MANIACS - Bootlegged At The Bootleg 1988

Already regulars on wdthtc and I always like to post a record of the four. and they are worth searching for. Hessian punx Maniacs recorded their live album 1988 at the legendary "Bootleg" Club in Augsburg, which unfortunately had to close after three years due to massive problems with local residents. Released via Rise & Fall Productions and the four shoot out thirteen powerful, but never dull, hardcore bullets with a political statement and the British influence is clearly audibly. In addition, the fantastic recording quality make this album an enjoyable experience. The song selection is also impressive, as you can read below, and guarantees energetic positive vibrations.

Salute The Survivors/(Funeral Of The) Glory Men/Chainsaw Blues/Weltkrieg/Hardcore Punk/Addicted To The Night/Conscientious Objector/Gimme The Bullet/Deutschland/Danger Eyes/Violence/Traveller In Time/New Morning

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V/A - Danach Und Stunden Später 1987

OK Leute, today two records by request and first of these is a collection extreme by the Hamburg label Triton and connoisseurs among you know this is the label of the great HH combo Razzia and after their famous debut album they have already taken other paths, written innovative complex songs away from the HeyHoLet'sGo Punk sound, with keyboards and corresponding length and thus set a new direction with which they raised questions but showed what is musically possible, without losing hardness. This compilation is an excellent example of it, four bands who express themselves lyrically very personally and make this clear in their songs and certainly they don't meet the hardcore taste that we love, no; it's different and is that meant with extreme! Eleven lullabies that confuse, disturb and speak to everyone. Two of the four only on here, unfortunately, as they all have the potential for more. Sexy!

1.Der See - FEUER & HANSEKRACH

2.Mensch In Ketten - FEUER & HANSEKRACH

3.Der Arbeiter - FEUER & HANSEKRACH

4.You're My Love - FAITH HEALER

5.March - FAITH HEALER

6.Endstation Alsterdorf - RAZZIA

7.Neuer Fisch - RAZZIA

8.Außer Betrieb - RAZZIA

9.Last Scenery - DORIC TACET

10.Come Inside - DORIC TACET

11.Prophecy - DORIC TACET

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MARCHING PLAGUE - Rock & Roll Asshole EP 1983

The next combo were formed 1983 in San Antonio/Texas and consisted of Keith (vocals), Adam (guitar), Flynn (bass), Brad (drums) and their only single was released by CIA Records and was recorded live in mid 1982 on the "Jamaican Tour" and in late 1982 @ Bob O'Neill Sound Studio (B.O.S.S.), five brilliant and refreshing speedy punkies without compromise which are already done after five minutes, just right for a pleasant shit. Hardly to be found on compis, apparently too offensive, egal; Kick Ass Slamming Stuff, you will love it!

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COMRADE - What About The Children EP 1995

I was able to experience the next band live sometime in the early nineties, but I really don't know exactly when and where, what is for sure; I bought their demo back then and posted it in my carefree days on wilddevilrules. But to the slab, their only EP is finally ready and I promise you refreshingly hearty streetpunk from a very nice combo. A few facts: Comrade was an anti-fascist/anti-racist Oi! band from Antwerp, with Klaas (vocals), Joost (guitar), Bib (bass), Joris (drums) & Marc (harmonica). They were around from the late 80s to half-way the 90s and did a demo (1990) & a EP on Mad Butcher Records. As far as official, now a few words from Klaas himself, which I like to quote and found on Brob Tilt's Tapes blog as decent source, there you can also find a famous live recording from 1988:

"The band originated in 1986 during a Conflict concert in Antwerp. We could do better than what we saw on stage, we thought. We were skins who wanted to play Oi!. That gave a bad after-taste in the Antwerp punk-scene. We were going to show that those kind of prejudices were bullshit. The politically correct thinking was damping freedom, also back then. People wanted to put us in a corner; for the Antwerp punk-scene skinheads were nazis and racists. ‘Comrade’ wanted to show that skinheads had nothing to do with fascism. We were never a political band but only because of our militant anti-racism (words & action), we were easily labeled as leftist. Our name did(n’t) help to that matter, for sure, haha. We played until 1992 all over Europe. Because of our self-willed choices we didn’t really fit in a certain current, group or movement. We’ve always chosen our own path. We never forgot our roots: Skinhead & Oi!. Nostalgia isn’t our thing but we will show the newer generation what us oldies still have to say and do what they think. In 2021 we’ll be on stage a couple of times, playing festivals in Germany. Our first mini-LP will also be released, together with a compilation of demos and live recordings." (Klaas)

Now you are reasonably informed and let's see if I can still find the demo somewhere in the wide spheres of my digital music world, because there are six songs on it. Enjoy!

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V/A - Punk Territory Vol.2 - G.B. 1979-82 [1994]

Punk Territory second round and this long-out-of-print bootleg is dedicated to early 80's UK punk and "is catchy as hell; it has sing-a-long choruses and hooky riffs" (F. Havoc). Including well-known classics as well as rarities. You can find some singles of the combos in the blog and each one a real little pearl, the originals of which were definitely published in very small editions, actually as always. For me a very successful selection and absolutely interesting for every newcomer and old hand, I think. Otherwise, today was rather modest and I'm glad it's over. You can't imagine how exhausting and stupid some two-legged people are, but that's another story. Weekend, Sun and Music... NOW!

1.Death's A Career - DRONGOS FOR EUROPE

2.No Hope For Anyone - DEAD WRETCHED

3.Vendetta - THE SAMPLES

4.Pseudo Existence - PSEUDO EXISTORS

5.Coming Up For Air - PSEUDO EXISTORS

6.Singing In The Showers - FUN 4

7.Elevator Crash - FUN 4

8.By-Products - FUN 4

9.Someone Else's War - DEFIANT POSE

10.Just Can't Take Anymore - THE STRAPS

11.Listen To Me - THE FITS

12.You Get What You Deserve - CHARGE

13.Attack - ARMED FORCE

14.Popstar - ARMED FORCE

15.The Wundersea World Of Jacques Cousteau - ARTHUR 2 STROKE

16.After The Bang - DEFIANT POSE

17.No Room For You - DEMOB

18.Straps - THE FITS

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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THIS PERFECT DAY - Balcony Love 7'' 1990

It gets a bit poppier and quieter now, but no means boring, with the following unique sound and style. We're talkin' about This Perfect Day, a Swedish guitar-pop combo, formed 1987 in the northern town of Skelleftea and consisted of Mats (vocals), Rickard & Ove (guitars), Peter (bass), Johan (drums) and Ralph (drums 86-94). Useful infos: "The band pitched their first recordings on cassette to the local record company A West Side Fabrication with whom they were initially signed and released their first singles on vinyl and cassette. Following a gig at the Hultsfred Festival in 1991, the band moved to Soap Records and shortly afterwards their debut 'Rubber Soul' appeared and with this they quickly established themselves as part of the Swedish alternative guitar-pop scene. They toured extensively in Europe, Asia and N America up until 1998 during which their label had planned a compilation. This, however, ran into problems when MNW went through a turbulent phase and subsequently postponed the project. The band were ultimately victims of inner turmoil and disbanded after the Hultsfred Festival in 1998. 'Setting Things Straight' is a double CD, thirty-three track compilation, released in 2007 and gives the listener a broad and valuable insight into TPD's musical achievements."

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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LASCIVIOUS - Requiem To Che Guevara EP 1986

Lascivious was a punk band with a slight metal edge from Morioka and this is their only output on Akiraxtoy. Released as flexi in a red translucent design and certainly in small editions. Members were Hirosi (vocals), 霧  (guitars), Yuzuru (bass), Oshow (drums). Well, I'm not very familiar with Nippon bands and I can't even say much about Lascivious either, but the four songs are consistently impressive and really melodic. No unorthodox tempi changes or something like that, maybe the tough ones among you are a little disappointed, but be open to new things. The vocals are also largely audible & understandable and the classic raw punk mix influenced by the metallic side makes the whole thing something special. No compilation appearances.

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THE BRAINIACS - Untitled EP 1979

Four piece from Los Angeles with their yellow debut EP on Mental Health Records and the Brainiacs were Wayzata (vocals & guitar), Scot (guitar & bass), John (bass & guitar), John (drums) and they released in their short lifespan two decent 7Inches and already at the beginning of the Eighties they separated. Not much to report from the guys, except that they belt out four catchy, entertaining songs, and their second single is also a little musical highlight (listen). Less represented on compilations, mostly on unofficial ones, one of them the world-famous Killed By Death #15½ record which is available in yellow vinyl as well. Ferddisch!

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GG ALLIN - Dirty Love Songs 1987

I'm very tired but one still goes: GG Allin was a musician and songwriter who performed and recorded with many groups during his career and I think many undiscovered recordings are left and this compilation from Fan Club, established by New Rose Records for the purpose of re-releasing material that is rare, out of print, or of "historical" interest, demonstrates a small collection of them. He is best remembered for his live performances that featured transgressive acts such as onstage defecation and copraphagia, committing self harm, and other violent actions toward the audience. He recorded prolifically, not only in the Punk genre, but also Spoken Word, Country, and Stones-influenced rock. Allin's music was often poorly recorded and produced, given limited distribution, and met with mostly negative reviews from critics, although he maintained a cult following throughout and after his career. Allin promised for several years that he would commit suicide on stage during one of his concerts, but instead died from an accidental drug overdose on June 28, 1993, at the age of thirty-six. See for yourself whether you like it or not.

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THE MEDIA - Bright New Future 2020

Return of The Media: From Polaroids to Instagram, from vinyl singles to SoundCloud, from printing presses to the internet - a lot has changed with our media in the past fourty years. But, late 1970s Portsmouth band The Media are hoping that some things don't change; that a great tune is a great tune and that a band with an enviable live reputation still have the chops. Love Child Records certainly think The Media still have it!

In 2019 we set about tracking the band down and launched a double A-side 7" single Jump Down/How Could You Lie in April that year. Now, after some fantastic mastering work by North London Bombing, Love Child can finally release a whole album!! The Media were a Portsmouth band formed in 1978, influenced by the UK punk explosion of 1977 and consisted of Martin Jacks (vocals), Brian Lee (drums), Pete Rossie (guitar) and Michael 'Chello' Whichello (bass). In a short space of time back in the days of the punk rock explosion (and everything moved very quickly in the late 1970s) The Media played loads of shows, honed their 60s beat meets 70s street/seminal suburban songs, got a bit good, built a large following, released two singles and by 1980 were featured in an early Phil Redmond (the producer of Grange Hill, Brookside, Hollyoaks, etc.) youth TV series Going Out. What could possibly go wrong? Their debut No Darling I Love The Media EP appeared in 1978 on their own Tearaway Records (Cherry Red Records distributed it). It featured live favourites T.V. Kids, Don't Sit Back, Getting High and Rose and Crown. It was a bit good and sold out. A second single, Southcoast City Rockers came out the following year on the Portsmouth collective Brain Booster Records, again it sold out. A video was shot for Southcoast City Rockers, heady stuff at a time when very few bands recorded videos. The single showed the band moving on musically, taking in elements of the UK's emerging Ska scene (led by The Specials' Two Tone label) and the Mod revival inspired by The Jam (they secured support slots with The Vapors and Secret Affair). On the back of the money they were paid for the Going Out TV series (The Media's scene featured a packed gig, with a young Peter-Hugo Daly careering around causing mayhem) the band went in the studio with the aim of recording songs for an album, nine songs were completed.

But, trouble at one of their support slots (lets be honest, there was loads of bother at shows in the late 1970s/early 1980s) led to the cancellation of a series of gigs, including a prominent London show, and the band split in 1981. Fast forward thirty-seven years and the master tapes from that album session were found by a band member in their loft. 

On the advice of Acid Attack's Dave Clarke the tape is sent to Paul Orwell at Love Child Records, who in turn played it to Adam Cooper of parent company Heavy Soul Records, both of these uber music fans gave it a massive thumbs up. Love Child Records set about restoring the nine track tapes and transferring them to files. Talk immediately turned to releasing a single and album... and then a possible reunion show. The first 7" vinyl single from this session, Jump Down/How Could You Lie, was released in April 2019, fourty years after release of first Media EP! Bright New Future is available in 100 copies yellow vinyl, 150 copies black vinyl, so better be quick!

- Great Thx to Bristolboy -

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