Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Germany. Show all posts

Sunday, February 04, 2024

ZSD - Ehre & Gerechtigkeit 1981

Today a record I thought it would already be on the blog, apparently not and since I'm in the mood for simple, hearty D-Punk today, I come to the debut of ZSD from Munich, founded in summer 1980 by Wix (vocals/guitars), Sigi (bass), Sepp (drums), which I can't definitely ignore. Released via Lächerlich! Schallplatten and filled with twenty straightforward, short and nasty songs. ZSD embodied the ideals of a Punkrock band like no other throughout practically the entire Eighties and for many, they were a role model with their radical, consistently critical attitude. And with their delicate exactly to the point lyrics - briefly and directly - they were, so to speak, the mouthpiece of the Munich Punk scene. Rightly re-released several times, this record is an irreplaceable sound document of early German Punkrock history and sets a worthy monument to ZSD. Love this stuff, a must listen!


Thursday, December 28, 2023

ANGESCHISSEN - s/t 2LP 1997

A band that really impressed me live (back in the HH-Fabrik) were Angeschissen,a four piece from Hamburg and existed from 1984 to 1988 and during this time they released a single, a LP and a split 12Inch with Das Moor. They were one of the influential, funniest and style-defining bands of the Hamburg underground scene in the Eighties and all there complete work are combined on this fantastic double album created by Schiffen. Dark, poetic lyrics meet a solid, snotty sound; a perfect mix of words and tones that have been incorporated into the successor bands, and maintain hold this consistently high level over many years.


Saturday, December 16, 2023

INFERNO - The Son Of God EP 1985

This first 7Inch by Inferno was first released only in the USA because the four were very popular (read this review: "fast, ferocious, and fun in the Inferno tradition. These German maniacs tear it up and spit it out in a furious thrash slaughter. Crazed guitar bitings with forceful vocals make this another unique platter." (Pushead, MRR #28 • September 1985) there with their aggressive Hardcore/Punk and the crowd needed food. This is the second pressing on Campary Records (1989) with a different cover and two songs from it appeared on the refreshing Compilation What Doesn't Hurt Us Makes Us Stronger from the Berlin based label Destiny Records and as far as I know the third track can be only found on this sucker but I could be wrongThe lyrics are all fantastic, clear and unambiguous, and anyone with sense and clarity in their hearts can only agree with this, to that their excellent sound makes clear why the band were so loved overseas, and that's saying something. Inferno is always a good choice to push your troubles far far away. Splendid!


Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ALOHA FROM HELL - Shark Attack! EP 1997

The first contact I had with Aloha From Hell from Rodgau came about at a street festival in Frankfurt, where the three, Steinbernd (vocals/guitar), Inga (bass/vocals), Billy (drums), had a great performance and then I absolutely had to buy their 7Inch and also had a short chat with the guys, very very friendly. Short info from their bandcamp site: "The trio exists since 1996 and is closely linked to Rock'N'Roll, Surf and Rockabilly. Their passion for handmade music and joy in playing has made the band a safe bet for fans of extraordinary live concerts. By switching between electric bass and double bass, the band's musical spectrum is further expanded and fows between genres. Always with a certain garage factor and their own sound." This four fine surf beat stomper quality track EP is their debut record and was released in an edition of 500 by Kamikaze Records and to date they have released three more vinyl goodies. Check out these buddies and enjoy this upbeat hip-swaying music!


Sunday, December 03, 2023

DIE LETZTEN KAVALIERE - Nachrichten EP 1990

It's gotten frosty and I'm finally finding some time for the blog again, and more posts will follow in the coming week, and now you can listen to a charming three song 7inch by Die Letzten Kavaliere were founded in Wolfsburg at the end of the Eighties by Dirk (vocals/bass), Lars (guitars), Matthias (drums) and after a demo called Komm from 1989, their only EP was released by Hektik Records a year later. They call themselves 'Germany's most polite Punk band' and their last sign of life is the self-released Kavaliersdelikte CD from 2000.


Sunday, November 12, 2023

RISIKOFAKTOR - s/t EP 1992

An interesting combo which deliver surprisingly a decent catchy und rough sound are Risikofaktor (chosen by a song from the Düsseldorf combo Male), a four piece from Soest and they founded 1986 and consisted of Gaffer (vocals), Daisy (guitar), Pille (guitar/bass) & Jason (drums). They released some decent tapes (listen) and this is their debut 7Inch on Kadaver Records and came in a limited edition of 500 copies (the first two hundred hand-numbered copies with different covers). A second 7Inch followed three years later and a 'Best Of' CD in 2000, also invited to Compilations, most of them via cassette. I like this EP because the sound is close to the good old '77 style, bilingual and really cool songs with good lyrics... a small, unknown round one. Definitely interesting enough to keep an eye out for more material... and with that, greetings from the Langsdorf fog.


Sunday, October 22, 2023

RUBBERMAIDS - Twisted Chords 1991

An older rip now and we encounter a comfortable, mid-tempo sound and we're talking about the Rubbermaids. Founded 1986 in Hamburg and the original line-up consisted of Birgit (vocals), Minne & Matzy (guitar), Hardy (bass), DynaMeik (drums). They existed until 1994 and in their active lifespan, the band released four albums and one 7Inch. This is their second album on Rebel Records with twelve powerful melodic pieces and occasional short Pogo blasts and the pleasant choral singing is also coolIn 2003, members of Slime and the Rubbermaids founded the band Rubberslimewho made two albums togetherFor me, Punk from Hamburg is always at the top and many good bands came from this beautiful city, especially in the early days. The harsh sound and the offensive lyrics are a trademark and their records are very sought after today, especially those from Weird System, the most important label from there. Enough words, enjoy some really good Punkrock from the Hanseatic city and stay vertical.


Friday, October 20, 2023

EINSTÜRZENDE NEUBAUTEN - Kollaps 1981

Blixa Bargeld, F.M.Einheit & N.U.Unruh: this was the first line-up of the 'LÄRM' musicians called Einstürzende Neubauten from Berlin. I don't know if I've already told you, but at some point I heard their sounds on the TV, some eighties music show, and I stopped immediately and had to hear and see it: hammering, drilling, atonal bass noises, distorted guitars and a sudden loud & psychotic screaming voiceAt first I didn't know what to think of them, but gradually I started to like the stuff and thought: "Wow, they're crazy but they're doing an excellent job with their homemade instruments. This is fucking innovation!" Well, dear readers, that was forty fucking years ago and do you know that? You see the past clearly in front of you and look at yourself now... that's absolute horror and I hate getting fucking old. Well, anyway, I became a fan of their artistic work and after a few years they finally became more melodic, and a little more commercial (but only a tiny bit). Finally, a good review from someone who can do it better than me:

"Einstürzende Neubauten's first album, as one might imagine, is their most primitive and radical effort, the purest expression of their original aesthetic. This makes the album both historically significant and conceptually intriguing, of course, but what's most interesting about this album is that it still sounds surprising decades after its release. Often, albums that are considered extreme art statements upon their debut sound almost quaint a few years later, but while Kollaps perhaps sounds less extreme to ears that heard industrial music turned into disco pabulum by the likes of Nine Inch Nails than it did before, songs like the eight-minute title track and the rumbling live closer, "Negativ Nein" are still a fascinating blend of rhythm and random bashing, tonality and atonality, with anguished vocals by Blixa Bargeld that often seem to have little connection with anything else in the piece. The brief tracks, like the 80-second "Sehnsucht," are even more extreme explorations of pure noise. Starting as early as the next album, Einstürzende Neubauten would begin slowly introducing more mainstream musical concepts into their aesthetic, making Kollaps as undiluted a listening experience as there is in the entire catalog." (Stewart Mason)

Released via ZickZack Records and the first edition included a sixteen-page DIN A4 black and white booklet with song lyrics + photos. A record for Die-Hards. Enjoy!


Friday, September 22, 2023

WISHMOPPER - 9mm Vor Dem Abgrund 1997

I'm back again, dear friends, and I hope you had a great time and what I did will follow shortly. But let me tell you, I'm not amused to be back home and I could leave again in a heartbeat. Well, I continue with a completely underrated four-piece that formed in Braunschweig in the early Nineties and Wishmopper consisted of Hoschi (vocals), Dagwood (guitar), Claus (bass), Ravi (drums) and this is their only album on Harmony Records which came in green vinyl in an edition of 500 copies and the cover here is from the CD version, but this the vinyl rip which unfortunately my old record player only played with a few jumpers. Normally I wouldn't offer such a shitty one and the scratches are annoying and extremely hinder the listening pleasure, but that's the way it is, and this record deserves attention. Musically, melodic, dark, catchy songs with a slightly metallic touch with hearty lyrics (without any I hate Cops or drinking beer attitudes, so there's a certain appeal in putting this record out a second time), usually over three minutes long, but in this case that doesn't hurt. In 1995 they released their first tape 1000 Eyes (Live) plus a 7Inch, and five years later another split EP with Verbrannte Erde, and a few Compilation appearances and then it was over. Wishmopper is solid Punkrock with a strong statement!


Friday, September 08, 2023

MÄDELS NO MÄDELS - Doggie Style 1992

The long wait is over today, here it is finally: the debut album by the Sindelfingen Mädels No Mädels on Bellaforte Records with seventeen variable songs. You immediately notice the carefree nature of the three, because the good mood and humor that they convey in their songs is extremely contagious. In addition, the fantastic artwork means the record won't stay on the shelf for long. Drummer Johnny describes their music: "Our unmistakable Punkrock sounds as casual as a spaceship falling into a lipstick factory." Sounds interesting? Then convince yourself and listen to it and if you like, check their other stuff in this theatre. So, the vacation is slowly approaching and I still have a few things to do. Have a good weekend with the Mädels and do something nice. Cheers!


Wednesday, September 06, 2023

NORMAHL - Harte Nächte 1985

Lunch was liquid and new rips are done, and since I still have a bit of desire to post, we are getting closer to the wishes that I still have to fulfill, but for now one of the last good records by one of the important German label Mülleimer Records and in my early days as outsider I couldn't ignore this band: Normahl from Winnenden were something like the house band of the label. They released their debut EP plus five albums there, and in my opinion, these releases were their best! Hard Nights is a great album title, reminds me of my youth and I had a lot of them. The cover underscores this even more: Reeperbahn, Große Freiheit, Hamburg, I enjoyed all that during my civil service in the early nineties... uuhhhh... But don't think that their fourth album indulges in the temptations of Hamburg, no no, eighteen fast and punchy songs with a lot of political as well as personal content and kept at my favorite length of two and a half minutes. Many Compilation invitations, including internationally, prove that they are popular in this country, and Normahl are still active and play gigs when time allows. Now the beer is drunk and I'm leaving.


Thursday, August 31, 2023

ROTAZION - s/t EP 1981

One of those many bands that hardly anyone knows these days are the next four piece called Rotazion, the bnad consisted of Jonus (vocals/guitar), Jerry (bass), Tom (drums), Joey (electric violin) and who plays the saxophone is not known. Fact is, this is their only record on Ausguss-Production with three alternatives, two three minute swingin and a short ditty. Not really Punkrock but with good lyrics.


Friday, August 18, 2023

SPERMBIRDS - A Columbus Feeling 2010

Now to a band that I like to play again and again and I have to admit that I would have liked to posted their debut but I can't find the record anymore. I've looked everywhere but this fucker isn't there and I know I had the first two, what I found is a burned CD of the two albums but I'm not in the mood to rip it now. I postpone that to later and now the band's eighth album (Rookie Records), and this shine with unruly Hardcore/Punk, and since 1983 the German underground scene, and Lee lyrically expresses here again his strongest and best.

We're talkin' about the Spermbirds from Kaiserslautern and by members of the melodic combo Walter Elf (including Lee Hollis, an American G.I. stationed in Germany, as vocalist and Frank & Roger (guitars), Markus (bass), Beppo (drums), they created a fast Hardcore/Punk sound with excellent lyrics that gained popularity in Germany and beyond. Spermbirds’ most successful album was their 1986 debut, Something To Prove, which drew influence from many American bands. The cover features a picture of Cerebus the Aardvark created by Canadian comic book author Dave Sim. Sim made mention of the album in his widely column in Cerebus, saying that although the band had not obtained permission to use his artwork, he would not harass them with legal action. Spermbirds split up in 1990, but reformed later in 1993 releasing a number of albums and are still touring today.

A very good powerful start into the weekend is guaranteed and let's see what's going on tonight.


Friday, August 04, 2023

SCHLIESSMUSKEL - Sehet, Welch Ein Mensch! 1989

Two years after their great debut, the second album followed on We Bite Records with thirteen cool goodies with again sharp & nippy lyrics plus fast music. Schliessmuskel is, I think, a splendid band name, but transported the four immediately into the Fun-Punk category, which they always rejected for good reason. "Their songs are mostly between one and two minutes long and present the band from their funny and crazy side nad the songs gives you a peculiar, sick mood, which is reinforced by the rarely life-affirming lyrics. Humor is an integral part of the four. Although their understandable words regularly speak of self-doubt and fears - or gloomy, grotesque stories are told, her simple rhymes almost never lack a portion of irony or comedy." I recommend the CD Compilation 1986-89 which contains their first EP plus both albums, a brutal explosion of blood, sweat and Punkrock. Weekend rings!


Saturday, July 29, 2023

V/A - Alles Aus Hagen 1982

For a relatively small town, Hagen had a number of good bands and a versatile underground scene, some of which are still well known today and anyone who comes from this city can certainly confirm what's going on there in the early Eighties. Tonträger 58 Hagen collected some of these illustrious personalities and encouraged them to send their musical outpourings to the label. The result is an interesting Compilation that impressively reflects the Hagen spirit in a variety of sound elements, Punk, New Wave, Minimal, Experimental & Rock. The record comes with a 32-page "fanzine"-style A5 booklet which, for unknown reasons, is unfortunately not included here. But that shouldn't do any harm, because the record is still available, not cheap, and if you want more music from Hagen, a second volume was released in the same year. You see, there was something going on in this town! One post for now, maybe a second later.

1.Zugverkehr - HIMMELSWILLEN
2.Donald & Die Bullenschweine - KEIN MENSCH!
3..Volmestrand - KLEINKRIEG
4.Bänke Für Den Park - MICHAEL MUNDER
5.Alleestraße - H.W.WIEGAND & KANTHAKEN QUELLFISCH
6.Grün & Grau - RADIOPASSIV
7.Einkaufsvision - NO NAMES
8.Ich Steh Auf Hagen - WOLFGANG LUTHE & THE WIRTSCHAFTSWUNDER
9.Keine Eile - VRONTAL
10.Hagener Wellenreiter - EROC
11.Komm Nach Hagen - MARIANNE ROSENBÄR & EXTRABREIT
12.Hagen Und Überhaupt - DIN-A-4
13.B 54 - BETAMAX
14.Hagen Information - X-QUADRAT
15.'22' - JÄGERSCHNITZEL
16.Hagen Ist Tot - FROHNATUR
17.Für Rudi - SPERMÜLL


Wednesday, July 19, 2023

EA80 - Schweinegott 1998

One of the longest running Punk bands in the German underground world and "with their eighth album, the guys have proven that EA80 is far from out of breath. The band has managed to produce twelve varied songs in a very innovative way, some of which leave well-trodden paths. Sometimes dark and melancholic, sometimes noisy and dissonant, the band furiously fires their entire complex sound spectrum into the ether." Comes on request and normally I don't start an EA80 record with a review, but here I like to because I agree. The sound is more dirtier and more aggressive, not untypical I'd like to say because they're a Punk band and the Four are able to write such pleasant crackers, and the production is similar to Grüner Apfel but a bit more powerful and energetic, that kicks and shoots the band into the new century, I'd like to mean. Driving and manic hymns meet twelve soulful and dynamic ass kickers like no other band in this country can do, unique and uncopyable. They underline impressively why they rightly have an absolutely exceptional status in our music scene, a real obstacle for everyone who doesn't understand the lyrics but if you really want to, you can translate their words and you see what's going on. Sometimes disturbing, but a real exceptional band and not without reason their gigs are always full & attractive. I've seen many and I hope there will be coming more.

Enough words, enjoy every song/sound and discover EA80 for yourself, it will be a pleasant journey like a holiday in Crete! Εβίβα!


Sunday, July 16, 2023

V/A - Teenage Rebel ... Der Sampler #1 1995

This Compilation presents you excerpts from the not unimportant label Teenage Rebel Records from Düsseldorf, which was founded at the end of the eighties, therefore are mainly bands from this area here at home. There were four editions of this series, which mostly appeared in a cardboard sleeve, and in addition to 'old' bands, some of which were newly formed at the time, the range of 'new' German bands is not uninteresting and many such Compliations were available as inserts in renowned fanzines (Wahrschauer, Ox, ZAP etc..), an original idea I think, for less money you can come to new music and choose what you like accordingly. When I ripped this CD I thought it wouldn't be read because there are some deep scratches on it but the player did an excellent job and ran brilliantly, so here it is: a cool selection of cool songs and I guess there is something for everybody!

1.Pöbel Und Gesocks - BEXXX PISTOLS
2.Am Tag, Als Ian Stuart Starb - RUHRPOTTKANAKEN
3.Tresenlied - TERRORGRUPPE
4.Die Anderen - PUBLIC TOYS
5.Fußball-Ficken-Alkohol - LOKALMATADORE
6.Viisisataa Päivää - PUNK LUREX OK
7.Know Your Name - BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY
8.It's Not My Place - BLITZKRIEG BOYS
9.Stay Teenage - JIMMY KEITH & HIS SHOCKY HORRORS
10.Shit Family - MALE
11.Weihnachtslied / U.F.O. - DIE KASSIERER
12.Linda - TERRORGRUPPE
13.Seid Betroffen - PUBLIC TOYS
14.Leck Mich Am Arsch - PÖPEL & GESOCKS
15.Happy Weekend - LOKALMATADORE
16.Polizei - MALE
17.Wen Stört's - BLUTTAT
18.Anarchie & Alkohol - DIE KASSIERER
19.Lauantaina - KLAMYDIA
20.Ilonpilaaja - LAMF
21.Ich Trink Dein Bier - LOKALMATADORE
22.Senile Hop - THE CRETINS
23.Hibernation - SILLY ENCORES
24.Heldengedicht - TAKTLOS
25.Soldat - VANDALEN
26.Bauernporno - FLEISCHLEGO
27.Schalke 04 - Liebe Im Revier - POKALMATADORE
28.Donnerwetter - ARTLESS
29.Revolution - FEINE DEUTSCHE ART
30.Let Me Go - THE BULLOCKS


Wednesday, July 12, 2023

VERLORENE UNSCHULD - V.U. 12'' 1984

One more older rip now and we drive to Berlin and meet this five piece called V.U. (Verlorene Unschuld) and after two nice 7Inches they recorded their last record in 1984 with a different line-up: Daniel (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Andreas (guitars), Jörg (bass), Michael (drums), released via Pool Records. The Punk factor has dropped considerably, although it wasn't high anyway. But lyrically they are critical of the fucking system and the poppy undertone fits very well. It's not a slab you absolutely must have, but listen once and you can have a say. Everyone should have fifteen minutes of your time ready, so be generous.


Saturday, July 01, 2023

V/A - Es Gibt Ein Leben Vor Dem Tod 1991

A record I ripped many years ago is this Benefit Compilation for "Rom e.V.", "Ausbildungswerkstatt in Managua" & "Angehörigenkonto" and the slab came with a sixteen-page booklet, which I didn't scan and to be honest, I'm not enthusiastic about the music. I was only interested in one song and that's why I buy the thing, the rest is alternative stuff which doesn't knock me off my chair, a reason to sell the record quickly and I haven't listened to it for a long time either. Some even offer them for horrendous prices, but convince yourself whether the record is worth these amounts. Certainly an important release and good to finance such benefit things with compis and it's nice that there are mostly new and unknown bands among them, that  combines the useful with the useful. Well, I'm sure there is something for almost everyone, except Hardcore fans will probably stay away from it, it's your turn.

1.It's All Told - LOONIES
2.Hey Rote Zora - HEITER BIS WOLKIG
3.Mystery - LUCY KILLED THE DRAGON
4.Tu Was - YOK QUETSCHENPAUA
5.Crazy Creatures Of A Sick Society - HÄWI MÄDELS
6.Tränen Lügen Nicht - ARNI ARSCH
7.Draw The Curtain - DOG FACED HERMANS
8.Together - HEAVY GUMMI
9.DASLEBEN - EA80
10.Phoenix - HOUSE OF SUFFERING
11.Out To Nowhere - AMOK DREAD ATTACK
12.Zustand - ERICH FRIED


Sunday, June 25, 2023

TARGETS - Menschenjagd EP 1984

Second and final 7Inch by this short-lived Powerpunk three piece from Hamburg on Aggressive Rockproduktionen, both released shortly before their magnificient album, and all songs were recorded in the legendary Music-Lab Studios in Berlin, the guarantor for flawless productions in the Eighties. Three excellent pieces including a nice version of a German schlager classic. In 2017 a Compilation with both EP's & Outtakes was released on Colturshock, which is definitely worth buying.