Showing posts with label U.K.. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 03, 2024

H.D.Q. - You Suck! 1987

Second album on Meantime Records by H.D.Q. from Sunderland, one of the most important UK melodic Hardcore bands of the late Eighties and they released five records in their life-span and I know only the first two ones. But these are powerful and pure energy. Of course this is also Dickie Hammond's (Leatherface) guitar playing, which he underlines with rich melodies and strong riffs, plus the demanding lyrics, and there isn't boredom even with three minute songs.If you haven't heard H.D.Q., you're missing out on a very influential and highly entertaining Hardcore combo. Let's see if I can answer some emails later, I'm way behind.
Maybe a second post will follow.


Sunday, December 31, 2023

CHELSEA - The Punk 7Inch Collection 1998

So friends, last day of this year and it was an interesting one for me with lots of new experiences, great music and ups & downs. Big hugs to everyone who supported me, left a comment, sometimes encouraged me and to everyone who visited and recommended my theater, thank you all! Without you, none of this would make any sense, Cheers!! In 2024 wdthtc will of course continue, and as often as I find time, new stuff and re-ups will find their way herein, so stay calm and look forward to the upcoming movie programm. The perfect ending 2023 belongs to the fantastic foursome Chelsea from London who are on the road since 1976 and this superb collection was released via Captain Oi! and features all their early 7Inches and kicks twenty-three times and doesn't need more words.

Have a Happy New Year, stay vertical and be yourself!


Sunday, December 24, 2023

V/A - East 1980

It's really terrible what's only coming out of the radio today, of course I don't need to hear it, but while my eyes are watering from cutting onions, Hardcore/Punk isn't efficient, so I just stop working in the kitchen and focus on the next slab, which isn't at the top of the British Punkrock region, although the bands all have an excellent PowerPop/Punk to offer, but apart from the Cigarettes and Half Life, the others remained largely unknown to me. Well, this big Nugget was released via Dead Good Records and has all infos and fifteen fantastic X-Mas songs you need.... a fresh and sweet sounding record... back for preparing dinner, Bon Appétit!

1.Stay Inside - THE CIGARETTES
2.Madame Blues - FATAL CHARM
3.Comalife - WHIZZ KIDS
4.Man On A Threshold - B-MOVIE
5.Looking At You - THE CIGARETTES
6.Poison - PSEUDO EXISTORS
7.Contact - SINCERE AMERICANS
8.Refugee - B-MOVIE
9.Someone - WHIZZ KIDS
10.Steve Biko - HALF LIFE
11.High Rise Failures (Dub) - VICK SINEX & THE NASAL SPRAYS
12.Beyond The Zone - PSEUDO EXISTORS
13.Frivolous Disguises - THE CIGARETTES
14.Stoned Loving - FATAL CHARM
15.Spend The Night Alone - FATAL CHARM


THE SKEPTIX - Peace Force EP 1981

Second 7Inch by this StokeOnTrent band and the four are welcome guests in my house. Another well-recorded Skeptix release. They’ve contributed two more killer thrash numbers, one with some interesting drum parts (“War Drum”), the other with a metallic guitar solo (the title track). The EP is rounded out by a slower cut called “Another Day.” (Jeff Bale, MRR #14 • June 1984) That's not surprising because their sawing music is exactly my taste and they regret the fact that their first album was released via the German ROR label, today more than ever. This three track EP was released via Zenon Records and is another good one of the Skeptix and they recorded until 1983, when unfortunately Fish (guitars) left the band to join Discharge. By 1985 the Skeptix had split up.


Saturday, November 04, 2023

V/A - Bored Teenagers Vol.12 2020

Ja Ja Ja, the next fucking great Compilation is certainly nothing new for you my dear followers, but it is definitely irreplaceable for everyone who visit this theater for the first time and wondering, what the hell is that: "After a frantic year and a hard slog sorting all this out, the anticipated next volume in this highly collectable series is finally being released!" Volume twelve by the essential Bored Teenagers gift features some long lost Punkrock gems which have been undiscovered for over fourty years and you know, at which high level this grandiose series is. I don't have to tell you much about this, because everything that has appeared on this fantastic series so far remains of high quality and will be most sought after in the next damn AI years, I'm 100% sure of that and the CD version has more the chance of being your own, because the vinyl edition is, in this case, limited to 600 copies. You see, a rare piece of wax after a short time. Enough blah blah, the Bundesliga is just around the corner and I recommend every Punkrocker to look out for these records.

1.London - XTENSIONS
2.Hard Addict - XTENSIONS
3.Leave Us Alone - XTENSIONS
4.Suck It And See - XTENSIONS
5.Put A Bag On Your Head - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
6.Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
7.Love - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
8.X-Ray Eyes - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
9.You Do Too Much Talking - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
10.Oxford Street - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
11.Drofxo Treets - THE MYSTERY GIRLS
12.TV Kids (Demo) - THE MEDIA
13.Just For You (Demo) - THE MEDIA
14.Don't Sit Back - THE MEDIA
15.Back On The Beach - THE MEDIA
16.Don't Stare - ST MATILDA'S BOYS
17.Polyfilla - SNYDE
18.Who Are You? - SNYDE
19.Living In Langley - SNYDE
20.Thieving Bitch - SNYDE
21.Silicon Chip - SNYDE
22.Style & Fashion - SNYDE
23.Play In A Day - SNYDE
24.Down By The River (Is Where I Lost My Baby) - THE FAMOUS MEN
25.New Stran - THE FAMOUS MEN
26.It's Not Me - THE FAMOUS MEN
27.What's The Point? - THE FAMOUS MEN


Wednesday, November 01, 2023

ADMIT YOU'RE SHIT - Expect No Mercy.... If You Cross Your Real Friends EP 1985

Debut record by this four piece from London and Admit You're Shit consisted of John (vocals), Jom (guitars), Sean (bass), Rim (drums). Founded in 1984, they managed to made two releases during their short existence, this EP and an album (12Inches Of A.Y.S. Are You Sure?) in 1986. Both records were released via the Conflict label Mortarhate Records and received a lot of positive response by the consumers. They often shared the stage with the Anarcho mates but mostly stayed away from political topics. Six short smasher on this goodie plus a cool Minor Threat cover and an explosive short start to the grayest month of the year and highly listenable. In 2004, Mortarhate Records reissued both of the band's releases on one CD called "Someplace Special" with seventeen standout blasts. Enjoy!


Friday, October 27, 2023

V/A - This Is Mod Vol.4 (Modities) 1996

I still have one for the weekend and the sound matches the setting evening sun that I am now enjoying from the balcony. Ladies & Gentlemen!, let's welcome Volume 4 of the This Is Mod series by the brilliant Anagram Records and the last I have. This Compilation feautures the rare 7Inches by these eight Modities which were published in the late Seventies/early Eighties and for some the only record. Like its predecessors, this little nugget is an absolute highlight of good songs by bands that hardly anyone knows anymore and purchasing one of these delicacies is not really cheap. You see, a real collector's item... like the original platten.

1.Blood Spattered With Guitars - THE ACCIDENTS
2.Curtains For You - THE ACCIDENTS
3.Three Bands Tonite - THE DIRECTIONS
4.On The Train - THE DIRECTIONS
5.Go Steady - THE LAMBRETTAS
6.Cortinas - THE LAMBRETTAS
7.Listen Listen Listen - THE LAMBRETTAS
8.I Saw Her With Another Guy - THE NIGHTRIDERS
9.London Town - THE NIGHTRIDERS
10.Flat 19 - MERTON PARKAS
11.Band Of Gold - MERTON PARKAS
12.You And I - THE ONLOOKERS
13.Understand - THE ONLOOKERS
14.Julia - THE ONLOOKERS
15.I Believe You - THE REPUTATIONS
16.Breaking Communication - THE REPUTATIONS
17.All Day & All Of The Night - THE REPUTATIONS
18.They Think I Don't See Them - THE REPUTATIONS
19.Protect Your Love - THE UNTOUCHABLES
20.Sister Salvation - THE UNTOUCHABLES


V/A - Panx Vinyl Zine 11 EP 1992

French label Panx Productions created their small Panx Vinyl Zine series at the end of the Eighties and eleven parts were released. Pressed exclusively as 7Inch, initially hand-numbered and always provided with a small booklet, bands were given the opportunity to show what they could do. Mostly unknown combos, who were only a small part in their lifetime at vinyl on these series. So a very good innovation and anyone who owns all eleven records can certainly put them all together on a CD and have a really rare and surprisingly good Compilation with excellent material, in my opinion. I only have this one but it kicks well and is affordable for just a few euros, like all the others. Now start to an interesting little journey through the world and meet likeable people who can do it too. Cheers! 🍻

1.Tired - COUCH POTATOES
2.Jehovah's Witness - BLANKS 77
3.Crisis Everywhere - WOUNDED KNEE
4.Real Man - EIGHT BALL
5.Sentimiento Indefinible - LAMENTO
6.Nevermore - PUBLIC LOST


Saturday, October 21, 2023

THE ADVERTS - The Punk 7Inches Collection 1997

One more from the Punk Collectors Series by Anagram Records and today the edition of the Adverts who formed in 1976 and broke up in late 1979, and this little sucker round up every A & B side (seven singles/fourteen songs) by one of the Punk's founding fathers and this fantastic package contains excellent liner notes from singer/songwriter TV Smith. Info: "With their raw, enthusiastic immaturity, the Adverts were a bright, though short-lived, light of the Punk era, distinguished by the fact that their bassist, Gaye Advert, was one of the first female stars of Punkrock. After they (barely) mastered one chord, the Adverts began playing at London's Roxy Club in 1976, where they quickly came to the attention of the Damned's guitarist Brian James. James offered the band an opening spot on the Damned's tour and directed them toward Stiff Records. Stiff released their self-deprecating debut single, "One Chord Wonders," in 1977, when the band could still barely play, but when they released their second single, the disturbingly funny "Gary Gilmore's Eyes," the group rocketed into the U.K. Top 20 in a storm of controversy. The Adverts' first album, Crossing the Red Sea With The Adverts, fulfilled the single's promise, but the second, 1979's Cast Of Thousands, sounded like they poured all of their musical ideas into their first album; the group broke up the following year." (Stephen Thomas Erlewine)

Great music from a band that unfortunately had a much too short lifespan, but still brilliant nowadays!


Sunday, October 08, 2023

THE LURKERS - Beggars Banquet 7Inch Collection 1997

Old acquaintances and always welcome guests in my theater and this is an excellent Compilation which features eighteen tracks by the Lurkers' early classic Singles, compiled by Anagram Records for their Punk Collectors Series, one of the best around this planet in my opinion. The Lurkers released a lot of 7Inches, and all A and B sides are immortalized here, I don't have to go into more detail to make this material appetizing for you because I think many of you have one or two records and you know exactly how hot the band is. This CD exudes energy and pure catchiness and the gents have been active since 1976, including some long breaks, and I think, it's time for another tour. So dear ones, now I'm going to do a little housework, and maybe I'll come back with more cool stuff. Stay tuned!

- Great Thx to Nolti -


Friday, October 06, 2023

SECTION 5 - The Way We Were 1990

An older rip: "Section 5 was founded 1981 in Stoke On Trent, England. Formed by Tosh & Sid the original bassist for many years and the first line-up consisted of Tosh (guitar), Sid (bass), Rat (drums) & Tony Boult (vocals). This line-up did around five shows when it came clear it was not going to work out. Tony was replaced by Dave Maskery aka Mask around 1983. This line-up then went on to do around twenty gigs and thirteen demo tracks. On hearing these tracks Roddy Moreno then signed the band in 1985 to his label Oi! Records. By this time Tosh had taken over on vocals and the band became a three piece when their debut album we wont change came out in 1985. By the time the second album came out on Link Records in 1987. Rat had been replaced on drums by Nik Drjuricic. By 1988 for the Street Rock'N'Roll album on Link they had been joined by Tezz Roberts ex Discharge/Broken Bones & UK Subs. This was the line up that paved the way for what is now Section 5's sound! After this as only Tezz knew how he settled in the states became Terry Bones and ended up with Minstry. By 1990 Tezz was replaced by Tony Sids mate on lead and Nik was replaced by Steve Walker. It was this year they released their last album on Link The Way Way We Were. But in true Tezz style he did return to the U.K.to guest on Bring The Wall Down/Too Many People & Final Fight on that album. He would later return to record 'They think its all over/Hammer In The Nails' and the Hard Life CD & play a big part in the bands comeback in 2003. But back to the early 90's the situation of the scene started choking the band and they called it a day. The right wing left wing fights and bullshit became too much and Tosh wanted no part of it. Many more line up changes later various splits and comebacks and more splits. All be it one of the laziest bands on the planet as far as doing gigs. But things are about to change in 2010. So watch this space." (source: myspace)


Wednesday, October 04, 2023

JUDGE DREAD - Last Of The Skinheads 1976

I don't listen to much reggae, but I always enjoy it with Judge Dread, the king of rudeness, and not only because of his humorous, sexually explicit lyrics, which became his trademarks and made him known and loved for, and he was also the first white musician to score a reggae chart hit in Jamaica. This is his fourth album on Cactus with eleven goodies including some of his greatest hits"You talk about punk, but I was a Punk ten years ago. I was doing things against society long before anyone else. I've been shocking people for years. What it boils down to now, is you're always known for it. It doesn't matter wether it's clean or dirty. I've had the highest number of records banned in the history of music. Twenty singles and eight LPs. I've applied to Guiness Book of Records twice." It's a pleasure to listen to his songs and you'll get quickly a better mood.


Thursday, September 07, 2023

CONFLICT - The Ungovernable Force 1986

Holy Shit!, a real shame no album by the great Anarcho Punks called Conflict from London (formed 1981 by Colin (vocals), Steve (guitar), John (bass), Pauline (vocals), Francisco (drums) has appeared on this blog yet, and I know, I've had their first three albums but they're all gone. I'm a real Idiot to have sold them all, but times were bad back then and I had to make sacrifices accordingly. - One of the most intense and passionate bands on the scene, Conflict played brutalist, no-frills Punkrock with a tough, aggressive edge while their lyrics were furious broadsides against war and class division, and in support of anarchist principles and animal rights. All their records were released on their own label Mortarhate RecordsThe Ungovernable Force is the fifth album and is a dynamic and powerful explosion. "They take on familiar subjects, from environmental degradation to police brutality, only the music is more tuneful than usual, while still brutal sounding when it needs to be, while the lyrics are insightful on a variety of topics." (Adam Bregman) Conflict is pure emotion that recognizes the signs of the times and impressively expresses them in words and music, and anyone who hears and understands this band is guaranteed to turn their lives upside down, unless you're living under a stone.


Wednesday, August 30, 2023

V/A - Compulsive Agitation EP 2023

The tenth and latest release from dutch D.I.Y. Subunderground Compulsive Agitation’s, Compulsive Agitation, is an excellent EP Compilation featuring six songs from five bands, hailing from the Netherlands as well as the UK. Edition of 400 copies on black vinyl. Well, the label should be familiar to you as it is the home base of the talented school of fuzzpunk, or in short: Ford's Fuzz Inferno whose contribution has not yet been published. This also applies to the other songs (except for Waste). Nun, this little 7Inch is a real grenade with short loud impacts that absolutely smash me into the past when Hardcore became my driving force and I was flashed by the aggressive fast sound. And once infected, it stays in your heart and you know what's good for you. With Hans & Co. you know what you're getting and all ten records aren't late bloomers or lame copies of old heroes, NO! Honest straight pissed off Hardcore with appealing words rolling over you and rousing every lame ass to participate, and to that always an informative artwork. This litle goodies comes with an insert featuring alternative front cover designs and infos about the bands.

"Overall, 'Compulsive Agitation' is a fantastic EP release that showcases the strength and diversity of the old school Do It Yourself Punk scene. Each band brings its unique sound and style, creating a compilation full of energy and attitude." (THOUGHTS WORDS ACTION - 8th June, 2023)

Since the edition is very limited, it will be difficult to get hold of a copy, I have one and if you find one, grab it! Pushes anytime, especially with back pain.
Five Killer Punk Bands! - Six Killer Punk Hits! Enjoy!

1.Protect & Serve - KRUST WORTHY
2.Everything Is Grey - WASTE
3.Reptile Brain - SCOUNDRELS
4.Sab The Hunters - KRUST WORTHY
5.A Messed Up Situation - FORD'S FUZZ INFERNO
6.Urban Disease - RHI & THE RELICS


Sunday, August 27, 2023

SILENT NOISE - I've Been Hurt 7'' 1979

Appropriate for my physical condition, the following is 7inch and comes from a four piece and was released on Easy Records in an edition of 1000 copies and features two excellent tracks, but in order: Norfolk-based combob which formed 1978 as "Broadside Outcasts" they performed at least one gig with an added saxophonist. The band's name was then changed to Silent Noise after one of Dave's songs and the band consisted of Neil (vocals), Steve (guitars), Dave (bass/vocals), Polo (drums). In 2002 the dutch label Low Down Kids Records released a fantastic compilation "Whatever Happened To Us" with twelve rare goodies and if someone has this, please drop me a mail. Present on a few Compilations, one of them Bloodstains Across The U.K #3, but the four certainly deserve more appearances with their excellent PowerPop stuff. On the road to recovery, I remain yours sincerely.


Monday, August 21, 2023

REBEL CHRISTENING - Tribal Eye 12'' 1985

About the next combo are unfortunately less infos to find and we're talkin' about Rebel Christening from the U.K., and it's a shame because their only 12Inch on Clay Records isn't a bad one at all. Members, as far as I could find out, were Conrad (vccals), Mick (guitars), Steve (bass), Dave (drums) and their style is rooted in the so-called Goth-Rock drawer and the three songs impressively underline this with melodic and typically sluggish rhythms. Especially the opener takes a while before the actual song starts. I like long intros when it really kicks off afterwards. The voice is appropriate, almost plaintive and pessimistic but never embarrassing. I guess at a Black Friday evening, the boys will be in the DJ's repertoire, as long as they know them. Further releases, tapes, 7Inches, records, Compilations, etc... are not known to me. Anyway, this record is really cool and the four use their instruments perfect, impulsive and thunderous. 👍


Tuesday, August 15, 2023

X RAY SPEX - GermFree Adolescents 1978

A real classic is the debut by X Ray Spex with the unforgettable powerful voice of Poly Styrene, who sadly passed away in 2011 and this album features great songs about identity, feminism, and consumer society with fire and joy. Musically, the five keep the level constantly high, even with an instrument that is not typical for Punkrock, a saxophone, they manage to integrate this passableA perfect review: "Perhaps the most utopian aspect of the U.K. Punk scene was that it offered creative, articulate young people the opportunity to express themselves, and to kick up an exuberantly noisy racket in the process. X-Ray Spex certainly came from this wing of the movement, the brainchild of two female schoolmates who re-christened themselves Poly Styrene and Lora Logic. X-Ray Spex was far from the only female-centered British punk act, but they were arguably the best, combining exuberant energy with a cohesive worldview courtesy of singer and songwriter Poly Styrene. As her nom de Punk hinted, Styrene was obsessed with the artificiality she saw permeating Britain's consumer society, linking synthetic goods with a sort of processed, manufactured humanity. Styrene's frantic claustrophobia permeates the record, as she rails in her distinctively quavering yowl against the alienation she feels preventing her from discovering her true self. Germfree Adolescents is tied together by Styrene's yearning to be free not only from demands for consumption, but from the insecurity corporate advertisers used to exploit their targets (especially in women) -- in other words, to enjoy being real, imperfect, non-sterile humans living in a real, imperfect, non-Day-Glo world. Fortunately, the record is just as effective musically as it is conceptually. It's full of kick-out-the-jams rockers, with a few up-tempo thrashers and surprisingly atmospheric pieces mixed in; the raw, wailing saxophone of Rudi Thomson (who replaced Lora Logic early on) gives the band its true sonic signature. The CD reissue of Germfree Adolescents appends both sides of the classic debut single "Oh Bondage Up Yours!," one of the most visceral moments in all of British Punk, which means everything you need is right here." (Steve Huey) Great stuff and still unique!


Friday, July 28, 2023

THE DAMNED - Final Damnation 1989

My top ten live albums include the following great The Damned record! Released via Essential! Records and this beauty was recorded at London Town & Country Club 13.June 1988. All their well-known classics performed at the highest level with power and energy, an absolutely rip-roaring audio document of an unique Gig. Wiki info: "The set begins with the original line-up and morphs through the various line-ups of the band, each playing on the tracks which that lineup recorded in the studio. It was recorded at a time when the band were in a chaotic state, without a record contract, after being dropped by their only major label." Seventeen smasher in one hour and you can start the whole thing again and again, because the sound is so brilliant and infectious. For me an intense kick into the weekend, Cheers!


Sunday, July 23, 2023

V/A - Heroes Of The Night 2021

Today I would like to draw your attention to a very interesting release and since it's still available, no download is offered. "The Baby is called Heroes Of The Night! and is a fine Compilation from Reminder Records and a beautiful document of female-fronted U.K. and Irish Punk, Powerpop, New Wave, Hard Rock & Synth-Pop 45s! A selection from a dozen of the greatest and rarest femme vox 7Inches. From the Midlands and the Merseyside to the North and the Six Counties, this record shines a light on the still-undersung female pioneers and trailblazers who emerged out of the Punk & New Wave maelstrom/malestrom." All I can say: a cool record with interesting bands and informative liner notes, and best of all, there's already a second part that came out a month ago. Nice to see that from time to time such ancient treasures are unearthed for us, but also for the bands & makers and are not forgotten in the dark ocean. Buy this sucker, it's worth every damn penny.

1.No Title - THE RUSSIANS
2.Fade Away - CHEAP CINEMA
3.Tall Stories - GLASS TORPEDOES
4.I Like Motorcycles - VERMILION & THE ACES
5.Heroes Of The Night - APRIL SOUTH & THE PENNIES
6.No More Tears - THE CHEVRONS
7.Missing Person - TEACHERS PET
8.Another Bottle Of Wine - HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM
9.Love Is Necessary - THE CRY
10.See No Reason - METROPOLIS
11.You Took The Risk - RISK
12.All I Want To Do (Is Fall In Love With You) - THREE PHASE


Tuesday, July 18, 2023

THE EJECTED - Game Of Survival! 2017

 After the split in 1983, the Ejected reformed in 2014 (for the TNT festival in Hartford, Connecticut during Labor Day Weekend and played at the Rebellion Punk Festival in Blackpool) and released their third album two years later. Line-up are Jim (vocals), Jonny (guitars), Paul (bass), Toby (drums) and this is the fourth record on Randale Records with fourteen aggressive, for the bands typical short & crispy sound, smasher. You can clearly tell that they have retained their fantastic sense of humor and are still able to write catchy songs. For all those who don't know their first slab, A Touch Of Glass (1982), let me say: definitely listen! I don't know if the guys are still active (their last album came out in 2018) but one thing is for sure, the Ejected are great and have a place in English Punk history.

- Great Thx to Fredrik -