Z-CARS - This Is Z-Cars 7'' 1980

Brilliant PowerPop curls from this Melbourne based combo and, of course, this is their sole release on Au Go Go with two superb nuggets. The Z-Cars (named after a British television police procedural series) were formed in the late Seventies and the band consisted of Russell (vocals), Trevor (guitars), Craig (bass), Craig P. (drums), they played countless gigs with bands as obscure as the Zorros and as renowned as the Saints and after much positive vibes they thought it was time for a nice record. "An early offering from the esteemed Au Go Go label, the 45 was widely panned at the time, which the group themselves attribute to ‘possibly the worst guitar sound ever put on record’. To modern tastemakers, of course, such claims only increase the appeal, and ‘This is Z-Cars’ has since become a sought-after piece." The band broke up in 1981... but fourty years later, this bloody Mary was reissued by the Canadian label Meanbean Records in a fucking limited edition. Guest appearances at Compliation performances are rather rare, but luckily they left some Bloodstains. Have a good start with this to the weekend!

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SILENT NOISE - I've Been Hurt 7'' 1979

Appropriate for my physical condition, the following is 7inch and comes from a four piece and was released on Easy Records in an edition of 1000 copies and features two excellent tracks, but in order: Norfolk-based combob which formed 1978 as "Broadside Outcasts" they performed at least one gig with an added saxophonist. The band's name was then changed to Silent Noise after one of Dave's songs and the band consisted of Neil (vocals), Steve (guitars), Dave (bass/vocals), Polo (drums). In 2002 the dutch label Low Down Kids Records released a fantastic compilation "Whatever Happened To Us" with twelve rare goodies and if someone has this, please drop me a mail. Present on a few Compilations, one of them Bloodstains Across The U.K #3, but the four certainly deserve more appearances with their excellent PowerPop stuff. On the road to recovery, I remain yours sincerely.

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V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #7 2022

Well it's time for one more Bloodstains Compilation and this one is cheap like the other "from all over the world" (from #3) and kept in a simple CD-R format, but I'm pleased that there are always maniacs who share their things, in contrast to other arrogant Assholes who defame such small people even though they don't know them at all and believe that they contribute a part of underground culture with their so-called professional Compilations (hahaha...), they just have to get their ass kicked and I give them a big Fuck You! I prefer to take these because the originals aren't tangible and I am grateful for this and everyone who thinks the same way will be enthusiastic with this cheap but cool one.

1.Tomorrow - QUIZZ KIDS

2.Kill Me Now - LA PESTE

3.T.V. Eyes - THE TOOLS

4.I Died Four Times - THE MANSONS

5.True Love - MARCHING GIRLS

6.Living In The 80's - TRUE PETER

7.I Don't Like Girls - MINOR CLASSICS

8.Teenager In Love (Live) - RADIATORS FROM SPACE

9.Berlin - IDEAL

10.Trop Tard - ROTTERS

11.No Rule - THIRD WORLD CHAOS

12.Get The Glory - LAUGHIN' NOSE

13.An Ather Day - THE VOPO'S

14.Ogro De Ciudad - ALMEN T.N.T.

15.London - TAPPI TÍKRRASS

16.She's So Fine - STRAIGHTSHOOTER

17.Baarissa - SOS

18.What's Going On Inside Ronald Reagan's Brain? - DEFORMED!

19.Anarchy & Peace - ABGAS

20.Du Er Eit Svin - NOREGS PUNKLAG

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Philadelphia 2011

Let's start the last week of April with a 'deception' and at first I thought WOW!, another Killer compi. of this brilliant series but that's not the case and I was, perhaps, a little disappointed at first sight but I'm a fan of creative ideas and I like this about the slab, and already irritation gives way to enthusiasm, that's innovation! A few words of the makers about all this: "Try not to let the name or cover fool you, what we have here is a brand NEW Philadelphia Punk & Hardcore record showcasing twnty-four bands that the city of Brotherly Love currently has to offer. In an age where the compilation has pretty much gone the way of the dinosaur, it's quite impressive to see not only a twenty-four song compilation, but an entirely regional one to boot. Great cover art in the tradition of the classic Bloodstains series, and a nice full size booklet (I haven't scanned because it's too much work) featuring one page per band. If you were curious to see what's been going down in Philly these days, this is a good place to start!" - Cool record, cool bands, cool music and there is enough splendid stuff for everyone, Heureka!

1.3rd World Country Genocide - BALLISTIK

2.Terminal Boredom - NO LESSON LEARNED

3.Stuck In Traffic - THE TROWELS

4.Train's Leaving - SELF CONSCIOUS

5.Metal Shark - PIZZA FACE

6.Sisyphus & The Gate - BAD DOCTORS

7.Lazy - NO COFFINS

8.Dildo In Dad's Shoe - BUCKET FLUSH

9.Missed Out - THE REACHAROUNDS

10.I Wish I Didn't Know You - ARDMORE ASSAULT

11.Figure It Out - NOTHING IS OVER

12.Comfortably Bummed - COUSIN BRIAN

13.Partial Birth Abortion - RUBBISH

14.Amazon List - GONE WRONG

15.Summer Fiction - LIGHTEN UP

16.Reveal The Ugly Truth - BLOOD BOMBER

17.I've Got Hate - DOPESTROKE

18.Heavy Surf - DRY FEET

19.Common Alliance - POPULATION ZERO

20.Crematorium - NIGHTFALL

21.Confuse Corrupt - SALVAGE

22.The Journalist - LAFFING LIFE

23.Dead Head Dread Noose - GASH

24.Fuck You Hippie - JENKEM

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Scotland 2003

When the Bloodstains series had its hype in the mid Nineties they were posted on a lot of blogs and I've sucked quite a few too and there were some selfmade cuts by people that didn't come out on vinyl and this compilation is one of them. I went to the trouble of revising the Scottish version again, created a nice back cover and now present it to you and of course a big thx goes to whoever had the idea twenty years ago, should you see this feel honored. Now enjoy this fine music and the weekend!

1.Helicopter Honeymoon - SCROTUM POLES

2.Stuck With You - ZONES

3.No Views - EXTERNAL MENACE

4.Linda Vindaloo - THE VALVES

5.Adultery - SCARS

6.War Of Ignorants - A.O.A.

7.Good Sculptures - REZILLOS

8.The Real People - THE EXILE

9.Put You In The Picture - P.V.C.2

10.Newtown - SKROTEEZ

11.Night & Day - SKIDS

12.Production - THE FAKES

13.UK 82 - THE EXPLOITED

14.Jerkin - THE DRIVE

15.Disco Pope - THE PRATS

16.Saints & Sinners - JOHNNY & THE SELF ABUSERS

17.Someone Else's War - DEFIANT POSE

18.Mill Street Law & Order - FEGS

19.We Ain't Dead (Yet) - STRAW DOGS

20.Route 66 - THE JOLT

21.Radio-Active - CHEETAHS

22.Go To Hell - THREATS

23.Where's The Boy For Me - REVILLOS

24.You Gotta Know Girl - BEE BEE CEE

25.Warfear - ALTERNATIVE

26.I'm In Love - THE ZIPS

27.Radio Tay - SCROTUM POLES

28.General Davis - THE PRATS

29.Gimme Your Heart - SUBS

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THE PINCHERS - Tonight 7'' 1981

The Pinchers were a short-lived combo from Westerlo, a small village near Antwerp, and this their sole single which was released 1981 on Color Records with two hot tracks and is one of the most sought Belgian Punk singles. Comped on Bloodstains Across Belgium #2 as well as other KBD style comps, original copies go for a hefty price tag and in 2018 Belgian Waffles brought a reissue in a limited edition of 500 copies out. Lacking any kind of distribution most records were sold at local shows and very few exist in the wild. Nothing of further information about the band which means that probably only a few know them at all.

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V/A - Vertigo - Synth Punk Blasts 1978-1984 [2020]

When I took notice of this record I bought it immediately, on the one hand because the song selection is great, the time of release, the bands (more than 50% unknown) and I love international stuff, and then limited, so damn... why waiting?? Info: Vertigo is a compilation of SynthPunk, mainly from little known bands. This first volume will be available (vinyl only, limited to 300 copies) on December 15th, features American, German, British & Swedish bands. The term SynthPunk has been popularized in recent years, or rather vulgarized, becoming a genre that mostly describes electronic or new wave bands. This compilation highlights anger and nihilism punk with the violent rhythm of a fingering that assails a keyboard. Here, no synth pop, no new wave, no experimental music. This could be the sequel to the Killed By Synth compilation which is also led by raw razor shape synthesizers.

A brilliant review: "Well, first things first: compared to the unrelated but similarly-themed Killed by Synth comp. that preceded it, this new comp at least succeeds in only including bands that actually used keyboards, so no BIG BOYS, OIL TASTERS, or BOB this time around. In true KBD tradition, the focus here is on the the flipped-out and the fucked-up in the words of the compiler(s), “no synth pop, no new wave, no experimental music” and despite (presumably) being named after the SCREAMERS song, Vertigo skips over the usual synth-punk suspects in favor of some deeper and less obvious cuts. Highlights include the Bloodstains-via-Red Snerts snot of “Sophistication” by PLASTIC IDOLS (Houston’s answer to DOW JONES & THE INDUSTRIALS), organ-smeared mutant new wave with wild femme vocals from Santa Cruz’s SCHEMATIX on “Nothing Special,” the dark, frenetic end-times robo-pulse of “Happy Funeral” by Sweden’s KITCHEN & THE PLASTIC SPOONS, the jarring juxtaposition of sparse minimal wave and intense, unhinged vocals in German from DER KÜNFTIGE MUSIKANT’s “Es Ist Kalt”… also, totally bold move with the inclusion of “Food Fight” by the VILLAGE PEOPLE (yes, really) in the post-disco early ’80s, they revamped their image to pass as New Romantics and recorded this one-off, utterly dumb but kind of amazing slice of PLASTIC BERTRAND esque punksploitation with the former “construction worker” channeling his inner Tomata Du Plenty, now officially enshrined as the first dollar bin KBD bonzer. Not a predictable comp by any means, and that’s very much to its credit. (Erika Elizabeth, MRR #454 • March 2021)

This blast works fine and rubs really against my nervous head. Have a relaxed time with this hot fucking stuff and a pleasant time travel!

1.Laundramat Loverboy - ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

2.Making Time - THE STEVES

3.Trust In Technology - ADAPTORS

4.Businessman's Bounce - CRAIG BEVAN & THE TOURISTS

5.Love Me Tonight - THE MD'S

6.Bo Party - THE NAROS

7.Sophistication - PLASTIC IDOLS

8.Idle Worship - G SPOT

9.Food Fight - VILLAGE PEOPLE

10.Nothing Special - SCHEMATIX

11.Computer Love - LORD MANUEL & LA PESTE

12.Happy Funeral - KITCHEN & THE PLASTIC SPOONS

13.Here's What You Find In Any Prison - HIT PARADE

14.Es Ist Kalt - DER KÜNFTIGE MUSIKANT

15.Invisible Man - ANTI-MATTER

16.Stamp Out Mutants - TREATMENT

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V/A - Kuoleman Tappaneet (Punk Rockia Pienkustanteilta 1977-1983) [2017]

Interesting compilation by Svart Records which is limited to 1000 copies, with a 52 page booklet which isn't included here because I only have this lousy rip but don't want to withhold it from you, and according to the label info: "A fantastic collection of first generation Finnish Punkrock hand picked from rare private pressings, 1977-1983." Yeah, I can only agree wholeheartedly, because we find 100% rare Schöppscher from bands whose original 7inches offer outrageous prices these days and are therefore not even remotely available for us non-millionaires. One thing's sure, the record comes across in the best Killed By Bloodstains manner and I can't identify any blenders or a dull moment by the fourteen nuggets, catchy Punkrock as we know it from the early days from the far north of Europe, melodic, short and with the typical Finnish vocals. Kuoleman Tappaneet is really worth buying and if someone wants to sell a copy, mail me immediately. Brilliant Stuff!

1.ATK - TIPI & MINISTERIT

2.Teeskentelijä - TRAGEDIA

3.Rock Against Seija Isonsaari - NEUROOSI

4.Kurjat - SOS

5.Kielletyt Leikit - NIRVANA

6.Valhetta Vain - STRATUS

7.Rauhaa Ja Rakkautta - T. TORNI BAND

8.Ramptoniin - BRUPS

9.Raapimalla Rahaa - TUHTIKYMPPI

10.Mä Meen - NAUTA

11.Punkfilosofiaa - BLÄÄH

12.Elviksen Kitara - SUURKAUPUNGIN HAITAT

13.Onko Suomi Usattunut? - KASVAIN

14.Ahvenanmaa Takaisin Ruotsille - KOLLAA KESTÄÄ

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V/A - Bloodstains Across Norway 1997

Welcome to another nugget from my Bloodstains collection with twenty-four great rare blasts from Northern Europe: Norway. A fine country for a relaxing holiday with lots of hills forests and lakes and only very few people living in the countryside. I certainly don't have to tell you more about the bands, because those who know the series know what's inside: superb stuff whose originals are priceless and that's exactly why such slabs were born and the boom of those brilliant records has now died and even these releases are hard to come by nowadays. And with that I say goodbye to my well-deserved vacation. Stay decent and I hope you don't get any withdrawal symptoms. 😎

1.CIA/KGB - AKUTT INNLEGGELSE

2.Superstjerne - AKUTT INNLEGGELSE

3.Pop Star - BØRRES KORK

4.Nekt Blankt - AKUTT-80

5.Hva Skal Vi Si - DE SJENERTE

6.Pond - DE PRESS

7.Full Kontroll - FEBER

8.Kill The Disco - JOHNNY YEN BANG!

9.Fool - JOHNNY YEN BANG!

10.Marching Robots - JOHNNY YEN BANG!

11.Nordens Paris - NORGEZ BANK

12.Blå Heder - WANNSKRÆKK

13.Hva Fæn - 1984

14.Hurra For Norge - Z-OFF

15.Du Er En Dritt - ROUGH TRADE

16.Play With Fire - ROUGH TRADE

17.Diggin' TV - ROUGH TRADE

18.Hakekors - KAARE OG PARTIET

19.Takk Hold Kjeft - OVERDOSE

20.Blå Hun - OVERDOSE

21.Sjølmordskomplekser - ØRESUS

22.Bomba E Klar - ANFALL

23.T.V. - ANFALL

24.Stressa - ANFALL

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THE VORES - Love Canal EP 1978

Juhuuu, Feiertag today and finally being myself and this feels so perfect. What's for breakfast today? The Vores from Buffalo/New York recorded two 7Inches on Family Only and this is their first one. The line-up consisted of Biff (vocals/guitar), Dave (guitar/vocals), Gary (bass), Mike (drums) and four pieces we have on this little sucker. Forming in the late 70s they came from the Punk/NewWave and apart from being included on various compilations documenting that era in US punk/music from New York at that time, they have generally been neglected. This is apparently due to the few really interesting labels of the time and therefore no entry ticket was available. But the slab is acceptable to me and it's not for nothing that the detectives invited them to the catchy series called Killed By Death and Bloodstains. Schee!

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V/A - USA 1981 [2019]

Friends, March is rolling in and let's heat up the freezing temperatures with the following slab, which ranks among the best I've heard in a long time. It's good to see, things are happening again on the KBD / Bloodstains front and the detectives have outdone themselves with this compilation and I can recommend you the purchase without hesitation, but you have to be quick, it's "limited to 300 copies and then no more!" Nineteen bands, twenty-two rare songs and one cracker chases the other. The artwork is more colorful than what we know from the classics, but liner-notes to the bands or other infos have been saved (only all 7Inch covers on the back), too bad... two points deducted in the B-note. But that's a mosquito fartz in view of this brilliant record, because as it says here: "Why pay $500 to some gold digger for a 7Inch when you can get the whole package here?" Think about it!!

1.Guns On The Right - DV8

2.Learn To Say Goodbye - DV8

3.Amerikan Story - CULT HEROES

4.Instant Passion - DEPROGRAMMER

5.Nazi School - CRACKED ACTOR

6.Rich Girl - ROCK BOTTOM & THE SPYS

7.Annhilation - SAIGON

8.No Passion - MODERN WARFARE

9.The Baby's Dead - SOCIETY DOG

10.How Do You Feel It? - SOCIETY DOG9

11.Calling Dr. Modo - SHIT DOGS

12.Small Talk - INTERNATIONAL Q

13.Laboratory Baby - LOS REACTORS

14.Reborn - SHIT DOGS

15.Laughing Lover - THE MISFITS

16.Where'd Ya Go Sid? - THE HUGH BEAUMONT EXPERIENCE

17.Pumpkin Queen - JEMMY LEGS

18.John Wayne Was A Nazi - STAINS

19.Execution Time - SHELL SHOCK

20.God Is Dead - HEART ATTACK

21.Shotgun - HEART ATTACK

22.Shoot The Pope - RPA

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V/A - Blood On The ROQ! 1983

Before I dedicate myself further ripping vinyl, a short sign of life from my heated home and that it doesn't get frostier is proven by the track and band list of the following brilliant compilation by Quiet Records. Everyone should have heard one or two songs or at least you should have one record in your closet, if not... change it immediately, because almost the Crème de la Crème is waiting here, important and essential American bands and without them, Punk would be a bit poorer, in my opinion. With all its aggression and rawness captures this slab the spirit of the early wild days perfect and stands out with its quality and represents a pure gem for every record collector who loves the early sound of the west coast. Very strong piece of vinyl, with a correspondingly short playing time. Cheers!

1.Rodney On The ROQ - TARGET 13

2.Rise Above - BLACK FLAG

3.Right Is Right - SHATTERED FAITH

4.1945 - SOCIAL DISTORTION

5.Search - MINUTEMEN

6.Getting Staight - THE NUNS

7.You Lie - CHANNEL 3

8.Bloodstains - AGENT ORANGE

9.Wild In The Streets - CIRCLE JERKS

10.Laurie's Lament - VIDIOTS

11.Dead Heroes - RED ROCKERS

12.No Values - BLACK FLAG

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - Rip Off Records Compilation 2010

Finally weekend and you already know that I always greet it with refreshing music and today I open it with a fantastic compilation with combos from the legendary short lived Belfast based label Rip Off Records (specialized mainly on PowerPop) which at the end of the Seventies a bunch of great 7Inches released that are very popular today and it's amazing that an american label named Sing Sing Records brought us this divine record in 2010. It goes without saying that the original records were released in very small editions, so this little compi is an excellent idea to keep all those great bands/songs from being forgotten in the dark oblivion of the ocean. Certainly an excellent addition to the two Bloodstains Across Northern Ireland goodies. And now I'm thirsty and I'm hissing a beer...

1.Friends - THE ZIPPS

2.Suzy 'D' - LENNY & THE LAWBREAKERS

3.You'll Never Find Love - MINOR CLASSICS

4.Sharon - PRETTY BOY FLOYD & THE GEMS

5.I Want You - TINOPENERS

6.It For The Kicks - THE FADERS

7.I Don't Like Girls - MINOR CLASSICS

8.Start All Over Again - NO SWEAT

9.Me And Bobby McGee - LENNY & THE LAWBREAKERS

10.Time To Kill - CLIVE CULBERTSON

11.She Doesn't Love Me - CRAMP

12.I Don't Wanna Be - TINOPENERS

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V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #6 2019

Oh Yeah, the last across the world Bloodstains to date and how we can move into the mood for the weekend more splendidly?... right, drinking with good friends, telling stories and hang out. There are supposed to be 100 copies and like the previous ones, #6 was created by the same detective. All songs are at least decent and some have already appeared on other compilations. What bothers me a little is the poor loveless artwork, very cheap card sleeve and no info about the bands except year of release and their country of origin... but enough grumbling. I have to hurry to catch the train and two beautiful days lie ahead with lots of Backgammon, beer, music and Happi Happi, Cheers!

1.Wha' Der Yer Want? - BOUNDSTONE SCHOOL

2.Men Of Action - STATE OF EMERGENCY

3.Nostalgie - EVIL ROXY

4.I'm Being Followed - THE NOVELS

5.So What - SILVERSTONE

6.Tytot Irvistaa - IDIOOTTI

7.Thinking About The Sun - THE SPIES

8.C'mon Everybody - BRENT FORD & THE NYLONS

9.Media - THE VERDIX

10.When You Were My Baby - THE VERTEX

11.I Just Need Myself - THE CURE

12.Look At Me Now - THE MYSTERONS

13.Destruye - FAMILIA REAL

14.Depresion - FAMILIA REAL

15.Bingo - THE ESCORTS

16.I Hate Being In Love - AMY & THE ANGELS

17.Subway - NO KNOWN CURE

18.Pretend You're Not Crazy - PHOBIA

19.Republik - BANDAGE

20.Lip Gloss Factor - PAUL WEST & RHYTHM SQUADRON

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TAUGADEILDIN - s/t EP 1981

Now a rare piece from the far north of Europe by Taugadeildin. One of those bands that managed to release an EP during the punk & new wave hype around the early Eighties, but they didn't exist for long like many other bands of that era.

Formed originally as duet when bassist Árni and singer Óskar began playing music together with help by a drummer in autumn of 1980, but soon guitarist Arnór (Fræbbblarnir) joined them. Arnór was then replaced by Óðinn and Þorsteinn also joined the band as Keyboarder plus Kormákur (drums) and new singer Egill. Their music is a kind of late post-punk mixed with punk roots and a fuckin' journalist defined them as ska band, you guess its members didn't want to know more, this stupid fool. In spring 1981, Taugadeildin recorded this four track EP, released via Fálkinn (in small editions), and it shows the very strong playing and good beats of the four and the record received mostly positive feedback. They performed at the music festival "Another Sound In The Drum", which was held during summer, in addition to being one of the bands who were opener for the British band Any Trouble. The lifespan of Taugadeildin comes to an end, and by the time the record was finally released in autumn after some delays, they retired. These days the record is as rare as solid honest politics and a great collector's item. The music of the Neurology Clinic have been forgotten a little. Her Longing (which was their most well-known goodie) was released on the Northern Light Playhouse compilation, also released via Fálkinn in 1981 (shortly after the band's release) and was supposed to promote Icelandic new wave & punk music abroad, and two songs became later a place on two tapes (Pönksafn) by Erðanúmúsik and a worthy tribute on Bloodstains Across The World #4. Four magical songs remain at the end and the slab can be purchased for a mere € 600, a real bargain!

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V/A - No One Left To Blame 2001

Another remarkable compilation that I ripped years ago and somehow almost disappeared is the following one and I can promise you: Great record! and a certain gentleman reviews the slab so: "This arrived from a mystery man in the same package as the more recent Staring Down The Barrel, and until Terminal Boredom’s recent article from a guy whom I believe to be the same mystery man, I thought these were both brand new, 2005 releases. As it turns out, “NO ONE LEFT TO BLAME” came out a couple years ago, and it comprised the punk 45rpm scrapings of two obsessive collectors who decided to give it one last anonymous-comp whirl, subsequently stretched into two last whirls. I like that these rabid accumulators and filtration agents were able to officially confirm for me again that once the Killed By Death and Bloodstains comp avalanche stopped, there really weren't that many choice punk 45s lef to unearth. For this one, they found some sizzlers for sure, such as the fantastic dullard stomp of Worcester, COMMANDOS and "Suburb Rock". This is the sort of dum-and-stupid two-chord classic that later trash punk bands like the SUICIDE KINGS cut their inglorious teeth on, and I love that the Commandos' ageless singer simultaneously sounds both constipated and totally loaded. You also can't lose with the tasteful "Dogshit" by ANTLER JOE & THE ACCIDENTS, nor with a great test-pressing only track from the BERLIN BRATS (here called just the BRATS) called "Psychotic".

Oh, and you reckoned "Give 'Em A Fight" from Buffalo's WRECK'N CREW would be some dumb-ass oi garbage? No way hoss, it's a '77 style screamer, from a guy named "Oil Can" or something who later moved to Chicago to form THE EFFIGIES. It's a solid, high 3rd-tier punk compilation all around, featuring stuff insanely limited and available either for fifty cents (thrift store in Lincoln, NE) or $500 (eBay) -- or whatever it takes to secure the twenty tracks here in one convenient 12" package." (Jay H. agonyshorthand)

Now enjoy this damn great compilation of twenty U.S. punk unknowns 1976-1982.

1.Guns On The Right - DV8

2.USANRK - ART OBJECT

3.Prosecution Rests - THE PROSECUTORS

4.I Don't Want Romance - MANIKENZ

5.Dogshit - ANTLER JOE & THE ACCIDENTS

6.Psychotic - BRATS

7.Suburb Rock - COMMANDOS

8.Victims Of Society - VICTIMS

9.Mary Lou - JACKIE SHARK & THE BEACH BUTCHERS

10.Go To A Party - THE FEMS

11.Silver Screen - CRITICAL MASS

12.Teddy Crashes, Blonde Dies - SINATRAS

13.Isolation - THE FINGERS

14.Suburban Addicts - RESULT

15.Give 'Em A Fight - WRECK'N CREW

16.Keep On Knockin' - DEATH

17.Hacker - THE PRESS

18.Jack The Ripper - STRYCHNINE

19.Brigham Young - THE ONLYS

20.Born To Be A Bozo - IDENTITY CRISIS

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THE DOUBT - Contrast Disorder EP 1980

On this rainy Saturday music is announced and before I rip vinyl a quick post by another band from Ireland with their only record that was only pressed 500 times, but was re-released by Incognito Records as Incognito Punkrock Classix Series 2015, also 500 copies. Info: formed in Bangor around 1978 by Hugh (vocals), Paul (guitar), John (bass), Steven (drums) and their main inspiration came from an earlier Bangor band called the Standards. After a few months John Clarke was replaced on bass by Robert Scott from recently disbanded Bangor outfit The Ski's. Over the next year The Doubt played as many gigs as they could. Arguably, their best show ever was a charity gig arranged by the band which also featured slots by Fifth Column and Belfast bands Ruefrex and The Androids. For the first (and last) time the Doubt had use of a proper PA and played a storming set to a crowd of several hundred. The band split in October 1979 despite having discussed releasing a single. As the principal songwriters, Corken and Scott decided to go ahead with the release of an EP and roped in Adrian Maddox (Fifth Column’s guitar player) to play drums on the recording while Corken took over vocal duties. Contrast Disorder was eventually released on Solo Records in early 1980 after numerous delays and sold a couple of hundred copies locally. It featured four brilliant tracks. In 2003, Rave Up Records released a compilation which featured the four songs of the EP plus ten unreleased demo sessions. When the Doubt split Steven and Hugh went on to play in the Co-Ordinates whilst Scott and Maddox formed Palace Of Variety. Later, Scott would form Carpenter Joe. Represented on relevant compilations, for example Bloodstains Across Northern Ireland I recommend for you.

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V/A - Powerpearls Vol.3 1998

Uhh, damn exciting match yesterday at noon with a well-deserved victory for the SGE, the Champions-League is within reach. Now to the announced killer. In the nineties a wave swam over us with unofficial compilations that came up with rare punk classics of the early wild days, the well-known and certainly the best of them are the Killed By Death and Bloodstains series. But there is another interesting third: the Powerpearls series. Just as brilliant and significant contribute to resurrecting lost 7Inch nuggets and getting in touch with bands that nobody or only a few know these days, and whose music kicking just as much as the snotty punk buddies. My focus was more on the first two's and I didn't even know PowerPop that time, but now I like this genre, makes me feel positive and radiant, and it's close rooted with punk and sounds charming and lovely either. There are ten Volumes of these available, most at expensive prices, some with colored vinyl. So keep an eye out for them, it's definitely worth.

1.Bank Holiday Weekend - SEVENTEEN

2.Make The Rules - THE ORBITS

3.Crazy Today - UXB

4.Who's Gonna Tell Mary? - THE MOONDOGS

5.Tapan Aikaa - PROBLEMS?

6.John - VERTEX

7.Can't Wait 'Till The Summer Comes - RONNIE MAYOR

8.You Don't Live Here Anymore - THE FANS

9.Together - TESTORS

10.I Want My Woody Back - BARRACUDAS

11.Time - SPEEDIES

12.Degeneration - THE BLITZZ

13.It Shows In Your Face - THE GAS

14.No Man's Land - LEGENDARY LUTON KIPPERS

15.Björn Borg - GÖTEBORG SOUND

16.She's Too Clever For Me - T.P.I.

17.No Direction - START

18.No Way - THE DONKEYS

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