THE DICKIES - Paranoid 7'' 1978

An absolute classic and should not be missing in any decent record collection is the fourth 7'' of the Dickies, they were among the first punk rock bands to emerge from Los Angeles. They formed in early 1977 after guitarist Stan Lee and bassist Billy Club saw The Damned on their first American tour. The band made their live debut at the Whisky a GoGo in September of the same year. The Dickies were the first California punk band to appear on network television (C.P.O. Sharkey), and the first California punk band to be signed to a major record label (A&M Records). Paranoid is a great cover by Black Sabbath from 1970 and is for me the punk anthem par excellence, where the original is already great and hardly upgradeable, but the band has it done terrific in my opinion. Many records were made and the boys are still on tour. And now it's the end of the broadcast, see you tomorrow.

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ADRIAN CUBA - Kamp I Kramp EP 2018

Recorded 1982 in small town studio, Karlstad and first released on the Picassos Barn tape compilation, Slyngel Rekords has pushed these three songs again and as # 018 of their series unforgettable Swedish punk classics in an edition of 300 copies in chic purple vinyl last year re-activated. The band consisted of Gunnar (vocals/bass), Gnissel (guitar/vocals) and Pyri (drums) and I guess, after a short time they broke up and more info is not  available, they're not even mentioned in the essential encyclopedia by Peter Jandreus, so you'll see this combo is a real find. Enjoy this sound and search for more Slyngel posts top left. 

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KNIFE EDGE - Favourite Girl 7'' 1980

Only 7Inch (2000 copies were pressed) by this band from Leeds on No Hessle Records. Knife Edge were Mark (vocals), Tim (guitar), Charly (bass), Martin (drums) and the strength of the four were their live performances, 999, Iggy Pop, Eric Wreckless, etc.... they have one more song on the Rock On compilation from EMI and in 1981 the band broke up. Two beautiful nuggets and the flip is for me the winner because more energy is in. More info on Bored Teenagers #2 with other heroes of the early 80's.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Beware Of The Wolf In Sheep's Clothing 1985

A bit more musical tempo with this, to date unknown slab, wonderful dutch compilation by Nozem Records with seven bands each three pieces. Again, there is one album or 7Inch from each band (except Hiroshima Nooduitgang) to find or check out relevant compilation and tapes for more stuff. I can't detect any filler, comes with lyric insert and not only interesting for hardcore maniacs among you. By the way, great album title.

1.Politician - DEAD LOCK

2.In To The Age - DEAD LOCK

3.Slave For President - DEAD LOCK

4.I Love Young Kidz - HIROSHIMA NOODUITGANG

5.Sunday - HIROSHIMA NOODUITGANG

6.I'm Sad - HIROSHIMA NOODUITGANG

7.Religie - INDIREKT

8.H.E.L. - INDIREKT

9.Multinationals - INDIREKT

10.On And On - NO PIGS

11.Fools - NO PIGS

12.Law On Your Side - NO PIGS

13.Security - SCA

14.Keep Them Stupid - SCA

15.Weekend For Maniacs - SCA

16.Media Controll - NOG WATT

17.Feel Like Killing Someone - NOG WATT

18.Constitutional Lies - NOG WATT

19.Beuke Hakke - GEPØPEL

20.Destroi - GEPØPEL

21.Deus Fallus Est - GEPØPEL

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Fin De Siecle 1999

Back in Europe and just before the turn of the millennium, the French label Crânes Blasés has released this nice Oi!/Punk compilation in an edition of 999 copies with fifteen interesting bands. Some already known to me, others not at all. Most have made at least one album and on the elaborate gatefold sleeve are all infos about the bands printed what I personally always like. Likewise, the mixture of fast and 3-4 minute pieces makes this record an entertaining listening pleasure. Solid Plate.. Now a glass Federweißer, that lifts my mood!

1.Long Chemin Mortel - CHARGE 69

2.That's Yer Lot! - LUTECE BORGIA

3.Peter Bowler - NEGATIVE IQ

4.Conscience - ETHYLIC SYSTEM

5.Sorriso Doloroso - STOICKS

6.Rangers Celtic - USUAL SUSPECTS

7.Comme Tous Les Matins - COUP DE GRISOU

8.Headbanger - LES TECKELS

9.Raymonde - SYMPHONIE URBAINE

10.Rotterdam - KK 44

11.Cruelle Section - CRUELLE SECTION

12.H.P. - KAOTIK SYSTEM

13.Yaourt - EBOLA

14.Hors La Loi - P.38

15.Le Vieux Millionnaire - 2 D'TENSION

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V/A - Ataque Sonoro 1985

Fantastic HC/Punk compilation from Brazil on Ataque Frontal Records with twenty killer tracks from rather unknown, but high-grade bands, which were active in the 80s and most of them have also brought their sound to vinyl with at least one album. Two songs per band and we get what we all like: short songs, lust for pogo, distorted guitars, angry vocals, energetic rhythms, positive vibes, thirst... no time for sleep. Come with loads of infos and band bio's, reissued on CD in 2006 with ten bonus tracks. TOP record!

1.Reprecaos - VIRUS 27

2.Condenado - RATOS DE PORÃO

3.Anarquia - GAROTOS PODRES

4.Trabalhadores Brasileiros - ESPERMOGRAMIX

5.Ignorância Cega - AUSCHWITZ

6.Progresso - DESORDEIROS

7.Rebeldes - CÓLERA

8.Skate Gralha - GRINDER'S

9.Super Projetos - ARMAGEDOM

10.Faces Da Morte - LOBOTOMIA

11.Lobotomia - LOBOTOMIA

12.Cérebros Atômicos - RATOS DE PORÃO

13.Mortos De Fome - ARMAGEDOM

14.Bombas - ESPERMOGRAMIX

15.Eu Não Sei O Que Quero - GAROTOS PODRES

16.Corrupção - AUSCHWITZ

17.Vira-Latas - CÓLERA

18.Como E Que Pode - GRINDER'S

19.Capitalismo - VIRUS 27

20.Holocausto - DESORDEIROS

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TORTURE - Vom Ersten Bis Zum Letzten 7'' 1980

First release of the small Frostschutz label from Hanover and was issued with three different covers. Torture were a predecessor or side project of the later well-known band Klischee. Of the single there are only a few hundred pieces (about 200-300), making it one of the rarest Hanoverian punk record. Cover in D.I.Y. style glued together by the band itself. Otherwise little info for you, no compilation contributions and for the palate there are two juicy fillet pieces. The 7'' is also known as Rock Gegen Rechts.

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BORED! - Satisfaction EP 1989

Fourth 7Inch on Dog Meat, 1200 copies, from Bored!, formed in Geelong 1987 by Grant Gardner (bass), Adrian (keyboards), Justin (drums), John (guitar) [ex-Behind The Magnolia Curtain] and Dave (vocals/guitars) [ex-Bodies, Slaughter House]. Thomas' previous punk band, Bodies, had formed in Geelong in 1983, by 1985 he had joined the Melbourne-based group, Slaughter House. Late in 1986, Thomas started a new band, International Rescue, which successively became Sister Anne and then White Noise. By 1987, the group had the line-up of Gardner, Hann, Munday, Nolan and Thomas and were renamed as Bored!. Their name was derived from a 1978 single, "Bored", by Detroit punk rockers Destroy All Monsters. In October 1988, Bored! issued their debut extended play, Bored!, on the independent label, Grown Up Wrong, which included a cover version of Lobby Loyde's "Human Being". Punk rock webzine, 'Noise For Heroes' Steven Gardner, described the EP, "basic, heavy riffs that grind away, drums that never tap when they can bludgeon, and David Thomas singing voice, a voice whose general texture sounds like The Rules being ripped in two." In the following year they released, Negative Waves, their first studio album. After its appearance Gardner was replaced on bass guitar by Tim Hemensley (ex-Royal Flush, God). With Hemensley on board they released a second album, Take It Out On You, in 1990 and toured Europe.

In 1991 Hemensley and Nolan left to form Powder Monkeys, Munday and Thomas continued with Russell Baricevic (Gas Babies, Macho Clowns) on bass guitar. In December they released a third album, Feed The Dog, on Survival Records. Their fourth album, Junk, appeared in October 1992 with eight tracks produced by The Celibate Rifles guitarist, Kent Steedman; and four tracks by Rose Tattoo's Peter Wells. In March 1993 a compilation , Scuzz, collected thirteen studio out-takes, recorded between 1991 and 1992, and nine live tracks recorded on 13 May 1992 @ Prince Of Wales Hotel. By the end of 1993 the band had disbanded.

Dave Thomas managed fellow Geelong band, Magic Dirt, he later joined the group on guitar from August 1995 to July 1997. Tim Hemensley (1972–July 2003) on bass guitar and lead vocals, and John Nolan on guitar, founded punk, indie rockers, Powder Monkeys (1991–2002). From 1997 Baricevic, Munday and Thomas periodically reformed Bored! with Matt Randall on rhythm guitar. In 1999 Thomas oversaw a 2× CD compilation album, Chunks 1988-'94, for Full Toss Records, which was issued in March 2000 and with line-up of Thomas with Matt Daley (guitar), Mark (drums) and Ben (bass) undertook a short European tour.

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DIE WUT - Die Wut EP 1982

Gelsenkirchen, November 1980; the foundation of the occupation Stefan (vocals), Semmel (guitar), Eric (bass) and Pedro Cigar (drums), by Die Wut (not to be confused with the fury hardcores WUT from Langenfeld) was celebrated and on 24.04.1981 followed the first official gig with Upright Citizens at the Paul-Loebe-Haus in Gelsenkirchen. In late 1981 they recorded four dirty punkrock numbers for their debut EP which was then released in March 1982. And this record is pure energy punkrock which I love listen to: raw, wild, dirty & real. One year later the band broke up because of personal differences. 1999 reissue of the EP via Dirty Faces Records and the label sold 2000 copies in three days, while the band have sold in 1982/83 just 500 copies. 2007 the band is re-formed and the band played again several concerts with sensational feedback, so the mob demanded more and the band did them a favor and threw out an compilation called The Early Years 1981-1982 with rare demos & live material, a nice gesture I think. For 2019 a world tour with the Scorpions and the Rolling Stones is planned, so order tickets quickly.

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SCREAMING DEAD - The 12'' Inches 1983-1985

Screaming Dead were formed 1980 in Cheltenham and were a punk band with a strong interest in the dark and morbid. They described themselves as a horror punk band. Guitar Player Tony McCormak played an important role in the sound and image of the band. They released five records during their existence of which you'll find the three 12"s here. The other two records are the 'Valley Of The Dead' 7" and the 'Paint It Black' 7" (which I don't own for the moment). There has been a discography CD released in 1993 via Angel Records called 'Bring Out Yer Dead' but it is hard to find nowadays. The band reformed in 1997 to do some reunion gigs and recorded the 'Death Rides Out' CD that contains re-recorded old songs and some new ones. The band split up again in 1999.

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