WALTER ELF - Heut' Oder Nie 1987

Walter Elf are German punx from Kaiserslautern founded in 1983. The band name refers to the nickname of the 1.FC Kaiserslautern in the 1950s, based on Fritz Walter and the so-called "Walter Elf". Most members are today active in Kick Joneses and they existed from 1982 to 1991. Together with the Spermbirds, with whom they also shared most of the band members, the band belonged to the flagships of the Kaiserslautern punk scene. After a demo they released their debut album on We Bite Records and we have eleven nice melodic mid-tempo goodies with funny lyrics. I would not call them fun-punk, rather unpolitical & jocular with much fun doing music, this album was recorded by: Beppo (vocals), Frank & Jürgen (guitars), Markus (bass), Roger (drums), Alex (trumpets) and Lee (vocals). In their life span were made five albums, a few 7Inches + many compilation contributions, one of them the Awup! EP on Unsere Kleine Welt. After their farewell concert on December 17, 1991 in the Kulturzentrum Kammgarn in Kaiserslautern, the band played on December 20, 2002 and on December 30, 2005 each again "one-time" Reunion concerts at the same venue, as well as on 27 & 28 December 2008, both were sold out. In addition, they performed on 21.July 2007 as part of the Back-To-Future Festival on the Halbinsel Pouch near Leipzig. In 2010, the band released their first record since 1991 on July 30 in form of an EP, "Männer In Rot", a tribute to the 1. FCK. There was also an appearance at the Kuseler Festival Kein Bock auf Nazis. The question of whether further appearances will follow in the future was answered by Schattner: "We let everything come to us. A tour or a new album are certainly not planned. After all, there is also Kick Joneses." Enough words, now it's party time!

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ZWITSCHERMASCHINE & SAU-KERLE - DDR Von Unten 1983

Inspired by Woltis post last wednesday I dug up this record which unfortunately I don't have anymore. Released via Aggressive Rockproduktionen was this the first punk record from the DDR which came on a conspiratorial route from the GDR to West Berlin and is officially appeared only in the West. For years it was the only publication of its kind. The creation of DDR Von Unten occupied the Ministry of State Security for several years, the repression almost exclusively the band mucus germ concerned. Two unofficial employees (IM) were involved in the creation, including the much appreciated alternative writer Sascha Anderson. Zwitschermaschine were founded in Dresden and shine with experimental punk noises while Sau-Kerle from Erfurt play dirty fast Polit/Hardcore/Punk, the band is better known as Schleim-Keim (listen). Approx. 1500 - 4000 were made and more infos in the file.

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V/A - Three Wins 2018

Der Sommer 2018 ist überragend, Hitze satt wie ich's liebe und das seit Monaten. Klar, dass ich wenig an der Maschine sitze und den Blog nur schleppend fülle doch heute möchte ich Euch drei deutsche Bands vorstellen (Mercí iNgo) die a) erfrischend geile Musik fabrizieren, b) Aufmerksamkeit verdienen und c) weil ich Bock drauf hab'.

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Zuerst CARROWS aus Mönchengladbach: Jan, Tim, Maul & Jul haben ihr erstes Demo mit vier fantastischen Wave/Punk Stücken, alle in englisch, veröffentlicht und ich bin nur begeistert. Ich hoffe sehr es findet sich jemand der sich der Band annimmt und ich bin sicher es werden noch weitere Outputs folgen.

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Als nächstes KONTROLLE mit ihrem Demo von 2017 ebenfalls vier Songs und diese drei Herren aus Nordrhein-Westfalen zelebrieren einen harten grandiosen Stil den ich als eine Mischung aus Wave, Punk, Post-Punk bezeichnen würde, ihre Texte sind in

deutsch gesungen und beschreiben ihre Emotionen & Konfrontation mit dem Alltagsgeschäft und ich glaube, deutlicher müssen sie nicht werden, genau meine Sprache...auch hier hoffe ich dass weitere Sachen folgen.

 

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Als letztes schließlich DIÄT aus Berlin die bereits seit 2011 ihr Unwesen treiben und schon zwei 7Inches und ein Mini-Album 'Positive Energy' veröffentlichten. Die drei Herren gehen ab wie Zäpfchen mit ihrem dynamischen Punk/Post-Hardcore sound und ein kleines Review bringt's auf den Punkt: "Professionell eingängiges Schlagzeug, eiskalter monotoner Post-Punk-Gesang in Perfektion und eine Rhythmusgruppe, die James Brown zum eifersüchtigen Maultier machen würde." Dem ist nichts hinzuzufügen. Ich kann nur sagen, alle drei Bands sind erste Sahne und werden uns noch viel Freude machen... und das aus deutschen Landen.... weiter so! Hörproben findet ihr auf bandcamp, einfach die orangen Bandnamen anklicken. So weit meine Empfehlungen, genießt die Mucke und haltet Ausschau.

This post is a recommendation of three German bands that deserve your attention and with a click on the orange band name you get the music.   

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V/A - Invasión 88 1988

Well, this compilation I didn't know to date and it had to take thirty years to come in touch with this rare record, released via Radio Tripoli, 3000 copies exist in clear vinyl. We listen to twenty featured up-and-coming bands from Argentina with each two songs (I think most were taken from demos) and we get everything: solid mid-tempo Punk, Hardcore and Oi! in a pleasant mix, to that a booklet with info about the bands. I spiced the Rip (thx to unknown) a bit up as you are used to it. 2003 re-released as CD by Imperdible Discos with bonus tracks. And now a well-kept beer and all knobs on full volume.

1.Minifaldas - LOS LAXANTES

2.Escuelas - LOS LAXANTES

3.B.A.D. - ATTAQUE 77

4.Pasión De Multitudes - ATTAQUE 77

5.Los Campos De La Muerte - DIVISIÓN AUTISTA

6.Straight Edge - DIVISIÓN AUTISTA

7.Cáncer - FLEMA

8.Buscando Un Lugar - FLEMA

9.Del Apocalipsis - EXEROICA

10.Nanxy - EXEROICA

11.Último Recurso - COMANDO SUICIDA

12.El Guacho Pulenta - COMANDO SUICIDA

13.Ratis - DEFENSA Y JUSTICIA

14.Fucky-Fucky - DEFENSA Y JUSTICIA

15.Mundo De Hoy - RIGIDEZ KADAVERICA

16.Tropas De La Noche - RIGIDEZ KADAVERICA

17.América - CONMOCIÓN CEREBRAL

18.En Libertad Condicional - CONMOCIÓN CEREBRAL

19.Juntado Tropas - LOS BARAJA

20.Operación Ser Humano - LOS BARAJA

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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BLANKER HOHN - s/t LP 1984

Late in the evening I present you a rare German Punk classic: Blanker Hohn were Oile (vocals), Frank (guitar), Thomas (bass) and Lorenz (drums) and were formed in Hamburg and belong to the German punk bands of the first hour but have never made it beyond an album, which was then released on the relatively unknown label Jax Pax Records. You can find them on compilations as well, for example on the 1985 EP Auf Tierfang Durch Die Welt Für Unseren Zoo with two tracks. Musically the four celebrate frenetic Hauruck music with serious profound lyrics. In 2003 was a CD compilation released via Elbtonal, Punks Ist Unser Hobby, with thirty three songs including some Raries and if you want to know more read an Interview with a click on kinkrecords. Enough for today, off to bed.

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HERBÄRDS - Eu! Se Bois 1983

The Herbärds were founded 1982 in Stuttgart by Jörn (bass), Moppel (drums), Oimel (guitar) and Tek (vocals). They originated from the oi/punk band Total Kaputt, which Oimel founded at the turn of the year 1978/79 and in which Jörn already played and the Herbärds are considered one of the first German Oi! bands. 1983 they contribute two songs on the Ultra Hardcore Power compilation and shortly thereafter they released their debut album Eu! Se Bois on Mülleimer Records (007) and the songs were recorded on one day live in a small studio near Stuttgart with lots of beer and good mood. On the second day a song was mixed as a basic setting, a few effects of a noise plate to it, plenty of beer and the recording was done. During this time they played many live gigs, especially in southern Germany. On small punk festivals and some together with the friendly punk band Normahl. But also with sizes like Cockney Rejects.

In 1984 Micha joined a saxophonist and extended the previous oi-punk with ska influences and 1985, Micha, Jörn and Moppel got out and Willi came in on drums and new bassist Timo. One year later the second album Wakos appeared on Rat Records. Shortly thereafter the musical direction changed again and the band renamed themselves first in Balzer Ross and then in Overload. 1987 singer Tek had a serious motorcycle accident in which he lost a leg and the band paused after this shock. Two songs Wir and Goldfieber appeared on the first Tollschock compilation on Pedder's label Skan Productions in 1989. Ein Kurzer Augenblick followed on the second part of the Tollschock series. All three songs Tek played with friendly musicians, under the old band name Herbärds. 1999 Oimel and Tek decided to provide the Herbärds with fresh wind again. They were supported by Macke on bass and Rolf on drums. In 2000 the third album Wir Sind Zurück was released on Teenage Rebel Records and Eu! Se Bois as CD with black cover. There were also live concerts in Stuttgart and Freiburg. 2017 then the live comeback, as part of the book presentation with exhibition: Wie Der Punk Nach Stuttgart Kam.

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THE EJECTED - A Touch Of Glass 1982

Two hours until the final in Russia and Belgium made it excellent yesterday and are deservedly third and I can't wait until the Final begins. Let's push the first album of the Ejected in between. A Touch Of Glass was released by Riot City Records and is a solid punkrock album with sixteen stomper. The band was formed by ex-Dawn Patrol members Big Jim Brooks (vocals, guitar), Gary Sandford (bass, vocals), and drummer Mick 'Sticks' Robinson. Signing to the Riot City label, their first release was a contribution to the various artists compilation Carry On Oi. 1982 saw the release of the band's debut EP Have You Got 10p?, a song which once saw the band answered by a shower of 10p coins throughout their set. The EP reached number eight in the UK Indie Chart, and saw the band receive a lot of press coverage, including an interview by Garry Bushell in Sounds. This was followed by the Noise For The Boys EP and debut album A Touch Of Class, with Paul Griffiths replacing Robinson on drums. Sandford then left the band for a short while, replaced by former 'D.I.R.T.' bassist Paul Quain for the Press The Button EP. When it came to recording the second album Spirit Of Rebellion in 1983, Quain went 'missing' for some months and so Sandford returned to the fold, with the band also acquiring a second guitarist, Kev 'Dynamow' Pallett. This album was produced by UK Subs' Nicky Garratt and achieved a much fuller sound. A further EP entitled 'Public Animals' remained unreleased due to the folding of Riot City Records, and the subsequent splitting up of the band. This is the CD Version with eight Bonus tracks. Enjoy!

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EX HUMANS - Ανώφελη Επιβίωση 1984

Saturday is my favorite weekday and in six weeks I finally have holidays, guess where I'm going? George-Havoc-Alevaras (vocals/guitar) Yannis Trumbetas (bass) and Fivos Pergaliotis (drums) formed Ex Humans in September 1982 in Athens and after a demo on Bluurg Tapes they released their only album on Enigma Records and this ten track slab is a damn h-bomb, an excellent harmonious teamwork of all three, great distorted guitar, driving bass line and variable drums, all in Greek and lyrics with a sociopolitical and anti-authoritarian verse. The Ex Humans were among the pioneers of the punk scene in Greece for their time, and along with other bands such as Stress, Panx Romana, Magic De Spell, were the causes of this scene, not accidentally considered as a band legend of the Greek punk scene, they disbanded in 1985. Awesome Stuff!

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TRASTE & SUPERSTARARNA - Pengar 7'' 1979 + Space Race EP 1980

Weekend and let's welcome it with a two record file and five classics therein. Traste & Superstararna was a Swedish punk band from Bollnäs with six or seven members, formed as The Calefactorys in 1970. They later changed their name to Sally & The Crackers before settling on Traste & Superstararna (Trush & The Superstarlings) in 1975. Their first 7inch 'Pengar' came out on Mesrock and is a brilliant Swedish KBD cracker, the a-side pretty '77 and the b-side a kind of punky rock'n'blues ballade, slow and I think the lyrics must be funny because the song is called 'Traktor' and I think it's about a farmer who loves to drive his tractor, spitze! Space Race follows one year later on Mamma Records with three cuts. Equally worth listening to. 'En Liten Rebell' is here my favourite song. After this release Mamma put out their full length album and that's it. The band split up in 1982. They featuring on various compilations. Massproduktion released in 2007 a collection CD called 'Du Din Jävla Sopa' with all their classics and many prevously unreleased tracks. Overall two good records by another interesting band from Sweden and I'm pleasantly surprised. Both Thumps Up Baby!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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GERHARD HELMUT - Unter Der Faust 7'' 1979

A totally unknown record to me is this rare 7inch. PowerPop I think is here to stay and I thank Reinhard for the following info: Graz-born vocalist (in the 1960's he fronted the Austrian beat band VAMPS) who moved to New York in 1969, but relocated to Hollywood in 1972 (to join glam Punks Shady Lady) with lone release recorded with RIPPER, but put out under his name with the help of Greg Shaw's Bomp imprint. ''Unter Der Faust'' (compiled on Shaw's UK-only 'Who Put The Bomp' sampler...) is a punk version of Rolling Stones' ''Under My Thumb'' with German lyrics (written by Vienna's Rolling Stones cover band Peter Schleicher... Dirt Shit used some of their lyrics as well) and the flipside was penned by RIPPER bassist Bobby Paine who was JOSIE COTTON's boyfriend back than and who went on writing most songs for her early LP's. Guitarist Jerome T. Youngman and drummer Quito Ecudor relocated to New York and started HOOKS. Don't miss Gerhard & Ripper live @ Rock Corporation/Hollywood USA 1975.

- Extra Special Thx to Reinhard -

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