Friday, December 16, 2016

FDS - Paranoia EP 1980

OK, a short summary of the rise and fall of Snarklangarna/FDS, as remembered by Patrik, with help from Micke. After various incarnations as Ingenting, Kallsvett, etc, Snarklangarna where formed in 1979 in Rågsved, Stockholm. The initial members where Eva Johansson/Pojken on vocals, Patrik Nilsson/Pinch on guitar, Micke Woxmark - formerly in Insekt - on drums and Jonas Lundborg/Picko on bass. Later in -79 Picko left the group and was replaced by Jocke Pegard/Plutten - formerly in Trams. Around this time the band also changed their name, to FDS. In February -80, they recorded a self-financed EP - Paranoia. As on FDS' live performances, Micke and Jocke switched between drums and bass on different songs on the EP. Guest vocals on the song Arabien, as well as art work on the cover, was provided by Aldo Morot and some reviews where quite positive. Apparently the song Paranoia from the EP later turned up on the awesome punk rock collection Bloodstains Across The World. In the spring/summer of 1980, the band had the pleasure of adding a fifth member, Essing, formerly of Incest Brothers. Unfortunately, all that is left in recorded form from this latest and greatest incarnation of FDS is one studio demo and a handful of badly recorded rehearsals and live tracks. At the end of 1980, the group split. So here now four great early Swedish KBD classics for your discerning ears. (Info from Patrik)

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -


Wednesday, December 14, 2016

COMMANDO 9MM - Odio En Sudamérica 7'' 1985

This is my Spanish favourite band: Commando 9mm,founded in 1983 by Jose L. Rodríguez (guitar), El Mosca (drums), and Manolo Quevedo (bass+vocals) and this is their debut 7Inch on Ayuntamiento De Madrid with two goodies. Very fat stuff and simply extreme good. They made three albums and all are fantastic, I posted two on my former blog and one day here again. I'm too lazy to write more, I think I've said it all. A must have!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

AMSTERDAMNED! - s/t LP 2011

AmsterDamned! was a Hardcore band from, you guess it, Amsterdam and were active from 1980 to 1987 and they only leave a few songs on vinyl on both legendary Als Je Haar Maar Goed Zit compliations and that's really a shame because this band is more than an alarm clock. On this record are 31 songs, previously unreleased Paradiso '82 live soundboard recordings and practise room songs with their female vocalist Joke. The LP is limited to 500 copies. All numbers are an excellent purchase for connoisseurs and newcomers. Sure, the songs are a bit simple and raw, but all in all, a damn good record for any collector of Dutch 80s hardcore punk which you can't ignore. Remarkably good vocals on tracks that way after more than 25 years still sounds just fine. This album is a fuckin' threat and you're a fool if you don't get it.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -


Monday, December 12, 2016

SHATTERED DOLLS - Lipstick Killer EP 1980

And last but not least a rare goodie from the Wanted-List which appeared on ROX Records, the only single by the Shattered Dolls from Liverpool: Jaki (vocals), Gof (guitar) & at some point Paul (drums). The research in the Internet brings not much info about the combo so let's talk about the music. Four songs in good seventeen minutes and it's punk with a good rockin' touch. Of course, the female voice is fantastic (that's take it out for me) and Jaki is damn hot. Musically I find them a bit lame and no real smasher there but not every record is a burner. It's rare and who wants to have a say must also be able to enjoy such music. The band split in 1982 and the members went to other bands.

- Special Thx to Gen -


KILLRAYS - The Prisoner EP 1992

Long time ago since I've posted a Frankfurt band so now I end this losing streak. The Killrays here with their debut record, a nice four track EP which was released by the Frankfurt label Get Happy Records in different vinyl colors. Basically nothing has changed and they still play their own brand of melodic hardcore. Their first two albums came out on the controversial label Lost & Found Records where desingnated the band as the "German NOFX" in the hope to peddle more CDs and for such a ridiculous and inappropriate name-dropping, the band never had an understanding of themselves. "Lost & Found were indeed true champion there and also at our last CD, "On Common Ground" was the promotional work sometimes frightening" (Gitarrist Tom). They took the bold step and their third album "Dependence Day" was released on their specially created own label Keep Smiling and the resonance was overwhelmingly positive and many refer this as their best album (I've never heard it). Well, those of you who likes a discrete & melodic punkrock sound this record is highly recommended and all the others venture a click. 100% PunkRock!!!!


BUST OUTS - I'm Too Shy 7'' 1981

And another firecracker from Finland from Bust Outs with their only record on Johanna Records. The band were Minttu (vocals), Kelloggs Bollocks (guitar), Jone (guitar+backing vocals), Saku (bass+backing vocals) and Arska (drums), sadly I have no more info, anyway. The sound is not so brutally punky as the Destroy killer but brilliant as well. Two new wave hymns, the title track is a six mintues melodic mid-tempo one with a nice guitar playin' and damn good lyrics and the flip comes also in a good pace therefore. Plus points of course the female's voice. Thanks at this point to mr/mrs. unknown for the reference to post this rare nugget. Sit down and cuddle ;)


Sunday, December 11, 2016

V/A - Personality Crisis!! 1984

A small break of the 7Inch posts for this classic compilation with only hits on it, released via Action Replay Records, everybody knows the songs and if not so let's go. So everything is said and before I give here some crap again I'd rather urge you to download this shit. I like the album title, that is worth mentioning. And now it's time for breakfast.

1.White Punks On Dope - TUBES
2.King Rocker - GENERATION X
3.Hurry Up Harry - SHAM 69
4.Peaches - THE STRANGLERS
5.Bad Girl - NEW YORK DOLLS
6.Gary Gilmore's Eyes - THE ADVERTS
7.Personality Crisis - NEW YORK DOLLS
8.Listen - STIFF LITTLE FINGERS
9.Obsessed - 999
10.Milk & Alcohol - DR FEELGOOD
11.If The Kids Are United - SHAM 69
12.I Think I'm Wonderful - THE DAMNED

- Special Thx to Fredrik -


Saturday, December 10, 2016

DESTROY - Sanoja 7'' 1980

This fuckin' two-sided killer is an absolute must have and if you own a copy then keep it firmly because it is as good as a felicitous relationship. A private release and 200 copies exist. Destroy were Mikko (vocals + guitar), Jukka (guitar), Aki (bass) and Timo (drums) and they are probably from Helsinki because the two songs were recorded there and they master their instruments. The a-side is a brilliant mid-tempo punky one with a slice of rockin' touch, a superb hammer (one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard) and the flip is also great, starts slowly and melanchoic and ends up in a rough fast tempo, oh bloody hell, this is pure awesome music and that's why I love my life. If you've heard something like that you can't be anything else. Sanoja is rightly chosen for the Bloodstains Across The World #2 compilation with other splendid lost nuggets...one of my best posts here. Enjoy the record, the weekend and let's have a drink!

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A.K.P. - Der Einsame EP 1984

Now a request: the lone record by A.K.P. on Hyrdhina ReCOREds with five distorted trashy punk numbers. I would say nothing special but not bad at all, I mean for € 3, - I would take the 7Inch with me but I think it would be an archive piece. Ergo I would not buy it because since I know it. Holy Shit, that sounds schizophrenic. Well, I guess this is due to yesterday's Turbostaat concert which was extreme good, a complete different quality. I think, I'm talking too much senseless shit now, I'm confused at this shitty december 10th. At least one person is happy today with this post.