KONWENT A - Czerwień I Biel 2013

Interesting noises now by a combo, you should have on your radar: Konwent A a four piece which formed 1983 in Gdańsk and despite the fact that it existed for only four years, they were probably the first Polish Punkband whose trademark was a female singer. The musicians emigrated from Poland, and circa 2012 the core/founders of Konwent A, Żaneta (vocals) & Robert (guitars), met at Whetstone Music Studio in London and recorded their first album entitled Czerwień I Biel (Red & White), this contains almost all of Konwent’s biggest hits from the Eighties and is really another long-waited and brilliant debut of one more important band in the history of the Polish underground scene; Fourteen smasher with beautiful harmonious vocals (especially when both voices are active), breathtaking sound and damn fresh songs. This record is a real find, released via Jimmy Jazz Records in an edition of 512 copies, 200 on red vinyl. So buy a copy if you see one within reach.

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V/A - Molde Punx Go Marching Out 2LP 2020

Fantastic re-release of this awesome tape which was originally released on Anathema Records in 1983 and how many of these were distributed is not ascertainable. It was time for a re-issue, and it's lovingly made by Cease Fire! in various limited versions. This double album features early Eighties bands from the small Norwegian town of Molde and some made it onto vinyl, others didn't even exist for four or five years. You can imagine what time and work such a project entails, and it was worth all the effort: the rough sound, the hearty music and the extensive booklet go hand in hand and make this a historical audio document of Norwegian subculture. Probably sold out long ago, but if you have the opportunity to get in touch with a copy, buy it... it's worth every penny! Strong Release!

1.Staten - NEVROSE

2.Tvilsom Frihet - NEVROSE

3.Byens Fine Fruer - LYDMYR

4.Rundbrenner - LYDMYR

5.Klaus - LYDMYR

6.Passa Ikkje Inn - LYDMYR

7.Sahara - LYDMYR

8.Naken Kropp - MAKK

9.Systemet - MAKK

10.Framtida Di - PARANOIA

11.En Ny Dag - PARANOIA

12.Kaos - PARANOIA

13.For Seint - STYGGE FØT

14.Kutt Ut - STYGGE FØT

15.Tørre Hjerner - STYGGE FØT

16.Jobboman - STYGGE FØT

17.Mannen Med Ljåen - STYGGE FØT

18.Teite Individa - STYGGE FØT

19.Intro/Slappist - STYGGE FØT

20.I Kongens Navn - STYGGE FØT

21.Alternativ Jobb - STYGGE FØT

22.Systemet Med Kompleksa - STYGGE FØT

23.Pog På Nazistan - STYGGE FØT

24.Søken - RAD D

25.Glem Aldi - FORBUDT UNGDOM

26.Hat - FORBUDT UNGDOM

27.Krig - FORBUDT UNGDOM

28.Tema - FORBUDT UNGDOM

29.Vil Det Aldri Ta Slutt - FORBUDT UNGDOM

30.Stilla - SKABB

31.Purken - SKABB

32.Karaktera - SKABB

33.Idolene Er Borte - PERMAFROST

34.Tør Ikke Tilstå - PERMAFROST

35.Aids - PERMAFROST

36.Glass - PERMAFROST

37.Dina Mina - PERMAFROST

38.Dame I Sort - PERMAFROST

39.Huset Vårt - PSYKISK TERROR

40.Politikk - PSYKISK TERROR

41.Nazista - PSYKISK TERROR

42.TV Skrik - PSYKISK TERROR

43.Religiona - PSYKISK TERROR

44.Øresus - ANFALL

45.Sinnsyk - ANFALL

46.TV - ANFALL

47.Tvangsinnlagt - ANFALL

48.Ung Og Kriminell - ANFALL

49.Bak Låste Dører - BANNLYST

50.Ingen Framtid - BANNLYST

51.Kjemp Du! - BANNLYST

52.Krav - BANNLYST

53.Liv & Død - BANNLYST

54.Spillets Regla - BANNLYST

55.Ukjentes Grav - BANNLYST

56.Gi Faen I Oss - PIGGTRÅD

57.Sitter Her Aleine - PIGGTRÅD

58.Tog Kø - R.A.D.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Es Gibt Ein Leben Vor Dem Tod 1991

A record I ripped many years ago is this Benefit Compilation for "Rom e.V.", "Ausbildungswerkstatt in Managua" & "Angehörigenkonto" and the slab came with a sixteen-page booklet, which I didn't scan and to be honest, I'm not enthusiastic about the music. I was only interested in one song and that's why I buy the thing, the rest is alternative stuff which doesn't knock me off my chair, a reason to sell the record quickly and I haven't listened to it for a long time either. Some even offer them for horrendous prices, but convince yourself whether the record is worth these amounts. Certainly an important release and good to finance such benefit things with compis and it's nice that there are mostly new and unknown bands among them, that  combines the useful with the useful. Well, I'm sure there is something for almost everyone, except Hardcore fans will probably stay away from it, it's your turn.

1.It's All Told - LOONIES

2.Hey Rote Zora - HEITER BIS WOLKIG

3.Mystery - LUCY KILLED THE DRAGON

4.Tu Was - YOK QUETSCHENPAUA

5.Crazy Creatures Of A Sick Society - HÄWI MÄDELS

6.Tränen Lügen Nicht - ARNI ARSCH

7.Draw The Curtain - DOG FACED HERMANS

8.Together - HEAVY GUMMI

9.DASLEBEN - EA80

10.Phoenix - HOUSE OF SUFFERING

11.Out To Nowhere - AMOK DREAD ATTACK

12.Zustand - ERICH FRIED

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TARGETS - Menschenjagd EP 1984

Second and final 7Inch by this short-lived Powerpunk three piece from Hamburg on Aggressive Rockproduktionen, both released shortly before their magnificient album, and all songs were recorded in the legendary Music-Lab Studios in Berlin, the guarantor for flawless productions in the Eighties. Three excellent pieces including a nice version of a German schlager classic. In 2017 a Compilation with both EP's & Outtakes was released on Colturshock, which is definitely worth buying.

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SEX PISTOLS - Silly Thing 7'' 1979

Regulars in my theater and I'm still fascinated by this music, and this for over forty years! There are a few bands that leave such a consistent level and such a lasting impression on me and when you consider that the Pistols only made one official album it speaks for itself, even today everyone knows their music (even the fucked up society) and the four don't need a star on the Walk Of Fame (the name alone makes me puke) which stands for commercial losers and means nothing at all. This beauty offers really two fantastic songs by the Sex Pistols and it was the third 7Inch released in promotion of the film The Great Rock'N'Roll Swindle. Written by drummer Paul and guitarist Steve and recorded after the band's original lead singer left the band. The flip 'Who Killed Bambi?' was written and sung by Tenpole Tudor and is a brilliant one and I love his voice. The band is and will always be a global cultural phenomenon and push the Punk virus into innocent hearts.

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CERESIT - Three Gallows 1985

Founded in Berlin 1981 as Ceresit '81, this is the only album by this five piece, Marcel (vocals/guitar), Sven (guitars), Daniel (bass), Marcus (keyboards), Ralf (drums) on ...Isn't That Cheating? Records. The first Demo, C90 tape, was released in 1984 and three songs from it were re-recorded and immortalized on the Let's Have More Fun Compilation on More Fun Records (1985) among other interesting D-punk combos that formed also in the early Eighties. A second part Fun's Not Dead came to light shortly after and again three songs were taken, why exact the same ones is not known. Well, the band then recorded their album in the legendary Music Lab Studio in Berlin and we know many splendid AGR records and this would have easily fit to the label. Remarkable is the use of keyboards, such as Razzia used on their second album, but Ceresit kept them more in the background, German and English lyrics, musically hard & solid D-Punk with a useful tempo. 👍

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OENIX - Ils Veulent Coucher Avec Sheila 7'' 1980

I'm not very active on the blog right now so I'm a bit slack, I think I need a break and my head is empty as well. I don't like writing too much about the following record either, somehow I came across to this four piece from Rouen and this is their first 7Inch on Ponce Pilate and it's a nice two song goodie with female vocals. A second single followed but this one isn't remotely charming but what I recommend to you is a Compilation called Débarquement 77 which was released via Mémoire Neuve in 2020 and this nugget features fourteen unreleased tracks by eight interesting French bands from the years 1977-1980, including two by Oenix.

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FORD'S FUZZ INFERNO - Eternal Circles Of Fuzz EP 2023

Well dear Friends, let's come to the fifth chapter of the grandiose duo Ford's Fuzz Inferno and it's a strange beast in the Dutch ‘fuzztopian’ Punk discography and to be honest, I don't even know what to write here anymore. All of Mr. Hans & Mr. Patrick's releases are extraordinarily brilliant and the level is consistently high and their musical ability just won't diminish. Excellent FuzzPunkRock as it should be for Fuzzies and believe me, I really mean that. As soon as the first note sounds, my body vibrates and turns my basic mood into a positive network of cheerfulness and lust, not that I'm a negative person, but I'm a skeptic and like to question and Ford's fuzzy sound is a real door opener for every pissing situation, can you follow me? The two gents know exactly what they are doing and they do it with dedication and common sense, and I'm a bit late with this slab, because in May they've already added the sixth chapter, and also important to know, their label released the first Compilation (the Compulsive Agitation EP in an edition of 400 copies) but more to this in the near future. I won't quote a review here this time, look for it yourself and I recommend you to read all the other chapters of the Fuzz book and enjoy the sunny warm Sunday with it.

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CANAL TERROR - Live In Bonn 1991

Now to a band, which I appreciate very much and support me in difficult times, then as now, with their great songs from Zu Spät, the only album by Canal Terror on Aggressive Rock Produktionen and in my opinion a real German Punk Nugget. So this fucking live album was recorded at "Schöne Bescherung" - Festival 26/12/1991 @ Biskuithalle/Bonn and line-up on this unforgettable evening were Tommy (vocals), Dominik (guitars), Volker (bass), Wolfgang (drums) and almost all hits were performed, including two tracks from the 2nd best German Sampler Soundtracks Zum Untergang 2, and all these are best ingredients for an entertaining and happy evening... I know that because I was able to see the band live, and the four on stage are no bores and I think, this beauty historical audio document comes across brilliantly into your house, everything else is seven of spades.

Zu Spät/Australien/TV/Saufbauch/Kosmetikkind/Mallorca/Multis/Bonn-Duell/Sie Marschieren Wieder/Nulltarif/Treue Fans/Glaubensbekenntnis/My Bonnie/Persil/Staatsfeind

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GENETIC CONTROL - First Impressions EP 1984

Genetic Control were formed New Year's Night 1984 in Montreal, the result of a drunken jam featuring Mike (vocals), Rob and Rob (guitars), Dougo (bass) and Mike (drums). After a three month break, they changed the line-up a litte and Polio Elvis (vocals), Duke & Teen Hunk Rob (guitars), Dick (bass), Lewis (drums) recorded then their great and only vinyl EP First Impressions (500 copies) which also was released by themselves (they recorded songs for an album, but there were no master tapes made, as the band opted instead for just a cassette recording, as they could not afford to pay for the multi-track tape, a decision the band and many fans have regretted over the years, so unfortunately only this 7Inch were made. The band was supposed to go on tour with the album in 1985 but shortly after, failing to release their LP, they disbanded. The EP shot up high among collectors and that eventually led to Bootlegs and an official re-release on Return To Analog in 2021 with bonus cuts (limited edition of 500 numbered copies as well). Also interesting is a CD compilation, Brave New World, on Sonik's Chicken Shrimp from 2005 which also comes with interesting pieces. You see, Genetic Control made not much records, but remain with an excellent impression, and aren't definitely soap bubbles and you can book them for a few Compilations invites as well.

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