CHARGE - Destroy The Youth EP 1982

Charge released their second EP in 1982, none of the tracks appeared on an album. Some info from the unfortunately no longer active UK82 site: From the 'Punks Not Dead' magazine: "Not strictly a 'young band' having been knocking around since the heady summer of '77 this North London band now finally seemed poised to make some impact in their home country after years of relative success sur le continent. Their latest EP majoring on 'Kings Cross' (1981 on Test Pressings Records) features some fine shambolic punk noise that's messy and untutored but boisterously catchy and lotsa fun. And it looks like they'll be doing a lot of gigs with Anti-Pasti soon come too so you can see 'em for yourselves. Hecklers should be advised that amongst their European fans is a selection of Cosa Nostra members. Tatty blond guitarist Stu explained: "We were playing all these theatres in Italy that were owned by the Mafia. The audience were full of thugs, real villains. After one gig we were being driven around in a fleet of bullet proof limos... it was an amazing experience..." This record is pure killer punk with little goth tendencies which later dominated their sound. The band quits in 1983. They also featured on Killed By Death #33 compilation.

- Huge Thx to Reinhard -

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SS KIDS - Humans Punks EP 1983

From Dunkerque came the SS Kids and this rare 7Inch was released by the band itself and members were Edon (vox), Haricot (guitars), John Fed (Bass) and Discharge (drums). Not find on any relevant compilations or elsewhere infos, presumably it's due to the provocative band name, anyway. What is sure, they recorded four first-rate mid-tempo punches which fit immediately and makes the long fuckin' Monday a bit pleasant for me. Good stuff!!

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FOCKE-WULF 190 - s/t EP 1992

The Focke-Wulf 190 was a German fighter plane of World War II and this band from Detroit (I guess and why they chose this name remains their secret) hit with their only four track a real gem out, released on Force Majeure Records. I bought this record pretty cheap on a local record fair which I have often visited with Katja and we both were really thrilled when we hear the songs. I would describe their sound as damn good '77 style but don't wanna say KBD but it's so close, a real surprise. There is a info-sheet inside but it says nothing about the band and when you google them you'll find nothing. So another true lost undiscovered gem in the whole wide punk ocean and believe me, they kick ass and have the power to melt every ice cream. Sometimes just a blast is hiding somewhere and waiting to be discovered.

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MOTORMUSCHI - Eden 7'' 2003

Motormuschi was founded 1997 in Hamburg and they released a couple of 7Inches and a 10Inch. The band, which is also composed of the ashes of several old punkbands presents here a killer release which should appeal to everybody who enjoys the typical, slightly melancholy hamburg punk rock style which as practiced by many other HH-bands. And I like them a fuckin' lot! Brillliant Ass-Kickin' Punkrock with fat guitars, live they were a revelation, YES!! Who knew Motormuschi before will appreciate this last 7'' as well. Limited to 300 pieces so use the chance to get it quick. The band unfortunately broke up in 2007. Also necessary a CD compilation called Single-Haushalt with all their recordings. Great Stuff!

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BUGS - Bloody Mess EP 1979 + Computer Is No Loser EP 1980

It seems Swedish punk bands never fail to dissapoint me. The Bugs from Gävle confirm this and they made two records and both are awesome Killers! The young punks have recognized the punk spirit and formed without really playin' an instrument a band and that was a brilliant idea. The first EP is one of the best Swedish punk record ever in my opinion. Snotty, rough & aggressive while the Computer EP is different, with a little bit synthesizer, slightly poppy (melodic), catchy bass lines, very dynamic; don't get me wrong, it's not a powerpop one, just a little bit "softer" - I had both on my hard drive but Mister Fredrik sent me his rips years ago and the sound quality is much better as mine. You're like '77 punk style, this is a revelation. In 1984 the band split up. Songs on Bloodstains Across Sweden, Kick Your Mama's Ass (coming soon) & Vägra Raggarna Benzin 2 - So far so good.

- Huge Thx to Fredrik -

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HOW RUC - Wasserwacht EP 1981

A band from Munich with pretty amateurish Lo-Fi garagepunk and they stormed the charts of the early 80's, hahaha... I believe, nowadays nobody is capable of recording such bunker sound and I can not listen to this a long time but sometimes I just enjoy this bumpy music. And by the way How Ruc makes that not bad, hearty laughs guaranteed. Lyrically appropriate to the music I would say, unfortunately song # 4 'Boy' is not included and I would be grateful if someone send this to me. All in all a very funny record and something else entirely, well Punk has many faces. Last post for today because I'm not in the mood, see ya tomorrow.

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V/A - Killed By Death #15½ 1998

I believe it's time for another highlight from the glorious bootlegger front and I quote the lines of the one who compiled this record from the backcover: "Dear collector scum fucker, here is the ultimate Ami punk installment! On some KBD volumes the impotent geeks focused their interest only on top rarities, not on the fucking music!!!". Here you'll find the top of the uncompiled U.S. punk songs 1978-1981. Regular geeks can be satisfied. Your fave KBD comp. is in your hands, so if you're still thinking about it, pick it up stupid asshole! If you have punk balls, your cock will be satisfied. Shame on you if you are one of the losers buyin' now rare punk records at fuckin' crazy prices... we have them all since the day they came out at two dollars each!!! A limited number were released on yellow vinyl, for the rest of us, it is on black vinyl with plain white labels."

I think 15½ has appeared in a small edition, was hard to get a copy and was not cheap you know but I love this serie and vinyl is still the best... other opinions?

1.The Loser - VAINS

2.Intellectual Morons - CRAP DETECTORS

3.Sophistication - PLASTIC IDOLS

4.Let Go - PLUGZ

5.Rag - MATT GIMMICK

6.Calling Dr. Modo - SHITDOGS

7.Drugs Are For Thugs - THE PANICS

8.Execution Time - SHELL SHOCK

9.Meat Is Rotten - STYPHNOIDS

10.Do The Uganda - CONTROLLERS

11.Do You Wanna - WAYWARD YOUTH

12.Can't Control Myself - SUBVERTS

13.I Want Her So Bad - PSYCOTIC PINEAPPLE

14.High Hopes - SNUKY TATE

15.Don't Tell Me Why - BRAINIACS

16.Cops - THE LEPERS

17.Johnny Paranoid - SADO-NATION

18.Ladies With Appliances - DOW JONES & THE INDUSTRIALS

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BEFORE - A Wish Of Life 1982

From Denmark came Before and they were active from 1980-1983. At it's time considered one of the most important punkbands in Denmark. Fronted by vocalist Fritz Bonfils, the band featured a dark and intense music, recollect Velvet Underground or Joy Division, and their only album considered a landmark in the Danish underground. In the earliest incarnation of this shortlived band, the line up included Danish electronica pioneer Martin Hall and future lead-singer of Sort Sol (Sods), Steen Jørgensen. This Album was recorded at Karma and Hookfarm Studios in the spring of 1982 in Copenhagen and was released by Irmgardz Records. Ten remarkable driving punk/wave songs contains this awesome album which fits any mood. A permanent guest on my phone.

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THE REPORTERS - Bare Hands 1983

Music for your ears by this New Wave combo from Athens and this is their one & only album on Creep Records, the first independent record label of the so-called "English-speaking" bands. This record is a classic new wave album with great charismatic personality in vocals and the Reporters founded by Kostas (guitar + voice), Solon (bass), Chrysostomos (keys), Paraskevas (guitars) and George (drums). Bare Hands is a nice post-punk/new wave record with very good atmospheric synth compositions with lush and dark lyrics and existential references and worries. But don't be frightened, it's a fantastic album, great cover and with Headleaders one of the best records from Greece and the label. In 2012 Geheimnis Records released a 30th anniversary edition of 2x10'' in 215 copies with the album plus the 7Inch 'Computer World' lots of pics and a small biography.

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V/A - Viva La Punk 1978-1988 Vol.2

Let's continue where I stopped yesterday, and yes, they exist: Volume Two!! A Mexican label called Chinga Tu Madre Recordz has pity and released this wonderful compilation in 600 handnumbered copies, 300 copies in green vinyl and 300 copies in black vinyl, with fifteen Spanish smasher and I think a worthy successor to the first record. Healthy mix, never boring and some 7Inches of the bands in the blog. Spanish Punk Rules - Muchas Gracias!

1.Cuando Yo Reviente - COMMANDO 9mm

2.El Coche De La Plas - PVP

3.La Farmacia De Mi Barrio - TDK

4.Revolución - R.I.P.

5.Lucha Contra El Techno - LARSEN

6.Soldado Desconocido - DELINCUENCIA SONORA

7.La Gran Estafa - ULTIMO RESORTE

8.La Nueva Armada - OX POW

9.Sangre - PARÁLISIS PERMANENTE

10.La Oración - DESECHABLES

11.Miseria Y Poder - IV REICH

12.Chicos De La Calle - TOREROS AFTER OLÉ

13.Quiero Estrangularte - PBNSC

14.Mata A Un Jubilado - SEGURIDAD SOCÍAL

15.Ciutat Podrida - LA BANDA TRAPERA DEL RÍO

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