TV EYE - My Generation EP 2017

It's going to be wild, loud and brutal with the last record by TV Eye on Hoax Records, released in an edition of 100 copies in marbled vinyl. This Swedish combo was formed in 1998 by former members of Raped Teenagers and Second Sight and consisted at last of Johnny (vocals & guitar), Mat (guitars), Glade (bass), Pat (drums). Seven fast dynamic short killers in an excellent production, as many Eighties Hardcore combos would have wished for. They conjured up two albums, two 7Inches in their short active creative phase and especially the number of tracks on the albums (thirty-one and thirty-two) immediately make me think of the Dirty Rotten EP by Dirty Rotten Imbeciles. So it fits very well, because their music is at home in typical Eighties Punk. My Generation is catchy, authentic and fresh, enjoy!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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BLUT+EISEN - Fleisch Rollt 7'' 1984

Your butcher recommends WS 006, one of the rarest releases from Weird System and Blut+Eisen is one of my favorite German Punk bands which consisted of Capri Schotte (vocals), Super Slinky (guitars), Krösus (bass), Karl (drums), and the music of the four is absolutely settled in the top league of the Punk universe. Dynamic nervous, screechy thrashers with a sudden chorus and sharp guitar parts who pump the shit out of your fucking brain. The band's name refers to a well-known statement by our first Reich Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, that the big decisions in history are not made through speeches and majority decisions, but only through blood+iron. The lyrics of Blut+Eisen are sometimes a bit funny, no screaming phrases, but on the other hand the necessary "seriousness" is not neglected. Pretty pissed 7Inch and b.t.w., all German posts are re-upped you fuckers.

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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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