CARNIVORE - s/t LP 1985

Another band whose music thrilling me right from the start were Carnivore from Brooklyn, New York. Founded by singer & bassist Peter Steele † 14.04.2010, Keith Alexander † 11.07.2005 (guitars), Louie Beato (drums) out of the break-up of the metal combo Fallout in 1982. Although the sometimes ambiguous lyrics led to controversy, Roadrunner Records asked the band to sign a contract in 1984. One year later the debut comes out and was heavily influenced by the contemporary New York Hardcore scene. The 'post-apocalyptic' theme that dominated the album and was carried onto parts of the second one (Retaliation) was apparently inspired by a dream Peter had and which became the basis for the lyrics of Predator. The lyrical theme was then expanded on to describe human society (or the lack of one) between imaginary World Wars III, IV and possibly V (as referenced in the song World Wars III & IV). Other lyrical themes included nihilism, anti-religious sentiment, cynicism, and explicit-but-tongue-in-cheek depictions of gore and despair. Song titles such as Thermonuclear Warrior and God Is Dead reflect these themes. In my opinion, just as fresh and essential as the day I first listen to the record. Polarizing, radical, misanthropic and extreme, that was Carnivore.... to be continued!

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ABOVE THE RUINS - Songs Of The Wolf 1984

All right my dear followers, now a record that can/will certainly be a subject for discussion, but I like the songs and that's why it's okay to post the music here on wdthtc. Nevertheless, I quote a little facts/background as you are used to from me and tell me your opinion if you have any criticism or anything else to say about the record: "After being asked to leave Death In June in 1984 due to his membership in the British Fuckin' National Front, Tony Wakeford formed Above The Ruins. None of the group's releases name any of its members. Wakeford never said which other persons were involved in the group. The band released one cassette in 1984 which was issued on vinyl 1986 (First Floor Records) and CD in 1996. The album's sound was similar to the dark post-punk of early Death In June. They contributed a track on the No Surrender compilation which was released via Rock-O-Rama alongside with fuckin' nazi bands but I think this happened without the band's consent because Egoldt was a damn money-hungry bastard. The music's post punk sound bears resemblance both to early Death In June and his future project Sol Invictus. The anonymity of the band members, the lyrics (dedicated to subjects like patriotism, anti-Marxism, anti-egalitarianism and anti-multiculturalism) and Wakeford's political affiliations of the time led to on-going controversy and speculation surrounding the project. Wakeford formed Sol Invictus shortly after this project was abandoned. In 2007, he stated that he had had no connection to or interest in such ideas for twenty or more years." This copy is the re-release from Infinite Fog Productions which came out in a limited edition of 500 copies. Take it or leave it, but don't talk about it until you've heard it.

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ENGLISH SUBTITLES - Oranges & Lemons Demos 1978-1979

English Subtitles are punx from Oxford and were formed 1978 from the remnants of Norwich punk band In-Mates by Warden (vocals), Jewels & Lou (guitars), Dil (bass), Paul (drums A1-B3) & Des (drums B4-B8) and this compilation is part of the Euro Punk Series, which was generated by the great Italian based label RaveUp Records and is far from over. This essential record came in a limited edition of 400 copies, 100 of them on yellow vinyl, and offers thirteen tracks from the original demo tapes that in 1979 secured them a record deal with Small Wonder and recorded in two sessions at different low budget studios during the time they were playing a residency at seminal Oxford punk venue the Oranges and Lemons.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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GRISEN SKRIKER - Forsta & Sista EP 1979

Another cool punk band were Grisen Skriker (The Pig Screams) from Sweden and they were formed in autumn 1978 in Farsta, Stockholm by Henrik (vocals), Per & Hasse (guitars), Martin (bass), Mats (drums) and they had their first gig on 23. October that year. The band became one of Stockholm's biggest punk bands along with bands like Ebba Grön, KSMB and Skabb. They came as a fresh breath and as a kick right up in the then prevailing self-righteous Swedish pop and rock music. During their short active period the band released two EP's on Silence Zing Records and carry fifty-two gigs around Stockholm and other places in Sweden and they were famous for their wild theatric live performances. In 1995 came a CD via Silence Records out with both EP's and four bonus cuts (which unfortunately disappeared due to my carelessness). The band then split up in August 1979. Shortly afterwards some of the members formed the Rockets but I don't know much about them. Grisen Skriker contribute two songs on the legendary live compilation Oasen which was released in 1979 via MNW and on other relevant slabs. Overall two cool records with brilliant '77 punk goodies and their sound is a bit different to other bands which otherwise I know from Sweden in my opinion. TOP!

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RHEINGOLD - Das Steht Dir Gut 7'' 1982

Good vibes with a little NDW music from Düsseldorf and this is the first 7Inch from Rheingold's second album R. which is the soundtrack of the controversial cinema spectacle Der Fan, which was due to the naked scenes of the very young, barely adult TV presenter Désirée Nosbusch, who played the female lead as a counterpart to Staiger, and various brutal sequences including cannibalism symbols for heated discussions in worried the media. Das Steht Dir Gut is a consistently perfect catchy tune (one of my favourite songs), which was certainly one of the most melodious and catchy contributions of the increasingly commercial-oriented 82-NDW. On the flip is a short version of Stahlherz, an instrumental which is quite passable as well. Bodo Staiger died unfortunately on 4.12.2019. Schöne Single!

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V/A - A Wicked Good Time! 1981

One more compilation and this one's from the Boston label Modern Method Records and from "A Wicked Good Time" exist two volumes, this is #1, and we have thirteen bands, mostly unknown to me, which are somewhere between punk and alternative rock at home and they all made a record in the first period of the eighties, and the music is not quite punky but surprisingly good and not bad at all. The record starts really good with solid mid-tempo goodies but flattens out a little in the second half, not boring I would say, but it gets a bit out of hand and loses a little in lame mood music. All in all a good slab that isn't be worth fifty euros, but at least it can serve as listening pleasure until the match against the VfB in forty-five minutes.

1.Psycho Blonde - PASTICHE

2.3rd Floor For Me - THE OUTLETS

3.New Feeling - FUTURE DADS

4.I Wasn't Me - BOYS LIFE

5.Army Of Apathy - LA PESTE

6.Hit List - SWINGERS RESORT

7.Brains & Eggs - YOUNG SNAKES

8.Preppie Girls - VACUUMHEADS

9.Lease On Life - LA PESTE

10.Master - SUADE COWBOYS

11.Black Sand - BOUND & GAGGED

12.Before And After - SOMEONE & THE SOMEBODIES

13.This Reminds Me Of The Future - PASTICHE

14.Pulse Piece - BIRD SONGS OF THE MESOZOIC

15.Planet Spirit - THE LONERS

16.Personal Monsters - BOUND & GAGGED

17.Heroes Of The Dead - BOYS LIFE

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V/A - Punk Territory Vol.3 - US Hardcore 1981-84 [1994]

Holladrio my dear friends, I'm back from my vacation (I hope you missed me a little) and before I give you a few impressions, and there were a hell of lots, I'll be back musically, as promised, with a Bang! Volume 3 of the Punk Territory and this is catchy as hell. Fifty-five short blasts of eleven US bands come here together and the tracks are from their first singles which are nowadays as rare like snow in the Sahara. Exact details are mentioned in the booklet but unfortunately not here and I save myself the call for good scans, unfortunately there is no feedback but fuck it. This compilation is again varied enough to hold the interest of punk afficiondos from all eras and kicks the shit totally out of you, so welcome Honey!

1.Your Way - SHELL SHOCK

2.My Brain Is Jelly - SHELL SHOCK

3.Execution Time - SHELL SHOCK

4.Crucial Point - THE MOB

5.We Can - THE MOB

6.N.Y. Slam - THE MOB

7.Dr. Butcher - THE MOB

8.Pinstripe Suit - THE MOB

9.Label It - THE MOB

10.101 - THE MOB

11.Common Criminal - THE MOB

12.Fight For Right - THE MOB

13.Marionetts - JERRY'S KIDZ

14.B.R.S. - JERRY'S KIDZ

15.That's Life - JERRY'S KIDZ

16.Who Cares?/Death - C.I.A.

17.Hazard - C.I.A.

18.Commie Control - C.I.A.

19.Love & War - C.I.A.

20.No Thrills - C.I.A.

21.The Land Of The Free - PATRIOTS

22.Nobody No More - PATRIOTS

23.Subvert - STATE

24.New Right - STATE

25.Attention - STATE

26.Hard Line - STATE

27.No Illusions - STATE

28.Police State - STATE

29.Girl Violence - STATE

30.Fascist - WHITE CROSS

31.No Straight Edge - WHITE CROSS

32.Speed Of The Presses - WHITE CROSS

33.American Way - WHITE CROSS

34.Jump Up - WHITE CROSS

35.Suburbanite - WHITE CROSS

36.Nuke Attack - WHITE CROSS

37.Having Fun - WHITE CROSS

38.America America - SIN 34

39.Children Shall Not Be Heard - SIN 34

40.The Uniform - SIN 34

41.12 Hour Trip - SIN 34

42.Join The Race - SIN 34

43.Stupid Jerk - THE QUEER PILLS

44.Time To Fuck - THE QUEER PILLS

45.The Todd Killings - THE QUEER PILLS

46.They Saved Hitler's Cock - THE QUEER PILLS

47.Toy Soldiers - N.O.T.A.

48.Justice In America - N.O.T.A.

49.Fucked Up - N.O.T.A.

50.Cattle Call - N.O.T.A.

51.Riot Kids - N.O.T.A.

52.Life Is One - ANTIDOTE

53.Nazi Youth - ANTIDOTE

54.Real Deal - ANTIDOTE

55.Foreign Job Lot - ANTIDOTE

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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DIE KAPAZITÄT - Bündig 12'' 1981

Die Kapazität was a three-man band and were founded in Hamburg in the early 80's by Christoph (vocals/guitars), Stephan (bass), Wolfgang (drums) and this 12'' is their first publication, appearing at the Konkurrenz label. Musically, the band operates a mix of wave/punk/melody, or simply pop music with a great sense of new wave sound. One year later they released their only full-length album Leichte Stimmen with thirteen numbers but I can't tell you much about this one. On this 12Inch we have five synth pop songs with a pleasant jazzy flavor. So folks, now it's quiet here for a week and if any link should be down, leave it in the comment section and I'll fix it when I'm back home. I'm flying today on my long-awaited vacation and I'm sure to come back with a bang. Have a great time!

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BESÖKARNA - 1979 [2021]

From Malmö and one of Stry's many projects and very short lived were Besökarna and they did a handfull of gigs during the seven, eight months of existence. The band consisted of Stry (vocals), Mats (guitar), Henrik (bass), Anna (organ), Bengt (drums) and they released two 7Inches on Heartwork Records (listen!) and they called their music "psynk" as there were a lot of psychedelic influences among the members. This nice compilations was excavated by Rundgång Rekords, 100 copies in clear, 400 in black vinyl, and contains ten numbers that were probably recorded during a demo session in their rehearsal room and haven't been heard... until yet. On some compilations they are also represented but mostly with the same song. An excellent slab for collectors, not so much for hardcore punks, but decide for yourself.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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THE CHAMELEONS - John Peel Sessions 1990

Music that I very admire comes from the Chameleons and they were a four piece formed out of the ashes of the short-lived combo Years in Manchester 1981 and one thing in advance: all albums are fantastic. Through the singing of Marks darkly ironic lyrics, their songs often dealt with personal themes of childlike innocence and awe of nostalgia. Perhaps most notably musically about their work was the band's innovative and distinctive use of double guitar melodies, provided by Reg and Dave. These arrangements were often characterized by the use of delay and chorus effects. Dave played a melodic and atmospheric guitar while Reg played a more traditional riff-based guitar and John's drumming blends in perfectly. This typical sound accompanies all records, a mix of rhythmic electric guitar textures that provide an atmospheric and intense backdrop for Mark's haunting vocals. After their third record Strange Times in 1986 and the sudden death of band manager Tony Fletcher in 1987, they abruptly broke up and numerous spin-off bands emerged, none of which achieved much success. - The John Peel Sessions were recorded between 1981-1984 and they released a total of four fantastic albums, each a masterpiece. This is music I can leave my everyday life, troubles, dark moments and other worries far far behind me, and this for decades, I only recommend buy their records wherever you see one. Come relaxed into the weekend and enjoy the wonderful music of this great and much too underestimated combo. Thx!

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