STATISTICS - Dumb 7'' 1979

Let's stay on the British Isles and turn to a band about which I can find zero information, I'm talkin' about the Statistics, presumably from London, and they released a single on Tyger Label Records with two, I would say PowerPop goodies, and then they disappeared without a trace. "Dumb" is always a great title, and it's particularly appealing to me right now because I know someone (or at least I thought I did) who's incredibly stupid and doesn't realize it. Musically, it's a rhythmic stomper with great lyrics; definitely worth for a new Compilation. With a sax which is really okay and you can even hear an organ, really a beautiful number. The flip is also impressive, it's a bit faster and is dominated by the organ, or at least it immediately captivates your ear, wonderfully quirky. Supposedly, a DIN A4-sized insert card with comic illustrations introducing the label "Tyger Label Records" and a sticker with a tiger's head were included, but unfortunately, it's missing. Anyway, the Statistics made a very good record and deserve attention and appreciation!

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U.K.SUBS - Predator 7'' 2017

When I can't think of anything else and need a kick in the pants, I usually choose one of my favorites, and the UK Subs have been among them for many, many years. Live, always a treat, and on canned just as good. Since I don't own everything and some new things have been sent to me, I'm presenting you their 7Inch from 2017 that features two absolute bangers. Comes in blue vinyl and some copies came with a free download and an exclusive badge and patch, the rest is self-explanatory! That's enough for today, I'm a bit drunk and tired... all this crap is exhausting... take care and stay perpendicular!

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DEFNICS - 51% 7'' 1981

I'm starting the weekend with something that, to be honest, is nothing new, but is absolutely essential when you love a decent KBD sound. So you know who's blasting your ears, here's a short info from the label that re-released the record: "The Defnics, Robert (vocals/guitar), Sablack (lead guitar), Brandon (bass) & Johnny (drums), from Cleveland cut only one 7Inch on Terminal Records and a piece on the Cleveland Confidential Compilation. They played out as the Defnics for almost two years and broke up in the summer of 1982. Bill (a.k.a. Robert Conn) went on to join the second formation of the Pagans. Brandon joined Red October with Chris Andrews. Bob started the Plague with Duke Snyder and Johnny. Reformed in 2001 and published a 7" on Smog Veil Records with a new song written by Robert Conn along with a screaming live version of “51%”, recorded at the band’s reunion show." (source: BreakoutRecords) A brilliant record; used countless times on numerous cool compis. A true friend to enjoy your first breakfast beer!

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SUBWAY SECT - Nobody's Scared 7'' 1978

Subway Sect were among the first British Punk bands. Although their commercial success was limited by the small amount of material they released, they are considered extremely influential. The line-up on this superb 7Inch consisted of Vic (vocals), Rob (guitars), Paul (bass), Bob (drums) and this formation recorded one more 7Inch plus the band's first John Peel session. Sadly this is all that remains from Subway Sect from their 1977-1978 period. Two nice tracks with fantastic lyrics, side A is clearly the winner for me. The flip is a four-minute thunderstorm that's motivating and, as far as I'm concerned, could go on forever... a harmonica is also on board. Great Stuff!

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DIE BÖSE HAND - Strike Out 2004

I believe the following record was mentioned at some point by one of you, and this wish almost faded into oblivion, but my Punk gene rediscovered it, and here it is: The great Compilation by Die Böse Hand. All five Singles, plus two sampler pieces; in total twenty-two songs are on this nice Fucker, unfortunately there's no booklet, and released via Bad Moon/Musikzimmer. For the most part, only cover songs are performed here, but in a style that could almost only come from these three; anyone who knows the main bands of this collaboration knows exactly what I'm talking about. Of course I could have posted all the singles, but listening to all the songs in a row is an absolute joy and crash through the ceiling; the awesome production is a highlight as well. I tell you: You can't get past this stuff. Thx Junge, Co & Ulf

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ZZZ HACKER - Kind, Sieh Da Nicht Hin! EP 1983

I remember when I first came across this record, my then best friend (R.I.P.) lent it to me so I could record it on tape, along with various other rarities, and he said: 'You have to listen to this, brilliantly amateurish and absolutely brilliant.' Well, my friends, I haven't had the tape for a long time, but I somehow got the mp3's. And here it is: ZZZ Hacker is a four piece combo from Bielefeld and were founded 1980 by brothers Kussi (guitar) and Django (bass). Later, Milos (vocals) & Cashba (drums) completed the line-up. After rehearsals, the band initially formed at the AJZ Bielefeld where many of their first gigs took place in the early Eighties. From 1984 onwards, the band played various concerts throughout Germany, including shows with bands like Die Toten Hosen and Peter & The Test Tube Babies, but no full tours. Members of the band also played in Mod revival bands such as Jetzt! and Lik Bit Express. The addition of Charles Hacker and T-Kiela in the early 1990s brought a breath of fresh air to the band. Numerous concerts followed until, after eighteen years, the band released their first album in 1998. In addition to the album Kein Bier Kein Ton… (No Beer, No Sound…), several split singles were released. Every five years, the band celebrates itself at Hackerfest, a two-day festival featuring twelve bands and the "Hacker Ballet," among other acts. In 2003, ZZZ Hacker recorded the title track for the film Operation Dance Sensation; Bela B. provided the vocals. In 2012, after many years, the band released a new album. The Arminia EP 3.0 was presented live on the pitch of the Bielefeld Alm stadium during an Arminia Bielefeld home game in March 2012. I think, they're still alive and this is the first 7Inch by ZZZ Hacker with eight funny pieces. Featured on numerous compis, none of which I know.

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G.P.S. - Quand Revient L'Eté 7'' 1982

Garage Psychiatrique Suburbain (or sometimes Globule Pulsation System), abbreviated as G.P.S., was formed in 1977 in Sèvres by Thomas (vocals/guitars) and Pierre (drums). The latter two had been friends since they were babies. As early as 1975, when they were teenagers, they began experimenting with music. Through friendships between high schools, they met Patrice (bass) and Fabrice (guitars). For musical influences, Thomas could count on his father from a very young age, as he was a singer-songwriter named Jean-Claude Darnal. The four of them started rehearsing in the basement of a large house run by a woman who took in the neighborhood kids. A few chords brought by Thomas, and they were off. No covers in their repertoire. It must be said that it would have been difficult since Thomas was a complete beginner on the guitar! But he composed a lot, and very quickly. Pierre followed suit with the lyrics. They started with a few small appearances at local parties and youth centers, then played their first real concert in 1980 in the Bruyères district at the disused Gevelot factory in Sèvres. They were on the bill with Mama Bea Tekielski, the Tokow Boys, and Oberkampf. They recorded their tracks using a cassette recorder and its built-in microphone, sending demos to record labels. The first demo, featuring "Irradié," "Stress," and "Pas De Politik," was recorded in the children's youth center in Sèvres during the winter of 1979. Others in 1980 were recorded at Thomas's parents' house, in the attic, and then another came from Les Roches (located in the Rhône department), recorded during the All Saints' Day school holidays in a small cave dwelling, the holiday home of Fabrice's parents. Michel Marizi, a friend of Pierre's and an audio enthusiast, regularly helped them with the sound recording of their demos, which were recorded using two Revox B77s.

They played several concerts, including one for a private party at the Lacroix family home, one for sugar producers who wanted punks to play during a medieval festival at their castle, and another in support of the gay rights committee of the 13th arrondissement in Paris, where the unusual show was very well received! Numerous concerts with renowned bands followed. Fabrice left the band, and Marc joined as bassist, along with Thierry Gesteau on vocals and guitar, allowing Pierre to focus entirely on drums. The only label to respond to them in 1981 was Underdog, which had been founded the previous year by Dominique Lamblin, Albert Kosky, and Marc Zermati. Lamblin signed them in early 1982. In the studio, they reworked their earlier compositions.

Their first 7Inch "Quand Revient L'Eté" was released in 1982 on the Underdog label and was quite successful, followed 1983 by the album "Bien Dans La Ville," and three years later by the next album, "En Attendant La Prochaine Guerre." They played numerous concerts, and in 1984 Richard Kolinka discovered them and offered to produce them for his label, KOD. However, this never came to fruition. Their planned performance at the Franconville Festival on May 26th & 27th, 1985, was cancelled. (source: 45vinylvidivici)

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THE RAPED - The 7Inch Punk Collection 1994

Let's come on to another fuzzy by the fantastic Punk Collectors Series by Anagram Records and this is dedicated to the Raped and compiles both singles, some demos and nine live songs. Despite the fact that the band has released very little, they were nevertheless included in this glorious series but their existence was meteoric... Inevitably, with a name like that, criticism was bound to follow. In reality, the problem with the musicians of Raped was that they weren't necessarily suited to Punkrock; a sort of almost gay alternative to the machismo of the movement's early bands, their influences were primarily to be found in GlamRock. Who could take seriously a group whose drummer wore stilettos and whose singer presented himself as an androgynous version of Iggy Pop? Yet Raped certainly didn't lack dark energy; developing a Punkrock directly descended from the Stooges and the Ramones, even the New York Dolls, the band offered raw, punchy, direct music, like Sean slashing his torso on stage... Nothing revolutionary, just good Punkrock with a slight glam edge and a few hits ('Normal', 'Raped'...). In 1978, Raped changed their name to Cuddly Toys to create a more decadent, darkly glam sound where the musicians finally revealed their true potential. Nevertheless, this small collection remains a treat for fans of good old-school Punkrock, its main weakness being that it doesn't quite measure up to the music of Cuddly Toys. (words by Moyen)

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IDIOTS - Schweineköter 2019

As I do this post, I'm listening to Positive Energie with a bottle of Ouzo next to me, and this file was sent to me, but unfortunately I don't remember who sent it. Nevertheless, my thx to you Unknown, feel hugt, and the band would also fit perfectly on this CD. We're talking about the Idiots from Dortmund, they've been around since the early Eighties and besides various 7Inches and Compilation appearances, this is their seventh album and the twelve songs are very offensive and diverse. A bit official info: "Schweineköter, with its deafening guitar riffs and driving drum and bass onslaught, races the listener through the alleys and abysses of the human ego. The unmistakable voice of Sir Hannes Smith brings the Punkrock compositions to their climax. Like a thunderclap, he roars forth, aggressive, captivating, electrifying. He can also become more relaxed at times, but not for too long. Around the next corner, he's already waiting, like a mangy dog, barking, screeching, and hurling unfiltered lyrics at you, hard as concrete." I think, the album is refreshingly hearty, gets you back on track and shows you who you are and what is fucking important in your short life, like cutting radishes.

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V/A - The Vikings Are Coming 1985

The small steel mill town of Fagersta had seven bands and their skills were immortalised on this rare Compilation, first released by Uproar Records in Sweden, then licensed to New Face Records in Brazil, and presents itself as surprisingly diverse: old-school Punk meets brutal Hardcore attacks; melodic speedcore flirts with refreshing thrash noises, while others impress with unique a good sense of humour. The first issue contained the 'Uproar No.3' fanzine, featuring interviews with all the bands on this record. Re-released several times and still as interesting as full red lips. It's time for a small imbiss.

1.Surfer Boy - FEAR OF WAR

2.Morality Fuck-Up - FEAR OF WAR

3.Min Far - FEAR OF WAR

4.Parasite - RESCUES IN FUTURE

5.Ford-Hate - RESCUES IN FUTURE

6.Jerk - RESCUES IN FUTURE

7.You Can Try - RESCUES IN FUTURE

8.Solo Låten - RESCUES IN FUTURE

9.Self Destruct - BEDRÖVLERZ

10.A Child Was Born - BEDRÖVLERZ

11.Satisfied Mind - BEDRÖVLERZ

12.Have A Safe Day (Rasta Mix) - RASTA BOYS

13.Policemans Parade - UGLY SQUAW

14.Another Trojan Horse - UGLY SQUAW

15.Atomkrig - CRUEL MANIAX

16.Once There Was - CRUEL MANIAX

17.Human Rights - CRUEL MANIAX

18.Är Det Försent? - BIZARR

19.Det Var Bättre Förr - BIZARR

20.Gör Din Plikt - BIZARR

21.Blue Eyed Devils - CRUDE S.S.

22.Chaos - CRUDE S.S.

23.Bullying A Nation - CRUDE S.S.

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