V/A - Cleveland Confidential 1982

Dear readers, now a brilliant record and probably one of the best compilations out of Cleveland and on this slab we have fifteen rather unknown bands with their only sparks that were sprayed at the beginning of the eighties. Originally published on the Pagans Terminal Records label in an edition of 1000 copies, meanwhile reprinted three times and for good reason. MMR reviews: "The rest of the world has never fully reckoned with the sheer genius per square capita from Northeast Ohio, which not coincidentally produced one of the greatest punk/weirdo DIY comps of the ’80s in the form of Cleveland Confidential, the original 1982 pressing of the record has been going for close to triple digits lately, so this new wallet-friendly reissue is a little more in line with the true Rust Belt spirit. (Erika Elizabeth, MRR #448 • Sep. 2020) - I admire the breadth of the musical diversity from this city, which is impressively represented by the combos and makes this slab an absolute listening pleasure, no filler, brilliant mix and simple presentation. I have the orange vinyl version from Superior Viaduct, which unfortunately came without an info sheet. "The soot-stained mood and context of this shit can't be replicated. And in a few decades it will seem as foreign as a gaslight. It might also seem like a dream. A time when humans could make music in abandoned storefronts, generally stave off the day job a few more months, and not just wander a barren landscape searching for food. Who knew end-of-the-'70s Cleveland would look so appealing?" Eric Davidson (NewBombTurks)

A timeless record of a scene which was and is quite interesting & meaningful.

1.Cry 816 - WOMANHATERS

2.Her Name Was Jane - SEVERE

3.Even Lower Manhattan - MENTHOL WARS

4.Suicide Trip - THE DEFNICS

5.I Can Wait - THE DARK

6.Jaguar Ride - THE STYRENES

7.In New York - INVISIBLES

8.Cover Song End Of Side One - LAB RATS

9.I Really Want To Stay (Lost In Rome) - KEITH MATIC

10.Love Meant To Die - JAZZ DETROYERS

11.I'm Confused - OFFBEATS

12.Boy Can I Dance Good - PAGANS

13.Scars Of Lust - RED DECADE

14.Key Of E - JOHN LOVSIN

15.Cheap Heroin - EASTER MONKEYS

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MÖRBYLIGAN - s/t LP 1979

Now a fucking great record by an interesting band and one thing's for sure for being a debut album: it sounds damn good. Mörbyligan was a band from Mörby/Danderyd and consisted of Annika & Åke (vocals), Johan & Åke (guitars), Anders (bass), Susanne (orgel), Marie (drums) and this is their first slab via Mistlur and they were one of Sweden's most popular bands in the late Seventies with their distinctive mix of fast punk and melodic anarchist prog, but experienced a new spring in the late Eighties, when a new generation opened their eyes to the band, which had then returned to its roots - the simple rock and blues music.

Mörbyligan was originally called Chilly Chimes and was formed in 1974 by Åke Bylund, who then played drums. Chilly Chimes made two singles: Join The Army and Bloodhound. By his side were Bylund (bass) Anders Ström, Åke "Ugglan" Magnusson and Christian Agdur, who would later make a career as "Den Rockande Polisen". In 1976 Johan Krok became a member of the band. When Chilly Chimes appeared on the compilation album Ljud Från Friberga, the group consisted of the same members as at the name change to Mörbyligan. Later, Susanne Fragell joined the organ, and "Åke" Ugglan "Magnusson was persuaded to hang up the guitar again. The regular bassist Anders Ström took a short break during his military service, but was back on Mörbyligan's album. In addition to its own music, Mörbyligan had on his repertoire songs from such diverse groups as Dave Clark Five and God In Brallan. Mörbyligan was also one of the first Swedish groups to seek inspiration in the Nordic god saga - this long before the so-called viking rock became popular.

Members of the old Mörby League formed a short period "Älvor Och Troll", and participated with three songs on the low-cost compilation Pärlor by Rosa Honung. Marie and Annika joined together as choir singers in various bands - including with Roger F Rönnblom. Marie also participated on the album and can be found as a "cover girl" on the Ligan's album Isvakt. Åke & Annika were also offered to sing together some songs by other composers. Together with Wille Ahnberg (who from time to time played with Åke and Ugglan in the hobby group "Åke Bylund and Nattljus"), Marie formed the group Mirres Hammare, which is also found on vinyl. Mörbyliga's biggest hit was Åke's composition "Ensamma Sussie", which was played almost around the clock on all local radio stations. However, the Swedish radio never wanted to play it, as it was considered that it contained "Ugly Words". In 1982, Åke Bylund Band's 7Inch "Ich Liebe Dich" was chosen as the single of the year in Aftonbladet. In 1984, Åke, Tomas Stendius, Roger & Per Alpne (from Åkes and his joint sixties band East West) with the help of Bo Larsson and Bernt Egerbladh released an LP on the theme "Alternative Faith". Many years later, this record was the subject of a new release on CD and gave Mörbyligan a partly new audience.

Well, after all the infos I can only recommend this album to you. At first it seems a little strange, but with each song it becomes a real highlight. TOP!!!!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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Pizzi & Soccer

Okay folks, a small impression of delicious delicacies that have accompanied me in the Wetterau for a good five years. Lecker Pizzi from a small location, called Pizza Curry in a nearby place around here and for them I like to advertise, so if you should be based near here, order there and have their menu brought to you. Right now for the soccer game in Fürth, may it rain three points. The white stuff you see there is homemade Tzaziki, uhhhhhhhh....

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V/A - Planet Punk #3 2004

Planet Punk is/was another serie of selfmade compilations/revival from Chuck Warner’s Hyped2Death efforts, and before your requests for Volume 1 + 2 come, these are not available. The first appearances of this homework label in this theater have already been made through the Bad Teeth series and H2D is focused on early KBD slabs, sometimes worldwide, sometimes country-specific, and this Fucker is dedicated to rare European stuff. The exact year of publication is given by me, because I believe that it must have been generated at this time, of course I can be wrong, but that doesn't really matter, it is important that they exist and that people like Chuck make such treasures tangible and unforgettable, I am like him and as a regular reader of this blog you already got to know some nuggets from WDM Records. Well, you can listen to thirty decent cool songs, most of them already on vinyl (click on the top left), but this compilation is just this kind of work that was cobbled with passion, a lot of time, heart & soul and deserves your respect and attention. Enjoy the delicate tones and Volume #4 is coming soon.

1.You Close Your Eyes - STINKY TOYS

2.Accident - STARSHOOTER

3.Raya - WUNDERBACH

4.Dans Ton Lit - TÉLÉPHONE

5.J'Sais Pas Quoi Faire - TÉLÉPHONE

6.Electrifié - CALCINATOR

7.Non-Stop Girls - LES VERMINES

8.Booze It's The Only Answer - LES VERMINES

9.Here Comes My Baby - DOGS

10.OK Carole - BIJOU

11.Wake Up - GUILTY RAZORS

12.Tchang - WARUM JOE

13.Never Get Older - LES THUGS

14.I Need You - LES THUGS

15.To Sors De Ma Memoire - SNIPERS

16.Day Douldt - CHAOS

17.World War 3 - SICK

18.A Girl Like You - THE RAMBLERS

19.Hitch-Hike - LILIPUT

20.Lies - KRAFT DURCH FREUDE

21.Movie Billy - TNT

22.Switzerland - SICK

23.I Think It's Over - JACK & THE RIPPERS

24.Get Someone To Love Me - RANCID X

25.Listless - S.I.B.

26.My Secret Life - S.I.B.

27.Intoxication - RANCID X

28.Ratas De Bizkaia - ESKORBUTO

29.Antimilitar - R.I.P.

30.Kaos - R.I.P.

- Great Thx to Mark -

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V/A - Punk Territory Vol.4 - Italian Hardcore 1981-87 [1995]

Music as therapy is always important and is used far too little nowadays. November is depression month #1 (at least here in Europe and I also hate this month & I can imagine thirty-five degrees at the end of the year in our latitudes at some point) and I think the following recipe will take the shot forward and lie still in bed will not work at all. As psychologist, I prescribe: Punk Territory and Vol.4 takes us to the most beautiful living space I know; the Mediterranean! Part of that is Italy, where a number of effective drugs were developed in the Eighties that are still having an impact & have lost none of their popularity among experts. Ten bands are united on this pill, ten which hardly appeared on vinyl, only later honored with compilations, which show high energy and dynamic in their songs and thirty-three examples should suffice for this. If your demons don't rest, I recommend other volumes from the same serie.

1.Factory Of Cancer - THE WOPS

2.Your War - THE WOPS

3.Power - THE WOPS

4.S.I.A.E. - THE WOPS

5.Hateful Town - THE WOPS

6.Disordine - WRONG BOYS

7.Rabbia Repressa - WRONG BOYS

8.Punx - WRONG BOYS

9.Il Suono E' Distruzione - WRONG BOYS

10.Urla Di Dolore - BLAXFEMA

11.Diagnosi: Morte In Arrivo - BLAXFEMA

12.Sabotaggio - BLAXFEMA

13.Natural - CRAPPING DOGS

14.Lazy Resistance - CRAPPING DOGS

15.Summerday - CRAPPING DOGS

16.V'Oi! - THE SKULLS

17.Time Is Gone - TRAUMATIC

18.Cold City - TRAUMATIC

19.I Don't Mind - TRAUMATIC

20.No Man's Land - TRAUMATIC

21.Round'N'Round - TRAUMATIC

22.Last Kid From Nowhere - TRAUMATIC

23.Fuckland Islands - WARHEAD

24.Strangers - WARHEAD

25.Bandiere Minacciose - DICTATRISTA

26.Crociate - DICTATRISTA

27.Horror Movie - DICTATRISTA

28.Vendetta/Nuova Speranza Nuova Rivolta - STAZIONE SUICIDA

29.Reality - U.N.S.

30.No Name - U.N.S.

31.Memory Blank - U.N.S.

32.Timeless - U.N.S.

33.5/Quarti - U.N.S.

- Great Thx to Reinhard -

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VATICAN COMMANDOS - Point Me To The End 12'' 1984

Still one more piece of action on this gray Friday, and for this we leave the European continent and swim across the Atlantic, get into my private limo and visit the Vatican Commandos a hardcore combo from Darien, Connecticut and was formed in 1982 and released its first EP Hit Squad For God in 1983. Richard Hall (Moby) is credited as "M.H." on the back cover. Members included Chuck (vocals), Mike (guitars), Jim (bass), Dave (drums) and Matt Craig. The band went on to release the Just A Frisbee EP later in 1983 and Point Me To The End 12" in 1984. The Vatican Commandos disbanded in 1985. After twenty-five years the band reformed and played again lots of gigs, but a new record has not yet been recorded, maybe in the near future, who knows? What I know is, this fabulous Six-Ass Kicker (a poem underneath) was released via Pregnant Nun Records and will certainly not be enough for the return trip.

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CRETINS - Man Between Walls 10'' 1985

Hanover 1978, the Ramones number (Cretin Hop) makes the choice of the future band name easier for a couple of 13-18 year olds on their way to fame and fortune. But before they start, the instrument distribution is drawn quickly during the first practice: Mof-Remmington R. (vocals/guitars/keys), Andrew B.Evans (guitars), Frank G. T. Holl. E. Wood (bass), Carl Cesario (drums). The first gigs followed and also the first vinyl releases, a song on the legendary Hannover Fun Fun Fun compilation (recorded at the Glockensee Festival in March 1980) and their first EP Samen In Darm, both on NoFun Records. A long pause begins shortly afterwards. In 1984 the Cretins came back with a slight change in line-up and Weird System released the superb Split 7Inch with the befriended band Blut+Eisen and two more songs on the Keine Experiemente! II compilation. A year later this 10Inch followed on white vinyl, 1000 copies, and with six melodic pieces that clearly no longer have the hard punk sound of their initial phase and are already clearly taking a different musical direction. Another single followed in 1987 and then the Cretins were buried to devote themselves to new projects, which that is will come soon.

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THE ZEROS - Don't Push Me Around 1977

  

The Zeros are a four piece from Chula Vista/California, founded 1976 and this little fucker combines seventeen rare and unreleased classics from 1977, seasoned by Javier (vocals/guitars), Robert (guitars), Hector (bass), Baba (drums). They released three 7Inches in the late seventies, early eighties and the band was considered as pioneers of punkrock on the West Coast and they infamous for playing an entire set consisting of eight replays of "Beat Your Heart Out" in San Francisco. They played their first major gig in Los Angeles at the Orpheum. Opening the show was the first performance by the Germs, followed by the Zeros and then the Weirdos. In 1980, after they recorded their third single, the band fizzled out. In 1995, the four resurfaced with a new album, Knockin' Me Dead. More recently, the Zeros reunited to tour in Spain in early 2007. All four members reunited again for a short West Coast tour that began in San Diego in June 2009. In October 2010, The Zeros embarked on a short tour of the East Coast and been active ever since, I think. This nugget was released via BOMP! Records in 1991 and shines with huge melodic biscuits, five of them live.

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EXECUTIONER - Hellbound 2019

Enough cuddle songs, today we will hard, fast, tight and loud and this short lived San Jose Punk/Hardcore band were formed in the early 80s by Dave (vocals), Bill (guitars), Phil (bass), Lauren (drums) and had an immediate impact in the South Bay Area and the surrounding suburbs, while they may have only been around for a few short years. This record features their studio recordings from '82 and '83, including the tracks from the legendary, 1983, cassette-only, San Jose comp Growing Pains and discogs say they released a 12Inch in 1985 but I think, this is another band because no track of this release is here. With their distinctive metal influenced guitar work they sounded unlike many of their contemporaries who were bashing out 1-2-3-4 play it fast hardcore. Executioner had a much more developed style and a higher caliber of songwriting skills and the recording show just how ahead of the curve they were. Anyway, this decent compilation was excavated by PukeNVomit Records in an edition of 110 copies in splatter vinyl, 540 in black, comes with an insert, flyer booklet, postcard photo and sticker. I can only say an interesting band whose music excited me the first time I listen to it and that can only be brilliant.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -

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AKTION SÄGEWERK - Aufrecht Gehn 1992

Founded 1981 in Buchen and the band has numerous albums out, all self-released and known only to a few. The baby is called Aktion Sägewerk, and consists of Zenzi (guitars/vocals), Ralph (bass/vocals), Bundi (drums/vocals) and this is the debut on Face Music, 500 copies were pressed. Their credo: "We can't do anything, but we're good at it." That's why they decided punkrock as their style. And because they were overwhelmed with playing songs by other musicians, they wrote their own. Their bad reputation spread so quickly that soon people from all over the world came to pay homage to them. The band experienced their most successful period in the 1990s. At that time, the three musicians founded a civil law society and covered their costs with performance fees. In some years they gave up to thirty concerts. The musicians not only made the Schwarzwald and Odenwald unsafe, but also shook the stage at concerts from Oberstdorf to Hamburg and from Hoyerswerda to St. Ingbert. 

Today I can't say exactly how I came to the band but the fact is, I like their music and their lyrics aren't 08/15, so I contacted the gents, I think it was Bundi who answers, and ordered their record, plus the others, which are unfortunately only available as CD. I guess there are more available, just get in touch with them. Aufrecht Gehn has thirteen solid numbers, including a well-made Nena cover, plus charming fast hits and can best be described as DeutschPunk, whereby Zenzi's predilection for beat music can be clearly heard. In 2001 they decided to take it easy. At the moment they play once a year at Café Pfeiffer in Buchen. Schöne Platte!

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