THE STALIN - Stop Jap 1982

Original published on Climax Records this is the second record by Fukushima's band The Stalin and my copy is an unoffical one but that doesn't matter, is just as cool. Formed 1980 by leader and vocalist Michiro Endo, Atsushi on guitar and Jun on drums and their first single "Dendou Kokeshi" comes out via Political Records the same year. Tam replaced Atsushi on guitar and on X-Mas 1981 they released their first full-length album (half studio/half live) Trash. They toured immense, they had a couple line-up changes and released many singles and albums, among them a live record, and the band split up 1993. In 2001 there was a special Stalin concert entitled "One Night Dream". Michiro Endo performed with Keigo Nakata (ex:The Stalin) on drums, Shinichi Suzuki (Pulling Teeth) on guitar and Katsuta on bass. Other bands and artists also performed and paid tribute to the group, including Loopus, Cobra, Panta and Kenzi. The show was recorded and released as the Hakike Gasuruhodo Romanchikku Daze!! video in June 2001. The concert coincided with the release of the 365-A Tribute to The Stalin album, which has some of the bands that performed covering Stalin songs. Stop Jap is full with fifteen first-class snotty punk nuggets and is one of the best record from the land of the rising sun.

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THE STALIN - Trash 1981

Debut album on Political Records by The Stalin, (ザ・スターリン) an influential Japanese punk band formed in June 1980, by leader and vocalist Michiro Endo. After numerous member changes, he disbanded the group in February 1985. In May 1987 Michiro formed a group called Video Stalin, which mostly made videos instead of albums; they disbanded in 1988. In 1989 Michiro created a new band named Stalin and continued to make music with them until 1993. Endo chose the name because "Joseph Stalin is very hated by most people in Japan, so it is very good for our image." Originally a three piece with Endo on vocals and bass, Atsushi on guitar and Jun on drums. Shintaro joined as bassist later in the month, however their first single, Dendou Kokeshi, was already recorded without him and was released on September 5, 1980. In 1981 they released the Stalinism EP. In July Tam replaced Atsushi on guitar. On November 4, at a live performance at Kanto Gakuin High School, Endo is arrested for indecent exposure. On December 24, 1981, they released their first full-length album, the half studio/half live, Trash. Twenty short killers adorn the album and it's far better than the 1982 sequel Stop Jap in my opinion. The band has fabricated six albums and a few singles and can be found on numerous compilations. Michiro Endo died in a Tokyo hospital while battling pancreatic cancer on April 25, 2019, aged 68. Let's go boys!

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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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THE STALIN - 虫 1983

Mushi is the third output by The Stalin from Fukushima and again via Climax Records released: it's a furious, frentic enjoyable record. Basically everything is right here, the production, the cover, the blistering pace, the superior voice and twelve songs in just under thirty minutes. I don't really have to write more about. If you don't know the band yet, you should change this as soon as possible, because music from Japan is always interesting and extremely different. I leave the stage today with a solid review: "This great band from Japan has been putting out records since 1979 (five 7″ers, one 12″ EP, and two LPs), but they’ve somehow escaped notice in the West until now. Their latest picture disc album is amazing, like those of the best Finnish bands. The slower songs are wickedly powerful and tuneful, with great wrenching guitar work, and the more numerous thrashers are awesome. Plus, Japanese production is the best in the world, so order them when Rough Trade begins distributing them." (Tim Yohannan, MRR #8 • September 1983)

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V/A - Killed By Death #5 1993

Not easy now to bring a worthy post but I think I found with a further compilation of the Killed By Death series the right one. First pressing on black vinyl with black and silver labels, the re-release comes in orange vinyl. Nineteen songs from rare punk records from all over the world and the range is of course again superb. Gets my full marks. Seek the blog for more stuff while listen to this record.

1.What The Fuck - BLACK EASTER

2.Job - THE NUBS

3.Microwave Radiation - X-TERMINATORS

4.White Stains - THE MOLLS

5.Romantic - THE STALIN

6.Cry For Fame - DIETER MEIER

7.Tammy Wynette - THE MAGGOTS

8.Teenage Life - THE COWBOYS

9.Look Around (I Was So Upset) - HUBBLE BUBBLE

10.If I Watch TV - NEO PUNKZ

11.Reborn - SHITDOGS

12.Shoot The Pope - RPA

13.Clubnite - TEDDY & THE FRAT GIRLS

14.Corporate Food - ANONYMOUS

15.Drugs - RIOT 303

16.Nazi School - CRACKED ACTOR

17.Afraid Of The Russians - STIPHNOYDS

18.No Monarchy - THE KIDS

19.Sweet Rot - HUBBLE BUBBLE

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V/A - Planet Punk #4 2005

Second and last part of Planet Punk and with Volume 3, this little self-made series is already complete. H2D#26 is another tidbit full of rare stars from international bands that are still kicking ass, much in demand and popular in our fucking disillusioned times which bring little decent music to light in my opinion. Music is like inventions, there is nothing innovative that can really impress me, hardly any wow factor or thing that I can really admire. And I would say that for almost twenty years. Speaking of music, we all hear & see the so called "combos" thrown together, the TV shows which offer only shit and are played over and over by radio stations, all this crap is boring, repetitive and only geared towards profit, commercial shit and really sucks. It's really intoxicating to get acquainted with such music as on this further fantastic compilation and to eke out an existence far away from this dead & dull society. That are the words for Sunday, Amen! Enjoy the vibes of the good ole days!

1.Desire - THE STALIN

2.Hello New Punks - THE STAR CLUB

3.Maze - THE STAR CLUB

4.TV - SEX

5.Give Me Confusion - PAIN

6.Head Explosion - THE STALIN

7.D-Day Or Lost Day - THE WILLARD

8.X.O.T. - CÓLERA

9.Terciera Guera - FOGO CRUZADO

10.Ain't She Dumb - ROCKS

11.Revolution - X

12.Vem Har Gett Dom Rätten!? - REVOLT

13.I Lost My Legs - WARHEADS

14.Är Ungdomar Människor? - VACUM

15.Inuinem Rakkaus - RATSIA

16.Vik Hädan! Var Hälsad! - REVOLT

17.Moro M/System - WANNSKRÆKK

18.Dan Eften Bomben - STREBERS

19.Eibon - ASTA KASK

20.Tio Zynthar På En Rad - ZYNTHSLAKT

21.Rattus On Rautta - RATTUS

22.Kivisissa Metissa - VAU

23.Sticky Life - ROTZKOTZ

24.Wir Hams Satt - STRASSENJUNGS

25.Hey Punk - SLIME

26.C.I.A. - DER RIß

27.B Alarm - RAZZIA

28.Heute Norm Morgen Tod - S.Y.P.H.

29.We're Gonna Do What We Like - VOPO'S

30.I Don't Want To Be - BIZON KIDS

31.Two Wheels - SPEEDTWINS

32.God Save Rock'N'Roll - SUBWAY

33.Man Under My Bed - THE NIXE

34.I Got A Right - RONNIE URINI

35.Psychic Underground - TIMESHIFT

36.Pill Girl - VOGUE

- Great Thx to Mark -

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V/A - Springtime In Belsen 1998

Today is compilation day and the next record is a Bootleg in the vein of KBD. Eighteen early worldwide punkrock goodies here and I must say most of the songs can be find on the legendary Killed By Death records so therefore, in my opinion, this plate is not really essential. I mean, if you should you see this for a decent price then take it, no question about it but not for horror totals as it circulates currently. Ach scheiß was drauf, I have an extreme hangover from yesterday's gig and realize again that I'm not getting younger, haha.. Your old sacks of you know what I mean. Well, the sound here is cool, the song selection is okay and a small step into the weekend. I guess, I hang around for awhile at home today and relax with my technique shit. Good Night!

 1.Discoscheißer - DIRT SHIT

2.Disco Pope - THE PRATS

3.Gary Gilmore In The Island Of Dr. Moreau - CHAIN GANG

4.Bunker - TECHNYCOLOR

5.Springtime In Belsen - NORGEZ BANK

6.Me Myytiin It Semme - YPÖ-VIIS

7.@@@@$$$$$$§§§§§ - THE STALIN

8.Hitler's Barn - KRIMINELLA GITARRER

9.Tampax In The Cunt - TAMPAX

10.Jacotte Masturbee - YODLER KILLES

11.Sweeney Todd - THE K9s

12.Smukke Folks Børn - OSLO BØRS

13.Bloody Weekend - CHECKMATE

14.Punk Fashion - THE BRATS

15.Die Wüste Lebt - NASAL BOYS

16.Positive Thinking - YOUNG IDENTITIES

17.Vaihda Vapaalee - SEHR SCHNELL

18.Soussolrock - YODLER KILLERS

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V/A - Musikverket EP 1980

Stranded Rekords, sometimes just called Stranded, is a Swedish record label founded in 1979 by Klas Lunding. The label was as a continuation of the fanzine Stranded, started in 1978 in Stockholm, which published texts on the new music style, new wave and punk. Their first release is this EP called Musikverket, which came out 1980 and the songs were recorded live in Stockholm and all tunes are fuckin' amazing. Travolta Kids, Incest Brothers or Watabout here are the known bands and they released a few records too, the other bands are probably dayflys and only here on it. Aside from all they do their job excellent and the recording sound quality is worth hearing and after 13 minutes the spook's already over. Worse luck! Stranded's motto was "Style, Beauty & Elegance." That hits the nail on the point I would say. Polar Music bought into the company in 1982 to completely take over in 1984 and then close down the label in 1986. What remains is another KBD pearl which will no longer wait to be heard.

1.Hur Ska Det Gå - WATABOUT

2.Progressiv - STALIN BOYS

3.Ajo Ajo - INCEST BROTHERS

4.Falsk Matematik - TRAVOLTA KIDS

5.Glass - QUIZZ KIDS

6.Vi Tjejer E En Blaska - ANKSDANK

7.Jag E Allan - OINKS

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V/A - Nagasaki Nightrider 1998

So you know where you belong, I would like to conclude September with a fullblast and this unofficial release is a collection of Japanese punk & hardcore rarities from the years 1980-1985 and you know how difficult it is to get the originals, especially from the Far East, therefore I'm always happy when someone shares such bootlegs of its goodies with us. I can't confirm that all the bands are from Nagasaki but that is irrelevant anyway. Crazy wild noises as I'm used to from this island... nothing stays dry here. Worth mentioning the detailed insert with all information about the songs/bands. This is a pearl hardcore product, 500 shots, don't miss!!! - Have a great weekend!

1.Born To Loose - LIP CREAM

2.Niku - THE STALIN

3.Hell Home - LAUGHIN' NOSE

4.I Like Cola - OUTO

5.Future Terror - CLAY

6.Worst Song - COBRA

7.Onanism - MASTURBATION

8.Selfish Cow - KURO

9.Punch Bowl - SWANKYS

10.Patience - ABURADAKO

11.Insanity - BONES

12.Panic - THE COMES

13.Corruption - L.S.D.

14.Pressure - KIKEIJI

15.77 Kids - SYSTEMATIK DEATH

16.Giseisha - BITOUSHA

17.Say - EXECUTE

18.Confound It - SA

19.Put Out Emotion - ROSE ROSE

20.Hatred War - G-ZET

21.No Mercy - LIP CREAM

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V/A - Killed By Death #41 1998

Welcome again to another number of the Killed By Death series (find for more KBD volumes over the search option), a further collection of some punkrock rarities, mostly europe here, with an international focus, featuring a couple places that didn't have a big punk scene. And again the detectives did a nice job with all these amazing goodies which should not bail in the meaninglessness. More info about the bands & release dates you find in the liner notes in this file, Vinyl-Rip & all cover artwork include. Have Fun!!!!

1.Hasse Parasit - VON GAM

2.Mode - VON GAM

3.Cop In The Street - LULLABIES

4.Fashion Punk - LULLABIES

5.Meillä On Yhteinen Tuleveissus - RATTLERS

6.Trodde Vi Hadde Demokrati - STERKE SVAKHETER

7.Sweating All Over - MAGIC DE SPELL

8.Virgin Freedom - MAGIC DE SPELL

9.Börnin Pin - VONBRIGÐI

10.Dereglee - MARIE FRANCE

11.No Such Thing - VIPERS

12.Fugitivo - LIXOMANIA

13.Violencia & Sobrevivencia - LIXOMANIA

14.No Idea - STALIN

15.Kama Sutra - STALIN

16.Ha Que Violentor O Sistema - AQUI D'EL ROCK

17.Revenge - JACK RABBIT BAND

18.Amenaza Amarilla - LOS NIKIS

19.Gamma Magic Globulina - LOS NIKIS

20.Mind Bomb - ELECTRIC DEADS

21.Screwball - ELECTRIC DEADS

22.Crossroad - ELECTRIC DEADS

23.Junk - LULLABIES

24.It Could Be You - LULLABIES

25.Io Son Un Autonomo - SKIANTOS

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V/A - Svenska Tonårsgrupper Vol.3 1981

Here's one more rare compilation, 1000 copies made, released through Konkurens Rekårdz in 1981. Full with very unknown bands, a few have made demos, 7inches or are present on some tape sampler. The musical range goes here from little punk to rock a lot of times I'd say, a really good mix. I cannot say much about the bands, like the Åminne Punkfiesta compilation, but what I can tell you this record is the only one in this serie. Vol. 1 +2 don't exist and why they called this #3 remains their secret. But who fuckin' cares??? Everyone can bring out an LP and rename it as you want or?? Cool the little info sheet inside with more information and lyrics and more on discogs for further releases of the combos. Fazit: pretty good album with many interesting impressions. Both thumbs up!!

1.Jag Är Ett Problem - MESK
2.Ung & Grymm - TRIPPLE CRIPPLE
3.Spänd - RÖVITA KON ANFALLER
4.Gustavs Barn - SCHLEM
5.Nazzepenis I Fuhrerns Anus - ONKEL KÅNKEL
6.3 D.A.R. - SAKEN
7.Krossa Nazismen - ADOLFS GOSSAR
8.Zombies - VEM FAN ÄR HÅKAN?
9.Fri Energi - SARAH COFFMANN
10.Der Weltcup - SPORTEN ÄR DÖD
11.Utslängd - PERVERSA INDIVIDER
12.Jordens Tak - PANIK 90000
13.Män I Svart - ALTERNATIVA IDIOTER
14.Gul & Blå - ALF ABBOT
15.Stulna Apelsiner - STALIN & THE ICEPIKES
16.Happy End - CARL SMAL & HANS BANTARTIPS

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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STALIN - Chaos EP 1980

Wellproduced rare record now by a young combo from Mäntyharju called Chaos, the band consisted of Welmu (vocals), Ike (guitar), Kennedy (bass), and Vesa (drums) and this six track killer EP, probably few copies appeared, is their only inheritance and I wonder why they are not on any of the relevant bootleg compilations. Absolutely fantastic riffs at an appropriate pace with a pinch of anger, hate and love. Really amazing which intense energy the boys put in their songs, straight forward and hard-hitting.... ahhh.... I love this band. I would almost say that Stalin is at the top of all the great Finnish combos of that time, too bad that it didn't come to an album. A must grab!

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