DAUÐYFLIN - Drepa Drepa EP 2016

This slab blows through properly and makes clear that Iceland arrived in terms of hardcore. "A dirty, energetic feminist blastwave of tastefully reverbed pogo infused ferocity from Reykjavík. This is the kind of punk that makes us all rigid and fevered up. It is at once the new sound and the classic feel of pure rage", so a short review. Released via the small German D.I.Y label Erste Theke Tonträger and this non-profit was founded in 2010 and will always be a one man operation dedicated to bringing you vinyl releases of your favorite punk, hardcore, powerpop and rock’n'roll bands. All releases shine with lovingly fitted artwotk, limited editions and at fair prices. I became aware of the band/label by browsing the net and it's nice to see that there is still really good Punkmucke to discover (far away from the crappy mainstream). Be warned, this record is a dynamic explosion!

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CITY VIBES - s/t EP 1979

Five piece from Zurich and City Vibes were Andi & Stascha (vox + guitars), Hopi (lead guitar), Rinalda (bass) and Veit (drums) and this is their only record via P.T.M. Records with four none punky tunes, goes rather in the pop/chanson direction I would say and groovy vibes are guaranteed. The band is represented with one more song on the not uninteresting Definitiv Zürich compilation ('86) and more is not to tell (except that it's fucking cold and I'm still sick)... time for tea

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WEGSCHAUN...GOLD - An Deiner Tür 2004

Not much info about this German band from Magdeburg I think. This is herein their first release (and hopefully not the last), all self-produced and a blast! I think the CD is available with different covers, but I'm not sure....anyway. Just like V.V.L. or Ende November goes the music here into a dark melancholic direction. Ten Songs, no one under three minutes. These band can play their instruments and create with their sound a doleful gloomy and very personal atmosphere, the intro alone is very oppressive (from which movie?). And the kick of the fat guitars accompany the struggle for survival. I really have to tell this band hit me. My favorite songs: 'An Deiner Tür, Ein Lied, Trostlosigkeit'. Visit their MySpace site and leave them some nice words, they deserve it!!! And remember: Love/Life is a struggle, every day, no time to rest!!

- Extra Special Thx to iNgo -

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FORGOTTEN REBELS - In Love With The System 1980

Jetzt hat mich die Grippe doch erwischt und so unglaublich heftig dass mein Hirn ausbrechen will, FUCK!!! Schwappen wir lieber über den Atlantic and visit the Forgotten Rebels, punk from Hamilton/Ontario and founded 1977. There is much info about this great band in the web so I will only quote this little anecdote: In a world and time where absolute free sex was everywhere, drunk driving was normal, sponsorship was a sellout to the system, mushrooms were legal, political correctness The Forgotten Rebels were born. After a demo tape (Burn The Flag) the bands first record release was the four track Tomorrow Belongs To Us EP on S&M Records (1979) and became a surprising success. The debut album followed 1980 with twelve awesome smasher via Star Records and solidified there position forever in the "Punk Hole Of Fame". Lots of albums and gigs were made and the Rebels are still alive. Fazit: Solid debut in thirty minutes, Superb! On indispensable compilations: Killed By Death #26 and Bloodstains Across Canada and a few more... Ich hau mich jetzt wieder ins Warme, Aloha!

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THE DRONES - Be My Baby 7'' 1977

This is quick inflammable material by the Drones, a british punk formed in October 1976 in Manchester and disbanded around 1982. The band started out in 1974 as a Glam Rock band called Rockslide, releasing a single in October 1975. The Drones then relocated to London and became one of the pioneering punk bands that performed in the first few months of the now-legendary Roxy Club. This is their third single 'Be My Baby' and was not released because Valer Records went bust and only 200 white label 12" test pressings were made with no picture sleeve. In 1996 some counterfeits emerged, alegedly from the band, as well as a 7" version and in 2017 the German label Mad Butcher released this officially again in a imited edition of 500 copies,100 in coloured vinyl. Be My Baby is a fantastic cover from the Ronettes (1963) and the flip kicks as well. Unfortunately, singer/guitarist M.J. Drone died on 10.January 2013 but two years later the band re-formed with original members Steve (bass) and Gary (guitars) plus new amplification by Martin (drums) & Glenn (guitar). They're playing festivals, gigs and recording a live album as well as new material. Great Band!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

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V/A - PAINK (French Punk Anthems 1977-1982)

Well, questionable if this publication needs someone because the originals are rare but not extremely sought and still available at fair prices nowadays (or check the Blog), unreliable sources say it was released for the exhibition 'Europunk' @ Cité De La Musique in Paris, October 2013/January 2014. As a result, Bad Born Records has takin' a bit of effort into this and put together fourteen screams from the gutter and it's exciting listen to those old stuff again and a solid review you can find via the goldmine magazine page. I'm going to bed again, the weather is rainy and I'm tired. A sunny Sunday for all!

1.25 Ans - NOUVEAUX RICHES

2.Ex Bx - STRYCHINE

3.Chaise Électrique - ELECTROCHOC

4.Killer Man - GASOLINE

5.Pas Vraiment Méchant - SEXE Á PILE

6.Waiting For The War - SOGGY

7.Dereglée - MARIE FRANCE

8.Mescalito - RUTH ELYERI

9.Euthanasie - LES OLIVENSTEINS

10.Elle M'Attend Tous Les Soirs - CORONADOS

11.Nineteen - DOGS

12.Broken Windows - WARM GUN

13.Catalogue - GLOIRES LOCALES

14.I Don't Wanna Be A Rich - GUILTY RAZORS

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V/A - Sauerkraut & Smørrebrød 1986

Starting Sunday with a german/danish collaboration of bands. Three of each country. The songs are already partially published (L.U.L.L.), the rest, as far as I know, can't be found elsewhere. Knübbe Platten brought out this rare compilation, their first and only release and next to the brilliant cover there are fourteen songs with a pretty good punkiesound and rather average lyrics, (I mean especially the German ones, hahaha) but the boys have a lot of humor and we need this kind of humor in this cold grey world, especially in splendid Germoney. Well anyway, I like the record, no vital ceralie, check out for yourselfs, maniacs...

1.Face The Truth - L.U.L.L.

2.Fanny Baron - L.U.L.L.

3.Fernsehturm - PEINLICH UNLIMITED

4.Sufferin' - PEINLICH UNLIMITED

5.Mann In Der Tonne - PEINLICH UNLIMITED

6.Abstract Anger - ZERO POINT

7.Vertane Zeit - CHANNEL RATS

8.S.D.I. - CHANNEL RATS

9.Drikkesangen - WAR OF DESTRUCTION

10.Virkelighed I Vat - WAR OF DESTRUCTION

11.Åh, Hvor Er Jeg Hvid - WAR OF DESTRUCTION

12.Platzangst - DERANGE

13.Hochverrat - DERANGE

14.Abnormal - DERANGE

- Special Thx to Count Yorga -

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SHAKIN NASTIES & THE SHOCKS - Split EP 2003

I'm a bit lazy to write so I quote the info from Fanboy Records that I can seamless underline: "Wow, I hadn't thought old auntie '77 punk rock could be still that sexy. The Shocks, Berlin's well acclaimed answer to the Briefs, and comming outta Bremen it's the Shakin' Nasties, together on one hell of a split 7". Each band snotting out two little ditties, wich damn sure will proof, that, what we got at hand here, are simply two of Germanys hottest Punk Rock bands arround! The Shakin' Nasties, a Bremen based band (I go for alliterations), burst boldly into two punk smashers, featuring Jasper Hood's unmistakeable high frequency moaning. The Shocks are well known for their minimalistic retro -'deutschpunk', far beyond the city limits of Berlin. On this record they switch to english with two remarkeably cool tracks – sounds like they've never done anything else! A version of The Saint's 'Private Affair' and their own sweet little Rock'N'Stalinist." Four garage bad ass kickin' cookies which will amaze everyone.

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V/A - Vi Äro Huliganer (Punk Och Ny Våg Från Eskilstuna 1978-1984) 2009

More superb music with this wonderful collection of early punk and new wave stuff from Undefined Sounds, released 2009 and this CD shows the impressive span of underground bands at this time in Eskilstuna. The songs have those wild easiness how it only happens in stinky basements and appear in small editions on vinyl. All tracks are quite awesome (particularly the MINX & DR NO & THE NEGATIVES songs...aaahhhhhh, if anyone have more from these both bands PLEASE leave me a message), mixed with a few live cuts, powerful & essential. Sweets you would kill for - No more to say, this is real punk. Grab this!

- Special Thx to Fredrik -

1.Du - ALLAN LADDS 
2.Streets - RÅTTGIFT 
3.Bananas - ISAK & HULIGANERNA 
4.Barn Av Stål - TRICK 
5.Blinda Romanser - DATE X 
6.Övergivna Tårar - MINX 
7.Christine - FRENCHETTE 
8.Den Beslöjade Drömen - DR NO & THE NEGATIVES 
9.Ditt Liv - OBJECT 
10.Dom Svaga - LINJE LUSTA 
11.Aktersnurran - GÅ Å BADA 
12.Kom Igen - KONTAKTLIM 
13.Lumpargubbar - MAKKA SPLAFF 
14.Masken - TOM KOLLO & THE KOLLO KIDS 
15.Pulver 102 - SLAGNA HJÄLTAR 
16.Telefonterrpr - BAJSEBÖJ 
17.Polis Polis - WC 
18.Down The Hatch - CENTURY BOYS 
19.I Feel Alright - MEMENTO MORI 
20.Nattens Fiender - TINA TARM 
21.Vem Fan Bryr Sig - BAD BOYS CO 
22.Tio Tusen - TOM KOLLO & THE KOLLO KIDS

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IDEAL - Monotonie 7'' 1982

Now one more rarity by my favorite Berlin band. Rarity you will ask? Yes, the B-side is what I mean. Ideal played one instrumental (Geheimnis Der Großstadt) in their career and that can be only found here. And it's worth for this song alone to buy the record, at least it was for me the incentive, now you see clearly. The A-side was a hit worldwide and it's no wonder why people searchin' for their records nowadays, pleasant stress-free music and all four albums are quite brilliant and they were very successful. So at this point I will not write much about them and if you click Bi Nuu you will find more infos/records and let's come closer to this sympathetic band. By the way, if you take a look at eBay for this single, you will realize that you can't get this record by cheap prizes, sometimes the offers are really crazy. The worls is full of assholes!, also Obacht! Time for soccer, tonight versus Bremen, Prost!

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