CHIN CHIN - We Don't Wanna Be Prisoners EP 1984

Since I've just re-upped the records of the Swiss all-female Chin Chin from Biel, now their debut EP from 1984 on Farmer Records. And "We Don't Wanna Be Prisoners" has everything a top Punk record needs and since I'm a bit drunk at an advanced stage, I'll leave it at that... nobody cares anyway... right?... Right! 🎸 Re-issued 2010 on Mississippi Records in a limited edition. Fantastic sound between Punk and twee pop, catchy melodies with sing along choruses, upbeat tempos, thumping bass lines and noisy guitars, there is nothing to complain about here and Seville is in two weeks.

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HARNRØHRER - Stadtguerilla EP 1982

Now a fucking classic by Harnrøhrer, a four piece from the city of Freiburg, located in the south-western part, close to the Switzerland border, founded in October 1980 by Siegfried (vocals), Daniel (guitars), Volker (bass), Stephan (drums) they were active untill 1983 and their only sucker was the first release (POGAR 1) by the legendary Pogar Records label located in Berlin (the first 100 copies contained a lyric insert and are now offered at inflated prices). Harnrøhrer is a typical band that stands for harsh, fast & dirty simple '77 style Punkrock, with pissed pseudo guitar leads and a real good singer. Nothing earth shattering but I love this slab and is one of the best early D-Punk stuff in my opinion. Unfortunately, no further effusions followed, a pity. But the band does a few Compilation shows (most on cassette), but the vinyl farts are a must. This EP was re-issued in 2019 via StaticAge. And now dear friends: Euro-League!

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LES SCALPERS - It's Too Late EP 1988

Debut EP by the Scalpers, a French three piece, Henri (vocals/guitars), Gerard (bass) & Henri (drums), who recorded four rockin' songs and released them on their own label Skalpz Records. In their short life span they released three albums before disbanding in 1992. I find the use of the harmonica particularly successful and gives the impression that the three are very fond of early American Rock&Roll and I have to say that the sound fits their music perfectly. I like this time as well and I like this instrument. Driving nice melodies have they wrote and overall an enjoyable record.

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EA80 - @ JUZ Perla Palast/Raunheim 25.04.1987

Ich mache es kurz: Junge (vocals/guitar), Hals Maul (guitars), Nick (bass) & Nico (drums), better known as EA80, with a fantastic live performance captured on tape. Almost thirty-five years ago were these recordings made and are still worth listening. Energetic, funny and absolutely entertaining. I didn't go to the gig at the time because I had already seen their concert at the JUZ-Bockenheim, at least I think it was in the same year, but I could be wrong. However, a visit to the Mönchengladbachers is, and will always be worthwhile. The song selection is as well, even with one non-album track. The surprises contained in a performance by the four are unique and I only know a few bands that can keep up.

Get in and enjoy the evening!

Nimmer Geht Beiseit/Hello Goodbye/Dr. Murkes/5x4/Matatu/Café Am Ostpark/Einwegwelt/Jungen & Technik/Rot/Die Jahre Vergehen/Tenno/Ritter/Hoffnungen/Ein Tag An Meinem Fenster/Der Sandmann Ist Tot/Irgendwann/Die Gescheiterte Revolution/Kein Plan/Auf Wiedersehen

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ARTIFICIAL LIFE - s/t EP 1988

Only vinyl by this five piece from Winnipeg/Manitoba and Artificial Life were Jay (vocals), Damon & Jason (guitars), Brad (bass), Mike (drums) and this EP was released on their own label (Artificial Industries). A lot of good bands have spawned from this region and some have become famous and are still active today. Unfortunately not Artificial Life, probably a short-lived project and more local on the go. One more reason to appreciate their EP, which deserves your attention with four solid tracks. Nice slab with tempo and I like it. Not represented on any of the relevant Canadian compilations, you see, how rare and undiscovered this interesting band is. April is hereby closed.

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SGE Victory-Burger

Well, yesterday in the Euro-League it was a good game from both teams and the Victory-Burger, which of course came with the game, did its job. The SGE has created a very good starting point and the entry into the final is within reach. What you see here is a classic burger with hand cheese (Handkäs), traditional and hearty.... and very very tasty. Easy to imitate and definitely a speciality. The anticipation for next Thursday is great and of course I'm hoping for a win and thus a trip to Seville. But let's wait and see, West Ham must put everything in and I expect an attractive second leg.

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KLOTZS - Schwarzer Planet 10'' 2013

Yesterday's gig was fantastic and now I'm listening to the gifted Positive Energie compilation on which Klotzs, Ingo (vocals/bass/guitar) and Sascha (drums) from Siegen, don't have a song on it but I'm now in the mood for melancolic aggressive D-Punk, Post-Punk in this case if you want, and 'Schwarzer Planet' is the first record, I'm not really sure', which shows Klotzs as a two-man combo and first I was skeptical how it could work, but one gig showed me clearly how it goes and I ask you, how many bands do you know in this formation? Exactly, not many. All the more remarkable their performance, and what can I tell you?: Es Funzt Great!! Enjoy six delis and if I you believe there are more musicians on these recordings, you are deceiving enormously. - By the way, both are very handsome guys and it's nice to meet them from time to time & I'm looking forward to the next. Whoever knows them knows what I'm talkin' about; to all my international friends: L.I.S.T.E.N.

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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

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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

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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 Kids. Formed 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!

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