V/A - Des Jeunes Gens Mödernes 2008

"Post Punk/Cold Wave & Novo Culture in France 1978-1983", that's what you get and Born Bad Records released this little nugget in an edition of 500 copies. I think the French language fits best with this spherically melancholic dark sound which I need occasionally. A few tasters of other bands are scattered im blog and it's worth looking for. So, the damn cold torments me longer than expected and although I swallowed a lot of medication, the bastard remains persistent. I guess it takes a bit of alcohol to kill those annoying bugs and this weekend the fabulous Museumsuferfest offers a large selection of it. To that live bands, good friends and balmy summer evenings, life's great..... sometimes!

1.Elle Hôtesse - TOKOW BOYS

2.Ersatz - GUERRE FROIDE

3.Torso Corso - LIZZY MERCIER DESCLOUX

4.Mots - RUTH

5.Can't You Take A Joke - HENRIETTE COULOUVRAT

6.Man Of Time - KAS PRODUCT

7.La Grande Guerre - ICE

8.Manekine - MATHEMATIQUES MODERNES

9.Tokio Airport - METAL BOYS

10.Essor Assuré - VISIBLE

11.Extase - MÉCANIQUE RYTHMIQUE

12.Exposition - CHARLES DE GOAL

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THE KURSAALS - Television Generation 7'' 1977

High energy pub punk rock by the Kursaals, founded as the Kursaal Flyers in Southend in October 1973 and are considered a band that "bridges the gap between pub rock and power pop". They released five albums and a couple of 7Inches. They toured extensively and after numerous personnel changes, the band disintegrated in late 1977. Following the Kursaals' demise, Shuttleworth (vocals) released several solo records, Douglas (guitar) enjoyed success with Eddie & The Hot Rods, and Birch (drums) formed The Records. The group reformed for tours in 1985 and 1988, and in 2001 they reformed on a more permanent basis. TV Generation was released on CBS Records and offers two delicious stouts.

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RUDOLF'S RACHE - Kings Of Balla Balla 1988

I know, I have posted this record before but I don't fuckin' know when and where, apparently not in this theatre. Anyway, Rudolf's Rache are four punx from Rastede and were founded in the early eighties and after three tapes (listen to the first) the small punk label Starving Missile from Munich finally showed mercy and took the band under her wings and released their debut EP 'Unrasiert' in 1985. Two years later followed the second EP 'Pffrrrt!' under severe labor pains in our cosmos. A numerous fan base formed in East Frisia and the youth clubs were no longer sufficient for concerts, the whole region finally screamed for an album. To meet all the wishes, the four rented again the prestigious Masterplan Studio and recorded with some guest musicians Kings Of Balla Balla, also on Starving Missile. After that, Europe was open! Many gigs in stadiums were played, two 7inches and another album ('93) were released until the band decided in the mid 90's to spend the earned money and to lead a decent life as investment banker, real estate agent, cook and lawyer... until today. Solid punk rock with not so serious stories.

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THE REPTILES - Reptiles For Tea EP 1983

Not much infos about the Reptiles, probably from Newcastle, and after two demos they released their only record on Volume Records with three nice crackers, also hardly represented on compilations, that alone shows how rare this 7Inch is. Very pleasant catchy songs, excellent production and an absolute secret tip. A must listen!

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LOOSE PRICK - Mua Potkitaan Päähän 7'' 1979

Loose Prick was formed fall 1977 in Kouvola by Pauli (vocals), Jussi (guitar), Harri (bass), Timo (drums) and existed for five years. Their debut 7'' was recorded February 5th 1979 @ the Microvox studios and released via the essential Poko Rekords label. Both songs are written by guitarist Kylliäinen, and they a pretty good. I'm in a hurry so reach more info about Loose Prick via the Valkoiset Sotilaat album post or visit finnmusic for the full bio.

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TEJP - Tung Rock 7'' 1979

Back to the late seventies with a cool rockin single by this obscure Swedish group. The A-side starts with a Chuck Berry intro and pushes through the whole song, fast rockin' and a solid solo in the middle. I like the driving rhythms here which shots me instantly in a good mood and a perfect start into the weekend. Surprisingly good sound for a forty years old record, respect! Side B is no less bad, starts immediately forward and I like it a bit better. Wow!!! Extreme mid-tempo proto punk rock'N'roll. The band were three piece: Inge Tillberg (guitars), Thomas Wretman (drums) and Stabben Wahlman (vox+bass) and what has become to them is beyond my knowledge. It's their only record I think and was self-produced by the band and released in a small edition. Tejp (Tape) is a good rock'N'Roll band and I like both tracks and the punk factor is clearly audible. Worth a listen!!!

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AVIADOR DRO - Alas Sobre El Mundo 1982

It's late and I have the perfect record for the last hour of this Thursday. I love their song on the Navidades Radioactivas compilation and on their debut are ten quiet melodic synth-pop numbers. Aviador Dro is an electronic combo from Madrid and were formed 1979 by Servando Carballar (keyboards), Arturo Lanz (vocals), Gabriel Riaza (bass) and Juan Carlos Sastre (guitars). They are the pioneers of electronic pop in Spain, in the wake of American bands like Devo, the Residents or the Kraftwerk and even invented the term tecno-pop, which they used in late 1979 to describe their music in interviews. The band has had several line-ups with their leader Biovac-N as the only remaining original member. From the first Aviador Dro lineup, a number of members split to form Esplendor Geometrico, with a more radical approach to music. Their more creative period was between 1980 and 1985. They founded label DRO to release their own provocative anthem, "Nuclear Si" as single. DRO was to become the most important independent label in Spain. In October 1982 they released their debut album, "Alas Sobre El Mundo", presented on the album cover itself as «A Fascinating Elepé Of The Aviator Dro». The themes of the album reflect their anti-systemic ideas and passion for science fiction and mythology. At the end of 1982 and after Julián Ruiz saw Aviador Dro performing in the golden room in Madrid, they decided to recording "Frequency Selector " in two dance versions + pushed the 12-inch forward.

The success of "Frequency Selector" provides a large number of performances throughout Spain. After a tour and again with Julián Ruiz at the controls of the production they record 1983 the 12'' "Amor Industrial", in clear reference to the theme "Computer Love" by Kraftwerk. On the B-side are more experimental topics included, produced by Jesús Gómez, such as "Arquitecto Acero" & "Envasados Al Vacío". By 2012, they have released thirteen albums and are probably still active.

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THE BATES - Angel Face 12'' 1989

A long day on the computer with a lot of music is coming to an end and I complete this stormy Sunday with a very good combo from the Wiener Neustadt. Ex Bates Men released this 12" on RST Records and featuring a Goth Rock cover version of The Glitter Band's "Angel Face" and they had to change their band name into Bates Unlimited due to a legal controversy with the German band The Bates. Four solid rockin' goodies with a touch of melancholy (want I to throw in) have they recorded here which I can't hear every day but now and then... check for yourself!

- Special Thx to Reinhard -

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STORMTROOPER - I'm A Mess 7'' 1977

Good rockin' 7Inch from Stormtrooper, at home the Isle Of Wight, and they were active 1975-1978 and the band consisted of Nigel (vocals), John (guitar), Jeffery (bass) and Mike (drums) and their onlyl record came out via Solent Records in a simple sleeve stamped with song title and band. Some copies included an insert with lyrics and recording info. Originally recorded as a demo in 1975. Released two years later after the band ceased to exist. In 2010, RaveUp Records brought out a small compilation with ten rare tracks which is sold out for a long time and I want to give you some words about the album:

Stormtrooper formed and disbanded in a fury in 1975 before punk rock arose out of the ashes of glam and pub rock! Their debut single "I’m A Mess" was described by the British music press as "the sound of a commuter being shoved under a tube train in the rush hour, one for howling at the moon and a tale of drunkenness in the wild of Soho". The band formed at the bar in the Marquee Club by British front man Nigel Hutchings and bassist Jeff Piccinini who recruited John Pilka on guitar and Mike Lee on drums. They recorded a demo of 4 songs in August of 1975 and then signed with Corruption Management on the Portobello Road for a couple of pints and some distant promises. The band played only one gig at the Bath Pavilion, then split-up. This, ladies and gentleman, was before the birth of punk rock and the tracks of this anthology are pure “punk” before… punk!!!!

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FRESHLY - Air (Quoth She) 1986

Now a re-upp from the unfortunately inactive Phoenix Hairpins blog which was first posted by Curious in 2007 and I want to adopt his words here: "Danish band Freshly originally started as Freshly Riots. As Freshly Riots they released two records. The first is the Delightfully Fresh EP in 1982. Second release is the Hope album released in 1984. This album contains eleven tracks of punk inspired by early Stranglers. For the second album 'Air (Quoth She)', they shortened the name to Freshly and went for a more postpunk sound, with some hints to Killing Joke. All records were released on their own Bondeskiver label. Another release on this label is the 'Complication' comp. slab (maybe soon) with ten punk & new wave bands from Denmark as War Of Destruction, Electric Deads and Sods." Last strong record of this great band whose music evolved from snotty punk to melodic numbers.

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