STRESS* - s/t LP 1982

RRR 10 is STRESS*, founded 1979 in Schleswig by Thorsten (vocals), Wolfgang (bass), Carsten (guitars) and Jürgen (drums) and it's not easy to describe a review. Well, for all those who like the early punk slabs of the Cologne Rock-O-Rama label (me too but there is also crap) is this album worth listening, good lyrics and musically okay. Others say the record is only boring and I quote: This record is positively laid back, the worst possible attribute for a hardcore release, the songs themselves don't show much promise, either. There are rare glimpses of potential, but they never develop into anything substantial (KFTH). I mean, the songs were recorded thirty-five years ago and don't have to hide behind today's shit called D-Punk. I think the spirit of the early days is missing and sure, I can't compare that to today, I know that too, but I think punk today has become too commercial and the music often sounds the same. Well, I'm not interested in it anyway and who gives a shit about my thoughts? Enough stupid words: the wimpy recording is fantastic, the songs nasty & refreshing, cool cover = galactic album! - For risks and side effects contact a toilet, a psychiatrist you trust or a well-tempered drink, your choice.

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ÞEYR- Mjötviður Til Fóta 2001

And we stay wavie and visit the small volcanic island in the far north of Europe and find us in Reykjavík and meet Þeyr, a renowned new wave band from the early 1980s. Shrouded under a veil of mystery, their three-year existence was characterized by a deep interest in ancient wisdom. Þeyr helped bring about the new wave movement in Iceland and became one of the first Icelandic bands to be known abroad. Their music was now something very special, raw and angry, sometimes compared with works of Killing Joke or Joy Division. Their music never has been re-released as the masters are believed to be lost. However in 2001 a compilation was released called Mjötviður til Fóta. It contains songs recovered from the album Mjötviður Mær and the single Iður til Fóta, two records released in 1981. Thus, the only recorded material of the band currently available is this release, as well as some Icelandic compilations which feature a few tracks, released in 2001 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the creation of Theyr. Stolen words again but I think these describe the work of the band excellent and for that they're made by people who can do it better than me. Extra: the Life Transmission 7'' from 1981.

- Great Thx to Dante D -

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V/A - Le Cimetière Des Passions 1985

All right, we welcome March with a compilation by French label New Wave Records, widely known for their 1984 series whose four volumes exist. They are legendary because every release is packed with bands from every corner of our planet and has a decent portion of Punk/Hardcore and New Wave by well known and unknown combos and has always been released in a top layout, like Volume 4 if you haven't heard before. The Passion Cemetery impresses with five combos, two songs each, and leads us into the French magical electronicrock scene of the mid 80's. Unfortunately, my French is not sufficient but I would say lyrically it goes into emotional longings, desperation, the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, involving wearing black clothes... somehow in that direction, I guess. Presented in a variable sound, calm & impulsive, comes the whole record very pleasant. Dress You warm!

1.Désespoir Désespéré - ANALOID

2.L'Bent - DAZIBAO

3.Proxy - MAGNÉTIQUE BLEU

4.Le Pendu - NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE

5.Je T'Ecris D'Un Pays - LES VISITEURS DU SOIR

6.Le Maudit - LES VISITEURS DU SOIR

7.Except Me - NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE

8.Geister - MAGNÉTIQUE BLEU

9.Les Tambours Lointains - DAZIBAO

10.Sans Issue - ANALOID

- Great Thx to François -

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XUTOS & PONTAPÉS - Toca E Foge 7'' 1982

It's time to pay tribute to a band which makes records since 1981 and I steal all info from wiki because I'm a lazy sack but I just want to mention that this second single is an absolute Hammerteil, two beautiful melodic punky rock songs they recorded here in which the flip surpass the A-side a lot, as ingenious as my favourites UHF:

Xutos & Pontapés are a Portuguese rock band, which got together 1978 in Almadal, four years after the Carnation Revolution restored most freedoms to the country. They started off in the local punk scene and set the trend – singing rock tunes in Portuguese. After three decades of studio and live albums, Xutos & Pontapés continue to be considered Portugal's top rock band, still influencing new generations of Portuguese bands. In 2004, then Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio granted the band a state decoration for twenty-five years of career achievements in the music industry. On 26 September 2009, they played in Lisbon to a packed football stadium, Estádio Do Restelo, to commemorate their 30th anniversary. They played for three hours – each hour marking a decade of their steadily successful career. It was the first time seven screens were used on stage in Portugal. Current members are most of the original line up Tim (bass + vocals), João Cabeleira (guitars), Kalú (drums) and Gui (sax + vocals). Fans refer to the band as Xutos; and Xutos is pronounced 'shootoosh'. Both 'Xutos' and 'Pontapés' are words in reference to types of kicks, but with a twist because the first word when spelled "Chutos" is referred for kick on a ball or object, but here used as "'Xutos", slang for heroin injection, while 'Pontapés' for kicks mainly on people. Founding member and guitarist Zé Pedro died on 30.November 2017, aged 61 (R.I.P.) - One of the surviving bands of the Portuguese rock explosion of the 80s, Xutos & Pontapés have a history of more than twenty years.

I think their sound inspires and pleases you the way I do, Breakfast time.

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V/A - Nasty Vinyl Sucks! EP 1994

This slab was a freebie in Plastic Bomb fanzine issue #8, Winter 94/95 and in co-operation with label Nasty Vinyl they released this nice record with old german classics & filled with current time stuff. Müllstation opens the musicbox with a heartfelt Merry Christmas everywhere what everyone learns in kindergarten, cool punk version. From Portland are Tattooed Corpse, here with a loud fat trash stomper, very good. Then one from my favourite Hanover band: Cretins and 'Walter' can be heard here and the best track on this little duttie, fine Geschrammel with great lyrics, Yeah!! Then La Cry from Hamburg with their melodic punk sound. They have shown on numerous albums what they can and punk from the Waterkant is still a good choice in my opinion. K.U.K. from Sweden celebrate a cool hardcore beast: loud, fast, coarse.. perfect. Then Beton Combo, everybody knows them, who not should search for their records, each a hit and finally Lost Lyrics from Kassel with a snotty 1:34 goodie. Overall, a respectable mix of old and new tracks and after ten minutes, press the repeat button.

1.Fröhliche Weihnacht Überall - MÜLLSTATION

2.Voodoo Hate Monster - TATTOOED CORPSE

3.Walter - CRETINS

4.No Sun Today - LA CRY

5.Ister - KURT URBAN KARLSSON

6.Fair Fick - BETON COMBO

7.Nasty Without Vinyl - LOST LYRICS

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THE SIX GUNS - 7'' Collection 1989

And now a further post of 7inches, all released on Kaos & Skrål records, the Strebers own label. In detail: 'Silver Sex & Six Guns', 'Buenas Noches From Hell!' and 'Back From The Dead', all released in 1989. Info I found in the net so here we go: "Six Guns is Strebers when they started to sing in english instead of swedish and with Ztikkan as new bass player. They released three singles at the same time. The music sounded like Strebers but with a touch of western and heavy metal-influences instead of folkmusic. Bad english and other reasons made it necessary to change the name back to Strebers after only one and a half concert. A few years later when drummer Johnny (R.I.P) died in a tragic car accident they founded a new combo called Dia Psalma." Well, let me say the sound is a bit U.K. aligned like G.B.H etc... and a big throw is this not really - I know better stuff from Wasaland - but fresh ironed and polished. Decide for yourself on what hour you put the Six Guns in.

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LA CAME AUX DAMÉLIAS - La 5e Roue Du Système 7'' 1978

On Oxygene were this damn machine gun released and the only cut by this band from Paris. Recorded 1978 and the sound is wild, rough and kicks a lot, the dust on my table vibrate and the mosquitos leave quickly the room. La Came Aux Daméllas were Alain (vocals), Patrick (guitars), Alain F (bass) and Roland (drums) and more info isn't available... regrettably. Maybe the band members joined other french bands, continued working as producers or all were heading for an economically healthy career. Howsoever, they left with their single an Explosion! of two ass-rockin' lullabies, probably pressed in a small edition. Even as guests on numerous compilations, 125 Grammes De 33 1/3 Tours or Rare Punque Francais '77-'83 (KBD #200), etc... puuhhh, I'm a bit tired. I think, I leave the stage and make a short nap.

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GARAGE - En Movimiento EP 1982

Amazing first record by this four piece from Alicante and the band were founded by Angel + Carlos (guitars), Basilio (vocals + bass) and Carlos (drums) and I have no further info except one year later a second single was made via Dos Rombos Discos. Really a pity because what the guys here celebrate is first cream. Three excellent uncompromising kbd flowers and it's no wonder that one was use for the fantastic La Repera compilation on Get Baque Records. One more slab of rare nuggets from the early 80's and makes the frost melt, guaranteed!

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THE PRIDE - No Holding Back! 1996

After the Fresh & Burning EP this four piece Oisters from Bruges released their debut album via Streetpunk Records. The band starts in the early 90's as the Mushrooms, Patrick (drums), Steve (guitars) Chris (bass) and with second guitarist Berca they changed their name into The Pride and the music manifests in a decent streetpunk sound, away from the simple three chord punk of the early days. Meanwhile they have released a few records, played gigs and have a good name in the Oi! scene I think. Twelve solid untameable melodic hits and would you like to know more, point your cursor at Backstreet Battalion and have pleasure with an interview while you listen.

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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DAILY TERROR - Schmutzige Zeiten 1982

Yesterday, the election for the Mayor in Frankfurt was held and the privilege of democracy gives me the opportunity to vote and of course I was there but I don't give a damn about politics, stupid rules, ridiculous bureaucracy, ambiguous decisions, who needs that anyway? Nobody! We need a place to live, in freedom & with our rules. And with the sound of Daily Terror we come a bit closer to Anarchy. Their debut album was groundbreaking for me and is still a damn classic record: direct, offensive & emotional: Klartext! packed in fourteen anecdotes. Pedder (vocals), Ebbi (guitars), Heiko (bass) & Frank (drums) recorded this brilliant slab. Their first vinyl appearance was on the legendary Soundtracks Zum Untergang compilation in 1980, followed by the BS-Punx EP on No Fun Records and finally the deal with Karl's label Aggressive Rockproduktionen brought us four essential irreplaceable albums. After AGR many more slabs were recorded but I find no access and lost interest. Well, I keep the band as an important part of my life in my heart and don't get tired of enjoying their early statements. As well need their second album Aufrecht from 1984. Deutsche Wertarbeit, can't call it anything else!

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