WANDA'S - The Ideal 1982

Another gem from my Wanted-List and I'm really glad that I can finally listen to this record I've been looking for a fuckin' long time. Wanda's are a dutch female punk/rock band which were formed in the eighties. Where?? No idea. This band is one of those bands which you can't get any info around and I find this a real shame because this album is an awesome crown jewel.

Released on TAS records with 9 songs and they have all what I expect from a decent punk plate. First, female vocals (not a must but I love it), short songs with rough garage guitars, easy played, a little reggae, a little wavie and remarkable singing in dutch, english and german. What should I write more??? I guess, I'm repeating myself here many times but what should I do with so much great stuff which exist and wants to be discovered? You tell me. Fact is, here’s your chance to get their brilliant debut record and if you're like what you hear please leave a comment. The Wanda's released in 1986 a second album called 'A State Of No Mercy' but this has lost the snotty charm and is pure rock, not for me. One live tune can be found on the rare live compilation Parkhof 11-4-81 on V.G. records. Again, I ask you: if anyone has good scans please get in touch. And now, enjoy this delicacy and open a beer, 100% Punkrock!

- Meinen fetten Dank an Donut -

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FOOT & MOUTH - The Prophecy Of Fossos M-LP 1986

This mini LP is one of those pleasant surprises that I love. I bought it at the last small record fair here and to date I did'n heard this Melbourne based combo which featured Sean Greenway and Matty Whittle who would later go on to be in GOD. I saw the cover and was immediately excited and when the seller told me there from Australia so I thought to myself: get it! Because I like aussie punk style and here I thought this must be hardcore stuff or something in this direction, that cover at least suggested that for me. But what I got to hear was completely different. It starts with a spoken intro called prophecy, OK and then comes a perfect sound from guitars which is like a MP, tack tack tack tack, far away from the typical hardcore sound what I expected. Fuckin' cool. Song #3 begins with keys and the rhythm reminds me of "I Wanne Be Your Dog", I'm not sure but 99%, impulsive & melancholic played, awesome. Side 1 ends with "Seymour! (The Room's A Mess)", a brilliant snotty punk song in a typical KBD style. And so further goes with Side 2 with another short punk smasher. By the way the lyrics are funny too and accompanied with queer noises. "I Want My Mummy" is a dark monotone four minute ballad with no guitars. Very charmin'. The album ends with a danceable nice pop song and after about twenty-two minutes the music is unfortunately over. So hardcore as I believed is here with no single tone. And as I ripped the album, I listen to three/four times in a row and I promise you do that too. Foot And Mouth were a damn cool band and with this record which were only 500 copies pressed on 'No Penis No God' records they have left a masterpiece for posterity and it's now extremely hard to find. I included all artwork because the booklet is also nice. I would be interested what you think about the record and would appreciate numerous comments. Don't be a moron!

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THE BRAT - Attitudes EP 1980

The Brat was an influential Chicano punk band from East Los Angeles, California, formed in the late 1970s by singer Teresa Covarrubias and guitarist brothers Rudy and Sid Medina. They played their first gig at the opening of The Vex, housed in the now defunct Self Help Graphics and instrumental in providing access to many local bands at the time. Their unique style of aggressive pop, highlighted by intelligent lyrics and passionate stage performances, engaged audiences and won them critical acclaim as well as the covers of Low-Rider Magazine and the L.A. Weekly. Their first EP Attitude was cited as one of the five best independent releases in 1980, with melodic hooks and crunchy guitars, this record sounds as fresh today as when it was originally recorded. One of the best punk rock records recorded during the 80s by an American band. A must have!!

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -

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THE CELIBATE RIFLES - Quintessentially Yours 1983

This is brand new for me and after the first listen I absolutely loved it. Eight crunchy short punk goodies which captivate me for a short time, away from all this mental cinema. Released on What Goes On Records and included are three songs from their debut 7inch which you can get at kbd records. Let me give you some info from wikipedia: The Celibate Rifles are an Australian punk band which formed in 1979 in Sydney with a line-up that included mainstays Dave Morris on rhythm guitar and Kent Steedman on lead guitar, within a year they were joined by Damien Lovelock on lead vocals. They released their first album, Sideroxylon, in April 1983 on the Hot Records label. The band has toured both America and Europe extensively, and released their ninth studio album, Beyond Respect on 19 July 2004. In 1985 the group's style was described as post-Radio Birdman sound which is "a combination of fast, guitar-driven, hard rock and power pop". In November 1987 Sounds magazine's Roger Holland described their album, Roman Beach Party as showing the group's "sawn off rock potential all the way down to the bleached white of the bone, the lyrics reveal all the anger, insight and humour that makes [them] one of the most powerful rock bands in the world today". In April 1994 The Celibate Rifles issued Spaceman in a Satin Suit which according to Australian rock music historian, Ian McFarlane "was [their] best studio album since Blind Ear". Lovelock has undertaken a solo career and issued two albums as well as becoming a TV sports presenter. A real good 12'' and a real distraction. The Rifles are represented on numerous compilations, no wonder with that awesome sound. Tipp!

- Many Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Killed By 7Inch #1-5 2000

"Ladies & Gentlemen, This Is PUNKROCK!!!!!" If an record so begins only cool shit can put on there. I open solemnly another round of the legendary compilation series and this is a pretty piece of vinyl which contains the first five Killed By 7inch EPs. Most of those were released only in editions of 300 copies and they quickly disappeared. If you missed out on those now you have here the chance. Rumours going around that a second LP is planned for Vol. 6-10 but I've never seen any. Fuck it! this is an average collection of tracks and I'm sure you pick it up. "Fuck Off Commercial Radio Bullshit!"

1.Punk Rock - PLAIN WRAP!
2.Das Jazz - MASSMEDIA
3.Accidents - NAKED LADY WRESTLERS
4.Anyway - INTESTINES
5.TV's On - TICKS
6.I Don't Get It - THE ESSENTIALS
7.Want Me - THE ENEMY
8.Contact Overdose - GREGOR McKENZIE & THE MISANTHROPES
9.The First Studio Bomb - 222
10.No Pictures - THE SODS
11.Can't Control Myself - SUBVERTS
12.Comà Dos - HANDGRENADES
13.I Don't Want To Eat - DANGEROUS GIRLS
14.Konobar - ELEKTRICNI ORGAZAM
15.Six O'Clock News/Greens - WARDS
16.Blue TV Set - GAZNEVADA
17.Trouble - BREAKOUTS
18.Frivolous Disguises - THE CIGARETTES
19.I Hate Punks - GEZA X
20.Plastika - IDOLI

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THE REVIEW - England's Glory 7'' 1980

The Review formed around 1978 in Clevedon and played alot of Youth Club gigs. Became three piece Mike, Martin & Taff. It followed a small tour across Belgium and then they produced their only record called 'England's Glory'. Taff joined Disorder, Martin the Tea House Camp and Mike Eagle formed Unity Station. The Review was a band that was like the other mod revival bands of the day, but a cheaply recorded one, although the band were still very punchy. This record actually has All The Madman printed labels on the disc, as opposed to the plain white labels of the previous Madmen release. If you hear this record, listen carefully to the intro of the B-side, sounds very much like the first few bars of Londons Calling by The Clash!

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AGENT ORANGE - Frankfurt o25, 26.04.2009

So, it's ca. five years ago that I saw this damn good band here in Frankfurt and I remember as if it was yesterday. I'm not sure but I think this was our first gig together and today Agent Orange are back and if you like to see them live then come to Wiesbaden/Schlachthof and join them with me and Heike. At that time we were three, today unfortunately two. You see, I'm still not over the mountain and has to fight every fucking day. But I will not bore you with details. Here is my original description from December 23, 2010 and maybe I see you tonight. Take care!!!

A Band from California I mostly like are Agent Orange and clearly I don't have to miss their concert here. For all those who have not taken this, here is again your chance. Circa 30 minutes in a high picture and sound quality, I recorded with my camera itself. And I can tell you that was really strenuous. Afterwards my arm has dropped.

But the result has become very good. The song selection is superb, almost all the classics are on it and the gig itself was simply splendid! An unforgettable evening on a cold rainy April day.

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NOREGS PUNKLAG - Jeg Sitter Bare Her Og Kjeder Meg 7'' 1978

Depending on what you call Punk, this might be the first vinyl-offer in Punk from Norway (along with SUBWAY SUCK) back from 1977-78. While this is more light-weight compared to the bit later releases by Kjøtt, OSLO BØRS and Hærverk it had already the Punk-Wave touch and strong rock elements added to round up the whole (the usual thing with bands that claimed Punk but mostly in the fashion-sense of word). 'Du Er Eit Svin' (it could be anything but YOU ARE A SWINE translated) is a remake of 'God Save The Queen' approaching slightly the ineptitude sort of Punk/Rock. The B-side, (translated 'I'm Just Sitting Here Bored') possibly a WHO remake, is less appealing but not totally different to the 1st song. The singer, as legions back then, carbon-copies Johnny Rotten despite being on a bigger label. It's hard to get, maybe also 'cos one member is often seen in the Norwegian TV these days? Nice paper-bag sleeve, too.

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Rotterdam Spunk 1983

Yet a fine release from the early 80s which came out by Plastic Cheese Records. I've searched a long time to listen to this compilation because I love the early dutch punk scene with their raw and aggressive music. "Rotterdam Spunk is a snapshot of the Rotterdam scene in the early '80s, and if this compilation is an accurate depiction, it was a lively scene at that." - So this quote is taken from here and if you want more info so your're a click away. I feel really crappy and can barely focus to write something reasonable here. So at least a further quote which I can only underline: "Although it's obviously long out of print. I'll warn you - it may open your eyes to a punk scene you were never aware of, and you may end up on a record store quest to not only find your own copy of Rotterdam Spunk, but to also track down recordings by all these bands, as well as releases by bands from other scenes worldwide that you never knew existed." - Nothin' more to add!

1.Before You Go - KOTX
2.The Naked Kiss - THE MORTAL VIRTUE
3.Speedy Harry - J.DOPS BAND
4.Negative - SCHIZOIDPHRENICS
5.Under My Flag - DEFECT
6.Walk In Line - N.O.A.T.H.
7.No Religion - N.O.A.T.H.
8.Break Away (Live) - FORMALINE
9.Get Ugly - THE END
10.Endlösung (Live) - THE END
11.I Am Not Your Toy - BUNKER
12.Am I (Live) - PROJEKT III
13.Zet Het Gedonder Tot Een Stop - GENIEPIG
14.Haatschild - GENIEPIG
15.Lost In Sin - THE DEAD SPIRITS
16.Raise Hell - SPIKED COPY
17.Sometimes (Live) - DEBIELE EENHEID

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T.N.T. - Manifiesto Guernika 1983

One of the pillars and most important records of early Andalusia punk, this LP from 1983 was the only official studio album by Granada's TNT. (A Spanish band that shouldn't be mistaken for an identically-named Swiss group). They mixed '77 punk, early 80s post-punk and late period Clash in a record that covered themes such as the Spanish Civil War, George Orwell's "1984", Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" and the poetic influence of the band's place of origin. In January 1982 they recorded the demo Una Naranja Mecánica, which included covers of Clash songs, “Johnny B. Goode” and original songs. At the end of 1982 they signed a contract with DRO to record their awesome single "Cucarachas". That 7” was followed by one of the most impressive singles of early ’80s Spanish punk: TNT paired “Guernika,” based on Pablo Picasso’s painting, with “Gilmore ’77”, an intense track about the case of U.S. convict Gary Gilmore. When in early 1983 the record label told them they needed to release an album, the band had already conceived a specific project, a kind of collage where they could express the ideas they had in mind. And the result is this pearl here.

A review: "This debut album from Spain's TNT is a mixed success. It contains a brace of melodic mid-tempo punkers with bouncy appeal, but there are also a couple of catchy pop ditties (like "Deberías Tener Cuidado"), silly commercial numbers ("Radio Crimen Charleston"), post-punk things ("La Noche..."), and even synth muzak ("El Jardin Extranjero"). "Habitácion 101", "Sin Futuro" and "Nadsat" are the most appealing of the previously unreleased cuts." - Jeff Bale (from Maximum Rocknroll #16, August 1984)

The band would carry on with some line-up changes until they finally split up in 1985. Since then, they have reunited on different occasions, the last one more recently, when they decided to re-record some of this tracks and the reissue with original insert came out in a limited edition in 2010 on Munster Records. I know, you enjoy this brilliant gem because your hearts at the right place.

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