OUT OF ORDER - Lonely 7'' 1989

I can't really say anything about this record/band. It's a mysterious, no info about this record on discogs or at all. Sure is, it's a German combo and it's a self-released single, the a-side is a ska underline track while the flip sounds like an Doors tune. I don't know if you had such a phenomenon, an obscure record that is not listed anywhere. I think, the tracks are quite audible, not punk and not spectacular, just because it's so rare I have to post them and I believe, they have nothing in common with the Herford punx which made the famous Open Prison slab in 1981. It's really an unavailable piece of vinyl and I don't know where and when I bought this 7inch.... can anyone out there tellin' more about this band? I would be really interested.... until then I say: German rock with a bit of ska/poprock elements... a real wooden cross in the Dracula world!

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V/A - My Meat's Your Poison 1987

I know this compilation from 加害妄想 Records isn't new in the Blog cosmos but I have this rare goodie and now you get my rip. I don't have to say much about Japanese punk, you know what to expect. Six bands, twenty three songs with rampant energy that recharge every tired battery. Re-released as bootleg in 2017 because the original is often sold for high 2-digit amounts. I would really be interested in why...... no..... let's leave that.... This is an absolute classic: speedy, trashy, noisy and the colorful cover is particularly worth mentioning as well. Now turn this bloody sucker on and come into weekend!  

1.Rise One's Fist - OUTO

2.Take Humanity Back - OUTO

3.Believe In Oneself - OUTO

4.Rise From The Dead (Nutties Version) - OUTO

5.One's Best Card - CHICKEN BOWELS

6.Warthless - CHICKEN BOWELS

7.Come To See Me - CHICKEN BOWELS

8.Under Age - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

9.Open Your Eye - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

10.Jock - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

11.Bad Boy - SYSTEMATIC DEATH

12.Regret - GUDON

13.オマエノコトナドシラン - GUDON

14.Tit For Tat - GUDON

15.Maniac Point - GUDON

16.Slap In The Face - S.O.B

17.Trap - S.O.B

18.Sacrifice Of Devour Bones - S.O.B

19.No Control - S.O.B

20.電撃Bop - S.O.B

21.Molface - LIP CREAM

22.Honest - LIP CREAM

23.Guns Of Hire - LIP CREAM

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THE TAPES - Dreamland 7'' 1977

It's time for sleeping, but before that a rare musical tidbit with a finest D.I.Y. record by this Swedish combo called the Tapes and they were Mr. Igor (vocals & guitar), Ove (bass), Tommy (drums) and that's all I can say about the band. I guess the three wanted simply make music and pressed these two minimalistic schrammel numbers from their repertoire of 100 pieces on vinyl and I think, 1977 was it certainly difficult to find a label for this sound. So let's do it ourselves they thought, a wise decision. I'm sure many of you have never heard of the band, including me, so after more than forty years now, we pay homage to the three and enjoy two Bloodstains Across The World #5 (finally rediscovered on this compilation, coming soon). Pure 70s Punk!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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FLYBOYS - s/t 12'' 1980

I know, I posted this splendid little mini 12'' in my old blog, back then in a lousy quali, but now it has been renewed and came fluttering in by a stork. The last record by the Flyboys from Arcadia/California on Frontier Records, the label of that time, which made essential slabs that are very sought nowadays, no wonder at this high level. The band was formed 1975 and on those last shots were present Jon-Boy (vocals/guitar), Thames (guitar), Scott (bass) and Denny (drums), they released their debut single (1000 copies) in 1977, their second 1979 and their last see above. The Flyboys catch you with no-frills mid-tempo powerpop/punk that can run stress-free at any workplace and even your girlfriend convinced, because you always hear such dirty basement stuff. Present on compilations since the 90s, one of them the fantastic Killed By Death #1010011010 slab. The band broke finally up in 1980.

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BULL STOMP COMBO - Flygplansreggae 7'' 1981

I note, that the Swedish posts are not visited very often and that's a shame because there are countless cool bands from this beautiful country and one more example is this combo and I can't say absolutely nothing about this band, only they consisted of six members: Erik (vocals), Mikael & Bo (guitars), Tommy (bass), Per (sax), Gun (drums) and in their short life they made one 7Inch on Gotonto Skivor. The a-side is nice reggae tune with rhythmic blowers in the typical Marley style while the flip shines with an excellent mid-tempo candy and should turns everyone on. They probably played a few concerts and briefly broke up after the recordings. In any case, this is a very good record.

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THE HOAX - So What 1980

I can completely dedicate this month to Fredrik, so much new stuff came in that I can save the credits. Next slab is the debut mini LP of the Hoax on Hologramme Music with eight classics. The band was formed in Manchester 1979 by Ian (vocals), Andy (guitar), Steve (bass), Mike (drums) and in their short lifespan three more singles were recorded and on some relevant compilaions present as well. Bin Liner Records released in 2007 an essential compilation called "And So It Went 1979-1981" with all their recordings. Catchy mid-tempo punk with good lyrics and pressed in finest blue vinyl, certainly not uninteresting for collectors among you, grab it!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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SYMBOL SIX - Ego 12'' 1982

California 1980, Symbol Six formed in Santa Monica by Ric (vocals), Steve & Marcus (guitars), Donny (bass) and Steve (drums). In December 1981, Robbie Fields, owner and founder of Posh Boy Records, went to a band rehearsal and booked Symbol Six in the studio to record and produce their self-titled debut (Ego) 12''. The record was named a top pick in Billboard Magazine in 1982: Full of sound and fury is SYMBOL SIX, a new five-man band from Southern California. They play the four songs here with punk exuberance, keeping everything simple but with high excitement quotient (I can only agree). Symbol Six was distributed world-wide by Green World but the group broke up shortly after the album was released. In 1988, the album was re-released on the compilation titled Split, with Agent Orange's album Living in Darkness. This as a little basic information, read the rest on wiki or their homepage, I'm tired ... Mondays are shit.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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TREDJE KÖNET - Fyra Hits EP 1986

A band who were active in the mid 80's and released two records on Rosa Honung Records are Tredje Könet (which means: The Third Gender) from Stockholm. Members were Ylva (bass), Timo (drums), Jojje (guitars) and Leffe (vox + guitar) and the four pull down here four rousing mid-tempo melodic punk songs. They existed for three years and played a lot of gigs in Stockholm and after releasing their mini album Fågeln the band split up. I just see that I have the album too, coming soon on this channel. Until then, this first little delicacy and don't miss the Birkagården Gärdet compilation where you find one more song.

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V/A - Catch A Wave 2x10'' 1978

Welcome May and I say Hello to you with this early punk/new wave compilation in chic 10'' design and that twice. I'm really amazed, how many slabs were pressed in my favorite format, especially at this time... I have to send out a loud HOLLADRIO!!.... good boy. The two color palettes feature bands with leatherjackets, big balls, long fingernails, sexy pouts, barbed hair, rivet belt, pop hits, nylon legs, sweaty shirts, etc… and beams us back to the time when punk was 'provocative' & 'real'. Most of the first punk rock bands came from New York, punk became a real movement in London and Catch A Wave unites both cultures & countries with their local yesterdays heroes. Not all songs ignite, but fit for a little time travel. Released without a label, Made In England, but distributed primarily in Scandinavian countries (so they can thaw a little). Good Job!

1.Do Anything You Wanna Do - EDDIE & THE HOT RODS

2.Statue Of Liberty - XTC

3.Klean Living Kids - THE STUKAS

4.Television Screen - RADIATORS FROM SPACE

5.For You - GREG KIHN

6.Saints & Sinners - JOHNNY & THE SELF ABUSERS

7.Do The Standing Still - THE TABLE

8.Kidnapper - BLONDIE

9.Little Big Boss - LITTLE BOB STORY

10.Lovin' Cup - EARTH QUAKE

11.Nervous Wreck - RADIO STARS

12.Rockwrok - ULTRAVOX!

13.I Think We're Alone Now - THE RUBINOOS

14.Dancing The Night Away - THE MOTORS

15.White Line Fever - MOTÖRHEAD

16.Your Generation - GENERATION X

17.Government Action - SKREWDRIVER

18.Roadrunner - JONATHAN RICHMAN & THE MODERN LOVERS

19.Oh Bondage Up Yours! - X RAY SPEX

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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ACME ATTRACTIONS - Anyway 7'' 1980

This rare piece is a smiley and again 'many words for your further education which all from the booklet of the CD compilatin 'Terelene Boys from 2013 on Only Fit For The Bin Records: Acme Attractions released one great single in 1980 called "Anyway" and listen to the lyrics of this song, it is all about the late great 'Keith Moon'. The band did follow up this debut release and backed another local artist Bonnie Parker a year later. After watching the Damned in a local pub in Luton back in 1976, members of this band were mesmerized with their performance and one stand-out moment was when the Damned were being heckled by members of another local band THE Q-TIPS about their ability of playing, Dave Vanian jumped off the stage and poured a pint of beer over their heads. Then a month later they witness the Sex Pistols @ the Queensway Hall in Dunstable. THAT WAS IT! The seed was sowed and Jim and Dave knew they had to be part of this new vibrant scene and Acme Attractions were born (even though at this point it was only a dream).

Now in the bands own words: "Born from an after pub party, while miming in a front room to whatever song was on The threat of "Now let’s see if you can go out and form your own band" Was the only challenge we needed! Within six months of that night the guitarist had self-taught himself and the bass player the basic skills required to form the band (three chords). (I got my first real six strings, played it till my fingers bled). It was happening! (Me and some guys from school we got a band and we tried real hard). After months of rehearsing, it was time to show the local pub that we didn’t want to listen to 'Smoke On The Water' or 'Johnny B. Goode' anymore. It was our time. Having been influenced by the attitude of the Pistols, Clash, with undercurrents of the Who, Mott the Hoople and some self-penned songs thrown in as well Acme Attractions played their first gig. The local interest had drawn big crowds which lead to the band being banned from their first three gigs. This was not caused by violence, but due to over crowding resulting in damage caused to chairs, tables & beer glasses. The band were forced to seek bigger venues and halls this resulted in Acme Attractions being the only local band being able to fill "The Royal Hotel", the biggest of all the venues, not once but twice.

Not all gigs were as successful as that though as the landlord of The Kingsway Tavern Would tell you.  After refusing to leave the stage one night until their set was finished, The landlord locked the band in the dressing room with his Alsatian dog. Threatening not to pay them as they had played over the permitted time. His error had been locking the door, as he had no escape himself When we threatened to break his legs. The bands popularity and reputation was growing and growing and after progressing through a Battle of the Bands competition at the expense of the singer losing a front tooth, the band was making their name. Local newspapers were wanting to know the story behind the band and local promoters were asking them to headline the local festivals such as The Luton Carnival and the Marsh Farm Festival. The money gained through gigging went towards hiring a studio and the costs of producing 1.000 copies of their first single "Anyway"/"Never Again". EMI had tried to claim a percentage of the copy rights through a distribution deal that did not suit the band, so the band decided to distribute it themselves. This is why most copies of the single have tipex on the label over the line that mentions EMI. After continuous gigging and some radio air time, The band had reached a point that required more commitment To take them to the next level.

They had travelled as far as they could have on the local scene. A meeting had been called to discuss the next stage of progression and It was decided it was time for Acme Attractions to come to an end. It was not the end of the band however as the remaining members continued under various names such as 'English Dream' and 'Pressure'. With the new name of 'Pressure', it wasn't long before being signed to Anagram Records a division of Cherry Red Records. Releasing a further two 12Inches and touring the country before finally calling it a day back in 1983.

You can find the band on two splendid compilations, Raw And Rare British Punk Volume 4 (coming soon) & Bored Teenagers #11, as well. Great Stuff!

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