GRENZFALL - Svarta Rosor 1983

New wave band from Gävle with their lone release on Mamma Records. Band members: Tony (vox), Ulf + Ola (bass), Michael + Bengt (guitars) and Robban (drums), founded 1979 and they made a first demo tape in 1981. Two more followed until finally this mini album came out with eight solid tunes. Grenzfall chat with their shallow melodic pop songs and are very pleasant to get awake. Listen for example on bandcamp and enjoy their music as well. I still have a lot's of to do's and it's getting hot again. Stay tuned!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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LOST KIDS - Cola Freaks EP 1979

A good run and always a pleasure listen to it are the Lost Kids from Denmark with some killer fuzzed out guitar leads, this is their second EP which was released via Medley Records. Three Killer!!! tracks, guaranteed to get in your head and stay there.

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THE BIPS - This Is Jurisdiction 7'' 1990

'77 punk-rock: that's The Bips from Nijmegen/Holland and they active since 1987. The music style is the old UK punk. TV, radio and a lot of stage experience. Played in major venues with major bands like UK Subs, Buzzcocks or The Briefs. Visit The Bips at home. Two songs found here and for me is the B-Side "The Fall Of The Perfect State" the winner. Cool platter! - Now it's Bundesliga time, must out :)

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ICE 9 - Out Out Out EP 1979

Portland based Punkers Ice 9 with their lone record on Cool Records. Imagine, you walk through the city and you think of nothing special as suddenly in the sky a strange object appears and lands direct before you. An undefinable figure comes out and heads for you and press this small piece of vinyl in your hand. It says: Listen to this sound and you will see. Then it goes back, leaves a loud fart and disappears into the grey infinity. The moral of the story: It doesn't need a lot for a bright instant. - All three numbers are amazing and also to find on the KBD compilations.

- Big Thx to Fredrik -

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TV21 - Playing With Fire 7'' 1980

Originally formed 1979 in Edinburgh by Norman (vox + guitar), Neil (bass), Colin (drums) and Ally (guitar), the band took their name from Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson's fanzine, TV21 released a string of singles and one album, 'A Thin Red Line' via Deram Records. During that time they toured extensively, both in their own right and as support to bands such as The Skids, The Moondogs and The Undertones. But by May 1982 the band had grown frustrated at their inability to break through to the next level and decided to quit while they were ahead, immediately after coming offstage supporting The Rolling Stones at Edinburgh Playhouse. And that was the end of that, until October 2005, when out of the blue, they agreed to perform as part of the John Peel Day gigs organised around the country to mark the anniversary of the DJ’s death. 'Playing With Fire' (released on Powerbeat) is their first record and it's a very nice PowerPop goodie with two melodic mid-tempo tunes, optimal for traveling. The sound goes immediately in my veins and makes me extreme positive. Honestly, this 7inch is a real highlight and I'm sure I'm going to catch the album.

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THE FREEZE - In Colour EP 1979

The Freeze formed in Edinburgh and were active from 1976 to 1982, gigging continuously throughout their homeland of Scotland, and supporting a wide range of acts, from the likes of Sham 69 to Echo & The Bunnymen. On stage they were quite the lively bunch - with an unusually diverse spectrum of sound, glam-punk gender-bending theatrics, and a knack for random song improvisation - it was a package that often left onlookers enthusiastically scratching their heads in astonishment. The group had two official releases – 1979’s debut EP 'In Colour' and 1980’s 7'' Celebration, both are self-financed on their own A1 label. Three punk/wave songs we have here and I like all a lot. Cool & nice stuff!!!!

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V/A - Smelling Just Another Bad Breath 1986

The third release from Double A Records is this fine goodie. The label owner was always searching for bands around the world and so they sent plenty of material to Germany and the result shows this strong international compilation. A healthy dose of exclusive songs in a decent packing. I remember that I had to sell the record for lack of money, but I could take it again on a record fair, unfortunately without the booklet. Naja, es gibt schlimmeres! Have fun with this.

1.På Somme Jord - PSYKISK TERROR

2.Charge Alley - DETONATORS

3.Stand & Fight - MOSKWA

4.Blind Eye - INSTIGATORS

5.King Of Greed - ANGOR WAT

6.Use Me Up - BLUE MARBELLAS

7.Desertieren - ZSD

8.Rats - BILLY & THE WILLIES

9.Irgendwann - SONS OF SADISM

10.Psychopathen - SONS OF SADISM

11.Anarchy - MOSKWA

12.Die Fabrik Macht Dicht - ZSD

13.Fxxx - EA80

14.Wipeout - CONCRETE SOX

15.Beyond Control - DETONATORS

16.Suicide - SKEEZICKS

17.Eye To Eye - INSTIGATORS

18.Hvid Natt - PSYKISK TERROR

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V/A - Why March When You Can Riot?! 1985

This is the last record in a series of three compilation LP’s from Australia's Aberrant Records. And here we have again Sydney Punk Bands with fuckin' awesome punk music. I think this is the rarest sampler of all and I'm glad to give you all three exemplares for your absolute listening pleasure and like the KBD series all three albums are a must hear. End of line, time for POGO!!!

1.Living Like An Animal - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS

2.Home Is Where The Floor Is - X

3.School Days - HARD-ONES

4.Die Hard - LOCAL PRODUCT

5.Don't Tell Me - FEEDTIME

6.Face The Facts - BEDSPREADS

7.Pig Boys - LOCAL PRODUCT

8.Chemical Slave - BEGGARS COURT

9.Squat House - HARD-ONES

10.Psycho-Analyst - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS

11.Hate City - X

12.3 Minute Warning - BEGGARS COURT

13.Coffs Harbour Blues - HARD-ONES

14.Judge Dredd - BEDSPREADS

15.Skylab (Son Of Telstar) - XL CAPRIS

16.Stuff Your Rules - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS

17.Small Talk - FEEDTIME

18.Lipstick Blues - BEGGARS COURT

19.Magenta - LOCAL PRODUCT

20.TV Cabaret Roll - X

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Join the essential another both compilations as well:

Flowers From The Dustbin

Not So Humdrum

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DELINCUENCIA SONORA - La Ley EP 1988

From Madrid are Delincuencia Sonora, founded 1981 by Jose (bass + vox), Javier (guitars) and Antonio (drums), they are one of the pioneering bands in Spain of the Punk/Hardcore and Anarcopunk movement. They've been playing continuously since its formation. In December 1982, Antonio Cruz has to leave the band due to his forced recruitment into military service. He returns after that shit and becomes the second singer for a year. In 1982 they recorded their first professional recording for the radio station Radiocadena Spanish (RCE) and one year later their first official demo 'Too Late' was made. A few compilation contributions followed before the release of the La Ley EP on Basati Diskak came out. 1992 finally the album 'Por La Causa De Algun Rebelde' was recorded and with their melodic punk sound they fascinate. More albums were released and they still active. As well necessary: Viva La Punk 1978-1988.

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THE NEWS - Do! Do! Do! EP 1987

And now a small piece for fans of Japanese girlie pop-punk and I think they are from Tokio. The Band created not a new genre and they were influenced by 80's punk rock and I like their energy here on this 4 Track EP which was released by Kojima Recordings, Inc. - Not much information about them and so all I can say that these girls are very hot and there's no filler on it. I do not know many bands from Japan, but The News are surprisingly fresh and leave such many lame Power-Pop band far behind.

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