KILLRAYS - The Prisoner EP 1992

Long time ago since I've posted a Frankfurt band so now I end this losing streak. The Killrays here with their debut record, a nice four track EP which was released by the Frankfurt label Get Happy Records in different vinyl colors. Basically nothing has changed and they still play their own brand of melodic hardcore. Their first two albums came out on the controversial label Lost & Found Records where desingnated the band as the "German NOFX" in the hope to peddle more CDs and for such a ridiculous and inappropriate name-dropping, the band never had an understanding of themselves. "Lost & Found were indeed true champion there and also at our last CD, "On Common Ground" was the promotional work sometimes frightening" (Gitarrist Tom). They took the bold step and their third album "Dependence Day" was released on their specially created own label Keep Smiling and the resonance was overwhelmingly positive and many refer this as their best album (I've never heard it). Well, those of you who likes a discrete & melodic punkrock sound this record is highly recommended and all the others venture a click. 100% PunkRock!!!!

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BUST OUTS - I'm Too Shy 7'' 1981

And another firecracker from Finland from Bust Outs with their only record on Johanna Records. The band were Minttu (vocals), Kelloggs Bollocks (guitar), Jone (guitar+backing vocals), Saku (bass+backing vocals) and Arska (drums), sadly I have no more info, anyway. The sound is not so brutally punky as the Destroy killer but brilliant as well. Two new wave hymns, the title track is a six mintues melodic mid-tempo one with a nice guitar playin' and damn good lyrics and the flip comes also in a good pace therefore. Plus points of course the female's voice. Thanks at this point to mr/mrs. unknown for the reference to post this rare nugget. Sit down and cuddle ;)

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V/A - Personality Crisis!! 1984

A small break of the 7Inch posts for this classic compilation with only hits on it, released via Action Replay Records, everybody knows the songs and if not so let's go. So everything is said and before I give here some crap again I'd rather urge you to download this shit. I like the album title, that is worth mentioning. And now it's time for breakfast.

1.White Punks On Dope - TUBES

2.King Rocker - GENERATION X

3.Hurry Up Harry - SHAM 69

4.Peaches - THE STRANGLERS

5.Bad Girl - NEW YORK DOLLS

6.Gary Gilmore's Eyes - THE ADVERTS

7.Personality Crisis - NEW YORK DOLLS

8.Listen - STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

9.Obsessed - 999

10.Milk & Alcohol - DR FEELGOOD

11.If The Kids Are United - SHAM 69

12.I Think I'm Wonderful - THE DAMNED

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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DESTROY - Sanoja 7'' 1980

This fuckin' two-sided killer is an absolute must have and if you own a copy then keep it firmly because it is as good as a felicitous relationship. A private release and 200 copies exist. Destroy were Mikko (vocals + guitar), Jukka (guitar), Aki (bass) and Timo (drums) and they are probably from Helsinki because the two songs were recorded there and they master their instruments. The a-side is a brilliant mid-tempo punky one with a slice of rockin' touch, a superb hammer (one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard) and the flip is also great, starts slowly and melanchoic and ends up in a rough fast tempo, oh bloody hell, this is pure awesome music and that's why I love my life. If you've heard something like that you can't be anything else. Sanoja is rightly chosen for the Bloodstains Across The World #2 compilation with other splendid lost nuggets...one of my best posts here. Enjoy the record, the weekend and let's have a drink!

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A.K.P. - Der Einsame EP 1984

Now a request: the lone record by A.K.P. on Hyrdhina ReCOREds with five distorted trashy punk numbers. I would say nothing special but not bad at all, I mean for € 3, - I would take the 7Inch with me but I think it would be an archive piece. Ergo I would not buy it because since I know it. Holy Shit, that sounds schizophrenic. Well, I guess this is due to yesterday's Turbostaat concert which was extreme good, a complete different quality. I think, I'm talking too much senseless shit now, I'm confused at this shitty december 10th. At least one person is happy today with this post.

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ROOM 41 - Brain Shake 7'' 1997

Holy Shit, I think I'm gonna became a heartattack, hahaha. This band will blow your brains. How trashy, raw, wild & fast can they go? Room 41 really rule and kick ass. Catchy and dirty garage punk rock - just the way punk might should be. You make sure to get something by this band. Bought this 7'' long time ago in a local record store for € 4,- and it's damn cool. I have no idea if they have more but if there I will be able to get it. This one's the unoffical German release, you don't regret anything.

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BADBOLL - Badboll Lever! EP 1981

Was the first release, Valen EP a killer gritty guitar sound one, leave Stockholm's Badboll with their second & final release, unfortunately, the tempo, the rudeness and the dirty sound behind them and have recorded here four poppy punk songs, and why?, that's a good questions. Maybe they wanted to be heard on the radio or there were too many bands who played '77 punk style (and there were a lots of them in the early days in Sweden) or for other reasons. It probably remains their secret. Well anyway, the songs are not bad here, a clean production (using keys), melodic & happy songs and they exude a "the world is beautiful & good" feeling and I like this pretty cool cover, some people today want over € 100,- for this piece of vinyl, incredible. A solid catchy powerpop record and a rare one and absolutly right on this place. I put the first 7Inch within.

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DA! - Dark Rooms 7'' 1981

This record was a long time on the Wanted-List and was posted in my former wildly loved wilddevilrules blog and since I currently convert some singles I stay with the DA! record. DA! were a Chicago-based post-punk band of the early 1980s and exist 1978-1982, they released two 7Inches on Autumn Records, formed by 17-year-old singer/bassist Lorna Donley in 1977, along with guitarist/keyboardist Evelyn Marquis and drummer Dawn Fisher. This lineup performed only once, and guitarist Gaylene Goudreau (who had previously played with all-girl punk band Lois Layne) was added in late 1979. Their music is a bit gloomy, but at a decent pace, and the female voice fits pretty good. Last one today, I'm tired of drinkin' much beer, join me tomorrow!

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CITY KENT - Cancer 7'' 1979

Next 7Inch nugget by a band from Lund, in the east of Sweden, with their first and best release on Heartwork Records. Two awesome smashers just found here. Their music have all the great ingredients what a '77 punkrock style record needs, great cosmic guitar playing with a drivin' energy, swedish sung and everything is just right for a definitive classic. They released two years later a second EP but this is not worth mentioning. Completely different sound and it goes more into a wavish rock sound, terrible! What has driven the boys to record such a strange shit remains till now a mystery. No wonder 'Cancer' was chosen for Back To Front # 4. - Anyway, this here is a smasher and I promise, you like this little piece of Lund Punk.

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -

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STERKE SVAKHETER - Vi Er Som Andre Bare Litt Annerledes, Eller...Er De Andre Som Oss Bare Litt Annerledes EP 1982

Hello and welcome to more rare stuff from the glorious early punkrock days. - Another short-lived band were Sterke Svakheter from Jessheim/Norway and they existed from 1981- 1982, active in the early 80's with among others Espen Dahle on vocals and Kjetil Andersen on bass - both known from the band Slips. Their music has been described as 'dark punk rock'. They only released one EP on Den Onde Sirkel during their days and as well as several tunes on various compilation tapes including on the grandios Killed By Death #41 compilation. As mentioned so many other singles here is this certainly appeared in small copies and therefore a sought-after collector rarity. The four songs have a leisurely pace and with just twelve minutes of playing time quite long for an EP.

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