ILL REPUTE - Omelette 1985

We visit California today where the temperatures are generally more pleasant than here in fucking Germany (-4 degrees) and Ill Repute In the dazzling world of Californian Punk in the Eighties. Ill Repute stands out like a diamond in the rough with their Compilation Omelette. Released in 1985 via Mystic Records, this work is not only a musical manifesto, but also a sharp commentary on society, offering a mixture of wit, anger and a pinch of irony. From the first tone you will be catapulted into a raw and melodic soundscape. The guitar riffs are boisterous and energetic, while John's vocals convey an unmistakable urgency. Omelette is an album that not only takes up the typical Punk elements, but also combines them with an idiosyncratic humor. The lyrics are a prime example of the band's ability to transform everyday frustrations into compelling stories, mixed with such passion and wit that you inevitably recognize yourself in your own frustrations. The combination of catchy melodies and sharp, often sarcastic lyrics makes Omelette a timeless work that has lost none of its relevance even decades after its release. This album is a highlight and you were confronted with a musical rollercoaster ride that changes from fast, driving beats to melodic passages, perfectly capturing the essence of Punkrock. The band manages to create an atmosphere that inspires both singing along and reflection. The song selection is quite cool, but that is precisely what gives Omelette its authentic charm. It is not a polished product, but an honest reflection of the band and their time. The raw aesthetic underlines the messages of the songs and lets the listener feel the energy and spirit of the punk scene of the time. Ill Repute manages a remarkable balancing act between seriousness and humor with this one. At a time when many bands were trying to find their way in the music industry, Omelette remains an unconventional and genuine work that inspires listeners to think about the world around them - while nodding their heads and moving their feet. In summary, this fucking record is an indispensable piece of Punk history. It is an album that captures the anger and frustration of a generation while playing with a lightness and humor that make it a timeless classic. If you are looking for a work that both makes you think and provides unforgettable musical moments, then is just the thing for you A review: "A collection of the best and worst from one of Oxnard’s finest, coming out on Mystic Records. Consisting of one track from every release that this band has ever been involved with, only two new songs appear, both of them live and the outstanding tracks of the release. Typical rough Mystic production doesn’t really help, but overall this is a good sampler of one of the once classic SoCal thrash outfits." (Martin Sprouse, MRR #32 • January 1986)

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DEPRESSION - s/t LP 1985

Depression is a four piece from Melbourne and were formed 1982 and consisted of Spike (vocals), Smeer (guitars), Liddy (bass), Danny (drums) and this is their grandiose debut on Reactor Records with twenty-six fast and raw goodies and sometimes such a short and long song selection can get boring, that's how I feel sometimes, but here everything is just right: The production is very high, Spike's vocal is nice aggressive, the guitars are abrasive, incisive & attacking and the rest is on high level (check this soldid review for more words). I became aware of the band through the fantastic Compilation Welcome To 1984, which was released by MRR at the time and will soon be shown in this theater, and their song 'What A Strange World' really impressed me musically and lyrically; the powerful energy and the unmistakable lyrics, which are still relevant today, have stuck in my mind. Unfortunately, I didn't follow the four's way after that and by 2010 they had released four albums. I know I have to watch out for the other stuff, because Depression are first-class hardcoreler that shows the signs of the times in clear, unvarnished images. In 1989, Depression called it a day after mixed reactions to their later work and differences within the band. Fantastic Record Baby!

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COBRA - Stand The Pressure 1985

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Eve, mine was fantastic this year and I will remember it for the rest of my life. You can imagine why and I won't go into detail because it's really none of your business, but I will say one thing: it was the best December 24th I've ever had. - Let's fly east and stop in Osaka and meet Cobra and listen to the band's debut album on AA Records with fourteen splendid goodies. Info: The original incarnation of the band was formed in 1982 by two friends who had first met in their junior high school's folk music club: Yosu-Ko (vocals/bass) and Naoki (guitar), and a mutual friend known as Mi-Chan (drums). Their first recording was the EP Break Out, released from the independent label AA Records in 1984. Naoki left that same year. They released several singles and EPs on AA Records, some of which were later collected on a CD entitled Indie Omnibus '82-'86. The band's debut featured an eye-catching cover of a boot crushing a young man's face and came with a two song bonus flexi. The band went through several member changes. Then in 1989, Yosu-Ko happened to meet Naoki and bassist Pon, who at the time were both members of the punk band Laughin' Nose but thinking of leaving. They joined Yosu-Ko, and drummer Ki-Yan completed this line-up. They were signed by a major record label, Pony Canyon, and released two full-length albums, both 1990 and a half-length album (1991). Although this incarnation of Cobra was quite commercially successful, it disbanded in December 1991 after only a year. Cobra reformed in 1999 and released a new album, simply entitled Cobra. Yosu-Ko & Naoki were the only members to return from the previous line-up; Yosu handled the bass duties as well as vocals, and the two were joined by drummer Yoshiro. This album represented a departure in the band's sound compared to their 1980s/early 1990s work, with generally quieter guitars, less of an emphasis on sing-along choruses, and more of an overall alternative rock feel. More albums followed and in 2005 Cobra was disbanded again. Two years later they reformed again and have apparently continued to be active since then, but the last record was twelve years ago. However, the band is an important part of the Japanese Oi/Punk scene and their sound has also won them many fans in Europe.

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MORGEN TEUER TÖTEN - Schluckauf Akut! [Tape] 2022

With the following post I contradict myself, what about old stuff, no... Now comes new music and those who have downloaded my Compilation Positive Energie 2 are one step ahead with a small impression of the current band. Morgen Teuer Töten is a Synth-Punk band from Berlin and this is their first output, a five track demo. There isn't much information about the band, line-up, etc... but we are listen to a female voice and I think there are three members in total. To date there is an EP, this tape and the current debut album was  released in October 2024 on Kidnap Music. And that's where some information comes from, because unfortunately I have nothing. The band brings everyday madness straight into your ears. With biting lyrics they pounce on the irrelevant trendy society until it's screaming in front of the supermarket checkout. Their songs are so catchy that you'll still be singing along to them in the shower after the concert - and so shameless that even the soap turns red. There's good music, there's shit music and there's Morgen Teuer Töten. Very good Nuggets in an acceptable PostPunk tangle.

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V/A - Avon Calling 2 2010

Well friends, it's that time again, Christmas Eve is here, families and loved ones come together for once a year to tell stories and eat and spend the evening in cozy harmony, just as society celebrates and television dictates. And many of you know what my position is on all this crap. These days mean nothing to me and in the past few years have only brought pain and misunderstanding. But I don't want to speak badly of these days, no no, of course there are happy people who look forward to them all year and others who remain alone and wish they would pass quickly, and for all those who have nothing planned for these days, this theater is also made. Let's see if I can cheer you up a bit with some old stuff that could light up your hearts. Already fourteen years old but filled with rare goodies is the following Compilation from Bristol Archive Records and is in my opinion a worthy continuation. A small intro: "This new album full of forgotten treasures and will sit perfectly along side the original Avon Calling release and go some way to completing the story of just what was happening in Bristol back in 1979/1980 and how the music sounds as relevant today as it did back then. If you like British Punk you'll like this, and one for collectors too." This not only sounds interesting, it is interesting! A wonderful mix of excellent tastings and in any case precious.

1.Self Confession - SOCIAL SECURITY

2.The Only One - EUROPEANS

3.Broken Glass  APARTMENT

4.You Got It - PRIVATE DICKS

5.People Of Today - THE X-CERTS

6.Audition Room - ESSENTIAL BOP

7.Retrospect - APARTMENT

8.Mr Magoo - SNEAK PREVIEW

9.Letters In My Desk - JOE PUBLIC

10.Train To Brighton - 48 HOURS

11.Showcase - THE DIRECTORS

12.Want Some Fun - PRIVATE DICKS

13.I Can't Get Out - SNEAK PREVIEW

14.Middle Of Nowhere - STEREO MODELS

15.Any Takers - THE PHONE

16.Suicide Man - SEAN RYAN

17.Faster - JOE PUBLIC

18.Dancer - TVI’S

19.Empty Promises - THE DIRECTORS

20.You Might As Well Enjoy Yourself - UNKNOWN ARTIST

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RABID - The Bloody Road To Glory EP 1982

I did a little searching on my hard drive and found the following one. It's not my rip either, but it's worth posting this music. Back across the canal to meet Rabid, who weren't able to get off to a good start like others, a four piece from Leicester which were founded 1979 and they consisted on this fine debut EP of Nick (vocals), Dean(bass), Brute (guitars), Penny (drums) and initially active between till 1986. A new line-up of the band was reformed in 2013. After recording a 5-track demo in 1981, they released this debut EP on their own 'Blank Label' imprint. After the EP's distributor, Fresh, went out of business, owing money to Fall Out Records, Fall Out reissued the EP later in 1982. They released two 7Iinches in their early days and after the re-union they became more active in terms of albums. Three were made by 2016. Since then, it has been quiet around them. Enjoy the record!

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A+P - Links Rechts EP 1982

My dear friends, I was so busy this weekend digitizing LPs that a very good friend lent me that I hardly had a chance to post anything, but two double vinyl albums with a total of over eighty songs leave their mark and take up a lot of time, but it's done and we now come to another rare German goodie and it's the only 7Inch by A+P from Munich with five minimalistic Pisstakes, original released by the Switzerland label Soilant. A+P cover a variety of topics in their songs, including social injustice, Nazi filth, religion issues and the challenges of living in modern society. Their lyrics are often direct and provocative, making them a voice in the Munich scene The song Dachau (which is on their first LP), for example, was censored by the authorities because it shows the truth and brutality of the cruel dark German twelve years and when I watch the documentaries in TV over and over again I feel sick and have to puke. People are shit, and that has remained the case in this century, and it makes me angry when I think of all the assholes who buy everything with money, especially those who can be bought with money and whose situation is taken advantage of. For sure is that some club, church institution or Nazi bigwig contributed to the judicial amputation of the song but it doesn't matter, as long as we fight against the system and remain ourselves, these wankers can kiss our asses... and let me tell you: Don't fall in love with their world. Now I've digressed.... very good five song EP and sorry for the crappy rip, it's not mine.

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OROHPACKZ - Ruhestörung 7'' 2018

Orohpackz is a band that came together in Berlin in the mid-eighties. Former members of the recently disbanded Deutsche Trinkerjugend decided to escape the boredom and founded Orohpackz. The band consists of Wolfgang (vocals), Köhler (guitars), Ralf (bass), Uwe (drums). They played a few concerts and finally recorded two songs that nobody outside of Berlin knew until six years ago. The renowned label Rotten Totten Records, which specializes in finding such valuable treasures, released these two nuggets in an edition of 100 copies (50 on yellow clear & 50 on purple vinyl) and put a little exclamation mark on the short-lived combo. Equipped with liner notes by bassist Ralf, this record is a beautiful thing.

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THE MENTAL - Extended Play EP 1979

Short lived four piece from the Melksham/Trowbridge area and the band consisted of Dick (vocals), Sikick (guitars), Steve (bass), Tony (drums) and this is their only record which was self-released on Kamikaze Pig Records, hand numbered out of 600 copies, with four garage-scratchy, chaotic numbers, with excellent tempo and simply played, just the way I like it. Shortly afterwards the band split and singer Dick went onto to form the Subhumans with members of another local band The Stupid Humans. It goes without saying that the original 7inch is now being traded at high prices, almost a bit too high for my taste, and its presence on Compilations is also rather rare, but the meticulous detectives have found them for the Bloodstains Across The UK 3 beauty. This means they are worthy, rightly so. That's it folks!

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ASTA KASK - Världens Räddaste Land 7'' 2013

The gentlemen from Asta Kask are always welcome in this theatre, today with their ninth 7Inch Världens Räddaste Land (The Scariest Country In The World) on Gaphals, 500 pressed: 200 on white vinyl, 300 on black. The band has released several albums in their lifetime and has developed a loyal fan base, both in Sweden and internationally. They have also disbanded several times but have always returned healthy and remain an influential force in Sweden with their energetic power sound, which is also found in these two melodic, catchy & dynamic nuggets. Also noteworthy are the lyrics, which takes apart a world-famous superpower and look behind the beautiful facade, match the cover. The B-side features with 'Välkommen Ner' a non-album track, so everything done right I would say, give it a try!

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