THE GRAPPLERS - Live! 7'' 1980

 

Next rare piece is the sole 7Inch by the Grapplers and the band consisted of Steve & Brian (vocals/guitars), Paul (bass), Ed (drums) and this dittie was released via Sonic and it's called 'Live!' and was recorded Live In a Studio in New York. and that's all information I could get about these gentlemen. Both songs have a nice drive and the guitars sound decently dirty, the tempo is pleasant and the other instruments are carefully used, they can do something and that's all it takes to write an interesting piece, and with a length of two and a half minutes each, it fits excellently. A rare little entertaining listening pleasure and definitely worth to invite them on a Compilation.

- Great Thx to Nolti -

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V/A - Novi Punk Val 78-80 1981

A quick jump back in the past, when birds were still singing, there weren't 1000 TV channels and children were still playing outside and not getting fat, Novi Punk Val (New Punk Wave), a cult Compilation from the former Yugoslavia, was born and took the opportunity to get a little attention among all the American & English Punk bands that were making one record after another in the early Eighties, and like a sea of ​​roses in spring, it managed to become a sought-after rarity today. This gem was released in collaboration with the two Ljubljana labels ZKP RTVL/ŠKUC and features eight bands that had already released a few records at the time and some that were just starting out. Musically I would classify them as very diverse, hardly any Hardcore stuff to be heard but solid mid-tempo numbers plus some electronic noises that are largely acceptable and don't cause confusion, the bands there were just different & special, and that is exactly why we love them. An excellent introduction for anyone who wants to get into Yugoslavian Punkrock.

1.Anarhist - PANKRTI

2.Tovar'ši Jest Vam Ne Verjamem - PANKRTI

3.Lublana Je Bulana - PANKRTI

4.Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu - PRLJAVO KAZALIŠTE

5.Narodna Pjesma - PARAF

6.Sranje - PROBLEMI

7.Grad Izobilja - PROBLEMI

8.Mozgani Na Asfaltu - BERLINSKI ZID

9.Po Cestah Mesta - BERLINSKI ZID

10.Vidjeti Jih - 92

11.Kontroliram Misli - 92

12.To Ni Balet - BULDOGI

13.Vjeran Pas - TERMITI

14.Mama, S Razlogom Se Brineš - TERMITI

15.Vremenska Prognoza - TERMITI

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THE NIKOTEENS - Slamdance Party Vol.3 1986

When we talk about Ingolstadt, only one band immediately comes to my mind: The Nikoteens. I'm sure fans of quality German HardcorePunk will know straight away that the guys have released their first album via the Cologne Malermeister, which doesn't sound bad at all. Circa two years later a tape was recorded named Hardcore Holocaust (1985), which can be read on the front cover, and thirteen of the eighteen songs were finally immortalized on this fucking vinyl, brought us by Starving Missile. And the fact that Americans also like fast, aggressive sounds from overseas is proven by a short and snappy review: Divided into a “Romantic” side and a “Realistic” side, this band pulls off an out-of-the-ordinary LP. Their punk is not generic usually, but doesn’t really drift into experimentation or post-punk to pull it off. Can’t really say what it is, but it’s a tad different. Worth checking out. (Tim Yohannan, MRR #38 • July 1986) The postman was just here with new material and I will get to it immediately to repay the donor who lent me the record. That means I'll be away for a while. Enjoy this brilliant album with a cold beer. I say Cheers, Baby!

- Great Thx to iNgo -

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ANGELIC UPSTARTS - Reason Why? 1983

Now a classic one and everyone who follows this blog knows that I am a huge Angelic Upstarts maniac and I am happy to have been able to experience them live. Friends of the band know that they screwed up extremely badly with the previous album, as their record company at the time demanded that they tame their roots and put a miserable pop producer in front of them and demanded an album that would increase sales and it turned out to be, of course, a huge disappointment (although the original demos were really usable). Any sensible Upstarts friend couldn't help but thoroughly dissect this fourth album in a negative way. They went quiet and the deal with Anagram Records finally ensured a furious 'comeback' with some of what are now classics and showed the team back in their usual guise. Further infos are included on the insert, although I only have the CD version and some of it is poorly documented. Anyway, Reason Why? is a strong relic and of immense importance in the band's extensive discography.

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KAKA DE LUXE & PARAÍSO - Split 12'' 1982

Rare 12Inch record by two Spanish combos from Madrid: Kaka De Luxe with five songs and Paraíso with two, on Chapa Discos. There is actually not much to review because, on the one hand, both bands are presented in detail in the blog and, on the other hand, this little ode to joy is refreshing and needs no further words and I don't want to bore you any longer about my household chores, but the sound fits perfectly and wiping the dust gets more easier. One more thing, I would be interested in the Paraíso Compilation El Corte Final from Munster Records, if anyone has it digitally I would be happy to receive it, and please with scans.

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THE EJECTORS - Hydrohead 2006

Yesterday I converted a lot of music and came across the following combo: The Ejectors, a five piece founded 1980 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and members were Scott (vocals), Ashley & Scott (guitars), Richard (bass), Fred (drums). In their short life-span they released only a 7Inch on VVV Records with two great tracks. One of them is 'Hydro-Head' and that beauty was covered by the Hamburg combo 3000 ¥ in 1994 and I never looked for the original and now I've come across it. The five also recorded tracks for an album, but somehow it never came to a release until 2006, when the essential label RaveUp Records made these treasures available for us as part of its American Lost Punk Rock Nuggets, after the master tapes were recovered from a band member's closet and carefully restored, and for good reason. Great Anthology!

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CLOCK OF TIME - Pestilent Planet 12'' 2020

Time for something new and if you have Positive Energie #2, you know this band from Berlin, if not you should definitely catch up. Pestilent Planet is an extremely dark name for an album but take a look yourself, the record came out five years ago and nothing has changed and I think the band is more concerned with the stupid morons who are destroying our earth with their madness, profit thinking and useless ideas. You know exactly what I mean, look at Europe and the USA, what idiots are deciding there is no longer acceptable. But I don't want to get political, that's not what wdthtc is here for, you have surely your own opinion, I feel the album is very good and unfortunately it is their only album to date. A bit of info: Debut seven track 12Inch from Berlin’s Clock Of Time (Corey, Tobi, Nordberg, Seth & Kalo.) and it’s released a mere eight months (limited mailorder edition of 200 copies on translucent green vinyl) after they played their first gig. The band comes fully formed and up to speed but that is not surprising considering some of the members other projects such as Diät, Vexx and Useless Eaters. Pestilent Planet is a stunning statement of intent. The sound is a driving mix of PostPunk like Jeopardy era The Sound, and that classic 80's Death Rock that Vex and Arch Criminals perfected. It’s instant and urgent, for example just tracks like 'Rotten Master' which has a fuller Joy Division esque vibe especially in the skeletal guitar hook. It will be love on first listen." (Sean Forbes) - I'm tired, enough for today, it was a long day of music, enjoy!

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LOU MIAMI & THE KOZMETIX - Fascist Lover 7'' 1982

Nice little one today and I quote the info from wiki: Lou Miami was a Punk musician based in Boston, Massachusetts. His group, the Kozmetix, was popular on the local scene but rarely toured and released two EPs. He combined a rough Punk sound with a glam-influenced choice of clothing. As was typical for many Punk bands at the time, the Kozmetix regularly played at The Rathskeller, the Channel, Jonathan Swifts, Cantones, and Spit as well as New York venues such as the Peppermint Lounge, and the old Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island. Lou Miami & the Kozmetix also regularly played the Inn-Square Men's Bar in Inman Square, Cambridge/Massachusetts. In The Kozmetix, Miami was the lead singer, Jack Rootoo played lead guitar, H.P. (aka Helen Privett) bass, Dolores Paradise organ, and Laural Blanchard on drums. During the band's touring years of 1979–1981 the Kozmetix line-up was Miami (vocals), Rootoo (guitars), Bill (bass) and Melody on drums. Norcott and Chisholm were previously members of Phobia (they made one 7Inch in 1979 called What Will You Do?). This line-up had a regular Monday night gig at Cantones for two years, as well as appearing at numerous clubs in the Boston area. The group was managed by Joan Martin. (Note: the band toured past 1981. They were regulars at the Living Room on Promenade St. in Providence, at least up until 1983.) Their first single Fascist Lover was sold in a white plastic cosmetics bag that mimicked a Lord & Taylor shopping bag. Their debut mini-album was produced by Ann Prim & Karen Kirby, both from the Boston based band November Group. On their last 12Inch, Rituals, the band consisted of Lou (vocals), Rootoo & Toby (guitars), H.P. (bass) and Laurel (drums). Additional musicians used were Chris Spedding and Kristi Rose. Lou Miami died of heart failure in Los Angeles in August 1995. Jack Rootoo (Richard J. Galvin) died of esophageal cancer in Massachusetts on June 13, 2008, at the age of 51. Excellent A-side with a lively forward pace, the flip is a bit hanging but just as bearable.

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MYSTERY GIRLS - Rock'N'Roll With Helen & Jenny EP 1983

Now a record I know absolutely nothing about and by the looks of things it was never released. They were at home in Switzerland and never released an official record. Fact is, two girls on the microphone, Helen & Jenny, and they were supported by Brian (guitars) and Zmotron (bass/drums) and I give you the valuable information, from unknown source, that was included: "Back in 1983, Mr. Ratboy was Brian Blade, the guitarist for The Mystery Girls, a Shangri-Las/Dolls/Modern Lovers-influenced combo whose only recorded legacy is a very rare acetate 33 RPM single, limited to only five copies with a xeroxed cover. The four tracks featured here are the far-superior demos recorded in Switzerland with a full band that included not only the future World Famous Mr Ratboy, but also the enigmatic Zmotron, who went on to play in an early incarnation of the Dogs D’Amour under the name Mark Draxx." - Why this fantastic EP didn't make it to the public is a mystery, because all the four goodies are a solid mix of Punk, PowerPop, Indie and so on, deliciously played and as tasty as my meatballs yesterday, a bit more melodic and spicy enough, and the vocals are absolutely delicate. Fantastic record in every way and one that captivated me from the start, love is so diverse and always a beautiful topic. Forget all the stupid artificial pop crap when you’ve heard this.

 - Great Thx to Nolti -

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Breakfast at MEZ Vol.2 ... are you hungry?

Last but not least, a culinary highlight. You all know meatballs and they are best made at home. My special ingredients for these are 500g minced ringer meat, an onion, a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, two cloves of garlic, minced meat seasoning, 4 eggs and salt & pepper. Then knead them thoroughly, cleaning the handles in between, of course, and then fry in olive oil... done! Why Volume 2? It's very simple, Volume 1 has already been celebrated. Have fun making it, it takes about an hour in total. And the best thing is to use the Halt! Compilation as a musical accompaniment, which is what I used today, but of course any other cool music will work too. Bon Appetit!!

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