ZSD - Ehre & Gerechtigkeit 1981

Today a record I thought it would already be on the blog, apparently not and since I'm in the mood for simple, hearty D-Punk today, I come to the debut of ZSD from Munich, founded in summer 1980 by Wix (vocals/guitars), Sigi (bass), Sepp (drums), which I can't definitely ignore. Released via Lächerlich! Schallplatten and filled with twenty straightforward, short and nasty songs. ZSD embodied the ideals of a Punkrock band like no other throughout practically the entire Eighties and for many, they were a role model with their radical, consistently critical attitude. And with their delicate exactly to the point lyrics - briefly and directly - they were, so to speak, the mouthpiece of the Munich Punk scene. Rightly re-released several times, this record is an irreplaceable sound document of early German Punkrock history and sets a worthy monument to ZSD. Love this stuff, a must listen!

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V/A - Keine Experimente! 1983

In the early 80s there existed two essential labels in Germany, Aggressive Rockproduktionen (AGR) from Berlin and Weird System from Hamburg and numerous classics were published on both, while the Waterkants devoting more to the bands than AGR in terms of artwork, limited colored vinyl, lyric sheet, royalties, etc.... but both were significantly involved to give German punk socially acceptable in this country and over and above that. It wasn't as big as AGR, but their early releases count today as important cult factor. WS also became more interested in American bands from the mid-1980s and tried to give new musical impulses, great slabs were licensed and relevant contacts with overseas were created as well. Keine Experimente! was the third release and German bands were asked to send their demos with a bit of basisinfo & lyrics and the result is this fantastic compilation with largely exclusive songs, many became famous afterwards and are still among the best bands in Germany, no wonder that Vol.2 had to follow a year later. Enough Bla Bla, enjoy the old Gassenhauer and a relaxing Pentecost.

1.Ami-Fraß - RAZZIA

2.Du Denkst - BOSKOPS

3.4er-Tram - ZSD

4.Hate Your Neighbour/Feel Alright - THE BUTTOCKS

5.Gift To Europe - UPRIGHT CITIZENS

6.Alles Umsonst - BLUT+EISEN

7.Kindl-Träume - DEUTSCHE TRINKERJUGEND

8.Kriegszustand - RAZZIA

9.Leichenberg - DAILY TERROR

10.Stand Up - UPRIGHT CITIZENS

11.Die Germanen - DEUTSCHE TRINKERJUGEND

12.Deutsche Raus Aus Deutschland - THE BUTTOCKS

13.Terroristen - SS ULTRABRUTAL

14.Jacutin - BOSKOPS

15.Sex - ZSD

16.Ein Kessel Buntes - DAILY TERROR

17.You Could Be Me - SS ULTRABRUTAL

18.W.S.W.U.F. - BLUT+EISEN

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V/A - Smelling Just Another Bad Breath 1986

The third release from Double A Records is this fine goodie. The label owner was always searching for bands around the world and so they sent plenty of material to Germany and the result shows this strong international compilation. A healthy dose of exclusive songs in a decent packing. I remember that I had to sell the record for lack of money, but I could take it again on a record fair, unfortunately without the booklet. Naja, es gibt schlimmeres! Have fun with this.

1.På Somme Jord - PSYKISK TERROR

2.Charge Alley - DETONATORS

3.Stand & Fight - MOSKWA

4.Blind Eye - INSTIGATORS

5.King Of Greed - ANGOR WAT

6.Use Me Up - BLUE MARBELLAS

7.Desertieren - ZSD

8.Rats - BILLY & THE WILLIES

9.Irgendwann - SONS OF SADISM

10.Psychopathen - SONS OF SADISM

11.Anarchy - MOSKWA

12.Die Fabrik Macht Dicht - ZSD

13.Fxxx - EA80

14.Wipeout - CONCRETE SOX

15.Beyond Control - DETONATORS

16.Suicide - SKEEZICKS

17.Eye To Eye - INSTIGATORS

18.Hvid Natt - PSYKISK TERROR

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MARIONETZ - Jetzt Knallt's! 1981

The Marionetz was a german punk band (first as "The Marionettes"), founded 1978 in Munich and this city had at this time a pretty cool punk scene with lots of essential bands, ZSD, Condom, Pack or FKK Strandwixer to name a few. This album was recorded and mixed at the Metro Studio in Munich, April-May 1981 and published by No Fun Records. Goody sound paired with funny lyrics and always worth hearing. As appetizer you can download two songs from the essential Soundtracks Zum Untergang 2 compilation on AGR. One and a half years later (December 1982) came to the following sounds review: "Looking at the scene you can't get away from the Marionetz, even though they are not longer be called punks and classify their music as uncompromising Power-Pop". - Their No-Fun-LP is selling well in hardcore circles and their performances are acclaimed by Undergroundzines writers. Marionetz appeared, fuckin' hell, on radio & television, shows that the group is medium. Their football anthem "Heya-Heya T.S.V." was even played in the Olympic Stadium Munich.

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SCUM - 1984 EP

Formed in Munich (Pasenbach) 1980 and this is their first self-released EP with six classic punk songs of the first hour. Munich had next to Berlin, Hamburg & Frankfurt a very active and colorful scene. Such bands as ZSD, Marionetz, A+P, Crowds or Tollwut, to name a few, show that in this stuffy city the underground was active and there were at time many great gigs. This little record confirms that and Scum handle their instruments very well. Very nice old boys punk.

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V/A - The Power Of Love 1986

The Munich-based label Starving Missile Records has released some truly fantastic releases in it's short existence. Including these international punk compilation with mostly German bands, two from the United States and a combo from Holland. 16 awesome tracks, most of them are exclusive and were not published anywhere else and that's what makes this compilation interesting. Particularly appealing the cover here, just simply splendid.

1.Never Give In - TOXIC REASONS

2.Terug Naar Af - FRITES MODERN

3.Loneliness - MOTTEK

4.Public Display - ARTLESS

5.SMP - ZSD

6.Midlife Crisis - R.A.F.GIER

7.Boring Life - COCKS IN STAINED SATIN

8.TV Maniac - SMARTIES

9.(That's What I Call) Free - SMARTIES

10.Party Is Over - TOXIC REASONS

11.Waanzin 86 - FRITES MODERN

12.Zündschnur - K.G.B.

13.Reality - MOTTEK

14.Let's Wank - R.A.F.GIER

15.Föhnlied - TOXOPLASMA

16.Terrorists - ARTLESS

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V/A - Reifenwechsel Leicht Gemacht 1981

Today is compilation day and the following is an outstanding slab with fuckin' rare stuff from Munich and this is one of the records which I unfortunately exchanged and today badly angry about it. I'm sure I have them give away against something comparable but do you know this: it comes the moment you look for the record, wanna hear it and then it's not there and you curse the day you remove them from your collection? This is quite often the case. Well, I hope it is in good hands. This grandiose compilation was released via Lächerlich! Schallplatten (1000 copies) with a 40 page booklet in a gatefold cover and from the twenty-three songs are the most exclusive, spiked with live and demo recordings is this piece of vinyl in my opinion one of the most interesting publications of German subculture. Magnificent German KBD sounds, even available on CD (Schlecht & Schwindlig).

1.Agressionen - DURCHFALL

2.Onkel Aus Sebiria - ZERO ZERO

3.Isn't It Romantic - EARLY LEDDER

4.Hau Ab - ZSD

5.Der Offene Kreis - SKI & DER REST

6.Teenager Star - MARIONETZ

7.Die Nacht Der Leitenden Reichen - FKK STRANDWIXER

8.Häschen - ERNST DES LEBENS

9.Alfred Ist Die Deutsche Hure - DIE KLEINEN STROLCHE

10.Bullen - AMEISENSÄURE

11.Anormal - KONSUMGEIL

12.Do Not - INSTANT MUSIC

13.Was Kann Ich Tun? - MARIONETTES

14.Manchmal - FREDDY GROSSER BAND

15.Hippie Melodie - FSK

16.Numerus Clausus - NOTES

17.Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen - BRECHREIZ

18.Arbeitslos - LA BASTARD

19.Blue Street - TONY TITT & THE TORPEDOS

20.Zu Oft Im Lippstick - DOITSCHES FROILEINWUNDER

21.Tote Stadt - STÖRTRUPP

22.Gilda - REIZ DES NEUEN

23.München Grüßt Düsseldorf - MICHAEL HEINKEL

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