COLA FREAKS - s/t LP 2010

Cola Freaks from Århus, named themselves after a song by the Danish punk veterans Lost Kids, are fully on the current wave of hot Danish bands that have their roots in the late 70s/early 80s, but use them to develop the sound of today. The band was formed in late 2006 with former members of bands Bitch & Rats! In August 2007 they went to America at an impressive two-month tour that covered 39 states in total. At that time the band had existed for less than a year and only released one EP. Chimera released their second EP in May 2008 and in late summer same year, the band toured again the USA, this time as opener for Jay Reatard. Eleven songs on this album that blows me right away, the lyrics are in Danish, musically a very distinctive synthie/organ sound pervades bleak gruff Punkrock, that somehow sounds retro but also owns impulsive post-Punk-rhythms and cold arty Wave-aesthetics. In the end, melodic catchy '77 garage punk tunes how's I like from these hot Scandinavians. TOP!

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FÅ KÄNDA MÄN - Lag & Rätt 7'' 1983

F.K.M. were a Swedish punk band from Hallstahammar and active from late 70 - mid 80's. Formed by Hans (guit), Inge (bass), Jorma (guit.), Rolle (drums) and Anders (vox) and the abbreviation was originally an acronym for "Fart Clip Belly", but when the band recorded their first and only 7Inch, they had to change its name to "Get Famous Men." The band has played in an old Swedish radio program: "New Wave", which was a sort of punk radio show. Musically, we have two solid punk rock numbers here that cannot compete with the old '77 style bands. They are, I think a little too smooth, more rock you know but the music has stayed as loud and energetic and here are two damn great songs on this rare EP. If you are a fan of old Swedish punkrock then I don’t have to tell you to get this little piece of vinyl.

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SPORTSMANN - Die Freiheit Des Pantoffeltierchens EP 1981

This rare piece of wax from Sportsmann was highly praised in all relevant media, because this self-produced and only world-famous EP is a catchy declaration of love to Ruth, which had an important position within a reasonable period of time. Three pieces that get under your skin; poetic, emotional, profound and understandable. Clear as a sky without clouds. A song was justifiably selected for the small compilation Killed By 7Inch #6. Bert Gossen (Salinos) retired to the band's rehearsal room for a week and recorded this EP, playin' all instruments and vocals. Superb record!

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BAKRUS - Blå Ljus 7'' 1979 + Nettan 7'' 1980

Obscure stuff now again with more very rare sounds from Sweden, this time with Bakrus from Gothenburg seems to me, and the band existed only for a short time and consisted of Johan (vocals), Bernt & Sven (guitars), Kent (bass), Roland (drums) and they released two 7Inches on their own label Bakrus Records, certainly in small editions. Some of you may known them for their contribution to the terrific Killed By Death #51 compilation, which is packed with extremely rare stuff and the song is the flip from their second single 'Nettan'. But one after the other...


....'Blå Ljus' comes with two four minute lo-fi's which make their way in a leisurely tram pace without looking spectacular but never seems boring, comparable to a glass of beer that you drink with pleasure, you know. 'Nettan' is more punkier, more powerful and dynamic and also better produced, a real cracker. I wouldn't see them as the winner of the two because I'm fascinated by both and I like development. Presumably both slabs were recorded in the Nacksving Studios and apart from the compilation mentioned, they were never invited. That leaves four catchy songs by Bakrus and it is good that they recorded them... in every sense!

- Great Thx to Mr. Fredrik -

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EASYBEAT - Don't You Know... EP 1981

A lot of rare Swedish stuff has been comin' in the past few days and I have to say: a few real nuggets are underneath. For example the debut EP by Easybeat on Hit-Records, a four piece from Landskrona and the band consisted of Anders (vocals/guitar), Dan (lead guitar), Jonas (bass), Benny (drums) and the songs shine with rich melodies, sweet harmonies and jangly guitars and I'm really excited by their music. The four made it to three singles before they probably disbanded in the mid-80s. So enjoy the four powerpop crusher and invite one of them on your next self-made compilation.

- Great Thx to Fredrik again -

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V/A - It Happened... But Nobody Noticed 1982

Not another Australian compilation (here the copy) because of the title, this is the original on Gustav Records and a few liner notes about this great record: "It Happened But Nobody Noticed is a compilation of recordings from 1978-82 of Southern Connecticut Bands. For many of these groups  this is their first appearance on vinyl, for many their last. These selections contained herein typify the diverse and abundant talent that exists in this area. Some of these artists have recordings available besides their contributions to this record and where possible we have noted them. So this is it, our contribution to indepentent American music history, chronicling a short span of time when 'new music' really was new and fans crammed the clubs as young men and woman played from their heart, almost always coming away with their pockets empty but their minds are souls sated. There were, and are, many more deserving groups not represented here, due more to financial reasons on our and their parts than ability or vision. Thank you for the existence of all this!" - Rare stuff I would say and exclusively in this theatre!

1.Pop Party - POODLE BOYS

2.Subdued - SUBDUEDS

3.Talkin 'Bout You - SCOUT HOUSE

4.From The Inside - HOT BODIES  

5.Hey, Joni - THE FURORS

6.Muckraker - SAUCERS

7.That's Life - THE SNOTZ

8.Dear Abby - TV NEATS

9.Small Talk - INTERNATIONAL Q

10.Funeral Row - TROUPE DI COUPE

11.Same Old Shit - NO MUSIC

12.Do The Right Thing - OCTOBER DAYS

13.Living In Alaska - THE BATS

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ARMATUR - Rock 'N' Roll 7'' 1980

Rare 7Inch by Armatur, a rock band from Kristinehamn and the band consisted of Johan (vocals), Peter & Magnus (guitars), Håkan (bass), Leif (drums) and their only record was released via Duvan in an edition of 500 copies. In my opinion, anyone who makes a slab with this title must keep what it promises, and the five will do it very well. The a-side is a fat stomper at a brilliant tempo which unfortunately doesn't hold the flip, but who cares... fat songs that blows your mind!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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STARK RAVING MAD - Social Sickness 10'' 1989

One more 10Inch from Nuclear Blast Records, 2000 copies yellow vinyl, by Stark Raving Mad from Housten with fifteen short numbers, A-Side with studio recordings from 10/12/85 (but different from "Amerika" versions), B-Side live @ CBGB's 10/12/86. The band was formed 1982 as Pissed Youth! by Spunge Oid (vocals), Barry (guitar), Steve (bass), Jeff (drums). After a few gigs, older, more pissed off, and madder than ever, they reformed with Sam playing guitar and & Bob Byte on bass and renamed ourselves Stark Raving Mad in 1983 and released their first 12Inch via Slob Records. More gigs followed, the 'America' 12Inch in 1985 and sometime in the late 80s the band was history. In 1995, Stark Raving Mad reformed in New York as a threesome; this time with Sam on guitar and vocals, Steve on drums, and Colleen on bass. Our music had evolved, and we wrote some new songs; but before we could get them to vinyl or CD, we lost Steve to a heroin overdose. - Enjoy and remember!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - What Are You Doing About That Hole In Your Head? 1986

I don't know about you, but the hysteria over the Corona Shit gets on my nerves. I think all the measures, curfew, protective mask, cancellations are exaggerated, who knows what the Chinese were doing? What is certain is that they have triggered a pandemic and the European Football Championship will probably not take place this summer. Is that just a flu infection that made a lot of people die in a short time? The old and the sick are quickly affected and many die of flu, but this is normal because their immune systems is weak and society buys like stupid, that only makes clear how hollow they are and rely on the government and I think this brilliant compilation from Rot Records fits: What Are You Doing About That Hole In Your Head? Seventeen international nuggets for you to clear your mind... stay vertical!

1.Nada - OLHO SECO

2.Holy War - MASSACRE

3.Last Request - RED SCARE

4.Animals - VARUKERS

5.Game Of The Arseholes - ANTI CLIMAX

6.Animal Aid - CAPITAL SCUM

7.K.K.K. - INFERNO

8.Stop The Vivisection Now - OI! POLLOI!

9.Blood - PUKE

10.Destroy Exxon - CIRCLE ONE

11.Brave Men - MANIACS

12.We'll Survive - PICTURE FRAME SEDUCTION

13.Micheal Jackson - CAPITAL SCUM

14.99 Bottles - KILLROYS

15.Botas, Fuzis, Capacetes - OLHO SECO

16.Blindness - MASSACRE

17.I Hoppet Pa Inget - PUKE

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V/A - The Siren 1980

Puhhhh, Housework is strenuous and the same crap every spring. Let's put a little break in between. Every now and then I discover new music and sometimes with a little help from my friends. In this case, my best regards to Berlin to Uncle Nolti, head of New Rose PunkRockRadio... which is always funny, informative & creative and the unchallenged #1 in this country in terms of punkrock. A good eight weeks ago there was history class in his program and what treasures he grabbed out is damn rare first-class stuff. You doubt? Move over to 27.01.2020 and convince yourself. Part of the musical outpourings were songs from this largely unknown compilation by Posh Boy Records with three combos which also received little attention. Every band do their thing properly and I don't know which one to pick out, and I sum up: one of those slabs that wants to be heard often. CHEERS & ENJOY!

1.The Kid's Gonna Do It - 391

2.What's Right - 391

3.You Bother Me - 391

4.Cover Band - RED CROSS

5.I Hate My School - RED CROSS

6.Standing In Front Of Poseur - RED CROSS

7.Annette's Got The Hits - RED CROSS

8.Clorox Girls - RED CROSS

9.S&M Party - RED CROSS

10.2nd Generation - SPITTIN' TEETH

11.Prostitute - SPITTIN' TEETH

12.Destruction - SPITTIN' TEETH

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