V/A - It Came From InnerSpace 1983

Now an Edmonton Compilation which had a lot of interesting bands on it, not all Punkrock but really cool. A review first: This new Canadian compilation is very much like the English samplers that proliferated wildly in the ’78 epoch, in that it features a bunch of Pop bands and one or two token punk groups. Of the latter, SNFU produces two powerful mid-tempo gems with crunching guitars and sing-along choruses (including the classic “Real Men Don’t Watch Quincy”), while Down Syndrome offers a couple of raunchy garage Punkers. Of the pop bands, the Standards and the Thieves stand out above the wimpy pack by virtue of a heavier guitar sound and an unobtrusive ’60s tinge. The overall effect is rather refreshing in our current era of musical segregation. (Jeff Bale, MRR #12 • March 1984) All in all, a comfortable and stress-free selection that is perfect for cooking and I will now put it into practice and conjure up some meatballs, perhaps I will send you a small visual impression of this. But first I want to get one or teo beers to come in the right mood, while I'm working on another selfmade-sampler and yesterday I dusted off my place so the girls can come.

1.Nerve Gas Attack - THE TOUCH

2.What's Old Is What's New - THE THIEVES

3.Where Is She During The Week? - ROUTE 66

4.I Know Some People - FACECRIME

5.You're A Punk - DOWN SYNDROME

6.Party's Over - MALIBU KENS

7.(Real Men Don't Watch) Quincy - SNFU

8.Break Out - THE STANDARDS

9.421-1111 - MALIBU KENS

10.Screams - THE THIEVES

11.Strip Search/Grunt, Groan, Rant & Rave - SNFU

12.Did I Hear You Right? - FACECRIME

13.Family Tree - THE TOUCH

14.Bums - DOWN SYNDROME

15.Had Enough Of This - ROUTE 66

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HEAVY MÄDELS - Durchdrehn EP 1989

Today a little record that I'm sure many have been waiting for and since I'm a happiness maker, hahaha, I don't want to withhold this nugget from you. We are talking about the Heavy Mädels from Sindelfingen and they are the progenitor of Mädels No Mädels and this is their only 7Inch with six fantastic blasts on FAE Musik. They didn't have a big breakthrough, but here they sound musically rougher and the lyrics are also much more aggressive than later. Musically varied and definitely at home in '77 punk, plus the rich production, which in my opinion is rather untypical for a debut, makes this little piece of heaven essential. Bold melodies and damn authentic, that's what dirty Punkrock should sound like.

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TV-WA® - Berlin West EP 1980

Well, there's a lot of shit going on at the moment and I really have a lot to do to sort it all out, hence my brief absence, I wasn't really in the mood to post here or answer emails. It's another classic slump that life has thrown at me. And the info that krakenfiles is now completely rubbish with advertising etc. is also not convenient for me and I will not re-upload all the files. If you find a broken file, write it in the comments and I will change it. Today's record: TV-War was a four piece from Berlin and consisted of Matze (vocals/bass), David (guitars/vocals), Detlef (drums), Conny (piano/vocals) and this is, I think, their self-released debut with three cool goodies and the first release comes with a xeroxed sleeve and was limited of 100 copies. I like their rough sound and their critical lyrics, which often address social and political issues. TV-WAR was part of the ascending German Punk & New Wave scene and made a name for themselves through their energetic live performances and is considered influential within the Berlin subculture. Anyway, they have a record out and it's coming soon and the EP is absolutely recommendable.

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RARE - Walking EP 1981

Three song EP on St. Rogers Records by this very unknown combo called Rare. No date on labels but this was apparently recorded in 1981 and we have three nice goodies. Two reggae-inspired tunes that are absolutely fine for me, fantastic slow tempo, very bass-heavy with a subtle organ that only the most Hardcore reggae bands can pull off, but the boys from the United Kingdom do it damn well. The third song is a real KBD smasher that I will definitely immortalize on my next Compilation. I think the EP was released without a proper cover, but I'm not sure and I can't imagine a large print run, so dear friends, this is a truly rare jewel with some damn cool stuff that you shouldn't miss! Now soccer ⚽

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GIRL GUIDED MISSILES - Desperate Men 7'' 1979

The evening is going to be long and I still have to write a lot of emails, but before I do that a little contribution to a rare 7Inch from a band that nobody knows anyway. That means it belongs exactly in this theater. Girl Guided Missiles was a short-lived four piece from Redditch and consisted of Martin & Steve (vocals/guitars), Adrian (bass), Nick (drums) and this is their only record via Seandee Records. 1000 copies of this goodie were pressed, most of them were sold locally and at gigs. It's extremely hard to find and sought-after nowdays but is unreservedly recommended, was re-released in 2021 by Breakout Records so that they wouldn't be forgotten, good idea. A review: This is a reissue of the Girl Guided Missiles’ only record, originally released in 1979. They have a catchy, amateurish sound that will be familiar to fans of late ’70s Post-Punk bands from the north of England. The songs are longer than most bands of the era, but they never lose steam. They keep on rockin’ out to the end. Two great songs. A great reissue. (Carolyn Keddy, MRR #457 • June 2021) There is nothing to add, a slightly different sound from the British Punk island.

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V/A - Groetjes Uit... Limburg EP 1995

A quick detour to the east and we find ourselves in Limburg, the southernmost province of the Netherlands. An opportunity for the German label Vitaminepillen Records, which was on vacation there in 1995 and was looking for Punk bands who wanted to take part on a nice 7Inch Compilation. Opener are Zwaar Klote from Venlo, short-lived and at home in 80s hardcore, T.Top is obviously a one-man band because all band members have the same name, they could also be triplets, who knows? Fact is, they have its pillow in Maastricht, more slowdown music. Slam Squad was a trio from Horst and both numbers are from their second demo tape. And final round by Cradle To The Grave with their contribution to the Limburger Käserei. Sexy stuff!

1.Limbo Land - ZWAAR KLOTE

2.Animal Abuse - ZWAAR KLOTE

3.40 Oer - T.TOPS

4.The Hate Song - SLAM SQUAD

5.Serve & Protect - SLAM SQUAD

6.Mijn Neefje - CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

7.I'm Not - CRADLE TO THE GRAVE

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KAMALA & THE KARNIVORES - Girl Band EP 1989

We stay cozy but now with a bit more punk factor with female power four piece Kamala & The Karnivores, a San Francisco Bay Area band which was active from 1987 until 1989 when they originally disbanded. They were one of the few female bands closely associated with the early days of 924 Gilman Street, a Berkeley institution that is the longest running all ages venue for underground music in the US. The band recently reformed in order to play the Lookouting Festival at 924 Gilman in January of 2017, a popular four-day event that drew well over six hundred attendeesworldwide. The Karnivores enjoyed themselves so much that they have opted to play a limited run of additional shows in 2017. The band consisted of Kamala (vocals), Todd (guitar/tambourine/vocals), Lynda (guitars/vocals), Ivy (bass) and Maracas (drums) and sounded a little indie-rock in their tempos and melodies but they pulled it off with a Punkish swagger. Definitive East Bay pop band and we have four sweet songs about being in love, killing boys, and black thumbs, this is their only 7Inch released via Lookout! Records and Compilations featured the band on the The Thing That Ate Floyd from 1988. In 2018 there was a final sign of life in form of a mini-CD with seven songs called Vanity Project.

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ICE CREAMS - Flashes 7'' 1979

Well, now it's getting a bit poppier and yes, I know many will now think, what's wrong with you, but the record is absolutely worth listening to and the Ice Creams from... well, where from... were a short-lived four piece that only released this 7Inch on Mafia Records. The band consisted of Ernst (vocals/guitars/keys), Paolo (guitars), Sidney (bass) & Werner (drums). The boys combine elements of pop and rock and create beautiful melodies, giving the two songs a characteristic sound. "Flashes" is one of their most famous songs and has been played in various European countries. However, the band didn't have an commercial success and this record is now more an insider tip among fans of this era. Cozy & chilled, let them enter!

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WHIZZ KIDS - Suspect No.1 7'' 1980

Okay, let me first say this isn't my vinyl rip, except for the B-side, which is from the East Compilation but since nobody is able to send me a solid copy and I'd like to work through the wanted list I looked for the single and it's really amazing that there isn't a good quality of this bloody sucker anywhere and to buy it, well, you can see for yourself how much money people want for this, hence this stolen A-side because I think this four piece deserves a bit of your attention as well. The Whizz Kids were a four piece from Lincoln and consisted of Lox (vocals/guitars), The Dodger (guitars), Dave (bass), Rob (drums) and this ist their second 7Inch which was released via Ovation Records. Otherwise, not much is known about the band itself and there is only less infos, they were active in the late Seventies, early Eighties and are mainly known for their contribution to the local music scene. Well, maybe an original rip will be welcome at some point, so it stays on the Wanted-List. The title track is an excellent PowerPop number while the flip is a bit quieter, cool stuff in any case. - My screams have been heard and forget the words above of a bad rip, now the excellent vinyl version:

- Great Thx to Bruce -

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IDIOTS - Der S⁰⁴ Und Der BVB EP 1983

I would say that the guys who follow now are pretty popular with you and your comments and downloads show that, so I think it's time for the self-released debut record by the Idiots from Dortmund. They started in 1978 with slow Oi! Punk which you can hear on this record very well, then developed into HardcorePunk in the mid Eighties. A review: "The Idiots are a primitive, alcohol-swigging bunch from Germany. They stumble between Oi-influenced sing-alongs (like the title cut) and sloppy, enjoyable thrashers (like “Edeka”), all the while preserving a sense of humor and fuzzy guitar backing." (Jeff Bale, MRR #17 • September 1984) His words sum it up perfectly and that's the great thing about the band, it's not about political crap or world-weariness but about everyday life and its challenges and the way they put that into their lyrics is simply remarkable. This is probably the reason why many appreciate and love this band so much. Unfortunately, I haven't seen them live yet, at least I think so, my memory is also a bit failing. Anyway, great record with 5 hits!

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