it. A LP that everyone should have in your record collection. There are many simple reasons, the song 'Just Like Eddy, I Hate Teddy' from KOHU-63 is awesome, 'Ketään Ei Kiinnosta Mitään' by Pelle Miljoona 1980 is crazy & weird, the Beatles cover (Sensuuri), Briard & Ratsia tracks are killers etc. etc....all eighteen songs rock decently how we all like & know Finnish PunkRock (this is the CD version with eleven goodies from Hilse II). Enjoy!!!!

1.Cock In My Pocket - EPPU NORMAALI

2.Kun Sä Tuomitset Mut - MAUKKA & NAHKATAKIT

3.Mustavalkoinen Maailma - TINNERI

4.Go Go Koululaitos - POP-IDOLIT

5.Just Like Eddy, I Hate Teddy - KOHU-63

6.Adverts Blues - KOLLAA KESTÄÄ

7.Punk On Typerää - SE

8.Philosophy - BRIARD

9.Ketään Ei Kiinnosta Mitään - PELLE MILJOONA 1980

10.Mongoloidi - SEHR SCHNELL

11.Ihohygieniaa - RATSIA

12.Älä Pilaa Nuoruuttasi - VANDAALIT

13.Lällätys - VAAVI

14.Pelkään Pimeää - YPÖ-VIIS

15.Sä Et Pysty Irtautuu - TV:N ORJAT

16.Mä En Jaksa Enää - LOOSE PRICK

17.Back In The USSR - SENSUURI

18.Kalkki Jäi Mainitsematta - KAUKANA POISSA

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