TRIEBTÄTER - Hass & Krieg 1984

Cool German Punk from Stuttgart by Triebtäter, founded 1980 and Corpus (vocals), Johnny (guitars), Peter (bass) and Willy (drums) have set with their fifteen striking bangers an exclamation point and brought via Rat Records on our turntables. Solid masterpiece that fits seamlessly with classics from AGR or Weird System. In 1992 Incognito Records released a six track EP with demos from 1982 as part of the 333 x Up & Down series and present on numerous tape compilations. Shortly after Hass & Krieg the band unfortunately broke up.

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B.G.K. - Jonestown Aloha! 1983

Now we rev up with the first album by this hardcore legends from Amsterdam. I quote infos for you from the unfortunately inactive KFTH page and it's sad that is layer there: "Named after a Dutch historical figure who assassinated the king of the Netherlands in 1584, Balthasar Gerards Kommando was formed in the early '80s by members of Amsterdam punk band the Nitwitz. Rejecting the then-popular trend to emulate British Oi! bands, B.G.K. took their musical cues from American hardcore bands such as MDC, and soon developed an ultrafast style of their own. The band was also committed to following through with its leftist political stance, both in terms of the punk scene (the band set up DIY shows with low door prices, and put out affordable records on their own label) and in a wider political spectrum (they often played benefits for various causes, and helped run the Emma squat in Holland)." On many compilations welcome, one is called Viva Umkhonto! from 1987 - Let's enter now twenty spiffing powerful snacks.

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F.D.P. - Schwizer Simmer EP 1982

Rare debut record by this Zurich based combo and present at this recordings: Stöffi (vocals), Babsi + Wuzz (guitars), Pat (bass) and Üse (drums), released on Soilant and 500 copies exist. What F.D.P. exactly means is beyond my knowledge and I find shortcuts shit. Six awesome bumpy tracks (two of them live) recorded probably direct on tape in the rehearsal room in their original rawness, I call that sensational, exact the sound I like: WOW!!, KBD at its finest. More about the band is not available except one year later a second EP was made via Gramschap called F.D.P./Draske, maybe a split but I don't know. They're on some compilations, one of them the famous Definitv Zurich album from 1986. Lümmellabel brought 1997 one more lifesign by F.D.P. in form of a five track mini CD called Der Grinsemann out. That's it for today, have fun with the music, I'm getting ready for soccer.

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V/A - Destroy Power Not People EP 1995

Fifteen minutes statement by twelve bands and the topic can only be treated aggressive and rough, a different language doesn't understand all these scumbags worldwide. This little piece of wax comes in a six-way fold-out poster sleeve with liner notes and information about the participating bands one side and on the other side a poster, released via Lost And Found Records. Superb record and a must have!

1.Riots In Blood - UNCURBED

2.Headstone - TASTE OF FEAR

3.You Have No Right - DISGUST

4.In The Dirt - COLD WORLD

5.Huominen Tulee - BASTARDS

6.Society - DEAD BEAT

7.Vaihtoehto - KAAOS

8.Same Old Shit - DISRUPT

9.Raka Rör - NO SECURITY

10.Time Flies - CONFRONTATION

11.Life Of Hate - SIEGE

12.Genocide - HERESY

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T.S.O.L. - Change Today? 1984

Again snow overnight, brrr... Fuck Winter!!! Let's get comfortable with the third album by T.S.O.L. (True Sounds Of Liberty), formed 1978 in Long Beach by Jack (vocals), Ron (guitars), Mike (bass) and Todd (drums), released in 1984 through Enigma Records. Bradley Torreano of Allmusic remarks that Change Today? had "a different flair than the group had in the past. The guitars were gloomier and more focused, while Wood's melodramatic croon sharpened the whole affair into a unique L.A. goth sound." Allmusic's Robert Gabriel gave the album three stars out of five, saying that it "marked quite a stylistic twist for the band. Known up to that time as a hardcore punk outfit, T.S.O.L. suddenly became much more of a traditional rock group with more in common with The Doors than The Damned. All things considered, Change Today? is actually a fine album, most notable for its inspired songwriting and driving guitars. Well, I have nothing to add except a perfect album (with twenty nine minutes far too short), beautiful melodies and the request not postpone important things.

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STRESS* - s/t LP 1982

RRR 10 is STRESS*, founded 1979 in Schleswig by Thorsten (vocals), Wolfgang (bass), Carsten (guitars) and Jürgen (drums) and it's not easy to describe a review. Well, for all those who like the early punk slabs of the Cologne Rock-O-Rama label (me too but there is also crap) is this album worth listening, good lyrics and musically okay. Others say the record is only boring and I quote: This record is positively laid back, the worst possible attribute for a hardcore release, the songs themselves don't show much promise, either. There are rare glimpses of potential, but they never develop into anything substantial (KFTH). I mean, the songs were recorded thirty-five years ago and don't have to hide behind today's shit called D-Punk. I think the spirit of the early days is missing and sure, I can't compare that to today, I know that too, but I think punk today has become too commercial and the music often sounds the same. Well, I'm not interested in it anyway and who gives a shit about my thoughts? Enough stupid words: the wimpy recording is fantastic, the songs nasty & refreshing, cool cover = galactic album! - For risks and side effects contact a toilet, a psychiatrist you trust or a well-tempered drink, your choice.

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ÞEYR- Mjötviður Til Fóta 2001

And we stay wavie and visit the small volcanic island in the far north of Europe and find us in Reykjavík and meet Þeyr, a renowned new wave band from the early 1980s. Shrouded under a veil of mystery, their three-year existence was characterized by a deep interest in ancient wisdom. Þeyr helped bring about the new wave movement in Iceland and became one of the first Icelandic bands to be known abroad. Their music was now something very special, raw and angry, sometimes compared with works of Killing Joke or Joy Division. Their music never has been re-released as the masters are believed to be lost. However in 2001 a compilation was released called Mjötviður til Fóta. It contains songs recovered from the album Mjötviður Mær and the single Iður til Fóta, two records released in 1981. Thus, the only recorded material of the band currently available is this release, as well as some Icelandic compilations which feature a few tracks, released in 2001 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the creation of Theyr. Stolen words again but I think these describe the work of the band excellent and for that they're made by people who can do it better than me. Extra: the Life Transmission 7'' from 1981.

- Great Thx to Dante D -

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V/A - Le Cimetière Des Passions 1985

All right, we welcome March with a compilation by French label New Wave Records, widely known for their 1984 series whose four volumes exist. They are legendary because every release is packed with bands from every corner of our planet and has a decent portion of Punk/Hardcore and New Wave by well known and unknown combos and has always been released in a top layout, like Volume 4 if you haven't heard before. The Passion Cemetery impresses with five combos, two songs each, and leads us into the French magical electronicrock scene of the mid 80's. Unfortunately, my French is not sufficient but I would say lyrically it goes into emotional longings, desperation, the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, involving wearing black clothes... somehow in that direction, I guess. Presented in a variable sound, calm & impulsive, comes the whole record very pleasant. Dress You warm!

1.Désespoir Désespéré - ANALOID

2.L'Bent - DAZIBAO

3.Proxy - MAGNÉTIQUE BLEU

4.Le Pendu - NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE

5.Je T'Ecris D'Un Pays - LES VISITEURS DU SOIR

6.Le Maudit - LES VISITEURS DU SOIR

7.Except Me - NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE

8.Geister - MAGNÉTIQUE BLEU

9.Les Tambours Lointains - DAZIBAO

10.Sans Issue - ANALOID

- Great Thx to François -

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XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Toca E Foge 7'' 1982

It's time to pay tribute to a band which makes records since 1981 and I steal all info from wiki because I'm a lazy sack but I just want to mention that this second single is an absolute Hammerteil, two beautiful melodic punky rock songs they recorded here in which the flip surpass the A-side a lot, as ingenious as my favourites UHF:

Xutos & Pontapés are a Portuguese rock band, which got together 1978 in Almadal, four years after the Carnation Revolution restored most freedoms to the country. They started off in the local punk scene and set the trend – singing rock tunes in Portuguese. After three decades of studio and live albums, Xutos & Pontapés continue to be considered Portugal's top rock band, still influencing new generations of Portuguese bands. In 2004, then Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio granted the band a state decoration for twenty-five years of career achievements in the music industry. On 26 September 2009, they played in Lisbon to a packed football stadium, Estádio Do Restelo, to commemorate their 30th anniversary. They played for three hours – each hour marking a decade of their steadily successful career. It was the first time seven screens were used on stage in Portugal. Current members are most of the original line up Tim (bass + vocals), João Cabeleira (guitars), Kalú (drums) and Gui (sax + vocals). Fans refer to the band as Xutos; and Xutos is pronounced 'shootoosh'. Both 'Xutos' and 'Pontapés' are words in reference to types of kicks, but with a twist because the first word when spelled "Chutos" is referred for kick on a ball or object, but here used as "'Xutos", slang for heroin injection, while 'Pontapés' for kicks mainly on people. Founding member and guitarist Zé Pedro died on 30.November 2017, aged 61 (R.I.P.) - One of the surviving bands of the Portuguese rock explosion of the 80s, Xutos & Pontapés have a history of more than twenty years.

I think their sound inspires and pleases you the way I do, Breakfast time.

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V/A - Nasty Vinyl Sucks! EP 1994

This slab was a freebie in Plastic Bomb fanzine issue #8, Winter 94/95 and in co-operation with label Nasty Vinyl they released this nice record with old german classics & filled with current time stuff. Müllstation opens the musicbox with a heartfelt Merry Christmas everywhere what everyone learns in kindergarten, cool punk version. From Portland are Tattooed Corpse, here with a loud fat trash stomper, very good. Then one from my favourite Hanover band: Cretins and 'Walter' can be heard here and the best track on this little duttie, fine Geschrammel with great lyrics, Yeah!! Then La Cry from Hamburg with their melodic punk sound. They have shown on numerous albums what they can and punk from the Waterkant is still a good choice in my opinion. K.U.K. from Sweden celebrate a cool hardcore beast: loud, fast, coarse.. perfect. Then Beton Combo, everybody knows them, who not should search for their records, each a hit and finally Lost Lyrics from Kassel with a snotty 1:34 goodie. Overall, a respectable mix of old and new tracks and after ten minutes, press the repeat button.

1.Fröhliche Weihnacht Überall - MÜLLSTATION

2.Voodoo Hate Monster - TATTOOED CORPSE

3.Walter - CRETINS

4.No Sun Today - LA CRY

5.Ister - KURT URBAN KARLSSON

6.Fair Fick - BETON COMBO

7.Nasty Without Vinyl - LOST LYRICS

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