CONTINGENT - s/t LP 2015

From Danger Records/Poch Records was finally the lost and only one album by Contigent in an edition of 500 copies released. The band were founded, probably in Brussels, by Bob (vocals), Eric (guitars), Guy (bass) and Jo (drums) and this line-up made their vinyl debut 1980 on Contigent Records and is a fine four track killer EP and was their only record and appeared on a bunch of great compilations .. until 2015. Why it did not come to the longplayer at that time is apparently due to the lack of interest of labels, money or possibly internal band rubbings. Now the recordings from 1981 have been dug up, remixed and sound amazingly fresh and absolutely fantastic. Comes with lyrics and rare pictures, unfortunately not there but who has one for me please send. Ears up for fourteen wild catchy stars.

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UGLY AMERICANS - The Dream Turns Sour 1984

The debut slab by the Ugly Americans on Discipline Records is an infamous fourteen dirty song masterpiece. Simon Bob Sinister founded the Uglys along with Danny Hooligan, Chris Eubank and Dan Adams in Durham. Adams soon left and was replaced by Jon McClain. After releasing two albums and a 7Inch the band broke up in 1986. This is an excellent record and very representative of what this band sounded like in the day. Great catchy mid-tempo numbers seasoned with quick snotty attacks plus a few melodic ballads. They drove that dirty aggressive sound a little back on their second longplayer Who's Sleeping In My Bed? but I like it too. Simon then joined C.O.C. and in 2014 the band reformed and released the Panopticon EP and since then they played shows in North Carolina and I think they're still alive.

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MANIACS - The White Rose Of Resistance 1986

In the mid 80s Mülleimer Records released the second album by the Maniacs from Rotenburg an der Fulda and they were founded 1982 from some local bands (Blutverlust and Bunker) and were very influenced by the English hardcorepunk style. In their lyrics, the band took on classic political point themes and sang against right-wing extremism and the established society. They released four albums, three 7Inches and lots of brillaint compilations tracks. On the split with Tin Can Army they slotted decently forward and the twelve songs on this album, I'd almost say, more melodic and mature and mostly over three minutes long which is unusual for a Punk record. But they make it strong and I would almost say this is their finest album. Make yourself a picture and look forward to the long weekend!

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ÅTERFALL & VANVETT - Split 10'' 2017

A pleasant experience I must say is this 10'' from Phobia Records/Buzz Box!/P.P.P. Records/Mog Records with two Swedish bands I never heard before and I was curious when I got them, 350 copies were pressed b.t.w. - Återfall were formed 2008 in Västmanland and they have three 7Inches out and this split with four songs which kick with brutal and aggressive energy so that Jesus falls from his cross and wanna pogo. Vanvett are from Stockholm and they have previously released two 7Inches and they increase the whole thing vehemently with five furious and fast crusties! "Don't give a shit-beat!" I think after those sweaty fifteen minutes the saint deserves a beer and says: This is a loud record, no doubt about that either.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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BOSKOPS - F.E.D.I.A. 1988

Classic third album by Boskops from Hanover on Boskops Produktion and where Lauschgift ends, goes F.E.D.I.A. seamlessly onwards: offensive, brutal and with clear words. They eyeing the stupid society, even in its own ranks, generating absurd images, global views, etc... Simple, but meaningful. I still like to hear them today and indispensable for every German punk friend. Da geht die Post ab wie es so schön heißt. In 1990, Boskops take part on the first Schlachtrufe BRD-Sampler compilation and a year later the last album Non Plus Ultra was released. End of the 90s the band broke up. Must have!

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V/A - Quelle Époque Épique! 1996

After a long time another hot compilation from Get Baque Records, the label with taste & fine touch, presents on its fifth round of great punk classics French Punksploitations from 1977-1983. All cuts were taken by rare 7Inches which rot nowadays in some cellars are therefore difficult to obtain and to secure the pension (if we reach it at all). You can even find some of these treasures here in the blog and should they be down leave acomment to the corresponding post. Of course, also appeared in a limited edition, number unclear, and the excellent mix of Punk, Rock'NRoll and Wave makes once again clear how versatile the French musicians of this time were. At any rate, I can't find any gap fillers so here we go!

1.Donne-Moi Ton Corps Juste Pour Le Sport - SUBLIME DELUXE

2.Flip Intégral - BULLDOZER

3.Le Monde Est Fou - ANATOLE FRANTZ

4.Je Ne Suis Pas Bien Portant - GEIGER

5.Chimène Hovelicot - FATSY WATAIRE

6.Ça Va Vite - PETIT POIS

7.Ca Va Mal Pour Moi - COLIN MALICE

8.Annie Tendresse - VITAMINE

9.Je Joue Avec la Mort - LAURENT STOPNICKI

10.La Petite Agathe - GÉRARD DEPARDIEU

11.Rock'N'Rolls - SODA FRAISE

12.No Fun Bébé - ROCK N'ROLLER

13.Passez La Monnaie - DIESEL

14.Trégastel - FERNAND L'ECLAIR

15.C'est La Défonce - GERARD BôLE DU CHAUMONT

16.J'Ai La Fie'Vre - MARC CHARLAN

17.J'comprends Pas - MARTY & TRANSISTAR

18.Les Roses Blanches - CHAPS

19.Meunier Tu Es Cocu - GÉRARD BLANCHARD

20.Quelle Époque Épique Et Punk - PIERô

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ÞEYR - The Fourth Reich 12'' 1982

4th EP in form of a 12'' on Mjöt by Þeyr from Reykjavík and while the Scandinavia tour in early '82 the band gained more popularity and even managed to appear on radio and television in Denmark, they also went to a studio and recorded a few songs which were released on the 12-inch EP The Fourth Reich, in memory of Wilhelm Reich whose books had been banned by the Nazi regime. The image cover was alleged Nazi incitation because it depicted Wilhelm Reich wearing a Nazi-styled armband and the British label Shout was obligated to change the cover. However, it should be said, that the armband shown on the cover contained the symbol of the orgone physics, which represented duality and its origins in unity, referred by Reich as functionalism. On The Fourth Reich the use of percussions and rhythmical efforts were far more important than in earlier works. In this respect, the song “Zen” was particularly important due to its marked rock style, but the album did not have the impact of earlier works because the music was less accessible. In the UK the record was also released via Shout with a different cover.

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LAST ROMANCE - War In The City 7'' 1981

Now a damn rare sole release which was released via the famous Swiss label Off Course Records and Last Romance were a four piece from Büren and members were Toni (vocals), Netz (guitar), Buzz (bass) and Pasquale (drums). Two numbers, the title track is fuckin' rockin' mid-tempo killer while the flip is an almost seven minute "marching song", based on Troops Of Tomorrow I would say, very cool. Buzz and Netz already played in Sozz which released two terrific 7Inches. Otherwise, the band was not very active, even no compilation contributions or anything else and I can't tell you exactly how I became aware of them but I guess it was via the label. Anyway, it is fantastic to be able to express ourselves howsoever we choose.

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SOCIAL SECURITY - s/t EP 1978

This damn cool record from Bristol's Social Security was the first band on Heartbeat Records and Phil (vocals), Dominic & Simon (guitars), Simon (bass) and Bill (drums) have recorded four gifted dirty numbers which seemingly only the 70s bring. Unfortunately, no further recordings have survived except this killer, on the CD version of the legendary Bristol compilation Avon Calling they are with one piece on top and on other compis that have been tinkered only in the last twenty years. I have to admit, that's not my rip but it's just running and I thought; Holy Shit!, come herein.

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COMPOS MENTIS - From Behind The Wall EP 1986

Well, the game yesterday was boring and I fell asleep in part enough of it and before I use the sunshine day a short trip to New Zealand. First record by Compos Mentis from Wellington, active 1983-1987, on Sound Mind Records and they were influenced by overseas bands and wrote politically charged songs that critiqued both mainstream New Zealand and the cliquey factions within the alternative music scene. Described by Simon Cottle of Anti-System zine as “New Zealand's ultimate political thrash band” Compos Mentis lasted for a good half of the 1980s at a time when a more politicised punk scene was emerging in Wellington. "Compos Mentis had no support band, so the gigs started quite late, by which time reasonable crowds had turned up, consisting mainly of “hard-cores” and skins. Compos Mentis' songs may sound fast on tape, but live they were even faster, sparking off some wild dancing, which was slightly rough, but fun all the same. With such excellent lyrics, it's a pity the vocals weren't clear ( better the second night), still, the sheer energy made up for that. The band played amazing long sets, including material off their new EP and even a Crass cover. They were sweating like crazy, but managed to continue by rotating drummers, singers and guitarists. Low points were the filth sniffing around, some jerk yelling at Heather, and someone being knocked over by a grapple, but over-all it was two excellent nights of NZ punk thrash." Simon Cottle, Anti-System #3 - Enjoy!

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