MARGINAL MAN - Identity 1984

Soon the Champions League is on T.V. but before, I wanna bring you closer to this brilliant record. Identity is the first release by Marginal Man from Washington, via Dischord, and they were founded by three members, Steve (vocals), Pete (guitars) and Mike (drums), of the recently defunct Artificial Peace. Andre (bass) and Kenny (guitars) completed 1983 the band. Marginal Man was one of the first DC hardcore bands to feature a two-guitar attack, as the original hardcore band member set-up featured a single guitar player. The band played together for five years and recorded this 12'' and two albums. They play a decent mid-tempo sound with really good emotional lyrics. I think my first touch with the band came with the very good Going Nowhere Slow compilation on Double A Records and 'Friend' is a first class song, since then I like the guys. On this slab are nine catchy outstanding goodies, lyric sheet enclosed and now soccer. - ENJOY!!

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V/A - Really Fast Vol.1 1983

Further with an another essential compilation and I think from this serie exist ten volumes and of course we start with Volume Number One. Solid Swedish Hardcore, raw and sometimes live recordings, shows this double album the diversity of the musical underground scene in the iron ore land. Spoiled by the many KBD smashers here in this Blog goes this out to all speedy hardcore punks worldwide and it's hard to pick a favorite band. All tunes are great, no fuss it's pure impact. Released on Really Fast Records, 1600 copies pressed. Don't be afraid of Pogo and more Volumes will follow. 

1.Den Ömsesidiga Garanterade Förintelsen - MISSBRUKARNA 

2.Mutera - MISSBRUKARNA 

3.Tredje Rikets Sal - MISSBRUKARNA 

4.Progeria Power - ANTI-CIMEX 

5.I Skuggan Av Ett Krig - ANTI-CIMEX 

6.Krossa NRP - ANTI-CIMEX 

7.No Religion - KURT I KUVÖS 

8.Arne Weise - KURT KUVÖS 

9.Regeringen - PRODUCT ASSAR 

10.Livet Är En Plåga - PRODUCT ASSAR 

11.Ögon - HIDDEN INDUSTRIALS 

12.Du Är Död - TERROR POP 

13.Dom Tar Allt Jag Har - TERROR POP 

14.Ditt Liv - ASTA KASK 

15.Fänrik Fjun - ASTA KASK 

16.Diskad - HUVUDTVÄTT 

17.Kalldusch - HUVUDTVÄTT 

18.(Enstaka) Skurar - HUVUDTVÄTT 

19.Cancer - NASTY BOYS 

20.Jag Hatar (Discofreaks) - NASTY BOYS 

21.Heureka - D.N.A. 

22.Döda Hjärnor - D.N.A. 

23.Diciplin - D.N.A. 

24.Snutstat-82 - DESTROY 

25.Jag Är En Soldat - DESTROY 

26.U.S. Army - DESTROY 

27.Våld - SUNE STUDS & GRÖNLANDSROCKARNA 

28.Krigets Vansinne - E.A.T.E.R. 

29.Doomsday Troops - E.A.T.E.R. 

30.Fred & Anarki - P-NISSARNA 

31.En Polismans Ord - P-NISSARNA 

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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THE MARPLOTS - Front City Living 1986

One more rare piece of wax of German punk culture comes from the Marplots, active from 1984-1986 and formed by Fred (vocals + guitar), Max (guitar), Knut (bass) and Helmi (drums) in Berlin and about them is not really much known. Apart from the bass player, all band members originally came from Bavaria and moved to Berlin in early 1980. They are musically often compared with the Dutch hardcore punk band B.G.K. - Bombenterror (the song can be found on the great compilation Alter! Das Album) was the first record by the band with four nuggets and was released 1985 via the small Pogar label in a circulation of 900 copies. The album Front City Living followed one year later over the short-lived label Sasquatsch Wax Enterprises with fourteen excellent goodies and both records of the band are today sought collector objects. Enjoy this cool slab and to all German maniacs: I hope you give off your vote at today's lottery because attractive prizes are awarded.

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BILDSTÖRUNG - s/t LP 1981

Bildstörung saw the light of punk 1979 in Frankfurt/Main, influenced by bands such as Mittagspause, KFC or Male, but also of British mod and ska groups. Maybe Frankfurt's first punk band with German lyrics. Various gigs followed, mainly in the Rhine-Main area with other essential bands like Hans-A-Plast, ZK or Middle Class Fantasies. 1981 comes their first album with fourteen cool Punk songs out and in early 1982 start recording the second album, which is never released because the band dissolved shortly afterwards. In my opinion, now a classic one, even if the songs not much aggressive and they were put by the media into the NDW/Wave league, the label GeeBeeDee is not exactly famous for hard punkrock stuff, but this album is a contemporary relict of the early young age of punkrock in germany.

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THE PUNKLES - Drive My Car EP 2002

Two years after their successful debut Hamburg based punkers The Punkles (with Prollhead!/Nixon Now! members) recorded their second album called simply Punk!. To act as an appetizer Fanboy Records released this three song EP with two non-album tracks and with 'Hold My Hand' (originally performed by The Rutles) is, I think, the only non Beatles track which has the band ever recorded. I'm sure a lot of punk bands started or already has a Beatles song rehearsed because they are big songs and easy to play. I remember a combo here from Frankfurt, called The Beagles and they were absolutly funny and crazy guys, especially live (Hello Freaks!) but sadly they never made it on vinyl. So, the Punkles took this in finest Ramones tradition and they are a great party live band! Part tribute, part tongue-in-cheek, the Punkles don't just parody the Lennon & McCartney songbook, they breathe new life into it. Splendid!!!!!!

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BÖLJA BOY - Masturbera 7'' 1978

The weather is sunny now and so I have here a funny rock post which was released by CBS (!!!) Records. About Bölja Boy I can't say much but little infos found. Fact is: two glam rock numbers with a punky touch on this 7Inch which are not bad and both kick quite good. I'll be damned if I know whether Bölja Boy have more records released, it might well be. It is entirely possible that they became a famous Rockband in Sweden or CBS dropped them and leave them like an old car, doesn't matter. This record is pretty good, with plenty of blood, sweat and tears. Just join in and sing along!

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V/A - Killed By Death #12 1996

Das von den united fuckin' states fucking great music comes shows #12 of this rather unknown compilation series and Redrum Records, the label of the possessed, has banned twenty American classics on purple vinyl. The slab goes at the first tone offensive and keeps the level amazingly high to the last song. This volume is an ass kicker, a tsunami, an energy bundle of forty minutes wild, snotty, raw and catchy impacts. I can only recommend you buy this record and enjoy the sound in full volume, your neighbors will definitely invite you to the next barbecue party because they notice how cool you are. I think there are enough copys still available so get yours. A must have!

1.Get Out - CARDIAC KIDZ

2.Faggot In The Family - ARYAN DISGRACE

3.Context - STRIKE UNDER

4.Be So Funny - GENRAL FOODZ

5.Weekend Nazi - EBENEZER & THE BLUDGEONS

6.Amerikan Story - CULT HEROES

7.Is It Late? - LIZERDS

8.Activated Energy - LUBRICANTS

9.Nothing - GROUND ZERO

10.Lies - INJECTIONS

11.EEG - THE REJECTS

12.Barbed Wire Baby - THE REJECTS

13.New Freedumb - MEATY BUYS

14.Knife Manual - SILLY KILLERS

15.I Don't Need You - THE NUBS

16.Downtown - LEGIONAIRE'S DISEASE

17.Sound Of The 80s - PEER PRESSURE

18.Ice Man - CHEATERS

19.Feel Guilty - THE STAINS

20.Punk Rock Is Dead - TEENAGE PHDS

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V/A - Neighbour Annoyer 2000

Another almost decent unofficial compilation with original Punkrock from the vaults 1977-1982 comes to the door. Sixteen powerpop/punk classics and the selected songs move from extremely cool to superfluous. I mean, a few fillers there which bother me so I sold this record without further ado. Well, who knows me knows what I need, I'm a spoiled bastard, haha... Pluspoints I give for the nice artwork with all the informations on the back. Naja, scheißegal, pull the slab in and decide for yourself and three points picked in Cologne, Yeah!!

1.Suzy Lie Down - CRAMP

2.Future Fun - 00.3 MINUTES

3.Schoolgirl Junkie - SCREAMING DEAD

4.Snap It Around - 48 CHAIRS

5.Tour Of China - PINK SECTION

6.My Mind Wanders - THE TOYS

7.My Way - JOE COOL & THE KILLERS

8.UFO PT2 - EDDIE FICTION

9.Little White Lines - VDU'S

10.Don't Just Sit Here - THE SCABS

11.Electric Heat - VISITORS

12.I Don't Wanna Know - VOICE OF PUPPETS

13.Prams - VITAL DISORDER

14.You Can't Rock'n Roll (In A Council Flat) - PUNCTURE

15.The K9 Hassle - THE K9's

16.Phonies - THE DAZZLERS

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V/A - Torino 198X [Tape] 1983

This famous piece was born by Disforia Tapes and rushes with thirty eight hardcore/punk goodies from Turin into your warm room. Much unknown stuff you can hear but my favorite band is without doubt: Declino, they have two strong EPs released in the 80s, and I had one of them in my hands, plus an awesome split tape with Negazione, listen here. The sound quality is quite good and if you love the Italian sound so is this a delicacy and must be heard.

1.Mai Capirai - BLUE VOMIT

2.Non Sopporto - BLUE VOMIT

3.Fotti Il Mito - BLUE VOMIT

4.Vaffanculo - BLUE VOMIT

5.Facile - BLUE VOMIT

6.Vivo In Una Città Morta - BLUE VOMIT

7.Operazione Macapà - BLUE VOMIT

8.Italia - KOLLETTIVO

9.Lotta Per Il Potere - KOLLETTIVO

10.Odio La Società - KOLLETTIVO

11.Morte - KOLLETTIVO

12.Luoghi Terreni - KOLLETTIVO

13.Sempre Così - KOLLETTIVO

14.Teatro - KOLLETTIVO

15.Vomito - KOLLETTIVO

16.A Te, Democrazia - KOLLETTIVO

17.Stato - DECLINO

18.Monopolio Del Cervello - DECLINO

19.Ipocrisia Di Pace - DECLINO

20.Sistema Omicida - DECLINO

21.Oppressione - DECLINO

22.Coaliteati Del Sistema - C.B.A.

23.Allucinazione Metropolitana - 5° BRACCIO

24.Ricambio Umano - 5° BRACCIO

25.Rabbia E Disperazione - 5° BRACCIO

26.Occupazione - 5° BRACCIO

27.Musica Caos - KINA PUNK

28.Dio - KINA PUNK

29.Sindacato - KINA PUNK

30.Visione Distorta - D.D.T.

31.Vita Organizzata - D.D.T.

32.Spreco - D.D.T.

33.Gioco - D.D.T.

34.Terrore - D.D.T.

35.Mai Più Tortura - 5° BRACCIO

36.Le Strade - KOLLETTIVO

37.Instrumentale - BLUE VOMIT

38.Live - C.B.A.

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V/A - British Underground 1977-1982 Vol.2

There are days I really like to sit at the computer and postin' some rare stuff, today is such a day, and let's come to the last cream on this coldy Sunday and it's an unoffical compilation from Chaos Wrecords, released in an edition of 700 hand-numbered copies (I think in 1994) and this fourteen British Underground pieces are certainly not the best of UK punk & wave goodies (in my opinion) but it's another piece of countless bootlegs (it's good that they exist) and the song selection is not bad. I cannot say how I came across this series but it was worth and I bought this record via ebay. I love English punk and with the Disco Zombies and Crisis are two of my favorite bands on it, so bring it on. Of course required Volume 1 and a total of three slabs of this mini-serie were released to date and the last one follows then in 2022. Now enjoy the rest weekend with beautiful music, cold beer and other intoxicating means + the sun.

1.Fun In The UK - POP RIVETS

2.Vital Hours - THE OUTSIDERS

3.Time Tunnel - ENGLISH SUBTITLES

4.Active Repetition - PRODUCT OF REASON

5.You're A Disease - THE OUTCASTS

6.Things In General - THE PREFECTS

7.Here Come The Buts - DISCO ZOMBIES

8.Air Raid - DISORDER

9.Poison - PSEUDO EXISTORS

10.Holocaust - CRISIS

11.Sex Machine - CRAWLING CHAOS

12.N.C.B. - LLYGOD FFYRNIG

13.Medium Was Tedium - DESPERATE BICYCLES

14.Heathen - THE PACK

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