ZOUNDS - The Curse Of Zounds! 1982

The ultimate vacation holiday sound, emotional, aggressive & always with us, our # 1

We love the curse of Zounds. They were part of England’s late-’70s/early-’80s anarcho-punk scene; friends of Crass, they released their debut EP on the latter’s label. Though they released a number of EPs and singles, they only managed to put out one full-length album, The Curse Of Zounds, before disbanding in 1982 (they still active again). This collection includes everything the band ever recorded. There are plenty of tough, taut punk tunes here. An album that never gets boring after the first listen as I feel with some other albums and so the CD is once every week in my player, includes all scans which I get from Mr.Waggon. Cheers to you, my friend!!!

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Stations Of The Past

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INNOCENT VICARS - Funky Town 7'' 1980

Specially the b-side is the burner here, brilliant song with pointed lyrics.

I never thought that would mean so much now.

The music from this band is really one of my favourites and it's no wonder that I choose the flip 'Voices' for my selfmade compilation Forward Into The Past because it's one of these tunes I can hear again and again, all day long you know. So Richard Norris was part of the Vicars and he wrote some info about when and why:

"The Innocent Vicars formed in 1980, with an average age of 14. The St. Albans band met at school, bonding over a love of Bo Diddley, the Undertones and Buzzcocks. The line up chopped and changed for a while before settling on Richard Norris (vocals + rhythm guitar), Aaron Russell (lead guitar) brother of the Toys Mick Russell), and Nigel Benson (bass) who went into a Christian recording studio in Wheathampstead to cut 'She's Here'/'Antimatter'. A host of local talent guested on the record, including Nick Egan from the Tea Set on backing vocals, Cally from the Tea Set on drums, Mark Adams from the Bodies on Roland 101 synth (making the acid house noise on 'Antimatter' nearly a decade early) and Waldo's Phil Smee on production duties.

The single sold out of it's initial 500 pressing, thanks to support from John Peel and Radio 1's Round Table show, where it was spun straight after the Clash. The band played many school discos, local clubs, various church halls and youth clubs in St. Albans, Hatfield, Luton and Harpenden, as well as a number of spots at St Albans City Hall (supporting Kagagoogoo and Paul Young's band Q Tips). They also played at the Fleur De Lys pub, despite all being underage, at a girl's Boarding school and in St Albans Abbey (twice).

After a quick line up change (Mike 'Mac' McDonald replaced Nigel Benson on bass, Steve Watts took over on drums), the band recorded a second single, a cover of Lipps Inc's 'Funky Town' backed with 'Voices'. They also appeared on two compilation albums, with the tracks 'Starship 22' and 'She Was My Girl'.

Since their release thirty years ago, the original singles have been bootlegged a number of times in America and Japan and regularly sell for over £100 on ebay. BBC Radio's Steve Lamacq named 'She's Here' one of his all time favorite records, playing it on BBC 6 Music as recently as February 2011. Richard Norris, 'Mac' McDonald and Steve Watts have all had long careers in music. Aaron Russell and Nigel Benson are currently missing in action (any updates gratefully received)."

I hope you have come to taste and on compilations: Teenage Treats Vol. 1, Killed By Death #69, The Class Of '81 and Rupert Preaching At A Picnic, all classics I think.

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UHF - Jorge Morreu EP 1979

Beautiful memories and moments with this sound.

1978, in Almada a band of four guys wanting to take revenge on the music. The group was formed by Américo Manuel (drums), Carlos Perez (bass guitar), Renato Gomes (guitar) and Antonio Manuel Ribeiro (vocals, guitar). The group's first concert was on November 20, 1978. This is the first release by our all time fave band UHF from Portugal and the EP 'Jorge Morreu' ('George Died') is about a death by Overdose. "The godfathers of Portuguese rock" played brilliant melodic power/punk/pop songs and they are big stars in their country. At that time UHF has traveled the entire country, and even do the first part of the concerts from the likes of Dr Feelgood and Elvis Costello and then they're in. I love them and if you think I'm crazy so listen to their songs and I'm sure you search this blog for more UHF stuff. A quite delicious sound and We both loved to listen them everytime. There is a second edition released (one year later I think) by this EP with different covers. Enjoy!

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WIPERS - Live 1984

The ringtone I still have, darling!

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TURBOSTAAT - Flamingo 2001

Today is my beloved Girlfriend's Birthday and the following posts are dedicated to her. They include bands she liked to hear and we always had on vacation with us. Darling, I Miss You So Much And Without You Everything Is Much Harder....

Start with Turbostaat. Brilliant band from Husum/Flensburg and I saw them first 1999 in Hamburg at the Rote Flora. At that time they were relatively unknown, but they have already shown they have what it takes and now they become one of the best German punk bands. Powerful punk-music peppered with emotional and thoughtful lyrics. On stage, the guys give everything and it's always a pleasure to be involt. Next EA80 the band we have most viewed together. Also the deal with Warner had not changed the bands view. If you have not listening to Turbostaat then you must pick this up quick.

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V/A - Happy On Your Side 1992

Last for today and I leave you with this nice garage/low-fi punk compilation by the German label Orgasm Records. The home of Der Durstige Mann and other rowdys. On it a very good cross section of rare demos, outtakes and remixes. I remember that this album was requested by someone, but cannot remember his name. Well anyway, the desire is hereby fulfilled. Musically is everything top here, real punkrock would I say how anyone can play it. Heavily distorted, partly cellar sound and many tracks released here for the first time. So Happy On Your Side is a nice title and the créme de la créme of the inflamed genre to do the honors.

1.Von Anfang An - PART TIME PUNX

2.Schrumpfkopf - DER DURSTIGE MANN

3.Rancid Hell Spawn - RANCID HELL SPAWN

4.Unbelievable Kind - PART TIME PUNX

5.Sponger (Disappear) - LACK IS KILLING MUSIC

6.Kronprinz Rudolph's Letzte Liebe - DER DURSTIGE MANN

7.Happy On Your Side (Rough Version) - MARTINA

8.San Francisco Bay (Instrumental) - ERIC HYSTERIC

9.Some Like It Harde - THE ZARJAZ

10.Nordsee - PART TIME PUNX

11.Lonesome Town - LACK IS KILLING MUSIC

12.Excess Is Never Enough - RANCID HELL SPAWN

13.Vampirmädchen - DER DURSTIGE MANN

14.Happy On Your Side - MARTINA

15.Bye Bye Baby - LACK IS KILLING MUSIC

16.Baby Baby - MARTINA & PART TIME PUNX

17.Mädchen Vom Anderen Stern - DER DURSTIGE MANN

18.Local Girl - T. WAYNE WILSON

19.Arm Wie Eine Kirchenmaus - PART TIME PUNX

20.Ferne Länder Seh'n - DER DURSTIGE MANN

21.Bird On A Wire - ERIC HYSTERIC

22.Der Flachspüler - RALF LEXIS

23.Irgendwann Ist Alles Vorbei - PART TIME PUNX

24.Stop - LACK IS KILLING MUSIC

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V/A - Es Chaos Is Die Botschaft! Es Wurschtln Es! 1997

Austrian Punk Scene 1978 - 1984, this compilation contents the worst and the best Austrian Punkbands from the first generation, including some rare single material, and a lot of great unreleased stuff! Actually, is hereby already said and detailed liner notes gives the publisher here by himself. Thanks to Luziprak Records for this audio document of lost classic punkrock pearls, limited to 700 copies. Watch out for Vol.2!

1.Kopfschüssler - CHUZPE

2.Scheiß Auf's Bundesheer - PÖBEL

3.Rocket Radio - RONNIE URINI

4.DÖF - Schund

5.Fasching, Ostern, Weihnachten - SCHUND

6.Jugend In Der City - RATS

7.Alleine Sein - KLEENEX AKTIV

8.Haus Im 2. Bezirk - EXTREM

9.Get Out Of My Pocket - CHAOS

10.Nervengas - CHUZPE

11.Das Mädchen Das Du Liebst - RATS

12.Scheiss Kibarei - DIE BÖSLINGE

13.Bla Bla - DEAD NITTELS

14.Discoscheisser - DIRT SHIT

15.Konflikt - STD

16.Der Papst - DEAD NITTELS

17.Heut' Nacht - WELLBLECH UNTERGRUND

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V/A - Killed By Trash 2006

Good morning revered community and welcome to a new round of "Music that nobody wants but still exist". Next one is a nice idea I think and it takes a long time to put all this stuff togehter but in the end it was worth the effort and stress to bring this among the people - P.Trash Records released this brilliant record with twenty of todays finest Low-Fi-, Garage- and Blues-Punkbands which cover old and rare Punkrock jewels, most of the originals can be found on the awesome Killed By Death blog ot here. Every song is amazing and you get thrilled by these versions. No wonder the album was sold out quickly and a second volume should follow two years after. Particular note: 380gr. vinyl and detailed info inside. Hell Yeah!!!!!

1.I Hate Music - JEFFREY NOVAK

2.Hillside Strangler - TRASH STRANGLERS

3.Rome Is Burning - THE ULCERS

4.America First - FEELERS

5.Cab Driver - ROYAL ROUTES

6.Don't Hide Your Hate - CARBONAS

7.Do You Love The Nazis - FLYING OVER

8.51 Percent - FREAKS

9.Grind Her Up - ALUMINUM KNOT EYE

10.Egg Raid On Mojo - DAMNATION KIDS

11.Züri Brennt! - EA80

12.(I'm The) Hillside Strangler - DEMON'S CLAWS

13.Radiation Masturbation - MANIKINS

14.Just Head - LOS RAW GOSPELS

15.Pop Gun - TYRADES

16.Son Of Sam - BLACK TIME

17.Jag Ska Aldrig Dö - HEARTATTACKS

18.M.I.C. - DRUGSTOP

19.Better Off Dead - DIGGER & THE PUSSYCATS

20.Pogo In Togo - OPERATION S

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V/A - Killed By Death #100 1997

Und wenn ich schon die famosen Sampler vorher erwähnte hier the next round Killed By Death and this volume features international punk from 1975 - 1983. A lot of the records are postin' here and the rest safely elsewhere. 1.700 copies pressed in two batches of 850. The detectives did again a brilliant job, the song selection is excellent for my taste and released is this bootleg compilation again by Murder Records. Really good stuff and I grant full marks and that's really the last for today!

1.Another Place - LES VERMINES

2.Kirjoituksia Kellarista - KOLLAA KESTÄÄ

3.Vice Presidente - EIGHTH ROUTE ARMY

4.Fever Of The Night - ELEKTROSHOCK

5.Smittad - MIZZ NOBODY

6.Punk Strut - KEVIN SHORT & HIS PRIVATES

7.Gertrude Stein - RENTALS

8.Blå Heder - WANNSKRÆKK

9.Things In General - PREFECTS

10.Dead In The Suburbs - LOS REACTORS

11.Laboratory Baby - LOS REACTORS

12.I'm A Mess - STORMTROOPER

13.Don't Touch My Machine - PATHETIX

14.Slag - FX

15.Autonomie - STAKANOV

16.56' Etage - DEMENTS TRAGIQUES

17.Moderne - DEPRESSION

18.Debout Papa - DEPRESSION

19.Belgique - SPERMICIDE

20.Punk Nuorisoo - SYSTEEMI

21.Maktgalen - SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG

22.Sexo Chungo - SINIESTRO TOTAL

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