ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT - The Oi! Collection 1997

"Formed as Cardiac Arrest in Epping, Essex, in 1978. They changed their name when found out about another band with same name. They recorded three singles, all produced by The Damned’s Rat Scabies. Their original bassist Matt Johnson later founded The The. They went through a number of line ups before settling on one that would record the majority of their material: Gavin Gritton on vocals, Nick Freeston on drums, Haggis on lead guitar, and Kevin Read on bass. The first gig was in 1979. The band initially only went on to play around 25 shows but, as it says in the liner notes to the Compilation of all of their work compiled by Captain Oi! Records in 1997, 'the name Anti-Establishment is still held in high esteem amongst the Oi!/Punk Fraternity'. This eighteen track collection gathers together all of the band's studio recordings, included the singles plus twelve previously unreleased demos. A great collection of one of the Oi! scene’s unsung heroes."

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THE RUDES - Join The Army! EP 2008

The Rudes were a four piece from Tours and consisted of Lionel (vocals), Farid (guitars), Greg (bass), Simn (drums) and they really didn't exist long and this is their only EP on Une Vie Pour Rien? with three very good Oi!/Punk pieces and it's really a shame that the group no longer exists because they have the potential to become an important group like the Tour De France (that was a remarkably exciting race today). In any case a very good slab and absolutely suitable for the French holiday, what do you think?

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V/A - Blackpool Rox EP's Vol.1 & 2 1980/83

Well, the day before yesterday I was asked about these two EP's and I said no, and today I can post them here and who made this possible you can see below, so thank the donor. A bit Info to Volume 1 from inside: "George Formby once sang, suggestively, about his 'little stick of Blackpool Rock'... then.... nothing, until John Robb sorted out this EP of Bands from Blackpool. Naturally featuring The Membranes, with their best ever tune in all its DIY glory, and the most famous doomy dance band from Lancashires premier seaside resort, Section 25....being suitably 'Doomy'. The other two groups are yer standard New Wave power pop combos of which there were several in any UK town, village or linear settlement that you'd care to mention." The 2nd one starts with Sign Language and it's one more great song, check their 12Inch. Love 30 come with a sluggish instrumental which is rather unspectacular, driving and with a dominant creaky guitar. Fifth Column sounds a bit muddled with charming electronic beeps and last but not least, Crack House, who bring the Jesus fairy tale closer to you non-believers with pounding rhythms.

1.Ice Age - THE MEMBRANES

2.Red Voice - SECTION 25

3.Overload - THE KENNETH TURNER SET

4.Dot Dot - SYNTAX

5.The Killing - SIGN LANGUAGE

6.Touchdown - LOVE 30

7.Laugh While You Can - FIFTH COLUMN

8.Jesus Loves You - CRACK HOUSE

- Great Thx to Bristolboy -

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VERLORENE UNSCHULD - V.U. 12'' 1984

One more older rip now and we drive to Berlin and meet this five piece called V.U. (Verlorene Unschuld) and after two nice 7Inches they recorded their last record in 1984 with a different line-up: Daniel (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Andreas (guitars), Jörg (bass), Michael (drums), released via Pool Records. The Punk factor has dropped considerably, although it wasn't high anyway. But lyrically they are critical of the fucking system and the poppy undertone fits very well. It's not a slab you absolutely must have, but listen once and you can have a say. Everyone should have fifteen minutes of your time ready, so be generous.

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SIGN LANGUAGE - Belief And Other Propaganda.... 12'' 1986

Interesting find from this Blackpool four piece featuring Laurence (vocals), Paul (guitar), Simon (bass) & Damian (drums) and I apparently missed the original post from 2008 by C.G. on his Phoenix blog back then and so it's only natural to dig up those four track 12'' again. "This beauty was their only release and an early one on Fire Records. Sign Language formed in 1981 as a Punkband but moved more to a New Wave/Post-Punk sound over the years. The band has reformed and occasionally do some low-key gigs. There's another song 'The Killing' that appears on the 2nd 'Blackpool Rox' Compilation issued on Vinyl Drip Records." Well, that's all the info I have on the band, but musically this slab is an absolute treasure. Dynamic rhythms with great guitars, powerful and hardly polished, jagged and with tempo. So I really wonder, why didn't came out more? The potential was definitely there.

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U.K.SUBS - Endangered Species 1982

Fourth album by the UK Subs and few words are needed because the band around Charlie Harper is known to every Punkrocker in this universe. Lots of reviews you can find on the net and you can never do anything wrong with a Subs record, it's good at any time, every moment and I hardly know any other combo that can keep their level constantly high. It's a bit different compared to the first two albums, the songs are longer and contain less fast songs, but that's what I find interesting because another onetwothree action would be boring.

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H.D.Q. - Hung, Drawn & Quartered 1985

From Hendon/Sunderland came H.D.Q. and line-up on their debut were Pyley (vocals), Dick (guitars), Lainey (bass), Anth (drums), released via Endangered Musik and they developed into one of the UK's finest live bands as well as recording some killer tunes. Not surprisingly they have been criminally ignored by the stupid "Music Press" and this eight song classic is an excellent example of their power and dynamic, fantastic melodic tunes and anything but American. I still have to relax, because the weekend was too intense! Enjoy!

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KALASHNIKOV - Subversion 1985

Danish four piece that were active in the mid Eighties and consisted of Charlotte (vocals), Henrik (guitars/vocals), Peter (bass/piano/vocals) and Carsten (drums/timpani/vocals). Some might remember them for the brilliant catchy song 'Schlüters Kabinet', their contribution to the P.E.A.C.E. Compilation from 1984 on R Radical Records. Added by two other fine pieces, their first EP, Laederhalse, was released on HUB Records the same year, fast paced protest Punk and a great example of the transitional moment from the early '80s anarcho/street Punk towards the sped-up energy of the thrashier Hardcore era that was waiting around the corner. The album came then the following year and was unfortunately a bit weaker than the 7Inch, despite Charlotte's appealing voice but you should find out for yourself. I guess, the band broke up in the same or the following year and in their very short life-span they at least wrote a memorable song.

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GERMS - What We Do Is Secret 12'' 1981

Just a year after Crash’s suicide came this little legacy by the Germs, one of the best American Hardcore/Punk bands, via Slash Records and this delicate mini-album features all three songs from the Lexicon Devil EP, a Chuck Berry cover, an studio outtake plus two impressive live tracks which were recorded on December 3, 1980 at LA’s Starwood (four days before Darby's passing). Well there's not much to say, a fantastic record that depicts the band as they were: loud, messy and extremely overheated. After just a few minutes of pogo you're gasping for air and sight and you need something to drink right away or the show is over for you, and who wants to drop out after fifteen minutes? And if you need a decent encore, I recommend their only exclamation mark from 1979, but enter at own risk!

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ALIEN SEX FIEND - The Singles 1983-1995

On the road since 1982 and still not tired, Alien Sex Fiend from London signed to the Cherry Red sub-label Anagram Records and releasing their first single 1983 and this nice Compilation features all 7Inches until 1995, and there are quite a few. But let me say this: You won't find all twenty-three songs in this file. The reason for this is, I prefer an audio CD and I can't get used with different mixes of a song either, I find it pointless. So there are fifteen songs left and I don't think more is needed and this selection definitely reflects the band's musical potential. Sounds that doesn't fit into any category and still evoke crazy vibes in me. Fazit: A good start for all newcomers, an entertaining listening pleasure for all connoisseurs! 👍

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