Friday, October 26, 2018

DESECHABLES - Maqueta 1982

First demo with nine killer tracks, released via Anarchi Records/Flor Y Nata Records. Desechables formed around 1980 in Vallirana, a village in the Barcelona suburbs where three friends got together to create one of Spain's most visceral and dirtiest primitive rock three pieces: Tere (screams), Miguel (guitar) and Dei Pei (snare and tom). In summer 1983 a few songs developed from the first sessions in which they played crazy versions of Lux ​​Interior and Poison Ivy, Jordi, Miguel and Tere play in the II Contest International Rock of Lyon. They share the stage with Killing Joke, among others. The experience turned out to be a success. So much so, that they were invited to continue playing in Paris and Rennes. Things were getting really good for them. So well, that the bad luck that was going to accompany them throughout their career, made his first and most devastating act of presence here. Just when they were preparing to record an LP at the legendary Rock Ola in Madrid - "Maqueta" + "La Oración" - Miguel died by trying to rob a jeweler with a toy gun, shot by the jeweler himself in Villafranca del Penedés, the band ceased to exist.

Fortunately, the following year saw the release of the album "Golpe Trás Golpe", which was put together using songs from the French live shows and a performance at the Radio Pop Festival 3. The back cover includes a drawing of the members of the group made by Miguel. Miguel is replaced on the guitar by Jordi's brother, Marcelo, who had not missed a rehearsal and played since 1984 with the group, Carlos also enters and they are established as a quartet. The band recorded at the end of December 1984 in the Rock Ola room "Buen Ser-Vicio" and the provocative cover does not leave anyone indifferent. Just when they began to overcome the situation again, bad luck knocked again at the door of the Catalans: an error in the pressing of the vinyls made the recording did not pick up the forcefulness and harshness of that concert. In any case, the first editions sold out quickly.

In 1986 Desechables released "Nada Que Entender" but it would not be released until the following year and was preceded by the single "Ábreme". The single anticipated what was to come: a good production work but that perhaps too much smoothed the characteristic pointy sound of the quartet. It is here when providence intervenes once more; the disc hardly had distribution and as much Tere as the rest feel that their race does not finish taking off. In 1987 an important change takes place: Jack enters like bassist and Altolaguirre becomes definitive member of the group, although shortly after he undertakes his personal project Ángel and Las Güais and is replaced by Raúl. That same year they recorded the album "Amor Pirata", but it was too late. Just at the time when Desechables began enter the radio stations and have some fame, the band disintegrates. They would do so after their performance at the KGB in Barcelona, ​​on November 17, 1988. Represented on numerous compilations, here are some of them: Bloodstains Across Spain and Viva La Punk!I think a good start into the weekend! 


Thursday, October 25, 2018

V/A - A Kick Up The Arse Volume 1 1985

Splendid limited compilation from Rot Records and all tracks are unavailable elsewhere and the title can't be more appropriate. It starts with the Cult Maniax and one of their best songs, I think, Butcher increase the stroke rate with their snotty ones, Last Rites give Oi Oi Oi a fresh look and become addicted, External Menace find the blues in Vietnam, Picture Frame Seduction call for pogo with sulphate, Reality take speed out with a cuddle song with mad Harry, the Expelled give themselves with cider the full ecstasy and on the free 7Inch drawn the Enemy last but not least, a few images in eccentric cubic colors. Sixteen nuggets that will not cause boredom, Guaranteed!

1.Cities - CULT MANIAX
2.Leave Alive - BUTCHER
3.Oi Oi Oi - LAST RITES
4.Coalition Blues - EXTERNAL MENACE
5.3, 2, 1, Go - PICTURE FRAME SEDUCTION
6.To Know Her - REALITY
7.Cider - THE EXPELLED
8.Vietnam - EXTERNAL MENACE
9.Drugs - CULT MANIAX
10.Violent Minds - THE EXPELLED
11.Addict - LAST RITES
12.Ballad Of Mad Harry - REALITY
13.Time Will Tell - BUTCHER
14.My Mate Sulphate - PICTURE FRAME SEDUCTION
15.Last But Not Least - THE ENEMY
16.Images (Live) - THE ENEMY


Wednesday, October 24, 2018

CULT MANIAX - Cold Love 1983

A treat tonight first and we swim through the english channel and meet the Cult Maniax that formed in Great Torrington/Devon in 1978 and they released their debut album via American Phonograph and we taste eleven loud punkies. "Most of the material here is slow- to mid-tempo, but there are enough good hooks to keep you listening". I can only underline. The songs go pretty well in my veins and provide a pleasant atmosphere, far from the typical 80s UK sounds and shiny for a beer after work... nice record!


Tuesday, October 23, 2018

AGEN 53 - Ich Wünsch Dir Für Die Zukunft Etwas Mehr Glück, Junge Welt EP 1987

After two tapes (listen) Agen 53 from Verden had their first vinyl debut on the essential Keine Experiemte II compilation 1984 via weird system on which they impressed me with two outstanding pieces besides other famous German bands. Formed by Todde (vocals), Amok (guitars), Goldi (bass) and Michi (drums) they made 1987 this little sunshine on their own label 53 Records with four tracks and 500 copies were pressed, followed by the 12'' Fortschritt a year later without 53. Musically rather not so hard which is due to the bright guitar and the very melodic style of the band (although the EP has a bit more steam). Textually, they describe political as well as personal topics intellectually with detailed words, I like words that make me think and anarchy & beer can wrote everyone. In my opinion totally underrated band that deserves more attention and I can only urge you to get their few slabs. Check also my Smash BRD selfmade compilation with more rare German punk goodies.


D.F.C. - Igreja Quadragular Do Triâgulo Redondo 1996

Brilliant Hardcore album by D.F.C (Distrito Federal Caos), a combo from Brazil and this is their second release via Sonya Music and they active since 1993 and by 2014 ten albums are released. What can I tell you; an absolute firework of twenty songs in just under twenty minutes. The band is completely unknown to me but celebrated with energetic power and they can really compete with my eighties heroesEnjoy them and preferably very loud!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Monday, October 22, 2018

NIKMAT OLALIM - Self Devouring Land EP 2004

Now I come to my first and only vinyl from Israel and they've been around from 2001 to 2005. The band plays nice straight political hardcore and the songs about ecology, the "security" fence, work and life in the scene. Here we have six pieces, released via Boshet Records, and the singer reminds me a little bit of Napalm Death, his voice sounds doomin' you know and their aggressiv style comes cool and makes this little EP worth hearing. Very interesting and the brilliant artwork is also impressive. I don't have a good connection to the Israel scene and therefore don't know many bands there but these boys doin' their job very well and who, like me would discover something new should grab this without doubt.


Friday, October 19, 2018

WALPURGIS VOLTA - s/t LP 1988

Brussels punx Walpurgis Volta released one 7Inch and two albums and were founded by Bob (vocals), Éric (guitars), Georges (bass) and Phil (drums) and this is their debut on La Rage. I remember very well the flea market where I bought this slab for little money, didn't know the band at all but the cover did my favor and so I took it with me. They packed twelve crazy friggel short songs on it and this investment has more than paid off. Not much is known about the band only after the end of Walpurgis some members start a new band called PPz30 in 1992 and their style is described as "freaka-rocka-funky-dirty" sound, formed of three former Voltas Eric, Phil and Georges with American actor and mime Bruce. PPz30 draws its influences in many genres such as funk, rock, hip-hop, reggae. The name of the group comes from the chemical formula of cement and this combo released four 7Inches + five albums. Sadly Éric dies in January 2012 and this event marks the end of PPz302. Okay, enough for today, I lie down and cure my migraine.


JELLO BIAFRA & THE MELVINS - Never Breathe What You Can't See 2004

Let's ring the weekend in with America's second famous postmen (still top Henry Chinaski) Jello Biafra and on his tour he delivered a parcel to the Melvins and this resulted in an excellent collaboration which 2004 friuted in this album. The response was surprisingly sparkling and many were pushing for more and so a year later they decided to release another album called 'Sieg Howdy!'. There were plenty of reasons for this because a lot of shit was happening in the world at the time and Jello never tired of thinking about it and putting fabulous lines on paper. This led to many people shaking his hand or wanting a picture with him, you can imagine how exhausting that is and he usually often came home late from his tour, so he decided to quit this fucking job and to continue his life as an artist. This shows that everyone has the opportunity to create something creative, you just have to discover and do it, eight examples may help.


Wednesday, October 17, 2018

TAISHO & OXYMORON - Limited Split Single 2001

Late in the evening one more cool slab from Disk Union/Knock Out Records, a split single with each two pieces by Taisho & ‎Oxymoron and how many are pressed is unknown to me. Taisho were a Japanese Oi!/Punk combo and active in the late 1990s-2000s. They released four 7Inches and two albums and they play a decent spirited mid-tempo street punk with non-english words and the booklet makes little sense because no one understands a damned line in the western civilization. Anyway, the music speaks to you. Oxymoron was a punk band whose members are originally from Erlangen and now live in Berlin. Formed 1992 by Sucker (vocals) and his cousin Björn (drums), along with two friends, Martin (guitar) and Filzlaus (bass). Their first real public performance was @ an annual punkrock festival in their hometown, along with other local bands. After the show, they were offered several slots as support acts for more established bands all over the world. They released six 7Inches and five albums. While not announcing an official breakup, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2002, when Oxymoron announced: "In the near future you won't hear much from us. Oxymoron will have a break for a while! We'll let you know what's going on here, but first of all we definitely [need to] take some time off with the band." In 2005 they reported that "the band is still on ice." 2006 saw the release of somewhat new material in the Noize Overdose split EP with Bonecrusher. The EP contained previously unreleased tracks, along with live footage from a 1999 Hamburg, Germany concert. As of 2014, Oxymoron officially disbanded; their website being no longer active with a message simply stating, "Sorry u guys out there, Oxymoron doesn't exist anymore - it's up to you to keep the spirit alive!Okay, let's take care of that!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


SITUATIONS - Pressure Is A Pleasure 2006 + EP

Drunk'n'Roll Records/Wanda Records/No Front Teeth Records released this little slab in a handnumbered edition of 500 items and Situations from Berlin were: Stunk (vocals), Stummel (guitars), Kei Lee (bass), Gonzo (guitars) and Hupe (drums). I bought their EP Reibung at some concert many moons ago and was immediately impressed by their fast wild garage sound, no song longer than two minutes. Significantly the power of both guitars which kick like a big sniff and tear down your walls. The EP has not done a lot of laps for a long time and I didn't know that they made an album at all and this is full with fourteen delicious crackers + the five EP biscuits.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -