THE SCABS - So Called Friends 7'' 1981

The Scabs are a Flemish band that were founded by Guy Swinnen (vox+guitar), Frank Saenen (drums), Fons Symons (bass) and Willy Willy (guitars) 1981 in Diest and had their greatest successes in the late eighties and early nineties. The original line-up of the band was composed in 1979. Strongly influenced by the British punk sound of the late 1970s; they were sometimes referred as the Belgian answer to the Clash. The first single 'So Called Friends' appeared 1981 on Refused Records. After two self-produced singles, the group signed a record deal with EMI. After the 12inch 'Here's To You Gang!' and the less successful debut album 'For All The Wolf Calls' they leave EMI and move to the new label Play It Again Sam Records, based in Brussels and released seven albums. 1996 the Scabs were history. On the occasion of the 25th band birthday they came together again, played a few concerts and in 2015 came their latest record 'Ways Of A Wild Heart' out. That's the short story. I like their first two singles best because these cuts are excellent punk killers, sound & rhythm = TOP!, cool voice and 'So Called Friends' is the absolute highlight for me. Rare record and one of my favourite piece of vinyl.

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BLACK MARKET BABY - Baby Takes 1991

Oh Yeah, one of my favourite DC bands are Black Market Baby, I have their album but not the 7inches and like a revelation I get now sent this fantastic collection. Clear that it is my damned duty to confront you and this tidbit is worth every fucking tone. The name Black Market Baby was suggested by Keith (guitars) after seeing a trashy tv movie of the same name and the band were founded in 1980. The band's first record 'Potential Suicide' was released via Limp Records in 1981. Two years later their only full length 'Senseless Offerings' came out on Fountain Of Youth Records and is in my opinion one of the best US punk records, songs like 'Downward Christian Soldiers', 'Killing Time' or 'I See-You See' are grandiose played smasher, fuckin' rare record. In 1988 the band could not find a label to release the next album they broke up, playing a farewell gig in January 1988. In 1990 the label Yesterday And Today released two more singles, 'World At War' (Split with Bad Brains) and 'Drunk & Disorderly'. They loosely re-formed in 1993, playing the occasional show and recording sparingly before calling it quits again in 1997. So this collection was released by the Hamburg label Bitzcore and is full with bombs. A short review from the inoffical BMB site: "Half the Senseless Offerings LP and a bunch of stuff from '86—the unreleased material is some of BMB's strongest stuff, loud, punishing, hard-edged punk." - Excellent idea and certainly sell out very quickly, don't be a moron and make a choice.  

- Big Thx to Fredrik -

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TDK - Esto Es Una Empresa Capitalista 12'' 1985

Puh I'm really through, fantastic gig yesterday and can't wait to enjoy them again in Brighton. TDK (Terrorism, Destruction And Kaos) were a hardcore punk band born in Madrid, Spain in 1984. They exist about six years and released a couple of singles, an album and this 12''. Especially this record, managed to stick very strong in USA, where people from Black Flag and Dead Kennedys were impressed with the level shown by these guys. 80's spanish punk at its best by the underrated TDK, catchy punk rock with a dark edge, only comparable with Dead Kennedys or two of them previous band Espasmódicos.

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V/A - The Label SoFar! 1979

This record is a request of mine and I'm glad I can listen now to it. Released by 'The Label' with bands that were there under contract and bring some good records in the grey world. A fine mix of nice songs and when you search for the solo records you realize that these things are rare and expensive, logically after 35 years. Fuck long drivel, so it's slowly time for the Chameleons concert here and now at 20:00 in Nachtleben and I cannot tell you how much I'm look forward for this damn cool gig....hhuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!! and tomorrow no work because it's Feiertag!!! - Have a nice evening :)

1.Hospital Case - FRONT

2.Outside View - EATER

3.Justifiable Homicide - DAVE GOODMAN & FRIENDS

4.Typewriter Babies - EATER

5.I'm A Liar Babe - THE BOMBERS

6.99% Is Shit - CASH PUSSIES

7.Point Of View - EATER

8.Queens Mafia - FRONT

9.Cold War - FRONT

10.Rockin' Time Dub - TRIBESMAN

- Special Thx to Nolti -

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V/A - Killed By 7Inch #6 EP 1998

This was a request by Brian_Guy from DU Blog when I post stuff at my former WildDevilRules good times Blog. Four rare pieces from Europe on this little piece of plastic. 400 or 500 copies, don't know excatly but who gives a shit. More Killed by 7inch you can find when you use the search option in the top left. Great record and what can I say more???? I'm a bit drunk as always in the evening, Fuck Off!

1.I've Seen It Vomit - BOG UGLY

2.Schluss - SPORTSMANN

3.Emotional Fascism - THE MIRANDA'S

4.Nervous Wreck - NIPPLE ERECTORS

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CHIN CHIN - Sound Of The WestWay 1985

Chin Chin were an all-female group, formed 1982 in Biel, Switzerland. Although the band started as a trio, it was always the aim to recruit a lead singer and a second guitarist, but the search was to prove very difficult. Although there was a vibrant alternative scene in Switzerland, female musicians were virtually non-existent. There were plenty of girls wanting to sing, but few who actually could. The band would hold more auditions than the singers could notes. And although Chin Chin saw themselves as a punk-rock band, catchy pop vocals and harmonies played a big part in their songs, setting them apart from the other contenders in the process. Eventually, Carol joined the band as lead singer and Chin Chin's first and only EP "We Don't Wanne Be Prisoners" (containing 3 self-penned songs) was released in the summer of 1984 on the band's label Farmer Records. In 1985 they released their first album and it's a brilliant mix of punk-informed crunch and buoyant pop melody that shows Chin Chin as true pioneers of D.I.Y. noisy pop. As it happens this combination of DIY punk ethic, fuzz guitars and bubblegum pop was also gaining traction in the UK with the nascent C86 scene. The album become one of the most sought-after 80s indie-pop records and for good reason.

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PARTIBREJKERS - s/t LP 1985

Partibrejkers (Partybreakers) is a famous Serbian rock group from Belgrade, as well as an acclaimed act of the former Yugoslavian rock scene. The band was founded by Zoran "Cane" Kostić (vocals), Goran "Manza" Bulatović (drums), Nebojša "Anton" Antonijević (guitar) and Ljubiša Kostandinović (guitar) in 1982 and released their debut album in 1985 on Jugoton and the special thing here is: this album was recorded without bass, fairly unusual for a rock band but the Partibrejkers take this hurdle. Their lastest album came out 2007 and I don't know if's the combo still active. Well, anyway....this cool record has twelve raw Yugo rock'n'roller which you must lend your ears.

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OFF! @ Annandale Hotel/Sydney 2013

Let's spend some fuckin' great US Hardcore with this delicacy. Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF! The stations of frontman Mr. Keith Morris, the one with the best punk voice and as Jello Biafra, one of the pillars of american punkrock. I have all the records from his old bands and with OFF! he kicks another excellent example out what's inside him and I think the songs give us all a strong impression of living in the U.S.A., the land of the free. This bootleg is a highlight of 29 energtic songs in a brilliant quality with nice greetings to the audience and the band is hot. You can really feel the gig and I like every minute of this 30 minute H-bomb. In 2011 we had the chance to visit a concert in Wiesbaden and we both were just thrilled. I can really recommend anyone to join a OFF! concert, you will never forget it. OFF! are Keith Morris (vox), Dimitri Coats (guitar), Steven Shane McDonald (bass), Mario Rubalcaba (drums).

Intro-Panic Attack/I Got News For You/I Don't Belong/Poisen City/Now I'm Pissed/Monologue 1/Jeffrey Lee Pierce/Blast/Feelings Are Meant To Be Hurt/Wrong/King Kong Brigade/Monologue 2/Borrow & Bomb/Vaporized/Crawl/Rat Trap/Wiped Out/Monologue 3/Peace In Hermosa/Zero For Conduct/Cracked/Fuck People/Toxic Box/Monologue 4/Elimination/Full Of Shit/Black Thoughts/Darkness/Upside Down

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V/A - Nobody's Perfect EP 1986

One more rare record from my Wanted-List now. The first issue was released as Lasta-EP II by ST-Records in 1984 with different artwork and this here two years later on Leukemia Records. Musically, we are in Europe (except Bill Of Rights) and approaching a slightly aggressive sound that we all know as punkrock. I think the band names speak for themselves and every song is a typical representative of this genre: loud + rough + snappy! Each band puke in their natural language which I always enjoy, even if I don't understand a word. Four mid-tempo goodies and three short rapid heart attacks, what you want more? Probably appeared in small editions and hard to find... pull now!

1.I Miei Occhi - STIGMATHE

2.The Frontline - ZERO POINT

3.Efialtis - ADIEXODO

4.Paranoja - OPDAKI CIVILIZACIJE

5.Ekki En - PURRKUR PILLNIKK

6.C-9 - THE BILL OF RIGHTS

7.War Is Here - W.D.M.

- Special Thx to François -

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KAARE OG PARTIET - Hakekors EP 1980

Ultra rare Norwegian KBD release by this awesome band from Hamar/Norge. Members were Ulf (vox), Svein (guitar), Arne (bass) & Trond and Bulle (both drums). This legendary one and only EP was the second punk release in Norway and what a blast!! Six classic tunes here with snotty guitars, brilliant pace and a rough, tough shouter. All sung in Norwegian and all together this little piece of plastic gives me the right early wild punk sound. They are also present on the Anarki & Kaos Compilation - Now come closer and don't hesitate with the download! You will not regret it, I promise :> And by the way, two members later formed Betong Hysteria.

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