JOHNNY CONCRETE - Come With... EP 1980

Explosive five track EP on Dandelion Records by Johnny Concrete which consisted of Johnny (vocals), Michael & Jan (guitars), S. E. Frogg (bass), Claus (drums) and this record is one of the best releases from Denmark. Every song is a real KBD cracker and shortly after the release the band broke up and Johnny formed Dream Police, who continued to wrote very good songs and made a few records (six to date), but didn't get the rough and powerful sound of this slab, but still worth listening to, and I reckon a twenty song album would be very much sought nowadays. Well, those words say it all, also the Compilations the boys are on should be part of any decent record collection. Do yourself a favour & spend a short time with Johnny.

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Philadelphia 2011

Let's start the last week of April with a 'deception' and at first I thought WOW!, another Killer compi. of this brilliant series but that's not the case and I was, perhaps, a little disappointed at first sight but I'm a fan of creative ideas and I like this about the slab, and already irritation gives way to enthusiasm, that's innovation! A few words of the makers about all this: "Try not to let the name or cover fool you, what we have here is a brand NEW Philadelphia Punk & Hardcore record showcasing twnty-four bands that the city of Brotherly Love currently has to offer. In an age where the compilation has pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur, it's quite impressive to see not only a twenty-four song compilation, but an entirely regional one to boot. Great cover art in the tradition of the classic Bloodstains series, and a nice full size booklet (I haven't scanned because it's too much work) featuring one page per band. If you were curious to see what's been going down in Philly these days, this is a good place to start!" - Cool record, cool bands, cool music and there is enough splendid stuff for everyone, Heureka!

1.3rd World Country Genocide - BALLISTIK

2.Terminal Boredom - NO LESSON LEARNED

3.Stuck In Traffic - THE TROWELS

4.Train's Leaving - SELF CONSCIOUS

5.Metal Shark - PIZZA FACE

6.Sisyphus & The Gate - BAD DOCTORS

7.Lazy - NO COFFINS

8.Dildo In Dad's Shoe - BUCKET FLUSH

9.Missed Out - THE REACHAROUNDS

10.I Wish I Didn't Know You - ARDMORE ASSAULT

11.Figure It Out - NOTHING IS OVER

12.Comfortably Bummed - COUSIN BRIAN

13.Partial Birth Abortion - RUBBISH

14.Amazon List - GONE WRONG

15.Summer Fiction - LIGHTEN UP

16.Reveal The Ugly Truth - BLOOD BOMBER

17.I've Got Hate - DOPESTROKE

18.Heavy Surf - DRY FEET

19.Common Alliance - POPULATION ZERO

20.Crematorium - NIGHTFALL

21.Confuse Corrupt - SALVAGE

22.The Journalist - LAFFING LIFE

23.Dead Head Dread Noose - GASH

24.Fuck You Hippie - JENKEM

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SKROTEEZ - Overspill EP 1982

Skroteez was a Scottish four piece from Craigshill (known to locals as 'Crazyhill'), Livingston, formed 1980 by Hendo (vocals), Bill (guitars), Tony (bass), Stu (drums) and they were the first Livi band to release a record, the 1982 three track Overspill EP on Square Anarchy Music and is a reference to their hometown Livingston. A bit background: "Livingston was a "new town", which refers to a set of towns created under acts of parliament to reduce overcrowding in urban centers (also known as an "overspill estate"). Livingston was the result of the government's Glasgow slum clearance policy. The band's song 'Newtown' references to this, and the word -Livi- in the song title 'Livi Punks' is a reference to those town. For a time, there were violent rivalries between the Livi punks, and Punks in nearby cities, described by Welshy of External Menace in his account ("The Pish between Two Shittys"), and the song "Livi Punks" seems to indicate that the Skroteez were a part of this." The 7Inch wasn't the best Punk slab of 1982 but it was also far from the worst - got a decent review in 'Sounds' Punk section.

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LAST STAND - Approved Cuts 1986

🌞 The warmest day so far this year and I'm in a very good mood and therefore a second post before I dedicate myself to the Bundesliga afterwards and exactly a month ago, Boston's Last Stand made their first notice at wdthtc with their spilt 7Inch from 1984 and today I post their debut on One Way Productions and this four piece existed since 1982 and I can't understand why a few Fuckers sort them to the Oi! genre?? In my opinion, their sound has nothing to do with the typical Oi! stuff so what the hell? On the contrary, I wholeheartedly agree with FPFTP's words: "They combine the best aspects of Boston's PowerPop bands like the Real Kids or DMZ with the fire of England's most biting political Punks, such as the Clash or Stiff Little Fingers. Perfect snarling vocals are worked into rousing music that's deceptively simple - It works its way into your head, rolls around and gets stuck. Like many of the best Rock And Roll bands, Last Stand have a slight blues influence haunting the guitars, setting the chords on fire. Charging Punk that swaggers with Rock & Roll bliss!" - That's exactly it. They have also been guests on Compilations, but they're all largely unknown to me, do you have any? gladly sending me. 🌞

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DADDY★MEMPHIS & THE OIBERTS - Tu Nicht's Gut EP 1997

From Brühl came Daddy★Memphis and he is around since the end of the Eighties and released one album Total Derb on his own label Ziegenkopf Records. The album is full of songs with sometimes not too serious lyrics about bourgeois small-mindedness and certainly drifting in the direction of Fun-Punk (I hate this category) but musically played decently and keep their sarcastic touch brilliantly. Unfortunately little noticed in the scene and after three more 7Inches he took a short break and came back and founded the Oiberts in ca. 1995 and the line-up consisted of Daddy (vocals/guitars), Reiner (guitars), Chris (bass), Tod (drums) and they made three albums, two 7Inches and since 2003 is silence. Daddy probably passed away in 2022, at least that's what I came across when I searched the net, but I'm not sure. Tu Nicht's Gut is a very good EP which came in different kinds of colored vinyl and has four catchy songs, including a great cover of Devo's 'Mongoloid', one of the best songs ever written in my opinion, plus three more interesting Gassenhauer, and even if the band name seems a bit strange and suggests bumpy music, I can only say positive things about the four and I like their sound, because a Punker life is exhausting enough.

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THE STANDBYS - E.P. 1980

A nice 7Inch for the weekend and this is the Standbys one & only record on World Records. Founded 1978 in San Diego by four students and the band consisted of Tom (vocals/bass), Dave & Jeff (guitars), Ted (drums). The roots of the band go back to jam sessions between guitarist Dave and his brother-in-law, including a few party gigs playing Ramones covers, soon accompanied by singer/bassist Tom. According to Dave in a local Snare 'zine interview, "The name of the band came from it being flashed on the TV. It was either that or technical difficulties, but I couldn't spell it." Word of mouth increased after they opened for the Clash at Golden Hall in October 1979. "The Clash were really nice," says Dave. "I've never been so scared in my life was I was at that show. But Mick Jones thought we were really neat." (San Diego Reader) - The Standbys recorded an album alongside this single called Buy Now Or Die Dumb but I'm not sure if its came out, and split up in 1985. One song was later featured on their only compilation appearance, Back To Front Vol.4.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Oi! Rare & Exotica Vol.2 1999

Let's continue with the second unofficial Volume of massive rare Oi! goodies and again released via Teenage Rebel Records and the selection is excellently cast with twenty-three tracks, which stretched out the middle finger towards to the boring establishment. This time with an info sheet and a few words from it: "Again a lot of more or less unknown bands from all over the world are featured with recordings from 1981-1998. Everybody should know the 80's Oi! bands from England, so there's no need to present them here again like on many other Oi! Compis. So discover something new, have fun and always remember: The world is big, manigfold and real Oi! is anti-rascist (which doesn't mean it's leftwing)." Together with Volume 1 this record offers a lot of exclusive material, good songs and every band doesn't sound dull or wooden, what means in the end: no stupid music goulash. Get both!

1.Bloody Bouncers - CONTROL ZONE

2.Plits Koveri - KLAMYDIA

3.Nic - ZÓNA A

4.Ministerio Das Panelas - MANIFESTHO

5.Toksikomaan - PSYCHOTERROR

6.All Boys Say - S.A.

7.Ne Predaj Se - GBB

8.Unite And Fight - A.C.A.B.

9.Kiedy Wazme Kosz - RAMZES & THE HOOLIGANS

10.Ultima Recurso - COMANDO SUICIDA

11.Schicksal - BOMBECKS

12.Escupe - CICATRIZ

13.Fight - THE RUDEBOYS

14.Encule Tete De Mort - NANA BONNARD

15.Dead - CONTROL

16.Libertad - POLIKARPA Y SUS VICIOSAS

17.Shut Your Bleeding Head - THE SQUATS

18.Careca - NEURÓTICOS

19.I Hate Mondays - BRAIN FAILURE

20.Tripping Minds/Fuck - A-JERKS

21.Belsen Was A Bore - TRASH

22.Mundo Tras Las Rejas - GOLPE JUSTO

23.Oi! Oi! Oi! - 7TEEN

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V/A - Die 2555.Nacht 1990

All songs on this nice Compilation were recorded at the seventh annual festival of the only occupied house in Frankfurt called AU. This open-air party always takes place on the first weekend in July and is already an integral part of the German underground scene. Renowned bands as headliners, local patriots and other well-known combos have already been guests and with sunny weather, "warm" beer and delicious food, this event is always a highlight for many, including me. Unfortunately, it is now the only event that has survived all these years, so it is always a pleasure to meet old friends, buy cool records and above all: much fun until late at night! The last three years there was no party because of the damn Corona, but this year, on 3.June 2023, 40 years of AU will be celebrated and who is invited is not yet been decided, but I'm sure it will be fantastic. So you people out there, come by and experience a nice uncomplicated time and may the record reflect a bit of the feeling that awaits you there! I'll be there, Cheers!

1.Dead End Street - NOISE ANNOYS

2.Escupelo O Tragolo - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

3.Tell Me (I Don't Care) - FLEXX

4.Third Try - NOISE ANNOYS

5.La Ventana Del Odio - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

6.Intolerance Part No.1 - PULLERMANN

7.Counterpart - NOISE ANNOYS

8.Amigo - SUBTERRANEAN KIDS

9.Weekend - NOISE ANNOYS

10.Inside Outside - PULLERMANN

11.Summertime - PULLERMANN

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ARYAN DISGRACE - Faggot In The Family 7'' 1983

The next interesting slab on this Tuesday evening brought us Mystic Records and is far and away the most collectable release on the label. Aryan Disgrace was a short-lived Los Angeles combo with six members and they made a splash with their only 7Inch. The most disgraceful aspect of this record is indeed its lyrics which are very provocative. The song is about a guy who keeps his homosexuality a secret from his family and thus gets into trouble, while the flip is about extraordinary S&M enjoyment. Musically two decent short tracks and in 1983 a censored version came afterwards with different lyrics, and of course it's debatable whether there's any point in singing about such topics. But there are no taboos in Punkrock I guess, and I wouldn't call the band homophobic or worse and take them not too seriously, it's a rare record and very much sought after by collectors these days and on relevant Compilations as well.

- Great Thx to Nolti -

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THE MANIC DEPRESSIVES - Silence On The Radio EP 1980

Not really new but always worth a post is the only EP by the Manic Depressives from New Orleans who conjured up this three track killer EP on Vinyl Solution Records, the label of L The P. They existed from 1979-1981 and line-up was Mandeville Mike (vocals), Mike C (guitars), L The P (bass), Charlie (drums) and alongside the 7inch they were on the No Questions, No Answers Compilation (1980) with two more goodies and this sucker seems pretty rare, if anyone has it I'd appreciate a decent rip. Three melodic mid-tempo numbers on this dittie and each one a delight. When the Depressives ended, Larry formed the similar sounding 0:30 Second Flash with another group of friends. They recorded a four song EP and played live a few times, but they were over even faster than the Manic Depressives, all tracks of both bands were then released as a mini-album on Rerun Records in 2011. They were also honored by Back To Front Vol.3 with an invitation. Enjoy!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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