SERENE FALL - Rares & Demos 1994-2008

Since I find no sleep again so I gladden you now with a special cream pie for all my true followers (or not), dark punkrockers and all the other revelers in Europe. All the pieces here are 90% unpublished (in these versions) because there are rehearsal recordings, outtakes, demos or songs that can't be found on their website. Lovingly compiled by me and my special thanks go to Maul, singer (EA80 guitar) who sent me these rare cuts and make this compilation possible. After more than ten years ago their third CD is out and we can be grateful that Serene Fall go ahead because several reshuffles forced the band almost to the final resolution. But now they're back and the new album is quite brilliant and brings us with their melancholy mood through the winter and Maul's expressive voice gives every song a special touch, download is a must! And if you don't know the music here's my invitation.

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ROSENGARTEN - Demo 1987

Here's a very fine tape which is very good and brings the gray season closer back again. Founded in Salzwedel, they exist from 1985 - 1990, Rosengarten was a band from the underground scene of the GDR. Nucleus was the timeless music & fun project Art Of Steel (with Carstensson and Hilke), by addition of Thönert, Füchsel and Fütterer they were complete and changed their band name in Rosengarten (borrowed by the Bauhaus song "Rosegarden Funeral Of Sores"). Differences in fall of 1986 led to the departure of Carstensson and Helge and Marion Semlow joined the band. Rosengarten record until 1989 three extremely complex and legendary "Tape Albums" and in the last year of their existence only drummer Thönert of the original line-up was in. At the turn of the time most of the members had been settled in Berlin and the band broke up, there was not a public resolution confirmed but then there was no more news about the band, silence remains. So musically the band's at home in a melancholic, darker sound with partially theatrical lyrics, here with some live recordings and the keyboards come cumbersome accompanying I think and the singer is nice desperate and angry. I must say their sound is really catchy and it's a pity that no label has invited the ladies and gentlemen to gave them a chance for an album, Assholes!! More Rosengarten on tapeattack. Well, if you love music from V.V.L., Wegschaun...Gold, EA80 or Ende November then try Rosengarten and listen carefully. It's worth!!!

- Special Thx to iNgo -

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WASTED YOUTH - Jealousy 7'' 1980

Damn good 7inch with two fine numbers, their 2nd one. Band info from wikipedia: "Wasted Youth were an East London post-punk band who became a small phenomenon across Europe playing their dark psychedelic bohemian rock. The band were active between 1979 and 1982, which blended early Goth and post-punk with dark acoustic strains of the sort associated with Nick Drake and Syd Barrett. The line-up of the band was Ken Scott (vox & guitar), Rocco Barker (guitar), Nick Nicole (synth), Darren Murphy (bass) and Andy Scott (drums). Their records were released through Bridgehouse Records, a label set up by the bass player's father in the pub he owned in Canning Town. Wasted Youth emerged from the remnants of mid 1970s heavy rock band "Warrior", fronted by Ken Scott. The band were largely influenced by Black Sabbath until the punk explosion at which point Scott split the group, due to its reluctance to embrace the new sound. There was brief collaboration with writer David W. Kirby (a.k.a. Dwk The Dogbreaths) who recited verse over the top of extended rhythm sections during live sets. Rocco Barker went on to form the band Flesh For Lulu and was in the Channel 4 show, A Place in Spain: Costa Chaos. Classic Rock (magazine) reported that the band's bassist, Darren Murphy, died of cancer on the 15th February 2012." - I added their first 7inch 'I'll Remember you' in this file, Get both!

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V/A - There Is No Reason To Be Happy EP 1989

A pretty gem of sophisticated punkrock music from Europe is this little piece of plastic. I purchased this EP at a concert in Hamburg, a local club named 'Marquee' anno 1989 and I think I did it because of the cool cover, the bands at that time told me nothing. And sometimes that's not a bad reason. 4 bands/6 songs and all of them small works of art. Very impressive are the Yugoslavian parts, three short & aggressive firecrackers with a singer who has made the right decision for himself. This is a punkrock voice and I can not imagine him as a seller of shoes, hahaha...but also convince the other bands here with their songs. A small varied piece of 100% punkrock which hits the nail on the head, 500 copies on Artcore Records.

1.My Life - W.D.M.

2.Sto Stopnic - 3.KATEGORIJA

3.Brŝljan - 3.KATEGORIJA

4.Alkoholna - 3.KATEGORIJA

5.Differences - MARTIAL LAW

6.Fuggi Fuggi - I REFUSE IT

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THE ROUSERS - A Treat Of New Beat 1980

A real masterpiece of PowerPop classic is the debut record by this combo. The Rousers from Broek op Langedijk (near under the smoke of Alkmaar) were one of the first Dutch New Wave bands. Inspired by the new momentum in the British pop music the band was founded on 19 September 1977 by the brothers Cock (vox + guitars) and Jan de Jong (drums), along with Rob Marienus (bass) and Theo van der Plas. In the beginning they play their own work and some covers. They played songs by The Beatles, The Damned, The Ramones and The Buzzcocks and this combination would determine the sound that the band develops and that they refer to themselves as New Beat. In January 1979 the Wieb (guitars) and Bonne Zigtema (vox) brothers join the band, Theo left. In the same year the first 7inch 'Magazine Girl' was released on Ariola/Torso and became a legend. Quickly they became celebrated, no wonder with their bright guitars, polyphonic harmonies and rhythmic clapping, the influence of the early beat music is clearly cognisable. Nevertheless, the band has a distinctly contemporary sound. After this record the band released all in all three singles and a second album called 'Touched'. 1981 the band broke up and split into The Thought and The Shavers. If you want more from the Rousers visit Frank's ShotgunSolution blog for the rest. By the way, the grandiose cover reminds me a little of Hergé. A Treat Of New Beat is truly one of the best albums I've heard this year.

- Many Thx to Fredrik -

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NO MANS LAND - Anything At All 12'' 1988

No Mans Land were a Sydney band playing the traps from 1984 to 1988. They were fronted by the wild but gentle Dave Slade. Prior to No Mans Land, Dave was singing in The Mercy Killers (1984). They were in need of a new bass player and the obvious choice was Dave's friend Jim Leone. However, the band soon broke up and FRANKENSTINE was born with No Mans Land soon to follow. The early line up were Dave Slade (vox), Jim Leone (bass), Mark Welsh (drums), Peter Bennett (keys) and Mark Rostron (guit). When Peter left, Mick Duncan joined on guitar and keyboards, coming from the short lived Via Satellite where he was renowned for his frocks. Their first demo tape was released in 1985 and the first single plus a mini-album called "Savage Brides" followed a year later. Their last release is this 12'' here with two wavie gloomy numbers and I like the deep striking voice, beautiful melancholic and a damn good record. By the end of 1988 No Mans Land was no more and all band members are still active.

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DUESENJAEGER - Las Palmas O.K. 2004

Well, hard days now and it's good to go out and join a concert. Yesterday and today are Turbostaat in town and last evening Duesenjaeger were opener and it is sometimes nice when I see a band which is great and I not hear them long ago. The band was founded 1999 and after two nice EP's their debut album saw the light of day in 2004 on GoKart Records. "E minor, melancholic, impulsive and angry. German punk, punk rock with German lyrics", so the band describes their sound in a few words, and that's enough. More albums followed until 2008, then Duesenjaeger was history. 

End of 2010 they receive an invitation and play a concert. "It itched us again in the fingers". Quick their own label Grabeland Schallfolien was born and new songs were recorded, released and live presented (what they have clearly demonstrated yesterday)...and that's a good thing! Jungs, weiter so - Danke!

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V/A - For Our Beloved Departed! [Special] 2014

Exactly one year ago, I lost my love - R.I.P. my beloved Girl, still missing you!

1.In A Lonely Place - NEW ORDER

2.Gone - DAVID HOLMES

3.Jewel - CRANES

4.Into My Arms - NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS

5.The Sage - VAMPIRE STATE BUILDING

6.Nur Zu Besuch - TOTEN HOSEN

7.Kein Zurück - WOLFSHEIM

8.Der Tanz Der Schatten - THEATRE OF TRAGEDY

9.Where The Lights Won't Shine - PSYCHED UP JANIS

10.Atmosphere - JOY DIVISION

11.Roads - PORTISHEAD

12.Missing You - PINK TURNS BLUE

13.Let Your Fingers Do The Walking - SORT SOL

14.It's All Over - THE GOD MACHINE

15.Late Night - THIS MORTAL COIL

16.Exit Music - RADIOHEAD

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V/A - Burning Ambitions (A History Of Punk) 1982

Burning Ambition: The History of Punk, attempts to be a definitive overview of the British (except DK) wave/punk scene in the late 70s/early 80s and while it falls short of its goals, it's nevertheless an admirable effort. The Crème de la Crème are here to honor, only classics on it. Surely some of you, like me, have the original records at home but this double album should become a favorite of yours, because this record is one of the finest punk compilations which is ever released. Love to hear all these classic songs in this order and believe me.... you will enjoy it as a good fuck.

1.Boredom - BUZZCOCKS

2.Bingo Masters Breakout - THE FALL

3.12XU - WIRE

4.Life - ALTERNATIVE TV

5.Keys To Your Heart - THE 101'ERS

6.I'm Alive - 999

7.Gary Gilmore's Eyes - THE ADVERTS

8.Justifiable Homicide - DAVE GOODMAN & FRIENDS

9.Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone - SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS

10.(Get A) Grip On (Yourself) - THE STRANGLERS

11.Your Generation - GENERATION X

12.Baby, Baby - THE VIBRATORS

13.Identity - X-RAY SPEX

14.Read About Seymour - SWELL MAPS

15.I'm Stranded - THE SAINTS

16.Chinese Rocks - HEARTBREAKERS

17.Lock It Up - EATER

18.Ain't Got A Clue - THE LURKERS

19.Lady - ADAM & THE ANTS

20.Love Song - THE DAMNED

21.Looking After No. 1 - BOOMTOWN RATS

22.Where's Captain Kirk? - SPIZZ ENERGI

23.In A Rut - THE RUTS

24.Angels With Dirty Faces - SHAM 69

25.Stranglehold - U.K.SUBS

26.Flares & Slippers - COCKNEY REJECTS

27.The Wait - KILLING JOKE

28.No Goverment - ANTI-PASTI

29.Holiday In Cambodia - DEAD KENNEDYS

30.Dead Cities - THE EXPLOITED

31.Last Rockers - VICE SQUAD

32.Harry May - THE BUSINESS

33.Police Story - THE PARTISANS

34.Someone's Gonna Die - BLITZ

35.City Baby Attacked By Rats - G.B.H

36.Complete Disorder - DISORDER

37.Russians In The DHSS - ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER

38.Lust For Glory - ANGELIC UPSTARTS

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -

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NDT - s/t LP 1982

NDT was formed by Ex-Crazy bassplayer Markus Tremp with other members of other Ex-Luzern Punkbands and this is their first album. And like Crazy they played hard and uncompromising social-critical lyrics, sung mainly in Swiss-German, helped them gain a large following to this day. Their awesome presence, the great straight-forward sound and the subtle political undertone, inspired many others to also form a Punk band in the early 80s. Find it, listen to it and be completely thrilled by the fantastic songs on this record from a band that many perceive to have been Switzerland’s most convincing Punk act ever! This awsome album contains ten swiss punk killers and was a self produced release and is nowadays one of the rarest records which is also extremely offered to high prices. All artwork included and now let's get pogo!

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