V/A - Russia Bombs Finland 1982

The perfect sound for a Monday comes today from Finland, more precisely by Helsinki's Propaganda label (specializes mainly in Finnish hardcore, punk and much more) that gave birth to this fantastic compilation over thirty-seven years ago and has not lost any of its hardness and fresh sound in my opinion. All bands are likely known to every maniac of fast-paced short songs, you can find some records in the blog, and for those who want to discover this heart attack noises for themselves this record is an excellent start, I promise. And if you don't have enough of this plenty harsh stuff I recommend you the essential Killed By Finnish Hardcore compilation by Redrum Records... b.t.w. the first 500 copies came partly with booklet which I don't have.

1.Vapaus - BASTARDS
2.Lahdataan Ne - BASTARDS
3.Ei Tulevaisuutta - BASTARDS
4.Univormukonnat - BASTARDS
5.Sodan Uhka - BASTARDS
6.R.A.Y. - ANTIKEHO
7.Peace & Love - ANTIKEHO
8.Suomi 83 - ANTIKEHO
9.Uhoan - ANTIKEHO
10.Politiikka - KAAOS
11.Ei Enää Koskaan - KAAOS
12.Ei Luovuteta - KAAOS
13.Natsi - NATO
14.Presidenttipeli - NATO
15.Helsingin Yöt - NATO
16.Villi Ja Vapaa - NATO
17.Mä Haluan Paljon Rahaa - TERVEET KÄDET
18.N.Y.T. - TERVEET KÄDET
19.Älä Luota Systeemiin - RIISTETYT
20.Painu Helvettiin Natsiäpärä - RIISTETYT
21.Sä Maksat - RIISTETYT
22.Rajoitukset - RIISTETYT
23.Mä En Jaksa Elää - RIISTETYT
24.En Jaksa Enää - 013
25.Työnvälittäjä - 013
26.Takaisin Todellisuuteen - 013
27.Aku Ankka Raskaana - MAHO NEITSYT
28.Mikä Mun Päässä Nykii - MAHO NEITSYT
29.Sinä Ja Minä - APPENDIX
30.Tää Maailma On Meidän - APPENDIX
31.Suomi Vapaaksi - SEKUNDA
32.Lepakon Hämyt - SEKUNDA
33.Poseeraajat - SEKUNDA
34.Elukat - DACHAU
35.Huomena Haudassa - DACHAU

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V/A - Pogo Punks 1999

Actually I didn't post a sampler again because the most songs on this are otherwise available in Blogland and I thought to myself it's a waste of time to post lots of double cuts but this unoffical release leaves me no choice. Excellent song selection with massive early original Swiss Punk from 1977 - 1982. I have found that many Swiss punk records are available again today at fair prices, but you have to be fast. Here we have nine complete 7inches (except Bellevue) and this goes out to the swiss maniac who falls from the chair and lobotomized his neighbors.

1.Mayday - REBELS
2.Mental Disaster - REBELS
3.I Feel Like A Tram - JACK & THE RIPPERS
4.Cry For Fame - DIETER MEIER
5.Dein Freund - BELLEVUE
6.365 - GLUEAMS
7.Glitter Hair Cream - NEGATIV
8.Impossibilities - BASTARDS
9.Züri Punx - SPERMA
10.No Chance - FRESH COLOR
11.Sweet Society - REBELS
12.No Desire - JACK & THE RIPPERS
13.The Hook - DIETER MEIER
14.Marchin' Men - BELLEVUE
15.Mental - GLUEAMS
16.Terrorist - NEGATIV
17.Danger - BASTARDS
18.Schizo Terrorist - BASTARDS
19.Bombs - SPERMA
20.The Source - FRESH COLOR

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Back To Front Vol.1 1993

Loud Fast Rules! Hell Yeah! All right folks, here it is by request and with this record starts the awesome Back To Front series, released via the German label Incognito Records. All vinyl versions are limited to 1000 copies and you know what waits for you. 1A rare '77 punk/powerpop from the finest. I don't have to keep talking, check the blog for more volumes and what I especially like on # 1 are the many Australian bands (where are the Kelpies?). A fuckin 'great compilation for all those who like this sound, and I know: we are many! - And the beer tastes even better on a frosty Monday.... BRRRRRR.... I Hate Winter! The last two will follow soon, no questions.

1.Idi Amin - The K9's

2.Funky Bastards - THE BASTARDS

3.Half Two - HELMETTES

4.Adolph, You Beauty - THE CHOSEN FEW

5.Loud Fast Rules! - STIMULATORS

6.Drive My Car - NASTY FACTS

7.Don't Want You Back - THE LETTERS

8.Chaise Electrique - ELECTROCHOC

9.Stamp Out Disco - RAZAR

10.My City Of Sydney - XL CAPRIS

11.Nazi School - CRACKED ACTOR

12.Opera Huset - ATTENTAT

13.Impossibilities - BASTARDS

14.Eddie's New Shoes - BLITZ BOYS

15.Kick Them - FRONT PAGE

16.Hardcore - MITTAGEISEN

17.Nothing For You - QUICK & THE DEAD

18.Paperboy Song - PREDATOR

18.Nervous - VICTIMS

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V/A - Finnish Spunk/Hard Beat 1984

I've just been in Finland with a rip and what lies closer to post another classic compilation by the famous Hardcore label Propaganda (licensed by Rock-O-Rama) and we meet the Créme de la Créme of the fast dirty and catchy representatives from the beautiful north of Europe. One killer chases the next and twenty-three tornadoes shred everything in just under forty minutes that gets in their way. Use the search function top left for more albums by some bands and enjoy the fantastic musical heart attacks with a refreshing beer just as I do it right now!

1.Haluun Kuolemaa - RIISTETYT

2.Tuomiopäivä - RIISTETYT

3.Maailma Palaa - BASTARDS

4.Lopun Alku - BASTARDS

5.Sinivalkoinen Lama - HIC SYSTEEMI

6.Uskonsota - KAAOS

7.Kenellä On Valta - DESTRUCKTIONS

8.Ajattele - VAURIO

9.Sortoa Ja Vainoa - VAURIO

10.Sankaripeli - POIKKEUSTILLA

11.Katson Maailmaa - RAPPIO

12.Painajainen - APPENDIX

13.Syyllinen - VARAUS

14.Raiskattu - VARAUS

15.Suvivirsi - KLIMAX

16.Moscow - KLIMAX

17.Vapaa Maa - LAHDEN RAIVAUS

18.Mikkeli Über Alles - NUSSIVAT NUNNAT

19.Vapauttava Kuolema - TAMPERE SS/SKITZO

20.Häkki - TAMPERE SS/SKITZO

21.Petsamoon - O13

22.Musta Jumala - TERVEET KÄDET

23.Outo Maa - TERVEET KÄDET

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BASTARDS - Schizo Terrorist 1978

A fucking cool record and one I posted already in my former Blog is the next one by the Bastards, a five piece from Geneva and consisted of by Marie-Pierre & Sando (vocals), Jean-Francois (bass), Ralph (guitars), Didier (guitar/drums). The band emerged from the Slam, one of the first Swiss glam rock bands that formed in 1976 and changed its name and sound in 1977, and in their short existence one 7Inch was released through Zaki Records (the original record is available for a cheap € 350,-) and in 2006 Feathered Apple Records reissued this in two versions, first pressing of 500 numbered and the second pressing 1000 regular copies. This combo is pure Punkrock and belongs to the best bands from this country, that is confirmed also by numerous Compilation contributions. They play in the top league of SwissPunk with their snotty songs and are always welcome in my domicile, nine blasts will convince even those who don't know them, definitely! Brilliant Stuff!

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RAT BASTARDS - 6 Song EP 2004

Now folks, it's getting loud and fast and this post is for all Hardcores out there and this fuckin' 6 Song EP is a great example for brilliant screamcore. Rat Bastards are from Chicago and the band started in the mid 90s featuring former Industrialized Autocracy members, along with late 80s scene member Pat Kelly. They are still playing today (after some lineup changes) and on this little noisecracker are Pat (vocals), Jay & Rick (guitars), Al (bass), Mike (drums), they made five 7Inches, this one on Kangaroo Records (Amsterdam label) and one album. For the collector nerds are the two singles on Will E. Survive Records very interesting, "Contaminated Minds" and the split with Dead Drunk. There's definitely been a shift musically since the early years, starting as a 80's style hardcore band which moved into a newer sound, incorporating into that both Swedish and Japanese H/C influences. They've all played in a lot of Chicago bands in the past and continue to do so. Now enjoy this classic hardcore stuff with the highest volume.

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THE ARGUMENTATIVE BASTARDS - s/t 12'' 1989

A fine record is now waiting and I quote a little info from the essential upthepunks site, the source for music/bands from down under: TAB began playing in 1988 with a set of originals and smattering of Black Sabbath and Agnostic Front covers. Guitarist Simon Gotlieb (previously of After Shock and Compos Mentis) was originally on vocals before Aaron Watson joined, with this early version also including Hamish Laing on rhythm guitar. The band played fairly regularly in Wellington’s late 1980s’ scene with gigs alongside other local acts Flesh D-Vice, Microwave Babies, The Sub-Dominants and a young metal act out of Wellington High School called Shihad. In early July of 1989 TAB went into Writhe Studios and recorded the seven songs for their sole-release 12'', the sound is a meld of punk/metal/hardcore/reggae with TAB veering across a number of musical lines and ending in a punked up version of John Denver’s: (Take Me Home) Country Roads. The record starts with Brave New Soldiers a song credited to Kevin Kermack who played with Simon and J.P de Raad in early 1980’s thrash-punk outfit Aftershock. The next two tracks, Kill The Dogs and Fred are 80s metal riffs within a punk framework, with 3rd track Fred breaking down into a slow-tempo reggae beat half-way through before jumping back into thrash tempo. The B-sides three original tracks takes a leaf out of Bad Brains with Video Nasty and Used Prophylactics showing Watson’s strong vocals can throw out a halfway decent H.R. yelp, while third track Sniffin is a slow tempo reggae/ punk song based on seeing kids glue sniffing in Porirua. The Argumentative Bastards EP was released at The Carpark off Willis Street on June 21, 1990 with 500 vinyl copies pressed on New Plymouth label Ima Hitt. The gig was videoed and there were plans for some form of video release with interviews, three new songs and footage of people smashing cans of beer on their heads. A second EP, Ganja and Chocolate Fish, was also recorded but not released before the band split up, and now languishes on tape somewhere in the Hutt Valley. In June 1991, TAB played at New Plymouth’s notorious Mushroom Ball where vocalist Aaron ensured one of TAB’s last gigs was seared into the psilocybin plastered minds of those in attendance by igniting his pubic hair on stage.

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V/A - Pultti EP 1982

This little juwel was a self-released one and discogs says Pultti was a fanzine made by Pexi, the singer of Maho Neitsyt and probably 118 copies were pressed but I'm not sure. Fact is this one is a very rare one and the music here is all quite good. Starts with the classic Appendix from Pori and I think you know them well because they had two albums released in the 80s, nice mid-tempo punk at its finest. Maho Neitsyt from Kuusankoski with a short dirty goodie, always nice this pinched voice. They released a lot of 7inches through the 80s and essential is a compilation called "Näinkö Viina Vaikuttaa?" with all their recordings, it's sure a bootleg, don't know when this came out. From Etuala exists only this song here, maybe it's a side-project from some of this band here, no idea, sure the song kicks enormous. Behind Antikeho stuck no other than the Bastards, the hardcore kings, everyone knows. More Antikeho you can find on the great "Russia Bombs Finland" compilation on Propaganda Records. Nato is another unknown band, maybe from Helsinki and here with the longest track, 3 minutes. Cool Punk'N'Roll sound with snotty guitars and a fine solo. They're ditto on the "Russia" comp. and a few other bootlegs. Appendix close this record with a Killer one. Resume: Successful record, no failure, nice artwork, Pogo guaranteed!

1.Ei Raha Oo Mun Valuuttaa - APPENDIX

2.Ne Ei Myyneet Mulle Viinaa - MAHO NEITSYT

3.Päästä Vetää - ETUALA

4.R.A.Y - ANTIKEHO

5.Isänmaa Vituttaa - NATO

6.Kytän Unelma - APPENDIX

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MARILLION - Garden Party 12'' 1983

Today on this stormy and rainy Saturday we come to a band which fascinate me since the beginning and who delivered four solid rock albums in their early phase, their best times (1979-1988). The band was founded in 1979 as an instrumental group under the name Silmarillion, based on the book by the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien. Founding members were Steve (guitar), Doug (bass), Brian (keyboard) and Mick (drums). In 1981, singer Derek William Dick, better known as Fish, joined the band, as did bassist Diz Minnitt. As a result, Jelliman and Minnitt were replaced by keyboardist Mark Kelly and bassist Pete Trewavas. This line-up released their first 12'' Market Square Heroes in October 1982 and remained until 1988, in this year Fish left the band and Marillion became uninteresting for me. Garden Party is part of the first album and the second single by the band and Fish explains: "Garden Party is a cynical outlook, the microcosm of Cambridge where the upper class is used to uphold a plastic facade rather than a reality and it becomes and act that rather a lot of people feel the need to maintain at Cambridge." - Usable infos: the original lyrics read "I'm Fucking", replaced by "I'm Miming" in the shorter radio-friendly Single release. "Rucking" in the previous line is a rugby term; the sport is referred to earlier in the song. Fish appeared on shows such as Top of the Pops, the UK's long running chart show and, at the point where he ought to be singing the broadcastable "miming", he shut his mouth and merely pointed at his lips as the words came over the PA. The album version (which was also included on the 12" release) contained the original lyric. The song is a parody of social elitism and snobbery. The B-side is a live version of "Margaret" (recorded @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 7 April 1983) and the 12Inch includes one more live goodies of "Charting The Single" (recorded @ Hammersmith Odeon, 18 April 1983). Marillion was an excellent band for nine years, with fantastic songs that included political as well as very personal lyrics and were are not a poor cheap Genesis copy like they were portrayed by some useless music critics, these bastards have no idea and have better shut their mouths, stupid assholes. Uiii, I'm too emotional, but I can't allow such uninspired behavior. Well it doesn't matter, enjoy the music and just be calm!

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REDNECKS - Blitzkrieg Bop 2007

"We called ourself the Rednecks because we hated boring sloppy hippies! We played Kick-Ass Rock'N'Roll. The New York Dolls and the Ramones inspired us. The second concert saw us open for our idols, the Troggs. They watched our show and dug us too! We're in heaven! Listen!!!!.... and Kick!!!" All tracks were recorded live on October 18th, 1978 @ Salle Du Faubourg in Geneva, Switzerland (opening for the Troggs). The Rednecks were a Punk band from Geneva and consisted of Francis Seilern (vocals/guitar), Babine (bass), both from Jack & The Rippers, Sandro Sursock (vocals/guitars) from the Bastards and Paul Zouridis (drums) from the Scelerates. The band was specializes in cover versions of their favorite crunchy Punk and Rock & Roll songs by the Ramones, Heartbreakers, Pirates, Chuck Berry, etc.... and these recordings shows the band in absolute top form and all tracks are present here in a consistently recording quality. Hit after Hit and I can imagine how incredible this show was. I think, these songs are the only releases by them, so relax and listen to this limited to 300 copies CD-only!

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V/A - Belgique Putain Frigide 1996

Seventh homemade compilation in this theater from the CD-R bootleg label Get Baque Records. And in this episode they take a trip to Belgium and present us twenty five rare Punk/New Wave/PowerPop highlights from 1977-1982. Well, seventy-five percent of the protagonists are already known and represented on numerous compilations, the remaining twenty-five are worthwhile and interesting. That speaks once more for the variety of bands from the Euroheadquarters state. Of course you can say, "Oh no, not Belgium again" and do I need that at all? The answer is an unequivocal YES! Here we go...

1.Job In Town - THE BASTARDS

2.Nuclear Apocalypse - CHAINSAW

3.Working Man - STAGEBEAST

4.Just Like A Rainbow - ABLAZE

5.Le Prof À Mac Off - D.D.MAC OFF

6.Punk - DE STRANGERS

7.Flash - DOUCE VIOLENCE

8.You'll Be The One - HUBBLE BUBBLE

9.Saturday Night - JOHNNY PALERMO

10.No Monarchy - THE KIDS

11.The Fuzz On My Bag - KING LOUIS & THE MEMPHIS MAFFIA

12.I Am A Computer - MAD VIRGINS

13.Stooges - P.I.G.Z

14.Ça Gaze Pour Moi - PLASTICHKE

15.Heaven Only Knows - X-PULSION

16.Hot Love - ONION DOLLS

17.Life Addict - ACETYLENE

18.Tears - CHARTS

19.Violence - CONTINGENT

20.Don't Play Around - THE CROWS

21.Astronauts - GENOCID

22.Night Fever - STRUGGLER

23.The Modern Dance - DEFINITIVOS

24.Life It's A Joke - KEBAB

25.LSD - LOST LEGION

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V/A - Destroy Power Not People EP 1995

Fifteen minutes statement by twelve bands and the topic can only be treated aggressive and rough, a different language doesn't understand all these scumbags worldwide. This little piece of wax comes in a six-way fold-out poster sleeve with liner notes and information about the participating bands one side and on the other side a poster, released via Lost And Found Records. Superb record and a must have!

1.Riots In Blood - UNCURBED

2.Headstone - TASTE OF FEAR

3.You Have No Right - DISGUST

4.In The Dirt - COLD WORLD

5.Huominen Tulee - BASTARDS

6.Society - DEAD BEAT

7.Vaihtoehto - KAAOS

8.Same Old Shit - DISRUPT

9.Raka Rör - NO SECURITY

10.Time Flies - CONFRONTATION

11.Life Of Hate - SIEGE

12.Genocide - HERESY

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JACK & THE RIPPERS - A Wonderful Piece Of Punk Rock 1997

Jack & The Rippers were one of the first punk bands in Switzerland, based in Geneva, which has at that time an equally vibrant punk scene such as Zurich. Most important members of the band were the brothers John (vocals) and Francois (guitar) Seilern, Englishman with Austrian blood which that occurs from the work of their parents were aground in Switzerland. Their mischief drove the Rippers although only for about 8 months (October 77 - June 78), and therefore the release of their first single experienced no longer as a band. Musically the band can be describe as brilliant power punk with strong English strike on the right track. Their only 7inch was released 1979 on Another Swiss Label in a small edition, 500 copies or so, and is for me one of the best swiss punk records all the time, (the original 7” single is now very hard to find.) 'No Desire' is a hymn, a short ecstasy with great lyrics. I can use the song for any compilation, totally addictive stuff! They recorded a 2nd 7inch 'Don't Pretend' but it was never released, first 2003 from Fan Club Company in limited edition of 500 published. Loud, Proud & Punk Records recognized the genius of this band and released this slab with all their early recordings, 2004 Dirty Faces comes with another compilation with two more songs. After the end of the band the Seilern brothers founded relatively quickly a new band with their bassist Babine and two members of another Geneva punk band (The Bastards) called the Zero Heroes. The sound was almost as significant to the English power pop with influences of ska elements, they released two albums. So enjoy this wonderful piece of punk rock!!!!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Killed By Finnish Hardcore 2003

We travel far into the north of Europe to the land of 1000 lakes, dense forests and icy temperatures. Numerous famous hardcore/punk bands enriched us with terrific records and on this little compilation thirty of them are selected and was assembled by three American fans of Finnish Hardcore. "We did this out of our love of the music and to expose these records, which are not widely known outside of Finland to a wider audience. We would like to think we are helping expose these bands to a new geneartion of punx, making it possible for bands to re-issue more classic material. 2000 copies were pressed, comes with detailed info sheet". Thx for that and now enjoy raw, rare Hardcore 1981-1985.

1.Mieletöntä Väkivaltaa - RIISTETYT
2.Presidenttipeli - NATO
3.Sotaa - KOHU 63
4.Injustice - DESTRUCKTIONS
5.Tapa Sotilas - POHJASAKKA
6.251 - UNICEF
7.Leikin Loppu - NOLLA NOLLA NOLLA
8.Turvallista Huomista - BASTARDS
9.Irti - AIVOPROTEESI
10.Vanhempien Rakkaus - PYHÄKOULU
11.Economic Appraisal - KANSAN UUTISET
12.Vaihtoehto - KAAOS
13.Keskiluokan Painajainen - LAAHAUS
14.Moscow - KLIMAX
15.Tavastia - LAMA
16.Paniikkia - APPENDIX
17.Sotaa - TAMPERE SS
18.Ei - MELAKKA
19.Maailma Tänään - PURKAUS
20.R.A.Y. - ANTIKEHO
21.Tähti - ÄPÄRÄT
22.Turha Armeija - MARIONETTI
23.Ylos - TERVEET KÄDET
24.Viikonloppuanarkisti - VAURIO
25.Sotaa - VARAUS
26.Lopettakaa! - NUKKETEATTERI
27.Kaupunki Palaa - MAANALAINEN PELASTUSARMEIJA
28.Rumia Ruumiita - RATTUS
29.Äpärä - KUOLEMA
30.Kalinka - KANSANTURVAMUSIIKKIKOMISSIO

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V/A - The End Was At Hand [Special] 2012

This nice comp was created by my Austrian mate Reinhard (at that time for the legendary, much-loved WildDevilRules blog). Cause was the general hysteria the world would end in 2013, according to the Mayas and well, it's doomsday and I wonder why all these spinners in poor hippie clothes such an uprising practice. The world goes down slowly and not otherwise. I must confess, I did not much notice of a new Apocalypse and honestly I don't give a shit. I demand doomsday as a public holiday where we all not must work. Maybe the Mayas sacrificed more people that day as usual. Well fuck it, the masses needs always some shit where they can hold on to, funny that it's always at the turn of the year, has almost become a tradition. Idiots!!! Not only this was the occasion for my Austrian friend Reinhard to create this self-made compilation here but also to put his favorite songs in a splendid selection on a CD, adorned with a glossy cover. And the result is great, brilliant punkrock from all corners of the world in beautiful order. Great Stuff!! A few words from Mr. Reinhard to the CD:

"Seems that armageddon didn't happen yet - so what shall we do now?? ;-) To celebrate this suprising fact I've compiled a sampler with songs I really like - hopefully you'll like them too. So this one's for you survivors - have fun & all the best! ...and of course: any comments are highly appreciated!" 

I hope you enjoy this exclusive gem and may you create your own sampler at the next pay raise, volcanic eruption, child birth, flood, castration, lung cancer, be in love and don't forget: the next end of the world comes certainly....

1.Lopun Alku (Live) - BASTARDS

2.Friends Of My World - THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

3.Utro - NAIV

4.Romantic - THE STALIN

5.Ulster - KOMINTERN SECT

6.Going Back To Tucson - SUPERSUCKERS

7.Jonny Mord - GARANTIERT SENDEVERBOT

8.Sous Un Ciel Écarlate - BANLIEUE ROUGE

9.Andy - LEATHERFACE

10.Schizoid - DYNAMO FRÜCHTEBONUS

11.Claudia - THE LENNONS

12.In The Pit - TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET

13.Hoax - MALINHEADS

14.Ball & Chain (Unplugged) - SOCIAL DISTORTION

15.Nachtschwärmer - INSEIT

16.Schweinesand - RANTANPLAN

17.Donde Las Águilas Se Atreven - ATTAQUE 77

18.Your Country Needs You - CHARTA 77

19.Jugando (Conmigo Mismo) - SEÑOR NO

20.Don't Ring Me Up - PROTEX

21.Shifu - BRIGADIR

22.Isto E Olho Seco - OLHO SECO

23.Vapaa Pohjola - TERVEET KÄDET

24.S.T.P. (Live) - THEE S.T.P.

25.Inferior - GARDEN GANG

26.Genocide - ZMIV

- Big Huge Thx to Reinhard -

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YODLER KILLERS - Jacot Masturbette 7'' 1979

Only slab by the the Yodler Killers from Geneva on Zaki Records and both songs were recorded by Alain (vocals), Fritz (guitars), Tony (bass) and Doctor Mengele (drums). "In 2015 came an exact reissue of the record out with a gloss laminated top quality flipback cover, original label artwork, as well as with a four page booklet insert! Top quality mastering, vinyl cutting and expensive Swiss virgin vinyl pressing. The A-Side plays with an endless groove – just like the original did too! Limited edition of 600 copies. Easily one of the very BEST Swiss Punk 45s ever recorded!", so the description of detourrecords which I like to quote. As a bonus, a live piece from the split CD with the Bastards. Also found on relevant KBD compilations. Enjoy!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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PYHÄT NUKET - Tää Yö On Meidän 7'' + Bella Ciao 7'' 1984

Now a double feature in this theater and with atypical sounds from the far north. Stolen info: Great Finnish band from Tampere which were founded 1983 while Riistetyt was on a break due to Perry's compulsory military service, Riistetyt's bass player Nappi and vocalist Lateri started a side project called Holy Dolls, with plans to record slightly different, darker music. In studio Nappi played all bass and guitar tracks, Lateri sang, and Stydy (ex-Riistetyt) played drums. Nothing else was originally planned for Holy Dolls, but when they were mixing the tapes, Rike walked in, and he suggested to form a real band that would play the kind of music they had recorded. At the same time the undermanned Riistetyt was booked for a gig, so Rike was asked to fill in. And when Bastards broke up, Rike joined Riistetyt as a permanent member.

The line-up was the same, but the name was changed to Pyhät Nuket (literal translation to Finnish) by record label's (Finnlevy) request. In 1984 Pyhät Nuket's first album Kuoleman Sotatanssi was released. Soon after that Nappi left both Riistetyt and Pyhät Nuket, and Riistetyt was put on hold. First Perry was recruited as the new Pyhät Nuket bass player, but he still didn't have time for it, so that didn't work out. Jakke from Kaaos was also in the lineup for one day's time. Later, before the second album Enkelit Sulkivat Silmänsä was released in 1985, Pyhät Nuket got a permanent bass player as Miki (ex-Tampere SS) joined the band, and Make became the keyboard player. As their fame grew, so did the conflicts between the bandmembers. So, after Tuhlaajapoika 12" was released (1985), Pyhät Nuket broke up. The band's original name Holy Dolls Nuket was later put back in use when Lateri formed a new band with new members. In total they made two albums, five singles and a CD compilation (2003) with unreleased material from the 80's. Nice stuff!

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PANKRTI - Lepi In Prazni EP 2014

Great re-release of Pankrti's first 7Inch from 1978 on Ne! Records (limited to 300 copies, 100 in black and 100 in clear vinyl) with two bonus cuts, I'm guessing unused studio demo recordings but I'm not sure. Pankrti (Bastards) was founded 1977 in Ljubljana by Peter (vocals) and Gregor (manager), completed with Mitja (guitars), Jure (bass) & Slavc (drums). These five became one of the most important former Yugoslav Punk bands. They have a rough sound and it's still cool today, because there were hardly any bands behind the Iron Curtain at that time. After five albums released, band ceased to exist at the end of 1987, but in 1996 they temporarily reunited to perform as support act for the Sex Pistols in Ljubljana during their Filthy Lucre Tour. In 2003, Pankrti were included in the Yugonostalgic Croatian rockumentary Sretno Dijete, which deals with the former Yugoslav Punk & New Wave scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band has numerous compilation appearances, some of you can find on the blog, and have been active again since 2007. This EP kicks and demonstrates concentrated determination.

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V/A - Sicher Gibt Es Bessere Zeiten, Doch Diese War Die Unsere #2 1992

Höhnie Records released in collaboration with Nasty Vinyl the second part of this fantastic mini-series with lots of unreleased material by bands from the former German Democratic Republic (the word Democratic was an absolute joke). The LP version was limited to 2000 pieces and came with a nice A5 booklet with lots of infos about the participants and this file is the CD with bonus tracks. As before on Volume 1, the song selection is again extremely decent and the recordings have a much better quality, I can't tell what years they're from but that doesn't really matter. Fact is, living as Punkrocker in this fucking system was anything but easy and this is clearly reflected in the lyrics of the bands and anyone who lived in the 'free' world can hardly imagine with all the reprisals to be faced be, locked up and living like in jail - the so called "Iron Curtain" - just terrible and it shows once again what people are capable of. We don't need systems that tell us who we are and what we have to do, Fuck You! Live your life how you see fit and don't let the Bastards fool you. By the way, this sucker was re-released in 2002, partially on colored vinyl. And now.... breakfast.

1.Gott Schütz' Den Kanzler - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT

2.Militär - DRITTE WAHL

3.Wir Wehren Uns - FUCKIN' FACES

4.Show Me A Way - BUNTE TRÜMMER

5.Spitzel - SCHLEIM-KEIM

6.In Der Kneipe Zur Trockenen Kehle - SCHLEIM-KEIM

7.Hochspannung - ABRAUM

8.6 Millionen - CHARLIE KAPUTT

9.Deutsch Deutsch Deutsch - SPERMA COMBO

10.Intro - FUCKIN' FACES

11.Menschenskind - KEINE HAFTUNG

12.Krieg In Leipzig - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT

13.Der Kleine Mann - DIE ZUSAMMEN-ROTTUNG

14.Rotarmisten Lied - FLUCHTWEG

15.Arschgesicht - BRECHREIZ 08/15

16.Soldaten Sind Vorbeimarschiert - BRECHREIZ 08/15

17.Anarchie - ANORAKS

18.Nachruf Auf Ein Land - K.V.D.

19.USA - ABFALLSOZIALPRODUKT

20.NVA & Bundeswehr - DIE ZUSAMMEN-ROTTUNG

21.Nur Halbes, Nichts Ganzes - KEINE HAFTUNG

22.Skin - BUNTE TRÜMMER

23.Krieg (Live Berlin 1990) - K.V.D.

24.Mein Weg - SCHLEIM-KEIM

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V/A - Follow No Leaders! 1996

Today a notable Oi!/Punk compilation on Nat Records with featuring nine Japanese bands, two songs each (except Chaos), delivering an amazing Streetpunk salvo here. And music from this country is always worth buying, be it drastic Hardcore that is wild and untamed with ecstatic vocals or melodic Oi! which always rushes into the ear and stays there. In addition, the expressive lyrics which illustrate a clear opinion. The anti-attitude against the system can be felt in every song and shows clearly what a broken form of society is present there. I mean, the same shit is going here, but I think it's a bit more extreme there. I've never been to Japan and maybe I won't make it in this life, but I would definitely like to. Follow No Leaders is not an empty phrase, it is a life wisdom that is burned in and gives a sense of self-determination and authenticity to decide things for yourself. Enjoy!

1.Long Live Oi! - THE DISCOCKS

2.Middle Class Melodies - CHARGED LADS

3.Fuck The Disco's - THE ATTACKED

4.System Revenge - TOM & THE BOOT BOYS

5.Counter Attack By Youth - YOUTH ANTHEM

6.We Are Ugly Punk Bastards - THE SPIKY JOYS

7.Daily Life - EXPOSE 82

8.We Are The Freak - THE DERIDE

9.Chaos - CHAOS

10.Piss Off MTV Punks - TOM & THE BOOT BOYS

11.Fuckin' Nazis Annihilation - THE SPIKY JOYS

12.No Money - THE DERIDE

13.Saturday Night's (For Younger Proud) - THE ATTACKED

14.Screamin' N...(Pogo With Beer) - CHARGED LADS

15.Punk And Proud - THE DISCOCKS

16.All The Boys Stick Together - YOUTH ANTHEM

17.Pure Punk Anthem - EXPOSE 82

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