ZERO ZERO - s/t LP 1981

Friends, yesterday was a real football thriller and the three points at the end are well deserved. As a small consolation we are visiting the Bavarian capital today and meet an interesting band which were active in the early 80s and Zero Zero released two albums and three singles, they consited of Gerald (vocals, guitar, synth), Jens (vocals, bass, synth), Peter (drums) and as guest Mike (sax) and my first contact with three piece Zero Zero came through the very good Reifenwechsel Leicht Gemacht compilation on Lächerlich! Schallplatten. Their debut (released via Null Null Records) contains thirteen catchy differentiated nervous goodies which are audible throughout and I really enjoy it. With the second album (Herzklopfen) they became more success-oriented and the 7Inch "Irrenanstalt" from that was a small hit and used on numerous mainstream NDW samplers. I hope, my Weißwurst friends are happy with that and now enjoy the warm sunny February Sunday.

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MCD - Bilboko Gaztetxean 1987

Decent debut album by MCD (Me Cago En Dios) on Discos Suicidas, recorded live @ Bilbo's Gaztetxe, January 1987 and I must first point out the outstanding sound quality and in this context I immediately have Slime's Pankehallen (released 1984) slab on my radar, which for me is by far the best live album of all time, the energy and power of these recordings remains unique to date, but Bilboko Gaztetxean is definitely at the top of this list. MCD was formed in Bilbao between 1978-1979 by Niko (bass) and his brother Bernar (drums) and with Bronkoki (voice) & Ruffus Fuck-Off (guitar) they entered the stage 1981 with Vulpess. In the mid 80s, Niko & Rockan, with the help of Virgi and Bernar, recorded their only demo. The band doesn't gave many concerts, but it included scandals such as the Bilbao Carnival, where the group was "banned" from municipal concerts in their city; the band found its sound with the entry of Joakin in 1986 and finally they released their debut in January 1987. From then, with some line-up changes, it went very well for MCD, numerous albums and 7Inches were made and after their inactive break from 2004 to 2011 they're still active. So folks, in an hour the longed-for match against Bayern.

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THE BAITERS - Droga För Att Våga EP 1979

 

Short and sweet the next slab and a bit infos about the band from punktjafs: "The Baiters were born out of Confusion (formed Nov-Dec 77) where Ubbe (guitars) and Johan Fredriksson (bass) were in. In spring '78 bassist Johan Skogh was added and the name was changed to Baiters. At first, the group mixed Swedish and English lyrics, the original for the upcoming single track "Raggare give up" was then called "Raggare piss off". Their big stage debut, they made at the Rock Against racism gala, at Kåren in September -78 together with bands like Skabb, Ebba Grön and GBG Sound. After that, the band was expanded with singer Zäta, this quartet made their debut together with Stoodes at the classic Medborgarhuset gig, an evening that was banded. In autumn-winter 78-79 they were one of the most popular punk bands in Stockholm. They regularly gigged at venues such as Fyran and Musikverket, where they played a total of eleven times. In February '79, the band recorded their debut single (Attack Records) which received good reviews in the daily press. The album also played in the radio program "Hemkört" where Gyllene Tider also made its radio debut. Baiters also participated in the Rock for the Job gala with, among others, Grisen Skriker and Ebba Grön. For single #2, the band had a contract with MNW. The album had a more pop sound and also received positive reviews, but it also became the group's last record. Ubbe and Johan later formed Rex De Rox who released an EP - Modern Mysteries at EMI. Johan Fredriksson can be found today on TV4 as a foreign reporter." Represented on numerous compilations, Bloodstains Across Sweden is one of them.

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V/A - En Samling Rock Från Sundsvall Anno 1985

Endlich Wochenende and I can tell you the last working days were exhausting but now three days off on Saturday the important football match against Bayern. Let's start with a not so much punk record and not all on it meets my taste but it's a rare and solid double LP compilation from Massproduktion, a local punklabel which started in 1979 and have developed ever since and on this slab you can listen to fourteen combos which swim more in the rock genre, and you already suspect it, all from Sundsvall. I think, besides Stockholm and Gothenburg, the city with a lot of bands and probably good opportunities. Well, the only combo I know are Vacum, they made two superb 7 inches and a great album in their early days, at least that's what I know, but their two tracks here are brutally bad, how does that work? Of course, further development is okay, but not like that, my time would be too precious for that. Well, all in all an interesting mix and that counts. Take a sniff!

1.All Tomorrows Parties - DOCKHUSET

2.Swells - DOCKHUSET

3.Jag Kan Se - KOMMENTAR FÖNSTER

4.Vi Och Vargarna - KOMMENTAR FÖNSTER

5.Lonely People - THE UNTOUCHABLES

6.Take A Chance - THE UNTOUCHABLES

7.Walkin' On Clouds - CHARLY & THE SLAVES

8.Don't Leave Me Here - CHARLY & THE SLAVES

9.Puzzled - KRUNCH

10.Birgit - KRUNCH

11.Eko Av Ett Minne - ANIMAL BIZARRE

12.The Pretender - PETE DOROTHY & THE CIRCUMSTANCES

13.Kapitulera - LUFTRADION

14.Tunga Tårar - RUMMET

15.Bada Med Mej - RUMMET

16.Young Men - BOONOONOOS

17.Indian - VACUM

18.Ha Ha - VACUM

19.Silverfat - NAVAHOO

20.Något Högre - VAGANT

21.Rid I Natt - MOMENT 22

22.Stulna Citat - MOMENT 22

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TURBOSTAAT - Live @ Clouds Hill 10'' 2014

Always welcome in my theater and a band I appreciate very much and enjoy is Turbostaat from Husum, now located in Flensburg. The five came up with the splendid idea for their fifteen-year existence to organize a tour under the motto: "fifteen years, two evenings, sixty-three songs", quasi birthday tour. On two evenings in a row, they play all sixty-three songs that have been released on record so far. On the first evening the songs from the first two and a half albums, on the second evening the songs from the following two albums... This slendid  10Inch with eight songs was recorded live on 21.09.2013 @ Clouds Hill Recordings in Hamburg and only available for ticket owners to the band's 15th anniversary tour. All of these copies are signed by the band. After the tour the band sold a few unsigned leftover copies through their homebase. Limited to 4000 pieces. In my concert life I only had such a brilliant experience with EA80, but then I had to drive from one place to the next and here it was the same location on both evenings. I was completely exhausted after the first show and by the second evening, a Sunday, I really had to pull myself together but it was worth. Great and unforgettable moments/memories, I am very grateful for that! Now enjoy the record and notice: Turbostaat are and will remain Jan (vocals), Roland & Marten (guitars), Torbert (bass), Peter (drums).

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MORNINGTON CRESCENT - Still Shocking 2012

Now it's getting loud & fast and one more combo which I had no sound to date. This compilation includes all their recordings plus unreleased material and was released through Gummopunx Records in a limited edition of 500 copies, 300 on black vinyl and 200 on green transparent. I'll feed you with a few basics from discogs: "Faster than the Dickies, cheaper than Albert Heyn, more shocking than Dallas" (from their 1982 tape cover). Taking their name from a London underground rail station, Mornington Crescent formed in December 1980. After a few lineup shuffles, they first settled on Stan (vocals and guitar), Erik (drums), Jasper (bass). Soon adding Emile as their second guitarist, this raw hardcore band from Amsterdam recorded their first demo in May of '82 simply entitled Cassette 1. By 1983 they were joined by a new singer, Hans, whose distinctive gruff vocals can be heard on their first and only record, the self-released EP Greetings From Amsterdam. Apparently the band did not play live often, and although a track from the EP appeared on a flexi given away with Chainsaw fanzine in the UK, little more was heard of them after 1984." I am pleasantly surprised and like the record, recommended!.

- Great Thx to Fredrk -

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BUZZCOCKS - Total Pop 1987

Rare, Live And Great 1977-80, that's here including. Rare B-sides & live cuts (from the Roxy recordings), released via Weird System. A bit wiki info: Buzzcocks were formed in Bolton 1976 by singer-songwriter-guitarist Pete Shelley and singer-songwriter Howard Devoto. They are regarded as a seminal influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop and pop punk. They achieved commercial success with singles that fused pop craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy. These singles were collected on Singles Going Steady, described by critic Ned Raggett as a "punk masterpiece". Devoto and Shelley chose the name "Buzzcocks" after reading the headline, "It's the Buzz, Cock!", in a review of the TV series Rock Follies in Time Out magazine. The "buzz" is the excitement of playing on stage; "cock" is northern English slang meaning "friend". They thought it captured the excitement of the nascent punk scene, as well as having humorous sexual connotations following Pete Shelley's time working in a Bolton adult shop. Per the band, there is no "the" in Buzzcocks. Devoto left the band in 1977, after which Pete Shelley became the principal singer-songwriter. Shelley died on 6 December 2018, but the band has remained active with guitarist and co-founding member Steve Diggle assuming lead vocal duties. They added a new guitarist Mani Perazzoli. They are still touring and draw in large crowds from around the world. A decent compilation, I think, full with the band's classics.

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V/A - Fun's Not Dead 1985

Inspired by Nolti's birthday repetition, which is full of numerous D-Punk classics and songs I haven't heard for a long time, I thought I rummage on my hard drive and check out what's elegant there. The result is this decent compilation by More Fun Records with fine and exclusive pieces by eight bands which made their vinyl debut in the mid-eighties. The selection is quite convincing and for me it belongs to one of the positive apparitions in this sector. Came partly in colored vinyl and detailed inserts which are unfortunately not available here, maybe someone has useful scans for me. The slab became a victim of my lack of solvency at that time and that is of course annoying. Egal, sometime is Schulz anyway. If you like these bands take a look around the blog, you'll find more stuff for sure. Now I'm chilling a little and I'm hot for the match against Cologne later. Prost!

1.Sixpack - CERESIT 81

2.Hoffnungslosigkeit - BOIKOTTZ

3.Mord Und Totschlag - ROTTING CARCASS

4.Ungewissheit - INFERNO

5.4.Reich - SACKGASSE

6.Kidsoldiers - BOIKOTTZ

7.Fuck - ROTTING CARCASS

8.Mode - CERESIT 81

9.Amis Raus - ROTTING CARCASS

10.Der Kampf - MANIACS

11.Unknown Soldier - ST-37

12.Hannover 84 - WUT

13.Army Dub - WUT

14.Kraft Durch Bier - CERESIT 81

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ANTI-GANG & ARLEQUIN - Split EP 2018

Here's a nice piece that was only released as promo in an edition of 40 copies and later an accessory of the eight EP box compilation De La Pure Came !! 32 titres Punk-Rock-Cold Inédits 1977/1982 is, published by the magnificent French label Cameleon Records. Anti-Gang was a four piece from Nice and were active in the eighties and apart from these three songs no further recordings exist, Arlequin from Angoulême has a 7Inch which they published themselves in 1979 and they were active from 1976 and split in the end of 1981. Solid record with five lost numbers.

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DE VENERIAS - Monarki 7'' 2016

Today we visit Stockholm first, I think the following band came from there, at least both songs of this fantastic 7Inch were recorded there back in 1979. De Venerias consisted of Johnny (vocals), Leif (guitar), Claes (bass) and Peter (drums). Allow me to give you some infos from my favorite punksite swedishpunkfanzine here because, a) comes from the country, b) excellent archive and always worth a visit, c) all infos about this record in a nutshell, d) why write everything twice. "This is the Holy Grail!!!! The band could not afford to make a 7Inch release. However – they made sure that a test press was made as payment was not expected until the real records were presses. Quite smart, quite punk. Of the four testpresses one is for sure damaged when one of the members became Hare Krishna. Two records are with collectors and the last one… no one knows. 'Monarki' was on the Killed By Death #51 compilation. The rumor is that the B-side is even greater than the A-side but the owners are keeping the secret how the song sounds for themselves." Well, now you can find out for yourselfs because this rare sucker was re-released of course by Slyngel Rekords, the label for rare lost Swedish Punk Nuggets, in an edition of 300 copies on yellow vinyl. And if the words haven't convinced you yet, move your fat ass to bandcamp and turn to maximum volume and kill yourself.

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