Wednesday, April 27, 2022

ATTENTAT - Tatuerade Tårar 1981

Tonight dear friends I'm going to the first concert after a two-year Corona break and I actually wanted to post a cool live recording of the band, but I don't have much time, I'm going to the dentist right away (my third doctor's appointment today) and I have to hurry, quickly ripped an LP in between..... puhhhh stress what/is announced. To the post: Attentat are Swedish Punx originating from Askim/Gothenburg, and established in 1978. This is their great debut on Hiss Records and more info of them you find on the Som En Fågel post. The lyrics during the first period were not too sophisticated, but nevertheless effective in their straight forwardness based on an anger over the conditions of society and a depression in the face of the harsh demands of adulthood. In addition to aversion to "elite culture", bile was also spewed over other commercial music genres. After a hiatus in 1984 they come back 1991 and signing with Arda Records and since then they've been working tirelessly


Tuesday, April 26, 2022

V/A - Sicher Gibt Es Bessere Zeiten, Doch Diese War Die Unsere #2 1992

Höhnie Records released in collaboration with Nasty Vinyl the second part of this fantastic mini-series with lots of unreleased material by bands from the former German Democratic Republic (the word Democratic was an absolute joke)The LP version was limited to 2000 pieces and came with a nice A5 booklet with lots of infos about the participants and this file is the CD with bonus tracks. As before on Volume 1, the song selection is again extremely decent and the recordings have a much better quality, I can't tell what years they're from but that doesn't really matter. Fact is, living as Punkrocker in this fucking system was anything but easy and this is clearly reflected in the lyrics of the bands and anyone who lived in the 'free' world can hardly imagine with all the reprisals to be faced be, locked up and living like in jail - the so called "Iron Curtain" - just terrible and it shows once again what people are capable of. We don't need systems that tell us who we are and what we have to do, Fuck You! Live your life how you see fit and don't let the Bastards fool you. By the way, this sucker was re-released in 2002, partially on colored vinyl. And now.... breakfast.

1.Gott Schütz' Den Kanzler - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT
2.Militär - DRITTE WAHL
3.Wir Wehren Uns - FUCKIN' FACES
4.Show Me A Way - BUNTE TRÜMMER
5.Spitzel - SCHLEIM-KEIM
6.In Der Kneipe Zur Trockenen Kehle - SCHLEIM-KEIM
7.Hochspannung - ABRAUM
8.6 Millionen - CHARLIE KAPUTT
9.Deutsch Deutsch Deutsch - SPERMA COMBO
10.Intro - FUCKIN' FACES
11.Menschenskind - KEINE HAFTUNG
12.Krieg In Leipzig - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT
13.Der Kleine Mann - DIE ZUSAMMEN-ROTTUNG
14.Rotarmisten Lied - FLUCHTWEG
15.Arschgesicht - BRECHREIZ 08/15
16.Soldaten Sind Vorbeimarschiert - BRECHREIZ 08/15
17.Anarchie - ANORAKS
18.Nachruf Auf Ein Land - K.V.D.
19.USA - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT
20.NVA & Bundeswehr - DIE ZUSAMMEN-ROTTUNG
21.Nur Halbes, Nichts Ganzes - KEINE HAFTUNG
22.Skin - BUNTE TRÜMMER
23.Krieg (Live Berlin 1990) - K.V.D.
24.Mein Weg - SCHLEIM-KEIM


Monday, April 25, 2022

WARRIOR KIDS - Adolescent 7'' 1983

Einer geht heute noch and we travel southwest to the Mediterranean Sea and meet an Oi!/Punk combo there: Warrior KidsFormed in Marseille 1982 by Marc (vocals/bass), Thierry (guitar/vocals), René (drums) and after a few rehearsals in August 1983 they go to Hirondelle Studios near Montpellier to record two tracks in two days. It's thanks to the boss of the Punk clothing store "Fa7" who gives them money to help them out. The 45rpm Adolescent/Forces De L'ordre was printed in 1000 copies and was published in early January. The cover photo is taken behind the Plaine district in Marseille and soon they will appear for a concert in Aix. The group stops for damn military service but however, they found time to record their debut for the 77KK label at the Auris studios in Marseille in September 1985, which already included the track 'Ville Morte' for the 77KK label compilation. The album Les Enfants De L'Espoir... was distributed by New Rose and released in 1986 when they returned from the army. Thierry left the band and the group stopped giving gigs and disbanded.

In 1993 they came back with Pierrot as new guitarist and a new 7Inch Don't Tell Me Lie was released and they gave a furious concert at the Haunted House. After another hiatus they came back at the beginning of the millennium and finally set their way through and with Marc at the helm of the trio the Warriors Kids have produced more than ten albums and recorded many of their concerts which they have performed in USA and Canada as well as in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland & Spain. Enjoy two delicious stomper!


BERNWARD BÜKER BANDE - Körperkontakt 7'' 1981

The Bernward Büker Bande was founded in the Ruhr area in 1979 by five extremists in terms of character and music in the following line-up: Bernward (vocals), Volkmar (guitars), Dieter (bass), Michael (piano), Rainer (drums) and in 1981 were six songs recorded for the mini-album Herzlichen Glückwunsch Zur Psychose and this 7inch was released (Welt-Rekord/EMI) as an appetizer before. Two amazingly good pieces somewhere between Rock & Roll, Punk and PowerPop, with the title track being a real bombshell. Fast and solid tempo with expressive lyrics, fits every punk compilation. The Flip is a little 'quieter' but not inferior. A reviewer wrote at the time: "These recordings show that German rock music can do without intellectual experiments with a Teutonic touch." A second album followed, but BBB unfortunately received little attention and went under in the course of the so-called NDW.


Sunday, April 24, 2022

NECRACEDIA - Fight For Change EP 1990

From time to time melodies go through my head and I check whether the slabs are digitized and yesterday I listened to my vacation Compilation Bring Back The Sun from 2009 after a long time and got stuck with the following combo: Necracedia. But it was already late and so I looked today, and lo and behold: I had something to catch up on, and here it is: the second EP by the four on Bad Card Records with four brilliant mid-tempo smasher. A bit info: founded in Pittsburgh and the band were active from 1986 to 1992 and consisted of Scott (vocals), Wes (guitars), Sean (bass), Rich (drums) and in 1988 their first demo came out and after they brought some to the people, the first 7Inch followed two years later (Tired on N.F.O. Records) and this superb one. Wreck-Age liked their sound, sensible people I would say, and released their fantastic album Now I See Clearly in 1991 which I have renovated with new scans and rip and is an absolute >Must<. I love particularly their brilliant lyrics in which I always find myself again, outstanding... Two more singles followed but with no new songs, all on the album. A few compi visits were made and finally, Necracedia played their last gig on February 28, 1992 at a Fire Hall in Butler, PA. Some band members then went on as The Bad GenesThat's it, nothing more today, I'm tired (my favorite tune on this EP) and hungry.


Saturday, April 23, 2022

MAYHEM - Gentle Murder EP 1982

One hour until today's match against Hoffenheim and I'll pass the time with a cracker, the debut 7Inch from Mayhem on Riot City Records with four rough speedies. Founded 1979 in Southport by Mick (vocals), Johnny (guitar), Deadcat (bass), Collo (drums). Info from discogs: Initially started with a load of mates knocking about together coming out of the legendary Eric's club Liverpool where they all went to the matinees on a Saturday except for Collo who was a bit older and hit the Punk scene with full force because he could. Mick's old school mate Andy Carroll was involved in the early days as manager, he also was involved with sleeve artwork and created the band's logo as well as taking some of the sleeve pictures. Andy signed Mayhem to Riot City Records of Bristol which led to touring with Vice Squad. Numerous independant gigs went on with support for the Exploited at Brady's (ex Eric's) being a particulary mad night for the book. Mick McGee, Andy Carroll and later, one of the Mayhem wreckin' crew ~ Phil 'Rabbit Man' Harrison got involved as road crew for the DK's also. The lads did three UK tours with the DK'sAs ever band members switch about with other local groups and Mayhem members were also with Blitzkrieg and The Insane. Mick Collo was formerly with the earlier Southport Punk band The Dumb Blondes. This is from David Ball, of Failsafe fanzine fame. - Enjoy!


Friday, April 22, 2022

SWINGIN' UTTERS - Stuck In A Circle EP 2013

Enjoyable three track EP by the Swingin' Utters from Santa Cruz. Originally formed in the late Eighties but after a seven-year hiatus, the band reformed in 2010 and have since released four more records. On this little explosion are Johnny (vocals), Jack & Darius (guitars), Miles (bass) & Greg (drums) in action and celebrate refreshing, raw and raspy streetpunk. Released via FatWreck Records, 409 copies on green with black splatter vinyl. Stuck In A Circle is very solid and pleasant music to start the weekend, have a great one. Cheerio!


Thursday, April 21, 2022

UGLY SHADOWS - s/t EP 2015

Sometimes it's worth just looking on the internet and every now and then a little darling pops up. For example following interesting band that recorded some delicious tunes in their short lifespan. The baby is called Ugly Shadows, a four piece from Istanbul and formed 2014 by Gizem (vocals), Can (guitars, Umut (bass), Orkun (drums) and disbanded in 2017. After the band's split up vocalist Gizem, guitarist Can and final era live drummer Murat formed UK82-style combo Crudez. They released a demo, this EP (released on Dark Liquid, 500 copies) and an album which contains all their recordings. Their music is influenced by the early Eighties British Post-Punk-Anarcho style, with female singer and her voice is impressive and charming, and they do a superb job. I like this record, and comparisons with the Greek band Chain Cult are not unreasonable. Definitely not a mayfly!


Wednesday, April 20, 2022

MALCOLM McLAREN - You Need Hands 7'' 1979

The Great Rock'N'Roll Swindle is the soundtrack (will follow soon) of the best, in my opinion, Pistols film, it includes also performances by other artists, and the movie tells a stylised fictional account of the formation, rise and subsequent break-up of the band, from the point of view of McLaren. The double record set features a significant number of tracks that omit Lydon entirely; most of them written and recorded after the band broke up. There were a lot of 7inches released and one is this record which only in France appears. Malcolm McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols, also performed as a solo artist, initially popularising hip hop and world music and later diversifying into funk/disco, the dance fashion for "vogueing" and merging opera with contemporary electronic musical forms. Side a is a quiet ballad I would say while the B-side is the symphonic version of 'God Save The Queen'. I'm sure the most of you have the whole album it's really their second official record and belongs in every decent record collection. Malcolm died on 8.April 2010 in a hospital in Switzerland, R.I.P.


Monday, April 18, 2022

V/A - Punk Territory Vol.5 - The English Speaking Punk From Late 70's To Early 80's [1996]

Volume 5 of the legendary Punk Territory series on Anthology brings us only English combos together with their rare Gassenhauer that surely everyone knows. Very successful mixture in my opinion and only released on CD, on vinyl there are the goodies on other relevant compilations. This brings the long Easter weekend to a worthy conclusion, enjoy the last free hours and turn up the speakers to full volume.

1.Just Head - NERVOUS EATERS
2.N.Y. Ripper - VIOLATORS
3.Hillside Strangler - HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
4.Kill Yourself - THE LEWD
5.Horizontal Action - PSYCHO-SURGEONS
6.Time Enough For Love - FUN THINGS
7.When The Birdman Fly - FUN THINGS
8.Hanging On - ROCKS
9.Tell Me Why - THE NEWS
10.Get Stuffed - NERVOUS EATERS
11.I Only Panic When There's Nothing To Do - THE LEFTOVERS
12.This Generation's On Vacation - SHOCK
13.Damn You - ROCKS
14.Blues - THE CHEIFS
15.51% - DEFNICS
16.N.C.B. - LLYGOD FFYRNIG
17.Kick Her Out - ROCKS
18.Hologram - URINALS
19.Son Of Sam - CHAIN GANG
20.Pseudo Punk - 'O' LEVEL
21.Bummer Bitch - FREESTONE
22.They Saved Hitler's Brain - UNNATURAL AXE
23.Loretta - NERVOUS EATERS
24.Rock With Me - NERVOUS EATERS

- Great Thx to Reinhard -