RED LONDON - This Is England 1984

One still goes before I leave home and we travel over to the British Isles and meet Red London, a four piece Oi! Punk combo from Sunderland, formed in 1981 by guitarist Kid and his brother Gaz on bass, vocalist Patty and drummer Raish and after the debut 7inch in 1983 they released their first album on Razor Records and they recorded thirteen excellent streetpunk songs with tempo and fine ballads and I must say this record fascinate me instantly because I love the English Oi! sound. Very melodic and dirty snotty guitars combined with the quiet pieces, simply fantastic and a singer who has a brilliant voice, Yeah!, lovely. You can get more Info via an Interview from the end of the century on PunkOiUK and in 2002 the band unfortunately disbanded. Yo, that's it for today. I must now make myself pretty and fresh for my pearl - Have a great weekend!!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Hardcore Power Music Part 2 1984

A rainy Saturday here and I am fit again after this hard week and as announced now the second Part Ultra Hardcore Power, whereby hardcore is slightly exaggerated. Ten bands, fifteen songs and an absolute increase to Volume 1. This compilation is packed with 85% unpublished stuff and convinced with many renowned German bands and in my opinion one of the most important D-Punk records, again via Mülleimer released, comes with a small Insert and partly in colored vinyl. A must have!

1.Unterwegs In Sachen Selbstmord - RAZZIA

2.Kämpf Um Dein Recht - AUSBRUCH

3.Thema S - INFERNO

4.Den Nächsten Krieg Gewinnt Der Tod - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

5.Wir Haben Was Zu Sagen - MANIACS

6.Samstag Nacht - IDIOTS

7.Bundespräsident - LUSTFINGER

8.Alkoholkonsum - SCHLUCKSPECHTE

9.Kommissar Winter - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

10.Ein Tag Im Schatten - INFERNO

11.Weltkrieg - MANIACS

12.Deutscher Eid - AUSBRUCH

13.Verweigerung Total - TIN CAN ARMY

14.Kreuz Oder Kopf - RAZZIA

15.Zuviel Ist Nicht Genug - MOTTEK

16.Diese Stadt - MANIACS

17.Liebe & Hass - KOMMANDO SCHWARZER FREITAG

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V/A - Ultra Hardcore Power 1983

I know this is not the Hardcore Vol 1 sampler that was required (I'll post it soon) but this one is just as essential. It's the first compilation from Mülleimer Records, the third most important German label in my opinion and have released in six years a few cool german punk records which are nowadays very sought and you can find a few of course on wdthtc. On this platte five bands, Normahl had at that time two records out, their legendary Stuttgart Über Alles EP and their first album Verarschung Total, Chaos Z with four cuts which are already sound dark and personel and already have the later Fliehende Stürme touch, all exclusive. In Stuttgart at home german Oi! combo Herbärds with their first vinyl outputs, two decent streetpunk numbers with funny lyrics. In 1984 the band released their debut album and they're somehow still active. Then Inferno from Augsburg and their classic hardcore tunes which made them interesting for the American punkers and their first album Tod & Wahnsinn is a blast (comin' soon) and last but not least Bluttat from Mülheim who unfortunately did not make the breakthrough, although they had three first-class brilliant hardcore albums with aggressive lyrics and they have been honored by Colturschock Records with a compilation called "Raw And Pure 1981-1984" (1000 copies) with old & rare goodies and I can recommend this record because it's fuckin' great. For a first label compilation not bad, everything sounds very raw and genuine and a year later Part 2 came out with more German underground noises, a better production and with bands which are not under contract upon Mülleimer and on the record are 100% exclusive tracks and it comes also in 192k/Bit in less than eight days. Cheers! and enjoy this early D-Punk classic.

1.Wein, Weiber & Gesang - NORMAHL

2.Alltagsshow - NORMAHL

3.Auf Der Mauer - NORMAHL

4.I'm Feeling Down - BLUTTAT

5.Ohne Mich - BLUTTAT

6.Slips & Mieder - HERBÄRDS

7.Schweinebauch - HERBÄRDS

8.Immer Noch Keine Antwort - CHAOS Z

9.Einsam - CHAOS Z

10.Qual Der Erinnerung - CHAOS Z

11.Verflucht - CHAOS Z

12.Wir Sind Schon Tot - INFERNO

13.Administration - INFERNO

14.Ronald Reagan - INFERNO

15.Nationalgefühl - INFERNO

16.Krieg Dem Krieg - BLUTTAT

17.Kohl Ist Gewählt - BLUTTAT

18.Computer - NORMAHL

19.Müslibrei - NORMAHL

20.Paragraphen - NORMAHL

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THE CONSUMERS - All My Friends Are Dead 1995

Yeah, this is a real Killer and kbd maniacs have heard of the Consumers and have this record and they were the first punk rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, but their members quickly relocated to Los Angeles, and became involved with the then-burgeoning L.A. punk scene. It is so much info in the net about this record so I give you this one:

Much of what is passed off as "punk rock" these days is pathetic and limp - no secret there. The Consumers were the real deal antithesis of pathos and limpness. Formed in early 1977, The Consumers were probably one of the very first in Phoenix, Arizona, to play punk rock. Influenced by punk scenes in England and New York, The Consumers cooked up a sound that was fast and hate-fueled. You will not find lyrics like "I'm going to find a way to drive you mad like piss on you or fuck your dad" on a Pennywise album, no sir. The Consumers recorded their one and only album in a small Phoenix studio in December of 1977 - eleven scorching tracks delivered in nineteen minutes, all loaded with anger and pure nihilism - and immediately moved to Los Angeles. Once in L.A., the band hit the live circuit, playing clubs like the Masque and the Whiskey A Go Go. Their sets were often violent; in an incident documented by Slash magazine, the entire band once beat vocalist David Wiley bloody onstage for no good reason! It didn't take long for them to be banned from clubs all over town. Legendary punk record label Dangerhouse agreed to release their album, but within a few short months, the label folded and the band imploded. Eventually the band members went on to other things: guitarist Paul Cutler formed 45 Grave and later joined Dream Syndicate, vocalist Wiley formed the Human Hands and the rest went on to lives of drugs, the military or dead end jobs. Presently, only two members of the band are still living. 

The Consumers album remained unreleased until 1995 when The Red Records issued it as a limited-edition LP which sold out quickly. Now, for the first time it is being issued on CD, newly re-mastered and sounding louder and nastier than ever. This is real punk rock - the kind FM radio is too chickenshit to deal with and video network lunkheads are paid handsomely to ignore. Shocking early works by psychos who would go on to 45 Grave, Dream Syndicate, and Human Hands Loud and nasty punk rock from 1977 for the first time on vinyl, initial limited pressing of the vinyl sold out immediately.

I can only underline all this words and this record is an absolute hammer and an important release when we talk about early american punk. Let's fuck your brain, play air guitar like a damn idiot and look for a girl and have everything with her while listen to this great unique awesome music!

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SACRE BLEU - Broken Promises 7'' 1979

Well, this band from Dublin is a typical Pub Rock band and they have two 7Inches released on Polydor and Sacre Bleu were formed 1978 by Anthony (vox), Pat (bass), Frankie (keys), Dick (guitars) and Albert (drums) and you should visit the glorious Irish Rock site for more info. In this file you find both records and if you want get the rare Just For Kicks compilation for more interesting sound from the green isle. Too bad that's so little of this land is available - I think I'll have something more tonight.....maybe.. stay tuned!

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TUNNELANGST - 180 BPM [Tape] 1997

Here's a fine tape from Herborn's Tunnelangst (which means "Fear Of Tunnels") and I remember them very well because the manager is a good friend of mine and singer Heini is a real charmin' man, this also applies to the whole band. I organized a gig together with Serene Fall in September 1998 and this evening's still remembered to this day. Sorry for delete the live recordings, always annoys me when I think back. Tunnelangst play punk in the classic british style of the early 80's, leather jackets, lots of alcohol, iros, and songs against all the wrongs of the world. Oh yeah, their scary looking singer (Heini had a iro as big as the fair tower) is also the model for the "Knuddelpunk 2" picture record. They were present on both "Sieger Sehen Anders Aus" compilations and in 1997 they released their full length CD on United Kids Records called "Gepflegte Szene" with fifteen heart attacks. Shortly after the band broke up due to musical differences, a few members founded the Rotten Bastards (Hardcore pur!) to put their musical outpourings into your bloody ears. This tape here contains both demos which they recorded 1996 or 1997 and has eight offensive punk trashers in German/English. Haut Rein!

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V/A - Back To Front Vol.5 1994

Well, I still have one tonight and its the fifth volume of the classic Back To Front compilation on Incognito Records with rare and obscure punkrock worldwide and the vinyl version is again limited to 1000 copies. Was in principle already in sleep mode but it came surprisingly visit from a very good friend of mine and you know what that means. Fuck Off tomorrow, no matter that I have to sit at 6:00 on my bike so I shit fat on it, you only live once and the night I will enjoy. The whole ass-kisser doesn't live and I hope your none of those... The Gin tastes good, the music makes me breathe and the full moon salutes! Let's punk my friends :) 

1.Re-Pulsion - CELL 609

2.Your Old Man - CYANIDE

3.I'm In Love With Margaret Thatcher - NOTSENSIBLES

4.Twisted Road - FLESHEATERS

5.Moderne Musik - HERMANN'S ORGIE

6.Combat Love - SHRAPNEL

7.Sunset Strip - THE NUMBERS

8.Rites 4 Whites - CORPSE GRINDERS

9.Terrorist - NEGATIV

10.Learn To Hate In The 80's - BOBBY SOXX

11.Ensaminatt - LÄDERNUNNAN

12.Boring - MARTIN & THE BROWNSHIRTS

13.Painting By Numbers - GIFTED CHILDREN

14.Lab Animal - POWERTRIP

15.Sex - FILTH

16.The Young Ones - SECRET

17.Du Gör Dom Du Vill - GLO

18.Oadarn Aufschneiden - DIE BÖSLINGE

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ÖVERSLAG - Varför Får Man Inte Va' Annorlunda 7'' 1980

This is a fine Hardrock 7inch from Överslag, only record when I'm right and also here null info about the band. Both songs have a really good dirty guitar and come across in a moderate mid-tempo sound. The flip side for me the winner because the tempo is more tightened and a classic 'Ho Ho Ho' singalong makes me singin' out loud, a solid solo in the middle...what more can I expected? Yep, I like this record, released on Noon Records, damn rare and if you find a copy don't hesitate. That's all for today, tomorrow is another.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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LA UVI - Ya Está Bien EP 1982

Debut record by La Uvi, a four piece from Madrid, on Spansuls Records. Nothing new in Blogland but I've just arrived and got this band in my head during the train ride and it gets not out, surely you know what I mean. So reason enough to bring the boys back. Excellent kbd stuff and they are represented on numerous compilations, some also in the blog, search on the top left. The sun shines and I leave home briefly.

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