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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Stompin' Tom Connors - Stompin' Tom Meets Big Joe Mufferaw LP

Released on Boot Records in 1973. I am sure that the last three post are probably going to be the least popular post I've ever made, but I really don't care. Stompin' Tom Connors' music was introduced to me by a good friend from Toronto, and I have been a big fan ever since. The problem I have is trying to find Stompin' Tom's records in the states is damn near impossible. I have been in a lot of record stores throughout the USA and I have yet to find anyone who knew who Stompin' Tom is. I have found one record in a store in Tacoma, WA and the clerk had no idea where they had gotten it. I have been on the evil I-Tunes and there's all sorts of his stuff on the Canadian version but I have to go to the American store which has jack shit in the way of Stompin' Tom's music. (Have I mentioned how much I hate i-tunes?) Anyway the music is basically songs about Canada and some songs about Stompin' Tom's life. I can't say enough about how much I love his music it's not for everyone it's not punk, hardcore, OI, or new wave what you get from Stompin' Tom is good old fashion old school country-folk. If you want to read more about his long and distinguished career, check out this from Wiki.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stompin%27_Tom_Connors

Stompin' Tom Connors - My Stompin' Grounds LP

Released on Boot Records 1971.

Stompin' Tom Connors - Bud the Spud and Other Favourites LP

Released on Dominion Records

Pittbull - Ryker's - split ep

One last thing from Detroit's Pittbull, this is a split with Ryker's out of Germany. I have to say that Pittbull comes across more of a metal band on this release, it's not bad in fact it's good, just a little different. Ryker's comes across as a NYC Hardcore band from the 90's. At times they sound like the Cro-Mags or any other band from that era. I liked it but it didn't seem to original to me. This was released by Lost and Found in 1993 I believe as there is nothing on the sleeve or record saying anything I had to rely on the internet for a release date.

Pittbull - I - split flexi 7"

First off I know nothing about this flexi other than what is on it. It was a freebee with the 10th issue of "SoldOut" which I assume was a fanzine from Windsor, ON. Secondly any one know anything about the band I? Not bad hardcore. The reason I posted this was for the Pittbull track. Pittbull from Detroit, MI released quite a bit of material this is straight up hardcore.

Wayne/Jayne County and the Electric Chairs - (If You Don't Wanna Fuck Me, Baby) Fuck Off!! 12" ep

First off I have to admit as I have in the past I am a fan of Wayne/Jayne County, however this is fucking horrible. Side one is three techno songs the tittle track is done two times with not much difference between the two. The second side is more or less the Wayne County straight ahead punk rock that is pleasing to the ears. If I liked techno I'd be thrilled by this but since I am not much of a techno person this did nothing for me. Released on Royalty Records date unknown. Listen to at your own risk.

Pinko and the Action Boys - Pinko Moxie Army ep

Strange silly punk from Bridgton, Maine. Pretty much just fun punk here. Don't know if this band released any thing else or not. My copy came with with appears to be vomit or some kind of dried substance on the plastic sleeve. Released in 2000 on Waste Management Records, which I believe is the bands own label. Worth a listen.

Young Canadians, the - Hawaii 12" ep

I am pretty sure that this great band from Vancouver, BC needs no introduction, So I'm not going to waste a bunch of time on a write up. Great KBD punk from 1979 released on Quintessence Records.