THE CORTINAS - Defiant Pose (Singles & Demos 1977-1978)

Uhhhh... fantastic release on Radiation Reissues and I promise, this record saves every fucking day. What's inside: "Bristol Punk quintet the Cortinas began as an R&B covers band, but soon sped up their repertoire when punk arrived, making them local pioneers. A slot supporting the Stranglers at the Roxy brought them onto Miles Copeland and Mark Perry’s Step Forward label and they later signed to CBS before imploding, guitarist Nick Sheppard then joining the Clash and drummer Daniel Swann San Francisco’s the Sneeches. This ace compilation gathers the best of their early work, including the immortal debut Fascist Dictator/Defiant Pose, as well as ‘TV Personalities', both in the studio and live. Another crucial piece of the Bristol puzzle." A limited edition of 100 copies comes in yellow vinyl. Great Music!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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SUB KIDS - Kids Of Glory 7'' 1983

The Sub Kids were formed in 1978 from the ashes of the Spiders, a group created at the end of 1976 at Grande Synthe just next to Dunkirk, around Fred Rok (13) on vocals/bass, and his brother "Scum" (15 years) on guitar/vocals, André "Ded" Leprince (drums) and a certain Bruno on vocals. England is very close, pirate radios and BBC programs arrive in homes, making all the Punk groups and Pubrock of the moment heard. The Spiders split up, Fred took the guitar and formed the Suburban Kids in 1978 with François "Steve Matchbox" Hyart on bass, Matthieu on drums and Frederic aka "Bubu or Freddy Dustbin" on vocals and then on drums. They open for Les Boys in Dunkirk on January 21, 1978. Scum on rhythm guitar joined the group before leaving for the army in April 1979. On October 27, 1979, they were on stage at the Palais du Littoral Grande Synthe during the Côte d'Opale festival, with Electrons, Identity and After Death, and another at the MJC in Boulogne. They participated in "Live in Dunkerque" on April 18, 1980 with Marnalau Chris, Lead and Bass and Dunedozer at the Coudekerque Branche convention hall, then the Golf Drouot in Paris on January 16, 1981 where they finished third behind Louis XIV and Blitz. February 81, Fred leaves for military service and it is his returned brother Scum who takes the lead. The name is shortened to Sub Kids. The Outcasts are invited to Grande Synthe on May 22, 1981 by the Sub Kids who are opening for them. Matthieu Converty leaves (we will find him in the Butter Cookies) and he is replaced by Bubu, as well as his brother Stéphane who arrives in 1982, which makes two drummers for the formation at that time, like their favorite group Outcasts. The group is going to see the Outcasts again in concert in Paris at the Gibus in December 1982 so that the Irish come again to Dunkirk, which will also be done with the Rats on the bill on January 16. Their first single "Kids Of Glory" was released in early 1983 on the service provider Aaltrack. The latter has a studio in an old converted farmhouse near Ghent. Apart from the Belgian groups, many French will record there, like Rosenthal, the SS Kids, Identity, Electronaze or the Scraps.

The same year, they are on the compilation Chaos En France Vol.1 with the title “Against The Law”. The second EP Boots On Cars was released in 1984, still on Aaltrack. Stéphane leaves the group. The previously unreleased "Don't Be The First" is featured on the New Wave Record compilation 1984 - The First Sonic World War. They also take care of an association, "Sur Les Docks", with the publication of a fanzine of the same name. Fred leaves the group definitively in July 1985 to explore other musical horizons. The Sub Kids continues for a while, a few dates with the Gibus again with the Outcasts, in Reims at the Salle MJC Claudel on March 23, 1985 with Vaterland and at the same place one of their last appearance with the Brigades on October 20, 1986. They stopped definitively in 1987. Fact is, that this group since its beginning 1977, confirms the fact that it is one of the first seminal Punk groups in France, and which is not from Paris. A nine track compilation was released by Negative Records in 1988, followed by the Vinyl Songs CD in 2004 with unreleased tracks and live material. (source: 45vinylvidivici)

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MURDER THE DISTURBED - Genetic Disruption EP 1979

Really nothing new in Blogland but on the fly this record was pulled by the magic fairy. Murder The Disturbed was formed in Concord, Sunderland by John (vocals), Steve (guitars), Chris (bass), Gonzo (drums) and were signed to the short-lived, London-based Small Wonder Records who eventually released their only 7inch with three songs. They have been playing at youth clubs and after a few line-up changes, the band broke up in the early eighties. In 2013 the long awaited album Further Disruption was finally released on MTD with songs from the EP plus ten others. Guest on some compilations and still active as far as I know.

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THE 1980'S - 3'rd Kind Rock 7'' 1980

One of the best World Cup finals I've ever seen was on yesterday and I won't go into detail about it, I just almost missed my train, anyway... it was worth every minute. But back to shitty Monday which was horrible once again and therefore sweet music to calm down a bit. In Bremen at home are the 1980's and the trio consisted of Jet (vocals/guitars), J.Pop (bass), Knox (drums) and in their two-year lifespan they managed one 7Inch, probably on their own label Kandikorn-Record (it looks very D.I.Y.) and we enjoy two passable New Wave goodies, very charming and somehow cute. Other musical activities are present on some tape compilations that are out of my league. Now a cigarette, a beer and life becomes a little more pleasant.

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V/A - BG Hronika Vol.1 [Tape] 1990

Today a compilation from U.P.C. which features mainly unknown bands from the former Yugoslavia and this is the first volume of three. Focus is on decent Hardcore & Punk and the quality is acceptable. Posted by me many many years ago when I was still a comrade-in-arms at DU and started my blogger life. Well, and now this grandiose cassette is being revived and the second part will of course follow shortly. There are very less of the combos on vinyl, which may be due to the few labels in the country and the short lifespan of the bands, as it is certainly not easy to establish oneself as a Punkband in the early Nineties and tapes were and are a cheap option to reach a broader audience. Ten of them are waiting for you to dance, so join them.... and later the final of the soccer World Cup 2022. Cheers!

1.Monopol - EX-CESS

2.Tramvaj Ljudi - EX-CESS

3.Ja Te Volim - LOBOTOMIJA

4.Pobunom Protiv - LOBOTOMIJA

5.Haralampije - ŠAHT

6.Mars Odavde (Šabane) - ŠAHT

7.Unable - HERPES DISTRESS

8.Ugly Minds - HERPES DISTRESS

9.Bunt Radničke Klase - KLASNI PROBLEM

10.Helga - HOGARI

11.Ima Dana - HOGARI

12.Put Krivuda - POBUNA

13.Beli Golub - POBUNA

14.Crna Zastava - RIKVERC

15.My Girlfriend Is Dead - RIKVERC

16.Vote No Number - BRAINSTORM

17.Doom - BRAINSTORM

18.Delirium Tremence - MARSHAL'S KIDS

19.Ministry Of Terror - MARSHAL'S KIDS

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FORD'S FUZZ INFERNO - The Book Of Fuzz (Selected Verses Part 1) 2022

It's fuzz time again and you know which band is known for that?.... That's right: Ford's Fuzz Inferno from Kekerdom and the last two years they released three splendid EP's and this little compilation is made for those who prefer a little round silvery packaging, and an unreleased song is added to the three singles and in total we have eleven songs which achieved maximum results with only drums, guitar and reverberant vocals, very classy. Hans & Patrick do a first class job and are by far the best duo I know and their wild and unbridled sound is pretty damn appealing and makes me think of old times as I savage to Septic Death or Raw Power etc... Pogo danced and this feeling puts a smile and a little melancholy on my face, it's been a long time and getting old physically really sucks, and I think, you know that as well. And there's news to announce: In January 2023 their new EP Death To The Fuzz Family will be released with five more fuzzed-out Punk executions and the vinyl rip will follow as soon as I can rip again and it's my turn to change that, but at the moment I'm still a bit off the mark. Patience dear friends.. patience!

And as usual, I want to give you a short and appropriate review (and there are only positive ones, which doesn't surprise me): "Walls of garage-damaged, blasted combo amp guitars topped with sweet in-your-face croons; these chaps serve up hit after should-be hit. They don’t rely on the heaviness, but they get there because they just want to crank the shit out of those guitars, you know…to fuzz ‘em up." (Robert Collins, MRR #467 • April 2022)

And what the two say about this bloody Sucker can you read now and even if a download is available here, buy this CD and support the band because they deserve it: "Hi Boys & Girls! A while ago Mr. Hans & Mr. Patrick found out some of you don't own a record player and don't care very much for them digital download things either. But still, you do need to hear - and feel - Ford's Fuzz Inferno's crushing fuzz punk awesomeness blasting through your rooms, don't youi?!. Each and every day that is! Well, there's no need to be sad, because Mr. Hans and Mr. Patrick love you just as much as they love all their other young friends. That's why they selected 11 tracks from their first four EP's and released them on Ford's Fuzz Inferno's first CD! Especially for you! So buy that disc, enjoy the tunes, eat your vegetables, destroy the neighborhood and fuzz on!" I love FFI!

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THE TURN UPS - Turn Up 1980

Second album by the Turn Ups from Pennsylvania on Cracked Records and on this are the three, Stevinyl (vocals/guitars), R. "Fingers" (bass), Joe (drums), without Punk legend Billy Synth at work and Turn Up shine with fifteen lo-fi garage style smashers. By 2000 they made three albums, some compilation contributions and as far as I know, still active and performing here & there. The whole thing is highly recommended, crazy guitars with an excellent singer.. perfect for breakfast. Enjoy!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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THE SCIENTISTS - Frantic Romantic 7'' 1979

Okay, I'm back and it was an interesting excursion this weekend and I know I'll do it again. And yesterday I wasn't able to present anything sensible here, and I'm telling you dear friends, the Blog activity will be different in 2023. Back to today and a short trip to 'Down Under' and I thought this combo were already guest in my house, but far from it. Anyway, let's get to know them today: The Scientists were formed 1979 in Perth and went through many incarnations in their nine year history but are remembered mostly for the lineup that existed from 1981 to 1985, Kim (vocals & guitar), Tony (guitar), Boris (bass), Brett (drums) and together they had the peculiar chemistry that produced some good ole classics. With a sound that was swampy, primal and modern-urban all at once - as much in the tradition of rock and roll and punk rock as it was a rejection of those things, the Scientists' formula was as universal as it was specific to their own experience. The themes of getting wasted on alcohol and drugs, driving round in hotted up cars, being trapped in crap jobs and paranoia were their subject matter. Machine throb bass and drums with jagged car wreck guitars were their modus operandi. Fitting into no place or time they spurned all but the most rudimentary and elemental of rock structures along with other peoples modes of embellishment. They rejected the contemporary sound and look and so consequently were never able to carry around baggage that would allow them to date. You could put on a Scientists record from this period and not know it was twenty-third years old! the Scientists might have been overlooked in their own time but there has been no shortage of younger bands who have cited them over the years. Sadly Brett passed away of a heroin overdose in December 1993. This is their first 7Inch on D.N.A. Records with two cool Punk/PowerPop goodies and this feral slab still cuts deep and makes your day. Represented on numerous compilations.

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OUTLETS - Best Friends 7'' 1982

The weekend is here and as I have already told you, I want to go to an event today and since I have to leave in two hours, quick a little musical highlight: An acclaimed live band from Boston were the Outlets, a four piece which were mainly active in the Eighties, consisting of David (vocals), his brother Rick (guitars), Mike (bass) and Walter (drums). The Outlets attained success in the greater Boston music scene but failed to gain national attention when they signed with Restless/Enigma in 1985, despite modest critical acclaim including a recommendation from Billboard. They are best known for the single "Knock Me Down", a regional hit. They released three albums and a few 7Inches and this goodie has two likeable rocking mid-tempo numbers at the start with a crisp guitar and reminds me a lot of any commercial rock band, and I don't mean that in a negative way. Guests on a few compilations and I don't know if the boys are still on the road but their music is fun, definitely listenable and a good start to freedom...... and off I go!

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F.A.N.T.A. & BLITZKRIEG BOYS - Now I Wanna Sniff... Some Sun! EP 2008

500 copies on Rumble Records by this split CD with bands from the south and north heart of Europe. The south is represented by F.A.N.T.A., a three piece which formed 1999 in Santa Coloma de Gramanet (Barcelona) and initial members were Oscar (vocals/guitars), Gabi (bass), Beto (drums). They begin to rehearse and record a demo, I Want To Be Your Johnny Ramone, which was played by Juan de Pablos (Spanish National Radio 3) and little by little they gaving concerts and 2001 they recorded new demos and the result was, they played more gigs and become more known. In 2003 the debut Vacations On Mars on MusicForTop was released with fifteen songs in a decent Ramonesque style and from then on six albums followed, the last one in 2018. The Blitzkrieg Boys were founded in Tampere 1985 and after a fantastic EP they released one year later their brilliant debut Back From Nowhere in 1989 and the second and last came in 2011, since then it has become quiet around the boys. Both have a few compilation appearances and on this little piece of beach life are nine catchy waterdrops and both do a decent job throughout. Unfortunately only in 128k/Bit but I can't change it at the moment, but soon.

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