V/A - Where The Wild Things Are II 1998

Hallo everybody, I'm fresh again and now 2017 will be opened with an international tape compilation which was a supplement by the Sabbel Fanzine, a German Heftschä and I have the chance to get in touch with the maker personally at the end of the 90s at a gig in Mönchengladbach, when Serene Fall played there and he did an interview with the band and I was also mentioned in the zine because he ask me too and it was a great session, thanks for this! At the beginning there was always a selfmade tape with punk from all over the world within and I have two from that, later was a CD enclosed because it's easier. Here now 90 minutes of cool rare punk compiled in loving artwork and much of what I did not know at that time and maybe even today hardly anyone knows.

1.??? - CEKTOR GAZA

2.Bazil - ATHENA

3.En(feliz)a-te - ALCOORE

4.Spase Tä Grammä - PANX ROMANA

5.Útok Na Spieu Hitparady - ZÓNA A

6.Gore Doctore - GORE DOCTORE

7.Blame It - BLITZ BABIEZ

8.Don't Be A Slag - DIRTY PICTURES

9.Ecologia Humana - BRIGADA SUBTERRANEA

10.Vita Lögner - CHARLES HARFAGER

11.Faut Pas S'y Fier (Live) - PKRK

12.Lentäjän Poika - NE LUUMÄET

13.Leena On Liimanhaistaga - NE LUUMÄET

14.I Told You So - JON COUGAR CONCENTRATION CAMP

15.Ja Sam Te Ludo Volio - KUD IDIJOTI

16.Züri Brännt - TNT

17.Evolucao Atrasada - FOGO CRUZADO

18.Nerozjizdet - E!E

19.Som Ett Löv - ASBEST

20.Maniaque - LEGITIME DEFONCE

21.Nema Vise... - HLADNO PIVA

22.Terrorize - GANG GREEN

23.First Strike - HATES

24.Nie Znosze Was - POST REGIMENT

25.Mopolla Suohon - KLAMYDIA

26.Hekpo§n&nr - GRAZHDANSKAYA OBORONA

27.Parasit - COSA NOSTRA

28.Radeci Alarm - RACIJA

29.Clutter From The Gutter - ANHREFN & MARGI CLARKE

30.Scheiss Kibarei - THE WAY

31.Le Mutant - LES IMBIBES

32.Dnesní Den - KRITIKÁ SITUACE

33.Bloqueo - LA POLLA RECODS

34.The Bitch - THE BOLLOCKS

35.Ein Tag An Meinem Fenster (Live) - EA80

36.Fader Sol - SVART SNÖ

37.Radiation Masturbation - AUTHORITIES

38.Idegenek Az Ejszakában - AURORA

39.Külmale Maale - J.M.K.E.

40.Krig & Fred - STREBERS

41.Fri - ASTA KASK

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STRYCHNINE - Jeux Cruels 1980

So, the last one was a request by myself and I have not doubted that I was heard. The debut record by Strychine from Bordeaux on Disc'Az Records and founded by Christian (vox), Jean-Pierre (guitar), Claude (guitar), Francis (bass), Luc (drums) and they released two albums and a few 7Inches. On this album are eleven excellent rockin' mid-tempo numbers and the most famous piece, which I totally admire, is Ex.Bx which was used for the Rare Punque Francais '77-'83 (KBD # 200) compilation and there are more goodies on various comps. You can find it on wdthtc. There are two bonus cuts within and with this post 2016 will be closed and I wish you all a Happy New Year and we see us ❤

- Big Thx to François -

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TURBOSTAAT - @ AJZ Bielefeld 20.03.2015

Turbostaat is one of my favourite German combo and their gigs are always emotional and never shit. Together with the Mönchengladbachers I visit every concert that is near Frankfurt and I like their records but what I find pity they didn't play old songs, only as encore. Well, two years ago they gave a two-day gig and played all the songs of their five records which was fantastic, I've never experienced this before and that makes Turbostaat unique and that's why I love them. The ones who saw the band live know what I'm talking about and maybe they go for a world tour.... these recordings have an amazingly good sound quality, I had dragged this from youtube and cut this in painstaking workin' apart and pushed the sound a bit higher, as you are accustomed to by me! Pics you can see on Honeymilk. So, hope you like this eighty minutes act plus the artwork and maybe I have one last for today, Cheers!

M - Eine Stadt Sucht Ihren Mörder/Haubentaucherwelpen/Tut Es Doch Weh/Ja, Roducheln!!!/Phobos Grunt/Strandgut/Insel/Fraukes Ende/Pennen Bei Gluffke/Pestperle/Das Island Manøver/Ufos Im Moor/Sohnemann Heinz/Alles Bleibt Konfus/Harm Rochel/18.09 Uhr. Mist, Verlaufen/Schwan/Drei Ecken-Ein Elvers/Surt & Tyrann/Vormann Leisee/Psychoreal/Nach Fest Kommt Ab

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BLOATED TOADS - Happy Home EP 1980

Last day in 2016 and one more from the Wanted-List and the Bloated Toads are catchy and this four pieces are nice wave punkies, released on The End Records/Shattered Records. Amazing good 7Inch and I love this kind of wavie sound, almost powerpop and the guitar playing is simply awesome, stress-free melodies and everything blends into a sea of harmonic sounds, even the violin on track two is perfectly inserted, plus the good lyrics and the record is perfect. The Bloated Toads rule and I'm really excited. Great music !!

- Big Thx to Gen -

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V/A - Street To Street (A Liverpool Album) 1979

And after Berlin we go over to the British Isles and visit a city with glorious past: Liverpool. This city compilation was brought to us from Open Eye Records and it exists two versions, the original from 1979 and a re-release in 1980 and when I check it correct is the track of Tontrix the only difference, hmm... why is a mystery to me, probably any royalties or rights or anything else, anyway. I have the second edition and there's some info sheets included and I think these were not standard packed. Who cares, this record is a good overview what's goin' on in Liverpool @ the end of the 70's and musically an excellent range of different styles, my favorites are Big In Japan, Modern Eon, The Accelerators (hell yeah!) and the Malchix. An exquisite record and you buy get this piece of vinyl for little money. In any case well invested!

1.Match Of The Day - BIG IN JAPAN
2.Julia's Song - THE ID
3.194 Radio City - JAQUI & JEANETTE
4.Benched Down/70s Sixties - MODERN EON
5.Television Game - ACTIVITY MINIMAL
6.The Arab - DEAD TROUT
7.Screen Love - TONTRIX
8.Radio Blues - THE ACCELERATORS
9.Crisis - MALCHIX
10.I Heard You Call My Name - FUN
11.I Don't Want To Go Bald - THE MODERATES
12.Monkeys - ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN

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V/A - Alter! Das Album 1991

This cool compilation is full with rare Berlin punk goodies which was released on Pogar Records and the most tracks are from 7Inches which nowadays very sought and partly overpriced offered. Some bands later made one or two albums (search this Blog for more) which are still brilliant records and Berlin had a really varied, musical, range of bands, similar to Hamburg or Munich. The first 2000 releases came with photocopied insert including Pogar discography, some lyrics and background information about the Berlin punk scene 1977-1991. I unfortunately have not anymore the original vinyl, yes, yes, I know :(, but this is a very good rip and should be suffice in the mp3 age.

1.Vaterland - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

2.Rache - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

3.Heute Spaß, Morgen Tod - VORKRIEGSJUGEND

4.Armageddon - VELLOCET

5.Here's A Warning - VELLOCET

6.Hoax - MALINHEADS

7.Medical Fame - MALINHEADS

8.Manchmal Hab Ich's Satt - HARNRØHRER

9.Bombenterror - MARPLOTS

10.Skate Tonight - DISASTER AREA

11.Teenage Nightmare - THE VOICE

12.Grießbrei - DIE SCHLIMMEN FINGER

13.Das Lied Für Fritz - HONKAS

14.Blitzkrieg Bop - WALTONS

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MYSTERY GIRLS - These Boots Are Made For Walkin' 7'' 1983

A classic one with this all-female band, the Mystery Girls from the States with their debut 7inch on Casino Records. Side A offers a nice cover version of Lee Hazelwood's classic while the flip 'Ego' is a catchy powerpop cracker and for me the winner. A short review brings it to the point: "A weird mixture here. The geetars on the old Nancy Sinatra hit are restrained and tasteful, but on "Ego", the Mystery Girls really cut loose with dirty rock 'n' roll riffing à la Johnny Thunders. Cool as hell. - Jeff Bale (from Maximum RockNRoll #6, May/June 1983) - Wonder why they are not on any compilations or am I missing something there? Anyway, maybe someone change this sometime.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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RAKKETAX - s/t EP 1981

From Utrecht came Rakketax: Jeroen Dunselman (vocals, bass, drums), Harry Haakman (ditto) and Niels de Hoog (guitar) and they frequently occurred in the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy, one of the earlier punkbands from that city and they started with four members and contribute a song on the legendary Utreg Punx EP compilation. After Fredje left the band, Rakketax continued as a three piece band and were one of the more melodic bands in that time. This record is produced by the band and comes with six classic punk tunes.

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TREDJE KÖNET - Fågeln 12'' 1987

A cool decent follow-up to their excellent debut Fyra Hits EP from 1986. Pressed again on Rosa Honung Records shines this platter with an excellent production and seven punkrock goodies. Clearly heard that the four men were very hardworking and I find their music has become richer and more mature (compare the songs with the .EP compilation from 1985). Really nice interplay! This twenty minute rocket is very interesting as well. From the beginning to the end a decent tempo, perfect harmony guitars, powerful drums sound as I like it, fat bass and a loud voice. Particularly noteworthy is the successful ballad 'Tankar' which stimulates my ears again. Overall Fågeln makes for a good listen and has a permanent place in my player conquered.

- Special Thx goes again to Fredrik -

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