MALE - Zensur & Zensur 1979

Male was one of the first German punk rock band and pioneers of the German New Wave. The band was formed in December 1976 in Düsseldorf by Jürgen Engler, Bernward Malaka & Stefan Schwaab. After their first appearance in March 1977 at the legendary "Ratinger Hof" they played in 1978 at some historically significant festivals of the burgeoning punk scene (at the opening of the SO36 in Berlin and at the legendary Hamburg punk festival "Into The Future" and "In Die Zukunft"). The following year, 1979 they released their only LP, "Zensur & Zensur," the first German punk album, and later the single "Clever & Smart" at Rondo. In May 1980 they accompanied the British punk band The Clash on their tour in Germany. After a final single production with a new sound that had first announced at the Clever & Smart 7'', under the name Vorsprung the band split up. Engler & Malaka founded Die Krupps, while Schwaab and Claus Ritter (drums) went on to pursue the new wave sound under the name "Freunde Der Nacht". Although Male released a few publications and performances during their existence, they were one of the most influential bands of German punk. After a short reunion in 1990, Male exists since 2002 (more or less) and play almost in the original line-up. - Great record!

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MALE - Die Toten Hosen Ihre Party EP 1991

Male was one of the first German punk bands, founded 1976 in Düsseldorf and the four songs on this EP were recorded by Jürgen (vocals/guitar), Stefan (guitar), Rüdiger (bass), Claus (drums) between 1976-1982 and released via Teenage Rebel Records. Their debut Zensur & Zensur is nowadays a very sought record among collectors and shine with fourteen simple minimalistic pieces. I guess, those leftovers didn't make it onto the album, but since they are good friends of the Toten Hosen, they probably decided to put out this EP, a good decision. It's time for the weekend, I'm getting tired from work.

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V/A - Teenage Rebel ... Der Sampler #1 1995

This Compilation presents you excerpts from the not unimportant label Teenage Rebel Records from Düsseldorf, which was founded at the end of the eighties, therefore are mainly bands from this area here at home. There were four editions of this series, which mostly appeared in a cardboard sleeve, and in addition to 'old' bands, some of which were newly formed at the time, the range of 'new' German bands is not uninteresting and many such Compliations were available as inserts in renowned fanzines (Wahrschauer, Ox, ZAP etc..), an original idea I think, for less money you can come to new music and choose what you like accordingly. When I ripped this CD I thought it wouldn't be read because there are some deep scratches on it but the player did an excellent job and ran brilliantly, so here it is: a cool selection of cool songs and I guess there is something for everybody!

1.Pöbel Und Gesocks - BEXXX PISTOLS

2.Am Tag, Als Ian Stuart Starb - RUHRPOTTKANAKEN

3.Tresenlied - TERRORGRUPPE

4.Die Anderen - PUBLIC TOYS

5.Fußball-Ficken-Alkohol - LOKALMATADORE

6.Viisisataa Päivää - PUNK LUREX OK

7.Know Your Name - BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY

8.It's Not My Place - BLITZKRIEG BOYS

9.Stay Teenage - JIMMY KEITH & HIS SHOCKY HORRORS

10.Shit Family - MALE

11.Weihnachtslied / U.F.O. - DIE KASSIERER

12.Linda - TERRORGRUPPE

13.Seid Betroffen - PUBLIC TOYS

14.Leck Mich Am Arsch - PÖPEL & GESOCKS

15.Happy Weekend - LOKALMATADORE

16.Polizei - MALE

17.Wen Stört's - BLUTTAT

18.Anarchie & Alkohol - DIE KASSIERER

19.Lauantaina - KLAMYDIA

20.Ilonpilaaja - LAMF

21.Ich Trink Dein Bier - LOKALMATADORE

22.Senile Hop - THE CRETINS

23.Hibernation - SILLY ENCORES

24.Heldengedicht - TAKTLOS

25.Soldat - VANDALEN

26.Bauernporno - FLEISCHLEGO

27.Schalke 04 - Liebe Im Revier - POKALMATADORE

28.Donnerwetter - ARTLESS

29.Revolution - FEINE DEUTSCHE ART

30.Let Me Go - THE BULLOCKS

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FEMALE TROUBLE - Cleanin Up The Hood 1996

Female Trouble (based on the 1974 movie of the same name) was founded 1992 in Berlin/Kreuzberg as an all-female band, the first line-up consisted of Carola (vocals), Eva & Maike (guitars), Carla (bass), Ariana (drums) and they released their first mini album Angry Mad Pussy two years later on XNO Records. Two further albums (CD only) followed until about 1999, at that time there were some line-up changes and male members joined, henceforth the band was called She-Male Trouble and in this formation they released many 7Inches until 2019, and two more albums. Their music is a nice mixture of dirty Rock'N'Punk with driving grooves and catchy melodies, accompanied by Carola's delicate, rough voice that gives the songs authenticity and fragility, as well as anger and hardness. An excellent voice, not unique but very distinctive. Cleanin Up The Hood is their third & last release and is a powerful move forward goodie with dynamic peppy riffs which beautifully harmonizes with Carola's driving vocals. The length of the songs is unusual for Punkrock, mostly over three minutes & not really mine, but the four manage to keep me going and that's also due to the interesting lyrics, which are far from the 08/15 scheme. An album with a different new freshness and I'm really a friend of it, check this!

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SUPERVAMP - Ballroom Blitz 7'' 1988

Ballroom Blitz is a song written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and originally recorded by the British rock band Sweet (better known as The Sweet) and a lot of bands covered this sucker. Supervamp were formed 1988 in Vienna and they released their groovy version as single on JMS Records. They were originally a girl band, over the years came to three male musicians, their sound goes from rock over funk and there music was present in the Austrian radio. They toured through Austria, Germany and Russia. More is not known and I think this single is their only release. The b-side is an instrumental version. They disbanded in December 1992.

- Special Thx to Reinhard -

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FRONT - Desorientierungspunkte 10'' 2008

This ingenious band is a piece of cream and alive damn brilliant and were a new highlight for me of new German punk bands back then. We are talking about Front from Wiesbaden, a five piece founded 2003 as a coverband of various old punk/wave combos like Abwärts, Male, etc... The experiment succeeded and soon the first own songs were written, which finally appeared 2007 on their debut Bitte Recht Freundlich. This is the second of finest punk quality, including a cover version of SYPH and comes as, my favorite format, 10Inch. German-language, minimalist songs, deeply rooted in the eighties, guarantee nothing for hi-fi fans, but just right for us old sacks. Trendy is something completely different and that's exactly no matter to Front: it goes originally to the thing, it is not whistled on modernity and fat sound, instead melodic punkrock with unusual lyrics with which nothing can go wrong. The record came as a limited edition in clear vinyl and cool artwork. A real masterpiece! Now the second Allgäuer und back to Backgammon. 🍸

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OHEISVASARA - Vasaranmerkki EP 1998

Another finnish hardcore band I bring in your house is this eight killer attack EP! Founded in the late 90s in Helsinki by Une (vocals), Mariska (vocals), Janne (guitar), Uosu (bass) & Pete (drums), they have previously published a couple of split EP's and in September 1998 they recorded their "first" EP and is released via the belgian label Prejudice Production in a limited edition in fat blood-red vinyl (so my copy). Full wild, rough, fast sound and the energetic female/male vocals gives the songs a delicious listening experience (I speak only for myself you know, haha..), comparisons for example with the Danish punx Paragraf 119 lie close. OK! enough babble. Get this lolly quick and Finnish HC rules!

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TOLLWUT - Seuchen 2017

An older rip now and a few words from the web: One helluva obscure release for all KBD lovers is this record by Bochum's Tollwut, Susi (vocals), Matte (guitars), Hans (bass), Angela (drums), from Hayride Records, one of the most iconic underground acts Germany saw in its 1980's. We speak of Punkrock in its original form and spirit-border songwriting that presents lots of ska-rhythms among furious riffs. This compilation consists their only vinyl release, the "Seuchen" EP from 1981, and the even more rare "Tollwut-Hits '83" cassette. The more sophisticated tape recordings makes one think of a way more raw, nihilistic and aggressive Ideal and Ton Steine Scherben and might appeal to fans of the more wicked NDW underground as well. In the end all of these bands are rooted in a similar background they share with Tollwut (Rabies). Interchanging male and female vocals add much diversity to these tracks. When it gets to the four tracks from the classic EP, ferocious underground Punkrock placed in between more tracks from the 1983 tape. It works fairly well with this splitting of the original single tracks and shows how a full length album released back in the day might have sounded. Tollwut have a good feeling for great anthems that stick to your mind and deliver a brilliant rabid experienced performance. Could have become a hard hitter on the scene back then! Fans of early German music should definitely give this a go! - Solid record.

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BILDSTÖRUNG - s/t LP 1981

Bildstörung saw the light of punk 1979 in Frankfurt/Main, influenced by bands such as Mittagspause, KFC or Male, but also of British mod and ska groups. Maybe Frankfurt's first punk band with German lyrics. Various gigs followed, mainly in the Rhine-Main area with other essential bands like Hans-A-Plast, ZK or Middle Class Fantasies. 1981 comes their first album with fourteen cool Punk songs out and in early 1982 start recording the second album, which is never released because the band dissolved shortly afterwards. In my opinion, now a classic one, even if the songs not much aggressive and they were put by the media into the NDW/Wave league, the label GeeBeeDee is not exactly famous for hard punkrock stuff, but this album is a contemporary relict of the early young age of punkrock in germany.

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LOST KIDS - Bla Bla 1980

Now an album of my favorite ones. Bla Bla is the first longplayer by the Danish Lost Kids from Copenhagen. Founded by Jan Jet 1978 after a trip to Britain. Danish cover versions of first generation punk songs were frequent in the early repertoire, which were revitalized by Jan Jets fresh word-games. With Sods the most famous band from this small Scandinavian country. After two 7inches, Født Som Nul and Cola Freaks, the record was released via Medley Records and is with seventeen songs perfectly loaded. What I particularly like is this record has a great variety, female/male singing, short punk goodies, reggae and a little pop stuff and the singalong factor is enormously high. The use of many instruments is positive as well and garnished here and there with decent short guitar solos. This should persuade you. Also necessarily: Bloodstains Across Denmark. Give It To Me!

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OLE8ROS - s/t EP 1994

OLE8ROS is a band of which I have absolutely no details except that they are from Athens. Probably this EP is their first and only release. Anyway, here are three melodic hardcore songs, all sung in greek and with female/male vocals. A little pearl I would say but the sound is little bit weak. Well, this is punk rock or? Mention should also be the cool cover artwork.

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THE COSMETICS - s/t 10'' + Demo 1979 [2019]

The Cosmetics were a five piece from San Francisco, founded in 1979 by Terri (vocals), Jimmy (vocals/guitar), Cliff (guitar), David (bass) & Jane (drums) and they began to start playing alot of gigs in the Bay Area, mostly as opener for well-known like Black Flag or Agent Orange (which I would have liked to experience). In 1980 they released their only record via Doolang Records with five high energy harsh tracks for your sensitive ears. This classic was reissued with their 1979 Demo recordings, which didn't make it onto the record, by PukeNVomit Records, 100 copies in blue, 400 in black vinyl. Their music shine with the excellent two part female-male vocal harmony & interchanges and has a real hit with "Twinkie Madness", who has a guest appearance on the fantastic Killed By Death #8½ compilation, one of their rare compi invitations. Great Stuff!!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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RISIKOFAKTOR - s/t EP 1992

An interesting combo which deliver surprisingly a decent catchy und rough sound are Risikofaktor (chosen by a song from the Düsseldorf combo Male), a four piece from Soest and they founded 1986 and consisted of Gaffer (vocals), Daisy (guitar), Pille (guitar/bass) & Jason (drums). They released some decent tapes (listen) and this is their debut 7Inch on Kadaver Records and came in a limited edition of 500 copies (the first two hundred hand-numbered copies with different covers). A second 7Inch followed three years later and a 'Best Of' CD in 2000, also invited to Compilations, most of them via cassette. I like this EP because the sound is close to the good old '77 style, bilingual and really cool songs with good lyrics... a small, unknown round one. Definitely interesting enough to keep an eye out for more material... and with that, greetings from the Langsdorf fog.

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CHEAP'N'NASTY - Covergirl EP 1981

Once again we have here another good record from the Netherlands. Cheap 'N Nasty were a legendary punk band from Leiden and was founded in the 80s. This is their only release I think and came out on Smashstick Plastics Records. They playing melodic punkrock and the two-part singing, female & male, is awesome. I like it here very well. Meanwhile, the EP is sold at exorbitant sums. Look out on ebay and then you know what I mean.

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V/A - Vrući Dani I Vrele Noći 1982

In ex-Yugoslavia, some great records were released on Jugoton, and the range covered all genres. A very good example is this compilation of New Wave, PowerPop, Punk, Synth Pop, which provides good mood and relaxation on this sunny warm autumn day. There are some of the artists on vinyl and it's worth getting to know some of them. So, should you still plan train or long car rides today, put this sound into the player and bridge the time with it. A little poem at the end: "Your star shines bright in the sky, I want to follow it. Your voice touches my skin and electrifies my soul. Your spirit envelops me, I feel secure. Spread your love far out, like overgrown veins, flowing down on me like rain. So you stay with me, so I go with you ..... into the unknown." And now Soccer.

1.Put Za Katmandu - AZRA

2.Kenozoik - IDOLI

3.Osvrni Se Na Mene - STIDLJIVA LJUBIČICA

4.On - ZANA

5.Ona Se Smije - IZAZOV

6.Zaboravi - ZOK

7.Male Curice - ANIMATORI

8.Zaboravljena Draga - LABORATORIJA

9.Zona Sumraka - FILM

10.Povezi Me - XENIA

11.Kad Je Sa Mnom Kvari Sve - AERODROM

12.Dokolica - ELEKTRIČNI ORGAZAM

13.Zatvaram Oči - LA FORTUNJEROS

14.Žožo, Vrati Se - KONTRARITAM

15.Radio - HAUSTOR

16.TV - BEOGRAD

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Germany 1998

I think it's a great choice to open a delicious beer on a Friday morning and present another Bloodstains killer compilation. Today to guest in the heart of Europe: Germany. The German punkscene has born numerous fantastic bands in their early days, which have released numerous essential records which still haven't lost nowadays none of their explosiveness and sharpness (a few examples in the blog). Politically, ironically, self-critically, cheekily, provocatively and of course anarchistically classics were recorded and in twenty-one classics immortalized on this slab. Und damit nicht genug; a second compi was made a short time later which I will post shortly. A nice intro from the back cover for you: "Achtung! you filthy punkrock scum. It's time for a new edition of the wonderfully sick Bloodstains records. This time we take you to scenic Germany, home of Auschwitz, Jägermeister and pretty peasant woman. Hard to believe, but there was a time when those Krauts were actually pushing something then schnitzel and beer." Funny or... let's go crazy, enjoy the music & have a sunny delicious weekend! 

1.No School - PUNKENSTEIN

2.Killer Rats - NAPALM

3.Samen Im Darm - CRETINS

4.Schwarze Stiefel - ZK

5.Kick Her In The Dirt - BIG BALLS & THE GREAT WHITE IDIOT

6.Schokoladenwürger - PHOSPHOR

7.Donnerwetter - ARTLESS

8.Schnulze - NIVEAU NULL

9.Planspiel - MALE

10.Erwin - SOILENT GRÜN

11.Fuck - LENNONS

12.Reeperbahn - A5

13.Wir Gehen Nach Berlin - HERMANN'S ORGIE

14.Christ Child - RAZORS

15.Kriminalpogo - KFC

16.Toilet Love - REMO VOOR

17.Moderne Romantik - S.Y.P.H.

18.Wir Sind Die Marionetz - MARIONETZ

19.Party In Der Gaskammer - MIDDLE CLASS FANTASIES

20.Kreatur - THE BUTTOCKS

21.Come On - PACK

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V/A - Nazis Raus! 1991

More relevant than ever, see the current circumstances every Monday in Dresden, or remember this date 1938 in Nazi-Germany or the racist riots in Hoyerswerda in 1991. I can't understand how they can deal with such a stupid ideology that brought nothing except death and destruction. I guess it's easy to throw life away and lose dignity & respect when you only feel hatred. Life is not always easy but that excused nothing. The one-way thinking is modern and easy but to have an own opinion is really not hard. Maybe this compilation helps, released via Weird System, show nineteen bands that there is another way and encourage to think about yourself.... more relevant than ever!

1.Nazis Raus! - BETONCOMBO

2.Hallo, Ich Heiss' Adolf - ABWÄRTS

3.Eckensteher - NEUROTIC ARSEHOLES

4.Herrenreiter - MITTAGSPAUSE

5.Nichts Gelernt - STUNDE X

6.Schweigen - EA80

7.Fahnensog - RAZZIA

8.Nie Wieder Faschismus - DIE MIMMI'S

9.Deutsche Raus Aus Deutschland - THE BUTTOCKS

10.Party In Der Gaskammer - MIDDLE CLASS FANTASIES

11.Vaterland - MALE

12.Fünf Vor Zwölf - DIE TOTEN HOSEN

13.Seekarten - SLIME

14.Glanz & Gloria (Armes Deutschland) - BLUT+EISEN

15.80.000.000 Hooligans - DIE GOLDENEN ZITRONEN

16.No Nazis - RUMBLE MILITIA

17.Gavur - EMILS

18.Dachau Disco - CRETINS

19.Faschos In Sibirien - PISSED SPITZELS

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COSMIC PSYCHOS - Slave To The Grave 1989

A long day at the fucking computer is coming to an end and I crown it with one of my favorite bands: the Cosmic Psychos and this twelve track CD was recorded @ the Palace/Melbourne in June 1989, released via Rattlesnake Records and who doesn't know this album: Grab it!! One of the best live albums all the time: a milestone/masterpiece/a orgasm and a damn whole effusion. The sound & the song selection plus the cover artwork are absolutely brilliant. The clean recording of the songs makes them so fresh & intensive that I can't sit still. Lead Me Astray, Can't Come In, Decadence, Rip & Dig, Back In Town + Lost Cause (to name a few) are KILLER and belong to the best punk songs I ever heard and who can sit still on his damn chair is dead. This release is a revelation. I wonder why I post this classic not earlier? Hmm... anyway, do you wanna dance and need some more music then you must, I repeat MUST!, click this orange fucking stud and get more fast, loud, delicious Aussie landmines; not more, not less!!! And now: Go on stage you three male top models and you enjoy the gig!

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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY - Velvet Darkness They Fear 1996

This post would certainly not coming now, but one of my ex-girlfriends introduce me to them at the end of the nineties in form of a tape sampler with two songs on it and after the separation I bought this CD twenty-five years ago. Suitable for the weather, suitable for smoldering in nostalgia, suitable for cuddling; music from Scandinavia!

Theatre Of Tragedy consisting of Liv (soprano vocals), Raymond (vocals), Geir & Tommy (guitars) , Eirik (bass), Hein (drums), Lorentz (piano & synthesizer), and was a combo from Stavanger, originally assembled in 1993 and active until 2010. They started out as a doom and death metal band before becoming more of a Gothic rock band. Velvet Darkness They Fear is their second one, released via Massacre Records, and continued the bands particular brand of this style. Their sound is particularly defined by alternating and occasionally overlapping male death grunts with spherical female vocals, and this combination, which was copied later by many metal/alternative bands, is generally known as 'Beauty & The Beast'. Singer Raymond Rohonyis continues his early modern English lyrics in the nine songs. "Der Tanz Der Schatten", which is written in German, is the exception. The songs themselves rarely have a clear story, but death, undeath, demons and similar supernatural elements are all in the foreground. The lyrics to the songs are referred to in the sleeve notes as "pieces", "poems" and a "self-talk", depending on the roles the singers play. "The record is an impressive collection of beautifully crafted anthems, but at the same time are leaner, punchier, more melodic and emotional. The result is an album that is much more accessible, memorable and enjoyable than its predecessor, which is why many consider it the high point of the band’s career. The band’s line-up is largely unchanged relative to the debut album.... interesting band anyway, that can combine feelings and music in such a way that wild beasts are transformed into tame puppies and made a beautiful chapter in the history of dark heavy music."

A real masterpiece and definitely one of the best albums in this genre. TOP!!!

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GORILLA ANGREB - @ WFMU Radio 14.03.2006

Gorilla Angreb was a punk band from Copenhagen, Denmark, stripped down to dueling male and female voices and hit-hard instruments. 12 Songs contains this amazing bootleg of catchy, whip-cracking punk rock. Gorilla Angreb exist from 1999 - 2007. Unfortunately, far too short in my opinion. Catch this unique document in an amazing sound quality. Get the full Gorilla Angreb Discography on DU. Big fat thanks to the ripper of this nice one.

Astma/Mit Lille Sorte Æg/Sort Hvid Kærlighed/Jeg Går Ikke I Sort/Timen Er Kommet/Der Skal Drikkes Mere End Før/Soldat Til Leje/Bedre Tider/MS Tampa/De Kommer Ud Om Natten/Cigaretter Og Kaffe/På Patrulje

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