Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

V/A - Where Birdmen Flew Revisited Vol.3 1999

Before I go to the orthopedic surgeon, I take advantage of the free time and send a sign of life with the following fantastic compilation from 'Down Under', a small series called Where Birdmen Flew Revisited enjoyed a small guest appearance at the end of the Nineties and is very welcome in my house. On the one hand because I love the music from there, on the other hand their singles are difficult to obtain in Europe and yes, there are numerous bootlegs with well known bands, which are almost all essential and therefore many of the bands and songs are similar, but we had this theme before, and yet it's good that new or tried-and-tested comps are constantly being published from there and they always piques my interest. It's difficult to get hold of these records these days and unfortunately they always cost a lot of money, but it's worth it. Volume 1 is a killer and this record as well.

1.Heart Attack - WORLD WAR XXIV
2.Piracy - QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE
3.Die Hard - LOCAL PRODUCT
4.My City Of Sydney - X.L. CAPRIS
5.No Music In The World Today - LAST WORDS
6.Who Wants To March - REJEX
7.Home Is Where The Floor Is - X
8.Toys Out Of Control - WHAT?!!
9.Darlinghurst Police - VIGIL-ANTI
10.Magic Castle - THE RIPTIDES
11.Television - THE KELPIES
12.Today's Kidz - LAST WORDS
13.Hate City - X
14.New Kid's Army - SUICIDE SQUAD
15.Catholic Ray Gun - QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE
16.Alcohol - THE PRESS
17.5 To 9 - WORLD WAR XXIV
18.20 T-Bones - WHAT?!!
19.Business Man - EXSERTS
20.T.V. Cabaret Roll - X


Friday, November 03, 2023

Z-CARS - This Is Z-Cars 7'' 1980

Brilliant PowerPop curls from this Melbourne based combo and, of course, this is their sole release on Au Go Go with two superb nuggets. The Z-Cars (named after a British television police procedural series) were formed in the late Seventies and the band consisted of Russell (vocals), Trevor (guitars), Craig (bass), Craig P. (drums), they played countless gigs with bands as obscure as the Zorros and as renowned as the Saints and after much positive vibes they thought it was time for a nice record. "An early offering from the esteemed Au Go Go label, the 45 was widely panned at the time, which the group themselves attribute to ‘possibly the worst guitar sound ever put on record’. To modern tastemakers, of course, such claims only increase the appeal, and ‘This is Z-Cars’ has since become a sought-after piece." The band broke up in 1981... but fourty years later, this bloody Mary was reissued by the Canadian label Meanbean Records in a fucking limited edition. Guest appearances at Compliation performances are rather rare, but luckily they left some Bloodstains. Have a good start with this to the weekend!


Thursday, October 26, 2023

TEENAGE RADIO STARS - Wanna Be Ya Baby 7'' 1978

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Very nice two-sided 7Inch by the Teenage Radio Stars, a four piece which formed 1977 in Melbourne, originally as Spread, but soon renamed in Teenage Radio Stars, by James (vocals/guitar), Sean (guitar), Graham (bass), Peter (drums) and this is their only record on Suicide Records. Teenage Radio Stars was a glam-Punk combo with Freud on lead vocals and guitar and Sean on guitar and vocals. When the opportunity came to record a single, this one, later covered by Uncanny X-Men, two members were fired. Mick Prague & Mark Harvey joined the band and performed "Wanna Be Your Baby" on Countdown. Sean founded the Models (which were very well received in Australia) and James the James Freud & the Radio Stars (one 7Inch was released called the Modern Girl in 1980). - And how the whole thing sounds you can hear/see below, the B-side is also cool.



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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEWS - That Girl 7'' 1980

That Girl is the third and last 7Inch of the early stages by Melbourne based News and these two goodies were recorded by Adam (vocals), Russell (guitars), Kim (bass), Dorland (drums), Graham (keyboard) and released via Missing Link. This time not as rough and dirty as its two predecessors, but still excellent and a worthy finale. In 2018 another retro 7inch, Lemme Alone, was released on Buttercup Records in a limited edition (400 copies) in two different versions containing two demo songs from 1978. Also worth mentioning is a CD (probably a bootleg) release from 2009 called Punk Never Happened??? which includes all songs by Babeez and News. Heart-warming songs that are always good for me and always demand a short break from everyday routine work. Time for a cool beer, an Ibu and that's the end of today's Blog care. Cheers!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Friday, August 11, 2023

COSMIC PSYCHOS - Blokes You Can Trust 1991

As I write this post I'm sitting here at the computer, drinking my third beer and listening to relaxed music that doesn't belong here, but I know this record by Australians Cosmic Psychos by heart, and you attentive followers know I dig these guys with their "arty kind of Punk noise" and for their third album, the band signed to Amphetamine Reptile Records for the American market. Unfortunately, they only gained limited recognition, but those who don't appreciate their music are just simply stupid morons in my eyes. Known for their droning, fuzzed-out bass and wah-wah guitar with repetitive lyrics, the Cosmic Psychos have a simple sound that works well in context and remained largely untouched since they formed in 1982. You will find excellent examples ☝ in the blog and I especially want to recommend the live slab to you: dynamic driving Punkrock like I love it which they continue with ten goodies on this album, no foot & ass stays still, I promise. The Cosmic Psychos are a fantastic combo, an essential part of the Melbourne scene and in general Punkrock music... believe me! And today soccer is finally starting again, life is superb (in some moments). ENJOY!!!!


Saturday, May 27, 2023

V/A - Bloodstains Across The World #7 2022

Well it's time for one more Bloodstains Compilation and this one is cheap like the other "from all over the world" (from #3) and kept in a simple CD-R format, but I'm pleased that there are always maniacs who share their things, in contrast to other arrogant Assholes who defame such small people even though they don't know them at all and believe that they contribute a part of underground culture with their so-called professional Compilations (hahaha...), they just have to get their ass kicked and I give them a big Fuck You! I prefer to take these because the originals aren't tangible and I am grateful for this and everyone who thinks the same way will be enthusiastic with this cheap but cool one.

1.Tomorrow - QUIZZ KIDS
2.Kill Me Now - LA PESTE
3.T.V. Eyes - THE TOOLS
4.I Died Four Times - THE MANSONS
5.True Love - MARCHING GIRLS
6.Living In The 80's - TRUE PETER
7.I Don't Like Girls - MINOR CLASSICS
8.Teenager In Love (Live) - RADIATORS FROM SPACE
9.Berlin - IDEAL
10.Trop Tard - ROTTERS
11.No Rule - THIRD WORLD CHAOS
12.Get The Glory - LAUGHIN' NOSE
13.An Ather Day - THE VOPO'S
14.Ogro De Ciudad - ALMEN T.N.T.
15.London - TAPPI TÍKRRASS
16.She's So Fine - STRAIGHTSHOOTER
17.Baarissa - SOS
18.What's Going On Inside Ronald Reagan's Brain? - DEFORMED!
19.Anarchy & Peace - ABGAS
20.Du Er Eit Svin - NOREGS PUNKLAG


Wednesday, May 10, 2023

V/A - Where Birdmen Flew Revisited Vol.1 1999

Rare & long deleted Compilation series with rare late Seventies early Eighties Australian Punk singles, which was limited of 1000 handnumbered copies. From 'Down Under' there are numerous such records and some with the same bands/tracks, but it's always a pleasure to discover something new and familiar and I love the sound from there. As a result, my radar is always active by music from the distant fifth continent. Six bands, twenty songs, plus a small booklet and you have an interesting and important record, that let us review the wild and early days in this part of the world and keep an eye out for their records. Cheers!

1.Horizontal Action - PSYCHO SURGEONS
2.Wild Weekend - PSYCHO SURGEONS
3.Little Lord Punk - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS
4.Lucky Country - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS
5.All That's Going On - JOHNNY DOLE & THE SCABS
6.Kamikaze Twist - ROCKS
7.Migraine Headache - ROCKS
8.You'r So Boring - ROCKS
9.Damn You - ROCKS
10.Kick Her Out - ROCKS
11.Hanging On - ROCKS
12.Frantic Romantic - THE SCIENTISTS
13.Bet Ya Lyin - THE SCIENTISTS
14.Swampland - THE SCIENTISTS
15.Flipped Out Over You - THE VICTIMS
16.Open Your Eyes - THE VICTIMS
17.T.V. Freak - THE VICTIMS
18.Cigarettes & Alcohol - THE LEFTOVERS
19.No Complaints - THE LEFTOVERS
20.I Only Panic When There's Nothing To Do - THE LEFTOVERS


Tuesday, January 17, 2023

YOUNG IDENTITIES - EP 1979

Great stuff from Brisbane's Young Identities which were formed 1978 by Clay (vocals), David (guitars), Gavin (bass), Paul (drums) and they made only two EP's but both are standouts among the Savage/Shake releases (the label released seven vinyl singles and two cassette compilations, of which they probably sold as many copies each and nowadays high sought by collectors). The band's line-up was mixed in with other band Brisbane bands who were, in turn, part of other groups. In other words, a history of the Young Identities is necessarily a history of a few other bands. I can certainly be counted among the "overseas overseers" who became interested in the early Brisbane punk scene several years ago. Without further ado, another history from the younger, snottier contingent of the no-scene Brisbane scene... (Ryan Richardson) - The band present "a lot of youthful energy, a martial spirit and all-important Punk attitude, or in short: primitive, snotty-nosed Punkrock". In the early 1980s, the band changed their name to Kicks, joining the emerging new wave sound and made one 7Inch and a couple of split cassette EPs before they too imploded in mid 1982. Both EP's were repressed in 2010/11 via 540 Records. Compilations featuring the band on At The Fuhrers Request and more essential well-known Nuggets from the Nineties. You can't pass!


Sunday, December 25, 2022

V/A - Oi! Rare & Exotica 1997

Twenty-two Oi! presents from 1981-1996, wrapped and shipped from all over the world and in time for fucking Christmas we're travel to every corner of this beautiful planet to show our gratitude. Brought to us by Teenage Rebel Records, this unofficial release certainly doesn't make the bells ring sweet. On this decent compilation you will find some gems, that you may have passed in all those wasted years but now, within reach of you again and this selection describes a fantastic period in the musical Oi! history. With that, the curtain closes for today, the lights go out and now I'm going to cuddle with the Christ Child.

1.Futur Pour Tous - REICH ORGASM
2.Working Class - HOPE & GLORY
3.Eternos Amigos - CENTRAL DO BRASIL
4.Standerds Rule - COCKNEY COCKS
5.Dead Hero - 12 POINTBUCK
6.Rezystencja - REZYSTENCJA
7.Muz S Kozusinoym Rimcom - ZÓNA A
8.Let's Oi! - PSYCHOTERROR
9.Eu Tenho Um Pobre - MATA-RATOS
10.Los Planetas - LA LECHE
11.Ultimos Rockers - ANTISOCIALES
12.Hoffnung - STROMBERG POLKA
13.Modern Trouble - BIRTHWARD '82
14.Lautaro Rocanrol - OCHO BOLAS
15.Grito Proletario - COMANDO SUICIDA
16.Unite - MANIACS
17.Pyramid Party - QUICK & THE DEAD
18.Justitienmord - AGENT BULLDOGG
19.Kulttuuriarmeija - KOHU 63
20.Guido Und Anne - MICKY & DIE MÄUSE
21.No Tag - NO TAG
22.Concrete Jungle Jive - DIMINISHED RETURN


Sunday, December 11, 2022

THE SCIENTISTS - Frantic Romantic 7'' 1979

Okay, I'm back and it was an interesting excursion this weekend and I know I'll do it again. And yesterday I wasn't able to present anything sensible here, and I'm telling you dear friends, the Blog activity will be different in 2023. Back to today and a short trip to 'Down Under' and I thought this combo were already guest in my house, but far from it. Anyway, let's get to know them today: The Scientists were formed 1979 in Perth and went through many incarnations in their nine year history but are remembered mostly for the lineup that existed from 1981 to 1985, Kim (vocals & guitar), Tony (guitar), Boris (bass), Brett (drums) and together they had the peculiar chemistry that produced some good ole classics. With a sound that was swampy, primal and modern-urban all at once - as much in the tradition of rock and roll and punk rock as it was a rejection of those things, the Scientists' formula was as universal as it was specific to their own experience. The themes of getting wasted on alcohol and drugs, driving round in hotted up cars, being trapped in crap jobs and paranoia were their subject matter. Machine throb bass and drums with jagged car wreck guitars were their modus operandi. Fitting into no place or time they spurned all but the most rudimentary and elemental of rock structures along with other peoples modes of embellishment. They rejected the contemporary sound and look and so consequently were never able to carry around baggage that would allow them to date. You could put on a Scientists record from this period and not know it was twenty-third years old! the Scientists might have been overlooked in their own time but there has been no shortage of younger bands who have cited them over the years. Sadly Brett passed away of a heroin overdose in December 1993. This is their first 7Inch on D.N.A. Records with two cool Punk/PowerPop goodies and this feral slab still cuts deep and makes your dayRepresented on numerous compilations.


Wednesday, October 26, 2022

V/A - Flicknife Records Punk Collection 1995

Let's move on to another compilation from the Punk Collectors Series from Anagram Records and this Volume is full with cool stuff. In addition to well-known bands, there are a few others represented here that put little on vinyl, but that makes this series so interesting. Flicknife Records started in October 1980 by Frenchy and Gina and the first release was the Mystere Fives No Message 7Inch in 1980 and the label is still active and holds on to the attitudes and beliefs that spurred Frenchy to start it. On this CD are the first songs from singles gathered that gave their best in the early days. Absolutely brilliant material and in two hours the SGE will follow versus Marseille, hope they win!

1.Shake Some Action - THE MYSTERE FIVES
2.Total Control - RED RAGE
3.Shell Shock - ERAZERHEAD
4.Waiting For The Man - CHARLIE HARPER
5.Teenager In Love - ERAZERHEAD
6.Do The Geek (Live) - ERAZERHEAD
7.Thatcher - AD NAUSEAM
8.Follow The Leader - THE SAINTS
9.Fight To Win - MAJOR ACCIDENT
10.Let's Get Crazy - LONDON COWBOYS
11.Werewolf - ERAZERHEAD
12.We Don't Care - LAST RITES
13.Wanna World - URBAN DOGS
14.No Romance - THE GENOCIDES
15.No Sign Of Life - INSTANT AGONY
16.Leaders Of Tomorrow - MAJOR ACCIDENT
17.Respectable - MAJOR ACCIDENT
18.Playing Cards With Dead Men - RURFREX
19.Summertime Now - ERAZERHEAD
20.Nicely Does It - INSTANT AGONY


Monday, August 29, 2022

V/A - Powerpearls Vol.5 1999

It's Monday and time to put worries and anger aside with one more compilation of the great Powerpearls series. Volume 5 travels again to worth seeing places on our beautiful, colorful world to collect rare songs and carry out his mission accordingly and the name speaks for itself. I would say a little more than half are familiar and the rest convinces me as well and it's always a pleasure, to rip such fantastic records, and if you are looking for a hobby, take this one.

1.Yesterday's Love - ANY TROUBLE
2.Fel - DAGEN D
3.Black & White - WINDBREAKERS
4.9 O'Clock - SNIPS
5.Over & Over - THE ZIPS
6.On The Street - TIME WASTERS
7.Stop Dreaming - DIVISION 4
8.Spare Rib - THE ODDS
9.Wastod Ar Y Tu Fas - Y TRWYNAU COCH
10.Oh Girl - THE FRESHIES
11.Bad Boy - ROTJOCH
12.Ruby Toot - THE VANDELLS
13.Boyfriend - BOYFRIENDS
14.Big Burden - YOUNG LORDS
15.Get The Kids Jumpin' - THE JETBOYS
16.Tu Ne Parles Pas - BIKINI
17.Jag Ar Inte Kär - HEARTBREAK
18.Ride Cowboy Ride - THE REGENTS


Friday, August 12, 2022

FUN THINGS - Lipstick 7'' 1985

Two songs by the Fun Things from Brisbane which appeared on their highly acclaimed four track EP ("500 copies were pressed and is one of the most collectable artifacts from Australia's Punkrock era") in 1980, have been re-released by Sonics Records on this 7Inch. The Fun Things were a high school band and formed late Seventies during the heyday period of Punk by Brad (vocals/guitar/piano), Graeme (guitars), John (bass), Murray (drums). The four were a primary group behind Brisbane's second wave punk scene between 1978 and 1980. According to music historian, Ian McFarlane, Brisbane produced "some of the most anarchistic bands of the Australian punk rock era" and that it was a city nationally renowned for its ultra conservatism. After the Fun Things dissolved both Shepherd brothers eventually went on to subsequent bands. Popular guests on numerous essential compilations. Enjoy!

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Thursday, July 28, 2022

V/A - Step By Step EP 1989

Superb compilation on No Time To Be Wasted Records with six bands from all over the world. The first step took Soothsayer, a Canadian thrash metal band from Beauport/Quebec, founded 1985 and released four albums to date, last from 2019. Swedish Hardcore's Rövsvett were formed in Tranås 1983 and are already well-known guests in this theatre, numerous albums and 7Inches are available, the last came out this year. Leeds based speedie foursome Pleasant Valley Children formed in the late 80's and have released two tapes and one album, as well as a 7inch and compilations, the album's from 1991 and their last sign of life, I guess they broke up in the early Nineties. Patareni is a Hard/Grindcore combo from Zagreb and founded sometime in the early Eighties. Also very active on vinyl; five albums as well as numerous 7Inches and two tapes were recorded by 2021 and thrown among the people. Cat-O-Nine Tails was a HC/Punk act from Schrobenhausen and were active late Eighties to early Nineties. In their short lifespan they released two albums, one single and one tape. An established combo may spice up the grand finale: the Hard-Ones from Sydney, who delight us with their melodic Punkrock since 1982 and I think you know how many albums and singles and t-shirts and towels have been scattered over the world and an authentic live recording completes the march through this stage. - What is there to hear? A varied slab with six different hiking trails that leave little time to rest. Presented in a lovingly elaborate gatefold-cover, lots of infos/lyrics and on red/yellow vinyl, partly in a limited edition. Superb!

1.Deadly Fear - SOOTHSAYER
2.Kontaktproblem - RÖVSVETT
3.Big Sinker/No Second Chance - PLEASENT VALLY CHILDREN
4.Kraj - PATARENI
5.Under Surveillance - CAT-O-NINE TAILS
6.Don't Wanna See You Cry (Live) - HARD-ONES


Saturday, July 23, 2022

V/A - Digging In Water 1987

The cover alone is worth buying this cute Compilation on Manic Ears Records & Children Of The Revolution Records and gives a brilliant impression of the slab's musical quality. Refreshing mixture of Hardcore/Punk with relevant bands that didn't have to be asked twice to be part of Digging In Water. And it's not uncontrolled thrashing, rather amazingly solid heavy melodic stuff by seventeen bands that can do that. "This album does a perfect job of summing up a scene, and is a collection of the hottest UK Hardcore bands..." Enough for today, enjoy the weekend and soon the ball will be rolling again.

1.Overproduction - DISORDER
2.Kill Your Baby - CHAOS UK
3.Senile Fools - CONCRETE SOX
4.Single Ticket To Hell - RIPCORD
5.Coconut Song - VICIOUS CIRCLE
6.Ultracore - C.C.M.
7.Bullshit Propaganda - EXTREME NOISE TERROR
8.Life - ELECTRO HIPPIES
9.Oldest Trick In The Book - GENERIC
10.Slumber Party - THE STUPIDS
11.Firing Line - DEPRAVED
12.Truth - BAD DRESS SENSE
13.Mr. Parkinson - DR. & THE CRIPPENS
14.The Fairer Sex - CIVILISED SOCIETY?
15.Face The Facts - EYES ON YOU
16.Miserable Bastards - POTENTIAL THREAT
17.Pigs For Slaughter - OI POLLOI


Saturday, July 02, 2022

NEWS - Dirty Lies EP 2018

It's rare that I post a record twice but the following record by Melbourne's News was re-released by Buttercup Records in 2018, this version in 200 hand numbered copies on orange vinyl, with two more previously unreleased rarities on the fipOne from their 1978 demo, the other a live recording and both in an awesome qualitiy. The thing was released in different formats and with good reason. A brilliant combo with a great spirit and splendid songs and a perfect opener for this sunny weekend. Liner notes plus a sticker within, but getting a copy after four years won't be easy and cheap. Good luck with your search. 💋

- Great Thx to Fredrik -


Friday, June 10, 2022

THE MEANIES - Come'N'See 1992

I think, the Soccer World Cup would start today, but this year it's different and I have to say I don't like watching the WM in winter... but that's another story. - Also this weekend I start with a cracker and for that we travel 'Down Under' and visit Melbourne and meet the Meanies there. They were formed 1988 by Link (vocals/guitar), D.D. (guitar), VB (bass), Ringo (drums) and this is their great debut album on Au Go Go Records with twelve unleashed catchy melodic numbers. The level is constantly high and powerful and this full dose of energy pushes you immediately into a good mood mode, oh yeah! A bit background: "the four provides energetic performances, with Link injured on stage on several occasions. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, they "were the undisputed kings of the inner-city/all-ages circuit. The band's frantic, Ramones-inspired power pop and hyperactive live shows drew capacity audiences of alacritous fans. The Meanies were also one of the most productive independent recording bands of the day." But shadows hovered over the band, D.D. died in February 2008 after being diagnosed with cancer. Their guitarist from 1993 onwards, Tasman died in August 2008 in a car accident as well. Jaws joined as a new guitarist and they recorded two more albums, the last, their fourth Desperate Measures, came out in 2020. Now I'll leave you alone and have a good start after work with this brilliant music.


Monday, April 18, 2022

V/A - Punk Territory Vol.5 - The English Speaking Punk From Late 70's To Early 80's [1996]

Volume 5 of the legendary Punk Territory series on Anthology brings us only English combos together with their rare Gassenhauer that surely everyone knows. Very successful mixture in my opinion and only released on CD, on vinyl there are the goodies on other relevant compilations. This brings the long Easter weekend to a worthy conclusion, enjoy the last free hours and turn up the speakers to full volume.

1.Just Head - NERVOUS EATERS
2.N.Y. Ripper - VIOLATORS
3.Hillside Strangler - HOLLYWOOD SQUARES
4.Kill Yourself - THE LEWD
5.Horizontal Action - PSYCHO-SURGEONS
6.Time Enough For Love - FUN THINGS
7.When The Birdman Fly - FUN THINGS
8.Hanging On - ROCKS
9.Tell Me Why - THE NEWS
10.Get Stuffed - NERVOUS EATERS
11.I Only Panic When There's Nothing To Do - THE LEFTOVERS
12.This Generation's On Vacation - SHOCK
13.Damn You - ROCKS
14.Blues - THE CHEIFS
15.51% - DEFNICS
16.N.C.B. - LLYGOD FFYRNIG
17.Kick Her Out - ROCKS
18.Hologram - URINALS
19.Son Of Sam - CHAIN GANG
20.Pseudo Punk - 'O' LEVEL
21.Bummer Bitch - FREESTONE
22.They Saved Hitler's Brain - UNNATURAL AXE
23.Loretta - NERVOUS EATERS
24.Rock With Me - NERVOUS EATERS

- Great Thx to Reinhard -


Thursday, April 14, 2022

THE SAINTS - Eternally Yours 1978

Sad news my friends and that's the reason for this post. Chris Bailey died on April 9, 2022. He was singer of the fantastic Brisbane combo The Saintswhich originating in 1973. One can really say that the world has lost another important underground voice with him. I really don't know what else to write, it's always bad when people die and you've experienced a lot of emotions and good as well as bad moments with their music. Always shows me that everything is ephemeral and that I'm an dirty old sack, hehe.... Well, to commemorate him, here's the band's second album, a bit background: The album was originally titled International Robots, and recording initially commenced at Wessex Studios. The tapes from these sessions reveal the songs in a stripped-down form more similar to the band's previous recordings. The sessions also include "Champagne Misery", which was not released until 2000's Wild About You compilation. Chris later said, "For me, it's our first proper release because (I'm) Stranded was just a load of demos. Although we still had the same energy as the first album, the added horn section seemed to confuse people and the record sort of disappeared." - Retrospective reviews of the album have been far more positive. Writing for AllMusic, Mark Deming reflected that while the album "didn't sound like a standard-issue punk album in 1978, [...] it's stood the test of time much better than most of the work of punk's first graduating class." "With consistency and tasteful variety (handling sharp acoustic ballads as well as the standard burners)," wrote Trouser Press, "the LP is deservedly regarded as a Punk classic". An album you must hear before you die. R.I.P.


Thursday, April 07, 2022

V/A - Powerpearls Vol.4 1999

You certainly weren't waiting for this compi, because it's no longer a rarity in Blogland, but I almost forgot that I have a few of my own rips from this great Powerpearls series, which I wouldn't want to withhold from you. Part IV is again full with rarities of the years 1977-1981 from around planet earth and as always, the bar is set decently high because the originals are as rare as snow in July (North & South Pole area not considered). What should I write next? It's great, that are people who probably have enormous costs associated with such projects and share their collection with us mortal music freaks and therefore have the will and consistency to implement this, pull it through and let us be part of this undiscovered music & bands. I take my hat off and I share a beer or two with those, cheers! Song selection is superb and I'm going off to the weekend and look what comes next.

1.Words - TUNNELRUNNERS
2.Playing Bogart - 23 JEWELS
3.Your I's Are Too Close Together - THE ELEVATORS
4.Downtown - CUBAN HEELS
5.Isolation - THE FINGERS
6.That's Just...Someone That I Knew - THE SINGLES
7.Living In The 80's - BLUE PETER
8.Ett Gevär I Min Hand - DIESTINCT
9.One Way Love - THE INNOCENTS
10.I Don't Wanna Cry - THE KEYS
11.Do Dead People Tan? - X-CONZ
12.Geneva Street - GENEVA
13.Ice Age - BABIJ JAR
14.Gimme Cigarettes - CIGARETTES
15.Won't You Be My Girl - VICE CREEMS
16.X-Ray Proofed - PRINCES OF PEACE
17.Takeaway Love - THE RESISTORS
18.You're A Hit - STRATE JACKET