IMAGEN - ...Y Ahora Qué? EP 1989

This slab is not for sensitive ears and will break your chair legs and we're talkin' about the only record by Imagen. An interesting three piece, Giovanny (vocals/guitars), Fredy (bass/vocals), Disney (drums/vocals), Hardcore combo from Medellín and one of the best exponents of that old but great scene and if any record deserves the Hardcore seal of approval, it's definitely this one! Unfortunately the boys haven't released much besides the single, but their contributions to the Punk Medallo Vol.2 tape, which saw the light of day in 1988, are a must and this Compilation gives a fantastic overview of the underground scene in Colombia and is highly recommended. Nine wild, raw songs shot in your ears and burn into your nervous system and every Punk in the cold north doesn't need a sauna (and I'm freezing at ten degrees and I'm already stiff, I live in the wrong country...). 

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EXIL - Das Wort Muss Würgen EP 1996

New rip, new scans today by this little 7inch from Fuckin' People Records, and it's Exil from Husum and for a small town in Schleswig-Holstein this litte village has a pretty active music scene and this five piece was one of those. Founded in the early Nineties by Basti (vocals), Jan (vocals/guitar), Marten (guitars), Holger (bass), Ove (drums) and during their approximately five year existence they released a demo tape, an EP plus an album. We're enjoy four catchy goodies on this 7Inch but unfortunately the recordings are a bit shitty, I find them much too dull and without trebles, but since I appreciate and like the follow-up combo Turbostaat very much, I was interested in Exil and can overlook this shortcoming. Their own sound is already clearly recognizable, which they later continue brilliantly, here still unpolished and rough, but overall an essential slab for me, and I know that you too will hear just how special this is! This is the end of a long morning with music, later the SGE and remember: "You'll see that you have to fight back if you don't want to go under!"

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DÖDELHAIE - Holzfällerlied 7'' 1991

The Dödelhaie were founded in Duisburg anno 1985 and the first line-up consisted of Timo (vocals), Manuel (guitars), Andy (bass), Hardy (drums) and after a demo tape in 1990 the four released their first album on their own. A band that likes touring and many gigs with well-known German Punk bands gave them greater attention, positive feedback and numerous fans of their music. Musically and lyrically well versed, the Haie shine with their unmistakable mix of combative, pathetic lyrics and the typical Dödelhaie humor, and they do it amazingly well and I enjoy their creative spirit. This 7Inch underlines exactly that, the Lumberjack Song is a cover of the famous Monty Python's classic, which surely everyone of you should know and makes me smile immediately, but also highly topical topics are part of their lyrics and numerous albums (seven to date) and compi contributions make clear, they never tire of them. The flip is a russian traditional folk number which everyone knows as well. - A cool record, perfect for beaming yourself into a stress-free weekend!

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SKINGRAFT - Oi! Oi! Music EP 2015

Interesting early Eighties Oi! combo from Buxton called Skingraft, consisting of Tommy (vocals), Andy (guitars), Jay (bass), Greg (drums), and in their active lifespan they made their only vinyl appearance on the legendary Oi! Oi! That's Yer Lot! Compilation (coming soon) and this lost rarity features three demo songs which were recorded at Hologram Studios in Stockport South Manchester in the summer of 1981, released via Sunny Bastards in an edition of 500 copies (200 red, 300 on black vinyl). Even after forty years, I find their bumpy sound can still match with today's Oi! bands, and the quality is excellent as well. The fourth song is a bonus and a live one and before you ask, I have no idea where this track was recorded, doesn't matter either, sounds cool. They are currently working on new material and it remains to be seen when this will appear. Until then, enjoy the voice of the youth, Oi!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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BLUTTAT - Liberté 1982

Fabulous debut by Bluttat with ten fast rough HardcorePunk attacks with pissed-off lyrics in German & English, as well as a few slower, more melodic tracks. Released via Ausschuß and the original record (which runs at 45RPM) is nowadays hard to find and that's the reason why Assel Records & Maniac Attack Records re-issued this slab in 2005 with two bonus tracks. Bluttat was founded in 1981 from the remains of Pissrinne in Mülheim/Ruhr and, until around 1986, consisted of Anja (vocals), J.R. (guitars/vocals), Uwe (bass), Ralph (drums). During this time they have recorded three albums and appeared on numerous Compilations to date. Their music is loud, raw and authentic and they did everything in pure D.I.Y. manner. A suitable review: "Some plodding German Punk and then...wham!, some super-frenetic thrash. Two singers share vocal duties, and the woman really wails. There’s some great stuff here, and I highly recommend over half of this record." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #7 • July/August 1983) Liberté is fifteen minutes intense, powerful, roaring and a "small" highlight of German Hardcore!

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SCOUNDRELS - Join Hands 1988

A largely unknown band are the Scoundrels, a Dutch/Belgian combo, who started playing 1979 and were around until 1990 and made three albums and countless Compilation appearances. Join Hands is their second output which came via Swaddle Records and line-up were Patrick (vocals/guitars), Frank (bass/vocals), Butsenzeller (drums). I can't say exactly why that is, my first contact came through the Not Great For Great Men Compi whose song I like a lot, but I took it as a side note and at that time I wasn't focused on buying records, because I was constantly broke. Well, somehow I came across this record and discovered twelve solid varied mid-tempo Eighties songs with excellent lyrics (very personal) at its best. I strongly recommend you to listen to their first demo Ufreettoemoef from 1985, where you can also find more infos about the band. And also important: "Following a thirty-one year (!) hiatus, the Scoundrels return to the front with a huge bang… and with their brand new third LP, Oh No! Not Again!!" A Must Listen!

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DOGS - Go Where You Want To Go 12'' 1978

Second release on Melodies Massacre by the Dogs from Rouen and this five track goodie was recorded in Boulogne in only Forty-Eight hours and received very good reviews in the press and gave the band more and more concerts. In 1979, they signed to a Major (Phonogram) and released their debut album Different. They gained a decent following in France and their likeable, frantic catchy music gained a certain notoriety accordingly and their gigs were always well attended. This was reflected in their creativity and numerous albums/singles were recorded up until 2001 and since then things have been quiet on the vinyl front and I can't say if the bands still active.... so enjoy now five splendid pieces of brilliant songwriting.

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REPETITION - The Still Reflex 7'' 1981

Now an older rip and I can't remember where and when exactly bought this 7Inch but is worth listening. Repetition were a Post-Punk band from London, which formed in August 1979. The band's initial line-up was ex SpizzOil guitarist Pete Petrol, Xtraverts drummer Tim Transe, keyboard player A.S.D.H. (Andy Hooper), bassist AWOL (Nicholas), and vocalist Sarah Osbourne. The band were signed to Les Disques Du Crépuscule after gaining the interest of Annik Honore in 1979. Their first single A Still Reflex'/Fade Out was released in January 1981 and was recorded at Spaceward Studios in Saffron Waldon and notably produced by Joy Division manager, Rob Gretton. Owing to the connection with Brussels based Les Disques Du Crepuscule the band toured in Belgium and Holland in 1980 playing at Plan K in Brussels and the Effenaar in Eindhoven and appeared on Generation 80 TV show. The band were managed by Mick Scholefield who later went on to start Heist Or Hit Records. Steve Musham joined the band during this period, playing bass initially, and then replacing Osbourne on vocals on the next single,'A Full Rotation', recorded at Berry Street Studios in London, in 1980. The band recorded a John Peel session at Maida Vale studios on 08/08/1981. The session of four tracks was recorded with a line-up of vocalist/guitarist Steve Musham, ex Spizzenergi bassist/guitarist Jim Solar, Tim Transe (drums) & Andy Hooper (keyboards).

On 13 July Repetition, Marine, Eric Random, Richard Jobson & The Swamp Children performed during a Crepuscule Night at Heaven in London. The event was covered in NME and a cassette souvernir Rendez-Vous Au Paradis was announced but did not appear. Sexy 7Inch to calm down.

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HEMMUNGSLOSE EROTIK - s/t EP '85 + Nackt Im Wind EP '87

I hope you enjoy the free days and today we come to a four piece from Hagen, who appeared only briefly in the mid-eighties, but released two 7inches, both on Gambi Bolongo Records. Hemmungslose Erotik consisted of Cruci (vocals), Stachel (guitars), Kaktus (bass) and Klops (drums). Well, musically it gets rough with a lot of HolterDiPolter and I'd best quote two short reviews at once, the first EP, which offers six trash hits, is reviewed as follows:

"Most (five of six tunes) are traditional Punk, sing-along and UK-Punk style, one tune, “H.E.”, though is a decent thrasher. OK." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #38 • July 1986) The debut EP came in yellow and black/white artwork in an edition of 500 copies. Considering the band played almost only local gigs, they're surprisingly good and if you like a fast and brutal sound, Hemmungslose Erotik make your day. Lyrically they don't mince words and make very clear what moves the boys. "Sounding like Cockney Rejects to some extent, this band’s second EP delivers '79 UK Punk with spirited beat, choruses, and lots of spunk. Above par." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #52 • September 1987) On the second EP, whose cover I'd rather not post, four highlights shine and I guess, at the end of the Eighties the band climbed the Olympus of heavenly snotty Punkrock. Enough music for today, soccer in Leverkusen later, Cheers! 

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PSY-9 - I Don't Want To Get Old 7'' 1998

PSY-9 was found in Summer 1996. After hard years of growing up in the so called town "S.T.P.-Rock-City", these three guys found together again to start their mission. It was definitely not the first band the members played in. Every band member played in different other combos before, so everyone had great knowledge & experience, and brought this into the band when they started in August 1996. Fast, aggressive Hardcore/Punk turned into slower, more rocking melodic sounds, this was in summer 1998. They started to write songs like "I Don't Wanna Get Old" or "Big Teen Burnout", and they got really more acceptance with this kind of noises, so they got involved more and more into the underground scene. PSY-9 crashed into every fucking record company in Austria to get a deal, but they had no actual material of the new songs, so it happened that they went into the Matterhorn studios in Vienna in December 1998. They produced two 7Inches together with Matterhorn-Music-Productions in four days in December 1998. A total of three albums were released until 2002 and some time later they went into a well-deserved musical afterlife. This 7Inch was sold more than 500 times + it's a classic record.

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