PERMANENT DAMAGE came from Victoria, Australia and this was their debut. An LP followed a year later or so, entitled “End of Innocence”, but this here is it. Angry metalfree HC with some kind of an upspeed oi-feel to it, but it works! Recorded in 1984, this was very clean and polished for the time and it still kicks, I think. And the poster insert live shot is amazing, I think.
This goes out to KC. Enjoy.
I’m not spoiled.mp3
Wasted Dreams.mp3
Big fat Liar.mp3
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I’ve been wanting to hear more from these guys. I bought a 7″ comp. called Single Ticket To Paradise ‘The Mini-Sampler you’ll die to play frisbee with_ ” like four years ago with them on it doing “Wasted Dreams” That song reminds me of Agent Orange. The other bands on that comp. are Powerage, Human Beings, T.A.S.K., Cancerous Growth, Cheetah Chrome Mother Fuckers, and Rattus. This comp. introduced me to C.C.M. too.
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Big parts of “I’m Not Spoiled” is just Bad Brains “Big Takeover”… 😀
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I used to see these guys as they came to Sydney several times to play. They were cool guys and really friendly. There was a nice scene at the time with these guys and Vicious Circle being the main Melbourne bands coming north. These guys put on great shows and we were pretty impressed at the time with how tight they were. Generally Melbourne was ahead of Sydney in terms of getting into the real hardcore as Sydney for the most part was really still into the English around at the time – which was mostly not HC but alot of skin/Oi/etc type of stuff – apart from the northern beaches who, like me, were right into all the fantastic HC coming out.
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I new these guys and watched them practice alot.I ended up getting drum lessons off jenk the drummer.God he was fast.Anyway my father did the artwork on this album and their 2nd album.I still have all the original artwork.Good ep I feel it stood the test of time.Depression were another excellent band and the singer out of depression (Spike) was Jenks brother (drummer from PD) so I got to see them alot too
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I used to see these blokes at Electric Torture Room in Adelaide. Them, Depression and the Gravys… those were great times
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I was surprised and pleased to come across this web site. Thanks to Ando, Cesar, Jonbagz, seAoxen for your comments. I agree those were great times with awesome bands creating high-energy punk with messages that are as important today. I was heavily influenced by Discharge, Depression and DK. As a band we worked hard to create a tight sound that was our own. At 45 years I still enjoy cranking up the volume for ‘Big Fat Liar’ to hear Matthew’s guitar solo and Izzy’s solid bass playing. Special tribute to Jonbagz’s father for his exceptional artwork for the EP and his dedication to live music.
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Thanks for stopping by, Jenk!
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Wow! what a great memory this site has given me. It has been quite a few years since I listened to these tracks – but they still sound good. They were great days and I will always be proud of the band and how were were able to craft a very unique sound. I have a young nephew in Perth who is into the old HC. I am approaching 50 years of age and I still enjoy listening to quality HC.
Thanks for the memory!
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Admin Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 17:17
Thanks for stopping by, Matt – and thanks for the great music. It was, is and will always be appreciated!
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seffy Reply:
May 29th, 2010 at 07:24
You go boy………………time to grab that axe again and let them have it faster and louder than before.
seffy …………..( detroit,s disorderly conduct)
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xavierdanny19@yahoo. Reply:
March 11th, 2015 at 10:35
Hey Matt & Jenk PD.? Wow to see your posts here. How are you both? Its Danny PD. And Ex Depression Drummer. Lol @ your 50 now. I’m 54. Yes they were awesome times, great days, and fun times. I managed to find a site that was ripping The End Of Innocence LP into mp3 form. I made a few PD Video slide shows. Love to pass them on to you. And also to fans and friends. I am very short on PD & Depression Photos. I think I have 6 to my name. Lmao. I made a few early original depression video slides also. Just for history sake and so people don’t forget where it all started in Australia and who by. The PD I’m Not Spoilt EP. I Think Is A Classic. And I Do Agree. Jenk You Were An Awesome Drummer. A Guy and a Drummer who I Admired very much. You were as fast as a Shark. The original PD line up was tighter than a fish’s ass Live. I’m still writing music and composing. Got a GothicOrchestra Chanel on You Tube under that name. Not quite hardcore. But we do grow up hey? And a face book now. I would LOVE To catch up you guys again. Maybe even a conference Lmao on Skype. I been on the net 15 years now so know my way around. How is Manny and Izy? And Spike? I don’t know whatever happened to Liddy Bass Depression. He kind of Disappeared. Anyway drop me a line. If you can’t get me on any of those email addy’s. Get me on. danny.xavier@gmail.com PEACE & ANTI – WAR Brothers.
Or Here Face Book. https://www.facebook.com/GOTHIC.ORCHESTRA
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And Ohh here is a Killer for you. When we released the PD. End Of Innocence LP. It was like $12. I see it on ebay now for $39 plus $8 to $12 postage. $50. Hell someone is making money off it. We never saw a cent. Lmao. Take Care All.
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Ok I know I talk allot. Before I leave.. I never stopped drumming. After Leaving Depression And Permanent Damage. I formed a new band called Rue Morgue with Les from Vicious Circle and later we asked Paul Vicious Circle to sing for us. Got a bass player. Rue Morgue released 2 CD’s that not many know about. Very different. Anyone Interested in hearing them or having a copy of them. Let me know. No cost involved. I also have a Rue Morgue Live Video recorded at the Great Britain Hotel Fitzroy if anyone would like. Ok I am Gone. Peace. Out.
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hi everyone I looking for a cd or copy of “end of innocence” or something for download …..thanks!!!!! KAKO medallo Colombia!!
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hi there is any chance to have the PERMANENT DAMAGE in cd or a copy ….. thanks!!!!
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