STREBERS - Till En Vän 1992

Third full length album by the Strebers on Birdnest Records with twelve decent melodic hardcore cracks. The band is from Strängnäs and were originally formed in 1985 with Micke "Ulke" Johansson on vocals and guitar, Johnny "JR" Rydh on drums and Pelle Pettersson on bass (later replaced by Fredrik "Ztikkan" Blomberg). The band was folded after Johnny "JR" Rydh's tragic death in a car accident in 1992. More infos and music you get by clicking on the small 7inch collection which found the way in this theatre four years ago.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Vrući Dani I Vrele Noći 1982

In ex-Yugoslavia, some great records were released on Jugoton, and the range covered all genres. A very good example is this compilation of New Wave, PowerPop, Punk, Synth Pop, which provides good mood and relaxation on this sunny warm autumn day. There are some of the artists on vinyl and it's worth getting to know some of them. So, should you still plan train or long car rides today, put this sound into the player and bridge the time with it. A little poem at the end: "Your star shines bright in the sky, I want to follow it. Your voice touches my skin and electrifies my soul. Your spirit envelops me, I feel secure. Spread your love far out, like overgrown veins, flowing down on me like rain. So you stay with me, so I go with you ..... into the unknown." And now Soccer.

1.Put Za Katmandu - AZRA

2.Kenozoik - IDOLI

3.Osvrni Se Na Mene - STIDLJIVA LJUBIČICA

4.On - ZANA

5.Ona Se Smije - IZAZOV

6.Zaboravi - ZOK

7.Male Curice - ANIMATORI

8.Zaboravljena Draga - LABORATORIJA

9.Zona Sumraka - FILM

10.Povezi Me - XENIA

11.Kad Je Sa Mnom Kvari Sve - AERODROM

12.Dokolica - ELEKTRIČNI ORGAZAM

13.Zatvaram Oči - LA FORTUNJEROS

14.Žožo, Vrati Se - KONTRARITAM

15.Radio - HAUSTOR

16.TV - BEOGRAD

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OI POLLOI - Unite & Win! 1987

Fantastic record on Oi! Records opens today the musical enjoyment and so you know when, where and why a bit info, not written by me: Oi Polloi are punx from Edinburgh that formed around 1981. Starting as an Oi! band, they are now generally more associated with the anarcho-punk genre. The band has become notable for their contributions to the Scottish Gaelic punk subgenre. The name probably comes from the Greek expression "Οι πολλοί" and it is a pun on the phrase hoi polloi meaning "the masses" or "the common people". The band has gone through about 50 members since their formation, and their only permanent member has been vocalist Deek, who has also been involved in Gaelic-language television. The band has included punks and skinheads. The members have been supporters of Anti-Fascist Action and Earth First!, and they use the motto "No Compromise in Defence of Our Earth," which is an adaptation of Earth First!'s motto. They support direct action in defence of the environment, hunt sabotage and resistance against racism, sexism, homophobia, fascism and imperialism. Countless albums and singles have been recorded since 1984, on numerous compilations, find a few...

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SKI & DER REST - Saus Und Braus 1982

Early 1980s New Wave Band around Munich's Miss Miracle Marion Siekmann. The other band members were Gogo Eisert (guitar), Helmut Müller (keyboard instruments), Michael Talhammer (bass) and Peter Enderlein (drums). First 7inch came on Lächerlich! Schallplatten, a song on the Munich compilation Reifenwechsel Leicht Gemacht, and finally the album a year later with eleven shallow new wave goodies. A review from Sounds 08/1982): "A Bibiband of a different kind is Ski & Der Rest, whose singer Marion Siekmann has wasted her valuable youth with a tailor's apprenticeship - her really brilliant appearance was probably the key to awarding a record deal with Teldec, even after several hours of staring at Why Not where she was accompanied by Robert Goerl, the twenty-two-year-old Marion has only one obvious stumbling block: her energetic and ambitious vocal attempts at Ski & Der Rest, the only group in Munich that still sounds like a strained gym version of the B 52's ". Well, hard to share this opinion after almost forty years, no top record but not bad... check them.

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WASTELAND - Leave Me Alone 7'' 1980

Second 7Inch by this combo from Canterbury/Kent and Wasteland were Tony (vocals), Don (bass), Tom (guitar), Tig (drums). This slab was released via Invicta/Ace Records in an edition of 500 copies. Two nice mod punkies with female vox, even on compilations, for example Back To Front #3. So it is, soon Soccer Euro-League, Yeah!

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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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