7 SECONDS - One Plus One (Live!) 1987

Before I dedicate myself to the second semi-final in Bremen comes this little slab by the 7 Seconds, a punk band from Reno/Nevada. The band started out playing hardcore but have changed their sound throughout the years, touching on emo-core, alternative rock and pop-punk. Formed on January 17, 1980, by the Marvelli brothers, who used the punk names Kevin Seconds and Steve Youth, and the Borghino brothers, who took the names Tom Munist and Dim Menace. The band has gone through numerous lineup changes over the subsequent years, with only Kevin and Steve remaining constant members. In 2018 the band finally broke up. This is their fifth album and was recorded @ Club Can't Tell, Sacto 15.02.1987 and El Dorado Saloon, Sacto 06.06.1987, released via Giant Records/Positive Force Records and equipped with twelve cool numbers.

You Live And Die for Freedom/Siren/Catching/Praise/Somebody Help Me Scream/Opinion Of Feelings/Trust/Calendar/Regress, No Way!/The Save Ourselves/Walk Together, Rock Together/99 Red Balloons

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LES RATS - En Concert 1990

Besides some re-ups now a little live tape by Intox Production from Les Rats (drowned in the high school routine student life of a remote suburb where the future which they are promised does not like them, it is not by chance if Joss, Patrice, Jean-Michel & Laurent meet since they share the same juvenile fantasy: to become a rock band one day. Like those who bathed their adolescence with wild riffs and media scandals to make their parents pale. It doesn't matter if their material aiding the sounds that leave their instruments can make believe that they become stars because they have rabies in their stomach.... They will be called RATS!) which was recorded in Lyon on 18.01.1989 and we listen to ten dirty catchy smasher in a solid sound quality and I don't wanna write more because all info is available via the Tequila post and I recommend you a click there. I'm tired from the first working day after the famous Easter days.

De Barbès A Belleville/Bébé Je T'adore/Violence/La Veuve Et Moi/Rien/L'Armée/Enfant A Problèmes/La Fleur Au Canon/Poubelle Trouve Un Job/L'oeil Qu'il Te Manque

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VENOM - @ Hellfest, Clisson 20.06.2015

The Gods of Black Metal and to date the undisputed #1 are Venom from Newcastle which were formed 1978 and with some breaks still active. Fifteen albums (I only have two left) appeared during this period and with their extreme music they enthrall countless fans all over the world. In 2015 they played at the Hellfest which went three days and here is their gig in a fantastic recording quality. So join the Venom's Legions, pick up the double album From Hell To Unknown as well and have a sunny Easter Monday. Now I have to ride with my bike to Heike's brunch in the heart of Offenbach.  

Rise/Bloodlust/Die Hard/Long Haired Punks/Grinding Teeth/Buried Alive/The Evil One/Welcome To Hell/1000 Days In Sodom/Countess Bathory/Warhead/Black Metal/Witching Hour

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ZOWISO - At A Jogtrot To Death 1982

Now a request and not really a live record but with two cuts at the Rote Fabrik/Zurich from 8. July 1982, which belong to the record as a free single, so don't buy any for expensive money without. In the early 1980s, Wormer was known as a punk center and fourteen bands from the region were on the Oorwormer compilation and Zowiso started 1980, initially under the name Slanders, and were formed by Eric (guitars), Rick (bass), Aad (drums) and John (vocals) who joined the band a little later. The first performances were made in 1981. They did a lot of performances together with The Ex, which gave Zowiso a certain name recognition. The band did more than 150 performances, crossing the border to countries including: Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Denmark. This is their debut on Atoomaatje Records with twenty-two played nice, snotty & unconventional numbers, refined with fast shorties, exact my cup of tea. In May 2006 they played a reunion performance at Club Helsinki. That's it for now, enjoy Easter and see you soon.

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V/A - Can You Hear Me? Music From The Deaf Club 1980

A decent live compilation by PVC Records/Gammon Records is this little record which was recorded at the legendary Deaf Club in San Francisco with local bands. The Deaf Club was a notable music venue located on Valencia Street for two years until closure in december 1980 and many cool bands performed there as you can see on the insert. Recorded on a mobile 8 track during early 1979 and it's a testament to the authentic underground punk and "new wave" scene during that period in San Francisco's music history.

1.Police Truck - DEAD KENNEDYS

2.Short Songs - DEAD KENNEDYS

3.Straight A's - DEAD KENNEDYS

4.Dying In The U.S.A. - K.G.B.

5.Picture Frame Seduction - K.G.B.

6.Hundred Dollar Limo - OFFS

7.Die Babylon - OFFS

8.I've Got The Handle - OFFS

9.Tribute To Russ Meyer - MUTANTS

10.Monster Of Love - MUTANTS

11.Jane Blank - PINK SECTION

12.Francine's List - PINK SECTION

13.Been In The Basement 30 Years - PINK SECTION

14.19th Nervous Breakdown - TUXEDO MOON

15.Heaven - TUXEDO MOON

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NEON PRUNES - Rat Tracks 1998

Now a rare gem by the Neon Prunes, a short lived combo from Frankfurt and consisted of Ilka (vocals), Ralvieh (guitar), Eaglebauer (bass) and Jesco (drums) and they released 1995 a tape via Get Happy Records and three years later it was thrown again among the people as CD in an edition of 100 copies. The first half was recorded at Dreikönigskeller, Frankfurt on 29.01.1993, the other are rehearsal demos from 1992. The sound quality is rather modest but who has already visited the small cozy cellar knows how fast the mood rises and the evening turns out to be a family celebration, plus the delicious beer and everyone is in a good mood, as far as I can tell - Solid mid-tempo punk in English, what more you want. 

X-Ray/'77/City Oy My Life/Cue Up/In My Town/Bastard/Turns To Brown/Phone Rat/Heaven Knows.../Wild Rover/Life Is Hell/Cue Up (Acoustic)/Wild Rover (Again)/X-Ray (Again)/'77/Cue Up/In My Town/Phone Rat/Heaven Knows.../Bastard/City Of My Life/Wild Rover/Life Is Hell

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AGENT ORANGE - @ The Dive Bar, Las Vegas 26.09.2014

Hmmmm, I hope you enjoy this month with live stuff and for all those who are on Easter holidays I wish carefree relaxation and for us at home as well. Next show shoot us to Las Vegas at the Dive Bar where Agent Orange played on 26.09.2014 a grandiose gig and they are a fantastic live band and one of my favorites. Energetic surf punk from the very best and I can't understand why since 1996 no further album was recorded. I believe that there are enough ideas, but obviously it is not easy to unite all members for a short time because family and everyday life make it difficult. Well, maybe there's something to follow and as long as they go on tour they stay alive. Enjoy!

Miserlou/Everything Turns Grey/Tearing Me Apart/Secret Agent Man/It's All A Blur/America/Whistling Past The Graveyard/Mr.Moto/Voices In The Night/Breakdown/Say It Isn't True/This House Is Haunted/No Such Thing/Cry For Help In A World Gone Mad/I Kill Spies/It's In Your Head/Somebody To Love/Police Truck/El Dorado/Living In Darkness/Wouldn't Last A Day/Too Young To Die/Bloodstains/The Last Goodbye

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CHARLEY'S GIRLS - Fuck 2x7'' 1993

Now an absolutely rare gem that was released by Incognito Records as part of their 333 x Up & Down series. Charley's Girls, a short living combo which were founded 1977 and the band consisted of Peter (vocals), Franz (guitar), Muscha (guitar), Sabrina (drums) and Peter (bass) and they performed in the center of Düsseldorf between 1977 and 1979 at the legendary Ratinger Hof. They never made any record and in 1978 they formed other pioneering bands like Mittagspause and Fehlfarben. This murderous, lousy quality cocktail was recorded on 3 March 1978, at a masquerade ball under the motto "Punk", at the New Orleans, Düsseldorf but these ten rebellious songs document the ravages of that time and many questioned the system's obedience and lockstep and wanted to do their own thing. Sometimes I miss that spirit nowadays, all has become easier and more commercial and a lot of shit is coming out, here and there cool stuff too but I'm not a real friend of this. Well, no matter... it is important that it pleases.

In Der Tat/Testbild/No Fun/X-9200/Achtundsiebzig/Innenstadtfront/Marmorstein/Schaust Gut Aus/3 x Nordpol/Neue Musikwelle

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SAGA - In Transit 1982

I guess you've heard it in the news, Notre Dame on fire and usually I'm not interested in that, but that was a little shock yesterday, after all, it is the most famous cathedral in Europe and that does not leave me cold. Large parts are destroyed, but the towers are still standing and it's unimaginable if the building had completely disappeared, a great French tragedy could be prevented thanks to the vehement use of the many firefighters. I'm sure they will restore this ancient masonry through donations.

Today's post dedicated to a band whose first six records still excite me and I had the pleasure to see them live in the Festhalle 1983. Originally known as Pockets, Saga were formed 1977 in Oakville, Ontario from the nucleus of Canadian rock band Fludd. In Transit is their fifth album and was recorded at the Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle, Munich on February 5th, 1982 and at the Tivoli Theatre, Copenhagen on February 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 1982. The nine songs are famously selected and now we start our little time travel with classics of their first four albums, no punk... but finest rock. Let them in!

Careful Where You Step//Don't Be Late/Humble Stance/Wind Him Up/How Long/No Regrets/A Brief Case/You're Not Alone/On The Loose

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COCKNEY REJECTS - Live & Loud!!! 1981

Time to honor another band which is since 1978 active, the Cockney Rejects were formed in the East End of London by brothers Jeff and Micky Geggus, with their brother-in-law Chris Murrell on bass and Paul Harvey on drums and their song "Oi, Oi, Oi" was the inspiration for the name of the Oi! music genre. To date, they have released nine albums and are also a lot on tour, especially at festivals always welcome. The violence depicted in their lyrics was often mirrored at their concerts, and the band members often fought to defend themselves (often from supporters of opposing football teams) or to split up conflicts between audience members. This slab, their third one, was recorded at Abbey Road on 25th January 1981 and fifteen classics were banned for the next punk generation. So join the Rejects my dear readers!

The Rocker/Bad Man/I'm Not A Fool/On The Waterfront/On The Run/Hate Of The City/Hang'Em High/Easy Life/War On The Terraces/Fighting In The Streets/Greatest Cockney Rip Off/Join The Rejects/Police Car/East End/Motorhead

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