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GARAGE, GARAGE PUNK
BASSHOLES
"The Secret Strength of Depression"
SFTRI 587B-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 587B-2 CD $9.65
Recorded live and miraculously hi-fi on their last California tour, stripped to the bone and rocking the hell out of an 11-song set. (SYMPATHY)
BROOD, THE
"Beyond the Valley of the Brood"
ID 123366-1 LP $8.85
ID 123366-2 CD $10.80
The 4th album from this veteran (since 1983!) '60s garage-inspired all girl group. 16 tracks of total, ravin' stomp! (DIONYSUS)
COMPULSIVE GAMBLERS
"Crystal Gazing Luck Amazing"
SFTRI 572-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 572-2 CD $9.65
Songs from their Detroit and Memphis roots, with a bunch of new originals by Jack Oblivian and Greg Oblivian, plus covers of tunes by THE CONTOURS and NOLAN STRONG. (SYMPATHY)
COYOTE MEN, THE
"The Coyote Men vs. El Mundo"
ES 1256-2 CD $10.10
Newcastle, UK's undisputed champions of masked Mexican r'n'r mayhem tag team the savage edged whomp of THE SONICS, with the depth-charged demeanor of THE DICTATORS and dish out some of the most crazed size 12 waffle stomp to the face doses of animalistic Cromagnon g-punk spunk this side o Tijuana, dig? (ESTRUS)
CRUSADERS, THE
"Middle Age Rampage"
ID 123375-1 10" $7.80
ID 123375-2 CD $9.35
Six tracks recorded by Tim Kerr during the first US tour of one of the loudest, drunkest, rockin'est '60s-style garage groups to ever stagger out of Australia. (DIONYSUS)
DRAGS, THE
"45x3"
MTR 379-1 LP $8.85
MTR 379-2 CD $9.65
This collects everything this amazing lo-fi Albuquerque 3-piece recorded while Keith was still in the group and that hasn't already appeared on their 2 LPs for Estrus. (EMPTY)
EASY LIVIN'
"Good Time Head On Collision"
ID 123383-1 LP $8.85
ID 123383-2 CD $10.80
Garage punk in the NYC tradition, formed from the ashes of slop kingpins THE MORNING SHAKES and Virginia drunkards THE M-80s. (DIONYSUS)
EVOLUTIONS / THE SMUTS, THE
"Split EP"
KR 006-7 7" $3.65
Ack, have THE EVOLUTIONS sold out? I mean, you can almost (yeah, almost) tell those are guitars, not power mowers heard over a bad phone connection! THE SMUTS take the trend even further, since they have an actual drummer! Extra credit for "Sooprize Package for Mr. Lowery." (KRYPTONITE)
EVOLUTIONS, THE
"The Evolutions"
KR 004-7 7" $3.65
Ultra-raw, ultra-no-fi, sub-neanderthal rawk from the deepest garage! If yer into the most primitive howling, bashing and screeching, check out this product of two Wisconsin morons! 3 originals, plus a "cover" of THE HUNS' "Busy Kids!" (KRYPTONITE)
EXPLODERS, THE
"Electric Power"
RIPOFF 046-7 7" $4.35
The debut release from this combustible new Canadian band, with 2 seriously rockin' songs. Features an ex-member of THE LEATHER UPPERS. (RIP OFF)
FATAL FLYING GUILLOTEENS
"Ask Marie Antoinette"
ES 7140-7 7" $4.65
Legendary producer/garage icon Tim Kerr calls 'em the "GANG OF FOUR of garage rock," while various rowdy fans pigeonhole this Houston outfit as "Texas death fuck blues" or some shit. Check it out. (ESTRUS)
GLUECIFER
"Get That Psycho Out of My Head"
MR 7128-7 7" $5.70
Two rawkin' motorpsycho garage punk screamers, both previously unreleased, from Norway's finest: a killer original plus a STATUS QUO cover. Great full color cover art, too! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
HALFWAYS, THE
"She's a Heart Attack"
BN 006-7 7" $4.00
Totally ragin' shreddin' garage punk, slapped into hooky tunes that everybody can dig. Four wild songs! (BIG NECK)
KNOCK-UPS / THE CHASE, THE
"Split LP"
SUPER 803-1 LP $7.80
Tucson teenagers THE KNOCK-UPS go way bratty on their side of this split LP. Snotty JD attitude to the max! THE CHASE are 3 teenage girls from LA, who recorded their lo-fi, ultra-minimalist songs in a garage on a karaoke machine! Pasted-on cover art for that real professional look! (SUPER 8)
MARTIAN BIGBLOCK
"Martian Bigblock"
OILCAP 03-7 7" $4.00
Alien trash garage punk invades the trailer park and then sets off on some sort of scenic tour. Three guys from Tulsa, Mars, with no apologies. Yellow vinyl. (OIL CAPITOL)
MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, THE
"Gear Blues"
MR 182-1 2x10" $14.90
A Japanese monster invasion! Over a million kids in Japan bought this record, and now you can too! Influences from DR. FEELGOOD, THE RAMONES, THE CRAMPS, STOOGES and every other cool band you can think of! Deluxe gatefold jacket with poster and lyric/photo inserts! White vinyl! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
MISTREATERS, THE
"Stranded"
BN 007-7 7" $4.00
Rough, violent, explosive trash-o-phonic garage punk, so lo-fi it'll curl your neighbor's hair. The 4 songs on here are this Wisconsin band's debut release. (BIG NECK)
MONSTERS / T-BONE BADOS, THE
"Surprise Party No. 1"
16TONS 1-7 7" $4.55
The MONSTERS serve up the heaviest, nastiest fuzz guitar we've heard in a while, and the T-BONE BADOS top it off with a thumpin' blues-psych garage number that scores pretty high on the nastiometer, too. Swiss import. (16 TONS)
MONSTERS, THE
"Jungle Noise"
VRCD 01-2 CD $11.30
Switzerland's boss rulers of rockarolla trash and chainsaw massacre garage punk collect a bunch of tracks recorded in 1995 for vinyl releases on Germany's Jungle Noise label, Italy's Mad Driver label, and the US's GI Records. Long out of print and much sought after by the band's drooling fans, all 19 tracks are now on this CD in swank digipak packaging! Swiss import. (VOODOO RHYTHM)
NEW YORK WHORES
"Play the Fool"
RPATALL 8-7 7" $4.25
A new project from Mike of SPENT IDOLS fame, with two blasts of basement/rec-room style '77 pogo punk. (RAPID PULSE)
NO-TALENTS, THE
"...Want Some More!"
ES 1259-1 LP $9.60
ES 1259-2 CD $11.00
Fourteen tracks of the trashiest Parisian pogo-punk, recorded in true garage-o-phonic glory by famed Toe Rag producer Liam Watson! Anybody into girl-fronted '77-style punk needs to check this out! Their 2nd full album. (ESTRUS)
NOMADS, THE
"Big Sound 2000"
ES 1252-1 LP $9.60
ES 1252-2 CD $11.00
The Swedish punk invasion continues with 12 high-power blasts for 1999 from this extremely popular outfit. (ESTRUS)
OBLIVIANS, THE
"The Best of the Worst (93-97)"
SFTRI 584-1 2xLP $10.90
SFTRI 584-2 CD $9.65
25 tracks that didn't fit on the official releases or were too wild to let loose on the public, captured both live and in the studio. Includes covers of favorites THE MONKS, UNCLE BEN, LOVE, BO DIDDLEY, TRIO, ROYAL PENDLETONS and a buncha originals, too. Msr Jeffrey Evans contributes a fine, greasy essay detailing the history of the band, and lovely D'Lana is depicted lounging topless with some record players on the cover. (SYMPATHY)
PEEPS, THE
"Ballad of the Last American Rock Band"
SUPER 804-7 7" $4.00
Three girls from Scottsdale, big hair, super-sleazy attitude, and a total "fuck you" to anything approaching fidelity. Trashcan garage punk with switchblades and too much mascara. Kinda like THE DONNAS before Lookout got ahold of 'em. (SUPER 8)
PEEPS, THE
"Talk of the Neighborhood"
SFTRI 637-7 7" $4.00
You know 'em already from that hot single "Stiletto" on Tina BOBBYTEEN's Lipstick label we've ben selling for a while now. Bad girls and serious fun, with one song from their upcoming album and one exclusive to this 7". Limited edition of 1000. (SYMPATHY)
QUADRACOPTERS / HELLAJETS
"Split EP"
ES 7144-7 7" $4.65
Alabama's QUADRAJETS and Sweden's HELLACOPTERS melt themselves into one big band and make a fine mess of each other's songs. (ESTRUS)
REDS, THE
"Under Control"/"Pop Action"
RIPOFF 042-7 7" $4.35
Raunchy, raw and for fuckin' real! Two songs from these Texas hicks, anticipating a full album next year. Previous singles on Little Deputy and other labels. (RIP OFF)
SIT N' SPIN
"Faster"/"High School"
ID 0745100-7 7" $4.35
The most rockin' sounds yet from this fun, catchy, sweet, and tough girl group from New Jersey. This, Dionysus' 100th single, includes an MC5 cover on side B. (DIONYSUS)
TV KILLERS
"Have a Blitz on You"
ES 1253-1 LP $9.60
ES 1253-2 CD $11.00
Ferocious 2-chord punk hollow-point rounds to the brain from this great French band. This is their 3rd album, and judging from the reaction so far, definitely a band to watch. (ESTRUS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"26 Excellent Estrus Spicey Sizzlers Sampler"
ESPD 1-2 CD $5.15
26 electrocharged trax of prime, deep fried Estrosized trashonomic r'n'r, the cream of the crap that this label has had the pleasure to dish up over the last couple years: MAN OR ASTRO-MAN?, THE NOMADS, THE MAKERS, THE DRAGS, LORD HIGH FIXERS, GASOLINE, THE COYOTE MEN, THE CROWN ROYALS, SPLASH 4, THE VOLCANOS, THE FELLS, IMPALA, MONO MEN, QUADRAJETS, SUGAR SHACK, THE INSOMNIACS, UNTAMED YOUTH, SATAN'S PILGRIMS, SWITCH TROUT, THE VON ZIPPERS, THE GIMMICKS, THE MORTALS, THE 1-4-5'S, GIRL TROUBLE, THUNDERCRACK, and MADAME X. 73 minutes; low, low price. (ESTRUS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Battle of the Bands"
SUPER 801-7 7" $3.35
A trashy, nifty little comp of four teenage garage punk bands, including the final (and maybe best) track by lo-fi riot grrrls SKINNED TEEN, fuzz laden, female vocal punk by ANGORA, a total lo-fi trashout from THE KNOCK-UPS, and organ-fuelled, girl-powered garage psych from THE RONDELLES. No cover art, but it's cheap! (SUPER 8)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Las Vegas Shakedown"
MSR 001-2 CD $10.10
Studio recordings from many of the bands featured at this year's Las Vegas Shakedown event, including CHEATER SLICKS, WEAKLINGS, LAZY COWGIRLS, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, NEW BOMB TURKS, BANTAM ROOSTER, ONYAS, ZODIAC KILLERS, HARD FEELINGS, HORRORS, DRAGONS, ANDRE WILLIAMS, RAUNCH HANDS, FUZZTONES, MONKEY WRENCH, NECESSARY EVILS, THROWRAG, FLASH EXPRESS, SCREWS, SUPER BEES, VICE PRINCIPALS, and BUCK. (MASKED SUPERSTAR)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Playing for Chesty"
KYS 05-7 7" $4.55
Three Japanese bands (PERMANENT VOLTAGE, GO DEVILS, and LOVE OR DIE) plus 3 European bands (MEN FROM S.P.E.C.T.R.E., SONIC DOLLS, and WONKY MONKEES) pay homage to silicone wonderfreak Chesty Morgan, with lots of photos of the honoree on the cover. Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Zombie Shake"
KYS 007-1 2xLP $13.25
A 39-song roundup of some of the best and trashiest surf, garage and punk bands from the current Italian scene! Includes THEE STP, THE OTHERS, ROYAL KNIGHTMARES, GRABBIES, HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOYS, UPS!, CAVE DOGS, MORTICIA'S LOVERS, ATOMIC BANDITS, DICK DASTARDLY, REAL SWINGER, ASSHOLES, WAYP, HERMITS, 77 SPREADS, CHANGING MEN, FRANZ, LOOSERS, MANGES, NERDS, SUPERARGOS, BOOMERS, GENE CRAZED, SLEEPWALKERS, NEOLITICS, and ORANGE JUICE FROM THE CRYPT. Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
VEGAS THUNDER
"Nobody Fucks with..."
SFTRI 586-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 586-2 CD $9.65
This group continues in the infamous Memphis trash tradition of THE OBLIVIANS, 68 COMEBACK, and THE COMPULSIVE GAMBLERS, with recording and a little piano input by Jack Oblivian. In short, if you liked any of those folks, you'll like this. 2 bonus tracks on the CD. (SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY)
VON ZIPPERS, THE
"Bad Generation"
ES 1247-1 LP $8.70
ES 1247-2 CD $10.10
12-song blitzkrieg of bad taste from these 3 drunkass champions of the "lowerbrau" set. Lean, mean, and unclean trash/punk r'n'r recalling THE PACK on smack, THE MUMMIES on meth or perhaps THE VIBRATORS on Valvoline. (ESTRUS)
WALTER DANIELS, THE OBLIVIANS, & MONSIEUR JEFFREY EVANS
"Melissa's Garage Revisited"
SFTRI 590-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 590-2 CD $9.65
April 19th and 20th 1995 Garage Rock Explosion in Memphis! Harmonica terrorist Walter Daniels of JACK-O-FIRE, Monsieur Jeffrey Evans of THE GIBSON BROTHERS and 68 COMEBACK, plus the OBLIVIANS! Recorded in a actual garage for full gravel-phonic listening pleasure! All the stuff from the hard-to-find bootleg 10", plus all 4 of the songs released as 68 COMEBACK from the same 2-day sessions, released in one package for the first time. (SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY)
WILDEBEESTS, THE
"Up Yer Pipe with..."
SFTRI 596-7 7" $4.00
Scotland's lairds of the boss racket, already highly regarded as one of the best off-shoots from the Medway scene throughout garage/trash circles, have a brand new single to commemorate their first trip to the U.S. for the Las Vegas Grind festival! (SYMPATHY)
ZODIAC KILLERS, THE
"The Most Thrilling Experience"
RIPOFF 039-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 039-2 CD $10.50
Greg Lowery (RIP OFFS, INFECTIONS) and Ross Vega (BRIDES) get rude'n'raw over 12 songs. (RIP OFF)
GARAGE POP
COME ONS, THE
"The Come Ons"
SFTRI 608-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 608-2 CD $9.65
Detroit pop/soul that bridges the gap between garage rock and classic soul grind. Minimalist guitar and Hammond B organ over hypnotic grooves, with fervent harmonica wailing on a couple of cuts. No heavy wanking, no poignant lyrics, just plain ol' sexy dance music. Can ya dig it? (SYMPATHY)
JAD FAIR & JASON WILLETT
"Enjoyable Songs"
VIRUS 228-1 LP $8.85
VIRUS 228-2 CD $10.50
Both of HALF JAPANESE fame, Jad and Jason gave themselves free reign in the studio between '96 and '98. Passionately driven with utter abandon, their wildness can be expressive and innovative, unintentionally creating new musical genres. Their music is pop, with elements borrowed from lo fi calypso, farfisa surf and '50s go-go beat. Their chemistry is at once like a roller coaster, a volcano, popcorn, an exorcism, cotton candy. More than 20 songs on vinyl, more than 30 on the CD. Tell Grandma to put her teeth in... it's time to have a party. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
UNTAMED YOUTH
"Since You Went Away"/"Come on Down to My Boat"
DC 4504-7 7" $4.25
The ever-popular UNTAMED YOUTH continue to work their charms on this delicious single. DEKE DICKERSON (vocals, guitar) and his irresistible gang (organ, bass, drums), along with DAVIE "KING OF FUZZ" ALLAN (backing vocals), offer up to sparkling gems of BUDDY HOLLY-esque pop simplicity and retro-authenticity. (DOUBLE CROWN)
GARAGE PUNK
20 DOLLAR WHORE
"Teenage Fuckin' Boredom"
BN 017-7 7" $4.00
Hard-edged, fucked up, trashed out, crazed and savage rockers courtesy of this band of teenage delinquents with messed up attitudes and shitty old instruments from the small town of Kouvola, Finland. (BIG NECK)
30 LINCOLN
"Avanti"
JFR 043-2 CD $9.00
Cleveland's 30 LINCOLN come out swinging with their own brand of down and dirty garage rock. Mix together pieces of the DEAD BOYS, THE HEARTBREAKERS and ROCKETS FROM THE CRYPT, add alcohol plus a slight mod influence and Blam! you get 30 LlNCOLN. One of Ohio's best kept secrets: stylish, nasty, and they rock like motherfuckers. (JOHANN'S FACE)
440S, THE
"Scrubbing Satan's Cadillac"
HELL 50-1 LP $8.85
HELL 50-2 CD $10.80
Female-fronted gearhead sleaze mayhem from Philadelphia with debts to '70s garage punk and '50s rock'n'roll. This is their debut album, following up a rather popular 7". (HELL YEAH)
ACCEL 4
"From Motor City"
REPENT 1999-1 LP $8.40
No, they ain't from Motor City, they're from Tokyo, but this slab o' ragin' lo-fi trash'n'roll will help you end the millennium rockin'! Led by the kid bro of Seiichi from GUITAR WOLF, they tread somewhat similar territory, with more CHUCK BERRY influence than big bro's LINK WRAY fixation. (REPENT)
ACTION SWINGERS, THE
"Complete London Toe Rag Session"
CD 05-1 LP $8.40
Rough-hewn, dense, gravelly, thrashy garage punk recorded in 1993 in London by this New York City band. Noise and then some. (CHEAP DATE)
BAD TIMES
"Bad Times"
TIC 005-1 LP $8.75
Jay Reatard, Eric Oblivian and King Louie get together for the ultimate one-off project: one rehearsal, one live show, one recording session, and one record. C'mon and feel the hate! (THERAPUTIC)
BANTAM ROOSTER
"Fuck All Y'all"
SFTRI 651-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 651-2 CD $9.65
Kickin' out their own brand of fucked up rock'n'roll, these Motor City ragers toss in everything from slash and burn garage punk to dirty blues to deep funk to pop. (SYMPATHY)
BARBARELLAS, THE
"Queen of the Galaxy"
SFTRI 560-1 10" $7.70
SFTRI 560-2 CD5 $8.45
From Oslo, Norway, and with a abundance of '60s-era "space" features, this garage punk group of 5 intergalactic lovelies have offered us their token to Earth, interstellar beambop. 8 songs. (SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY)
BITCH SCHOOL
"Bitch School"
LIP 003-7 7" $4.25
Michelle and Chris from LOLI & THE CHONES grab some help from pals Jessica and Jennifer for these 3 bubblegum punk odes to teenage libido. (LIPSTICK)
BLACKS, THE
"Shattered"
BN 010-7 7" $4.00
Three blasts of maximal, primal garage punk crunch! A limited edition tour single, this won't be around long! (BIG NECK)
BLOW UP, THE
"Dead Stars"
MTR 386-7 7" $4.00
Equal parts BLACK FLAG, WIRE and THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, gene-spliced for your pleasure by refugees from THE GIMMICKS, THE INHALANTS, THE YOUNG LOSERS, and THE TOKYO DRIFTERS. Three songs. (EMPTY)
BLOWTOPS, THE
"Blood and Tar"
BN 013-1 10" $7.25
Yow, this is one extreme record! Knife-edge horror screamadelica, dominated by tortured, slicing guitar and anguished, straight-outta-the rubber-room vocals. Gray marbled vinyl, too. (BIG NECK)
BLOWTOPS, THE
"Menacing Sinstress"
ES 7146-7 7" $4.65
The shitbombs of Buffalo are back with 3 new explosive cuts of their own brand of howling garage-punk trash. (ESTRUS)
BRIDES, THE
"Bad Attitude"
RIPOFF 034-7 7" $4.35
The final release from these Chicago punx known from their previous awesome Rip Off 7". Punk-as-fuck vocals and overall catchiness. (RIP OFF)
BUFF MEDWAYS, THE
"'Til It's Over"
SMART 010-7 7" $4.65
The latest project from BILLY CHILDISH, and it sure does rock! Classic CHILDISH, but heavier and more kick-ass than you've heard before, with some ragin' guitar distortion. The other 2 members, Johnny Barker and Simon "Wolf" Howard, are veterans of many groups including THE DAGGERMEN, ARMITAGE SHANKS, SALTY SEA DOGS, SERGEANT'S MESS, etc. Recorded for maximum gnarliness at Toe Rag, of course! (SMART GUY)
BUFF MEDWAYS, THE
"Tribute to the Daggermen"
SFTRI 664-7 7" $4.00
A new group led by underground legend Billy Childish, and featuring the rhythm section of THE DAGGERMEN, a group not heard from since 1986, and full of as much punk credential as any of Billy's other groups, and just as snarling! Beck likes them, too. Who would've guessed? (SYMPATHY)
CATHETERS, THE
"It Can't Stay This Way Forever"/"Means to an End"
KP 005-7 7" $4.70
Two exclusive tracks from these Seattle, WA natives. This is not your typical garage punk fare. Rocking "Sunset Strip" guitar leads and completely pained vocals put "It Can't Stay This Way Forever" and the slower, slimier "Means To An End" in a different class. Previous album and 7" on Empty. Comes in an embossed, snap fold sleeve; pressed on orange vinyl. (KAPOW)
CELLOPHANE SUCKERS, THE
"Schweinhund"
TRAMP 002-7 7" $4.60
Germany's finest punk'n'roll in the "tradition" of the RIP OFFS, who have recently released their 2nd LP on the German label Radioblast. UK import. (SADDLETRAMP)
CHARGERS, THE
"Don't Mind If I Fuckin' Do"
TRAMP 003-7 7" $4.60
A 3-piece from Leicester, England, recently formed and already being compared to ZEKE or THE HOOKERS. UK import. (SADDLETRAMP)
DEMONICS, THE
"Coastline Craze"
SCAP 056-7 7" $4.70
Two exclusive tracks of nitro-fuelled dragstrip garage punk from these Bay Area surf rodders. Previous releases on the Man's Ruin label. German import. (SCREAMING APPLE)
DISTRACTORS, THE
"Shake It Up!"
BN 009-7 7" $4.00
Oh yeah...another 6 songs of frantic, screamin', sassy-as-fuck, no-fi garage punk. The good stuff. Dig this or you know what. (BIG NECK)
DIXIE BUZZARDS
"Save It for Me"
TIC 004-7 7" $4.30
Two rockabilly and blues influenced tunes from this way-lo-fi Stockholm trio led by ex-BLACKS singer/guitarist Martin Savage. This stuff is so rough it hurts! (THERAPEUTIC)
DONNAS, THE
"American Teenage Rock'n'Roll Machine"
LOOK 191-2 CD $10.40
Looks like our RUNAWAYS-of-the-'90s got a record contract as a high school graduation present. A bit less garage and more pop than their legendary releases on Superteem, but it's the DONNAS, so what the hey. (LOOKOUT RECORDS)
DOUBLE NUTHINS, THE
"Got into a Fight in Special Ed (And the Retard's Winning)"
RP 7-7 7" $4.00
A blazing '77-style punk number on the A side, and a somewhat more pop punk track on the flip, from this Providence trio. (RAPID PULSE)
DRAGS
"Bombshelter"/"New York, California, Whatever"
KRS 331-7 7" $4.00
Almost a garage take on THE STOOGES, backed with a remix that shows the more experimental side of these "Inflation Rock" Masters. (KILL ROCK STARS)
DRAGS, THE
"Set Right Fit to Blow Clean Up"
ES 1263-2 CD $11.00
Their own melange of country honk, heretical distorto-blues boogie, and straight-ahead, fast and loose punk, which they claim was actually recorded in a barn. OK. (ESTRUS)
EVERYDAY SINNERS, THE
"William Tell Burroughs"
WANTAGE 011-7 7" $4.00
Missoula MT scuzz-princes lay down three gritty, catchy, high energy garage punk blasts. Their debut. Appropriately rough 2-color silkscreened covers, multicolor vinyl. (WANTAGE)
FLAKES, THE
"Bip Bam Boom!"
JAW 022-7 7" $4.25
Two raving, no-holds-barred garage rock-outs from this band of San Francisco lunatics, including members of THE BOBBYTEENS, LOOSE LIPS, and COUNT BACKWURDS. (JUST ADD WATER)
GASOLHEADS
"Fuel Stereo Shit"
RON 019-7 2x7" $6.35
Fast, loud n' furious garage punk from France! This is their debut release, with 8 outta control, motormaniac songs. Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
GASOLINE
"Step on the Gas"/"Afro Cow"
ES 7145-7 7" $4.65
Mod-fucked megaton fuzz attack, '60s garage style, sort of, from Japan's fire-spewin' smash'n'bash raygun revolutionaries. (ESTRUS)
GOLDEN GUINEAS, THE
"Shit or Bust!"
ES 7150-7 7" $4.65
The revolution will be amplified! Three blasts of nitro-obsessed, raw-as fuck garage punk from Glasgow, Scotland. Limited edition of 1000. (ESTRUS)
GREENHORNES
"Stayed Up Last Night"
ITALY 009-7 7" $4.00
Straight-ahead, hard-stompin' '60s-style garage punk that can't be beat, complete with wailing harmonica and wild farfisa. (ITALY)
HENRY FIAT'S OPEN SORE
"Gnarly"
WRENCH 14-7 7" $4.55
Six 1000-mile-an-hour songs from Sweden's finest. The thrashiest garage punk you've ever heard! UK import. (WRENCH)
HENRY FIAT'S OPEN SORE
"Makes Your Cock Big"
RNR 45005-7 7" $4.00
Six tracks of screamin', headbangin', thrashin' lo-fi madness from these crazy Swedes. Lots of stuff out in Europe, but this is their first US release. Yummy blue vinyl. (ROCKNROLL BLITZKRIEG)
HENTCHMEN, THE
"Hentch-Forth"
ITALY 008-1 MLP $8.60
Hip-shakin' rock&roll, Detroit-style. Everybody already digs this beat/garage trio, and the addition of JACK WHITE puts this 45rpm humdinger over-the-top. 9 songs of tremulous Farfisa organ, Neanderthal drum pounding, and guitars that just won't quit. (ITALY)
HOWLIN' ANDY HOUND
"The Electric Dreams of..."
MH 003-2 CD $8.90
Andy leads his guttural army through 11 tracks of totally trashed out (if THE MAKERS were from the Midwest; remember when there wasn't 1000 lame garage style bands) '60s punk. It slices, it dices, it covers the LOLLIPOP SHOP, and it proves that upper Midwest garage rock and roll is not only alive and kicking, but is threatening to smash the new face of the underground. (MOD HOLLAND)
KENNY HARPERS
"La Gran Estafa del Rock'n'Roll"
EH 04-1 10" $9.60
Roaring, wild garage punk from this insane but versatile Spanish band, with a neat instro fusion of Mancini's "Peter Gunn" theme and John Barry's "James Bond" theme as a bonus! Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
KENNY HARPERS / LOS CACAHUETES
"Split EP"
EH 02-7 7" $4.00
Smokin' garage punk from Spain (LOS KENNY HARPERS) meets Germany's good-time punk/surf combo LOS CACAHUETES (wherein hide ex-members of the ASTRONAUTS) with a garage punk ripper and a super-speed, reverb soaked surf instro. A guaranteed smash at your next teen dance party! Blue vinyl, Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
KILL-A-WATTS, THE
"Mutant Brain"
RIPOFF 045-7 7" $4.35
Smokin' teenage angst from the great state of Wisconsin that's catchy, guitar-driven and loud as your uncle's wardrobe. (RIP OFF)
KILLER KLOWN
"Dr. Pedophilous"
KYS 001-1 10" $8.55
13 tracks from these Italian garage punk kings. Wild, vulgar and semi-lo fi madness, sung in English. Numbered edition of 500, Italian import. (KILL YOURSELF)
KING BROTHERS
"King Brothers"
ITR 082-1 LP $8.70
ITR 082-2 CD $11.30
Hailing from Japan and barely out of high school, this two-guitars-and drums trio crams punk, blues and noise into a meat grinder and smears what come out with lots of nasty screaming. Harsh, wild, and in yer face. (IN THE RED)
LORD HIGH FIXERS
"Is Your Club a Secret Weapon?"
ES 1260-1 LP $11.60
ES 1260-2 CD $11.00
This garage punk supergroup mixes the best of Texas punk, drivin' blues and a whole lotta soul to document their search for free thinkin' folks everywhere, with 18 cuts awash in feedback and power chords. (ESTRUS)
LOS HUEVOS
"Los Huevos"
BUST 03-7 7" $4.00
Not exactly known for being shy and retiring, these Sacramento rowdies are back in your face with this screaming, drooling, 4-song slab o' rude'n'crudeness. (DRAGNET)
MENSEN
"Stand Up for Yourself"
WRENCH 20-7 7" $4.55
Three girls, one guy, and four Stetson cowboy hats wreaking havoc in Oslo, Norway! Comparisons have been made to THE AVENGERS, but add the sleazier hard rock feel and hooks of THE RUNAWAYS. Two originals here, and a ripping cover of Fred "DEAD MOON" Cole's "54/40 Or Fight." For those out there who thought (or hoped!) the Norwegian hard rock explosion was over, this 7" may be all the evidence needed to prove otherwise. UK import. (WRENCH)
METROS, THE
"Hot Wired"
RIPOFF 035-7 7" $4.35
Another great unknown band from Detroit, with a blown-out guitar sound and immediate catchiness that reminds one of an amped-up, early GUN CLUB. (RIP OFF)
METROS, THE
"The Metros"
RIPOFF 040-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 040-2 CD $10.50
Their debut album, with pure GUN CLUB-fueled, urban jungle punk with unbelievable vocals and a nail-biting over-the-top guitar buzz. (RIP OFF)
MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT, THE
"Get Up Lucy"
MUNSTER 7143-7 7" pic disc $5.70
A special item from this amazing Japanese band! One song from "Gear Blues," plus two more that have never appeared on vinyl before. Limited edition of 1000, Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
MISTREATERS, THE
"Grab Them Cakes"
BN 012-1 LP $8.40
BN 012-2 CD $8.90
Raving, psycho garage punk to the max! What more can we say? Their first full album! Check it out! (BIG NECK)
MORTICIA'S LOVERS
"Take a Ride with Us!"
VIOLATOR 001-1 LP $9.00
Rockabilly, instro surf and garage punk stuffed in a blender and osterized to perfection in one high-energy trashout after another. Italian import. (VIOLATOR)
NO-TALENTS, THE
"Hello World!"
HATE 12-7 7" $4.65
Four tracks from this great French garage punk outfit that aren't on any of their LPs! First issued in 1998 in an edition of 1000, this new pressing adds one more previously unreleased song. Great board sleeve, Italian import. (HATE)
PANTY RAID
"The Secret's Out!"
RAWSUG 01-7 7" $4.00
Berkeley girl-band with a trashy, no-fi garage squall for a sound (Junebug sounds like she sings thru a cardboard megaphone) and funny, way-raunchy lyrics to songs with titles like "Cheap But Hot," "Fast'n'Easy," and "Hot'n'Horny." Drummer and cover artist is Janelle from TALES OF BLARG, DESPERATE TIMES, TOURETTES, etc. (RAW SUGAR)
PEEPS, THE
"The Peeps"
SFTRI 630-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 630-2 CD $9.65
Three girls, three chords. "Bad grrrls in too tight, too short skirts, a storm of black eyeliner and teased up beehive hair laying down snotty sexy punk anthems" says their producer Jeff Dahl. Trashy, garagey glam punk with plenty of 'tude, says we. Check it out. (SYMPATHY)
PERSUADERS, THE
"The Persuaders"
SAV 001-1 LP $8.65
Totally raw, ear-bleeding garage punk! The first album from this great New Orleans band, who have so far appeared only on singles and compilations. This is so fuckin' raw you can smell the blood. Recorded by JAY REATARD, so you know what's up! Swedish import. (SAVAGE)
PIRANHAS, THE
"Dictating Machine Service"
RNR 008-7 7" $4.00
More screaming, snarling, drooling, keyboard-propelled, totally chaotic rock'n'roll trashola from one of the wildest straight-outta-Michigan bands yet. (ROCKNROLL BLITZKRIEG)
PUT-DOWNS, THE
"National Band of Texas"
TB 013-7 7" $4.00
Four beer-soaked punk shouters from a band of 3 drunken fuck-ups. Fast, loose and punk as fuck, with Tim Kerr pitching in on the mix. (TURKEY BASTER)
QUADRAJETS
"When the World's on Fire"
ES 1262-1 LP $9.60
ES 1262-2 CD $11.00
Original recipe, smooth tastin', certified genuine ass kickin' southern fried rock, plus one electrifying tribute to feedback, BLUE CHEER's "Second Time Around." (ESTRUS)
REATARDS, THE
"Grown Up Fucked Up"
MTR 381-1 LP $8.85
MTR 381-2 CD $10.80
Fronted by Jay Reatard, who's been rockin' since age 14, this Memphis gang sounds a lot like the Killed By Death comps. Hell yeah! Jay's one of the few kids that understand that punk rock ain't punk if it's overproduced and predictable and this record doesn't even come close. Most previous releases on Eric Oblivian's Goner Records. (EMPTY)
REATARDS, THE
"You're So Lewd"
MTR 378-7 7" $4.00
Hate-filled howling and overdriven guitars courtesy of Memphis's Jay Reatard. You'll recall his 7" and album on Goner, now here's a teaser for a 2nd album coming this fall. (EMPTY)
REDS, THE
"It's About Time"
RIPOFF 051-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 051-2 CD $10.50
Here's the follow-up to the record some critics and fans have called the best punk record of the past 5 years. Pure, loud as fuck tunes with hot, raw, high energy hooks galore. This record is even more of the guitar heavy business. (RIP OFF)
REDS, THE
"The Reds"
RIPOFF 044-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 044-2 CD $10.50
After a slew of very popular 7"s, here's the first full album from these already-legendary Tex-ass fucks. It rips, of course. (RIP OFF)
REGISTRATORS
"Imagination World"
SKIP 88-7 7" $4.35
Two powerful, crushing and melodic new songs from the legendary Japanese band, which will not be on the upcoming REGISTRATORS singles collection. (BROKEN)
REGISTRATORS
"Sixteen Wires"
RIPOFF 043-1 2xLP $10.90
RIPOFF 043-2 CD $10.50
The first release in 2 years for the kings of Japanese garage punk. 16 new songs. (RIP OFF)
REGISTRATORS, THE
"Singles"
RIPOFF 047-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 047-2 CD $10.50
Like the title implies, this collects a bunch of early and rare singles by this monster Japanese garage punk outfit, including some that were only available on tiny Japanese pressings. (RIP OFF)
RESINEATORS, THE
"The Resineators"
CD 06-1 LP $8.40
Scrappy, garagy, backglass-shattering debut from San Francisco's kings of primal panic pummel, featuring the most dominant big man in the game today, David Nudelman (ex-3 STONED MEN, Planet Pimp solo recording artist) on guitar, and base-line clank-master Anthony Bedard (ex-ICKY BOYFRIENDS, THE LEATHER UPPERS) on drums. All the stuff from their 1998 CD, plus a bonus track from a live radio broadcast. (CHEAP DATE)
RIP OFFS, THE
"Got a Record"
RIPOFF 006-2 CD $10.50
Hey, it's the first CD release of this classic early-'90s garage punk album! (RIP OFF)
ROCK AND ROLL ADVENTURE KIDS
"Rock And Roll Adventure Kids"
SNS 03-7 7" $3.15
Total garage punk mayhem, raw and no-fi as fuck, with no pretensions. These 3 Berkeley kids (Oscar, Amy and Marcos) level the house with 3 songs recorded live (including a cover of THE TAMRONS' '60s garage punk classic "Wildman"). And yes, it's the same recording on both sides of the record! MUMMIES and SUPERCHARGER fans will love it! (SOUL NOT STYLE)
SCREWS, THE
"The Screws"
ITR 060-1 LP $8.70
ITR 060-2 CD $10.70
The latest in a long, highly enjoyable series of fuckedup punk rock action from the tweaked brain of Mick Collins (GORIES, BLACK TOP, etc.). A blend of warped blues, sheet metal whacked industrial rhythms and distorted blues guitar. (IN THE RED)
SELLOUTS, THE
"Swingin' Bombs"
RPATALL 5-7 7" $4.00
The 2nd single from this outstanding, hard-rockin' garage punk band. Yes, they're from Sao Paulo, Brazil, but you'd never know it. (RAPID PULSE)
SEWERGROOVES, THE
"7th Floor"
ES 7148-7 7" $4.65
Two tracks of dirty r'n'r smack from these Stockholm volume priests. Big, bad, hook-filled, guitar-charged sideswipes, featuring Robert from THE HELLACOPTERS on drums. Limited pressing of 1000. (ESTRUS)
SEXUAL ABOMINATIONS
"Rock'n'roll Meat Hook"
WRENCH 15-7 7" $4.55
Hey, anybody remember RANCID HELL SPAWN? The maniac behind that spectacular bit of twisted punk noise is back with a new outrage! If you can make out the vocals, get ready to split yer gut! UK import. (WRENCH)
SHAKE APPEAL
"Mean Machine"
TRAMP 004-1 10" $11.40
Ragin', ultra-lo-fi, drenched-in-fuzz garage slop from Denmark, so hot that it doesn't let up once on these 8 songs. UK import. (SADDLETRAMP)
SHIFTERS, THE
"Don't Care"
RIPOFF 036-7 7" $4.35
You probably know this San Francisco punk band from their popular 7" on Radio, but here's a 2nd helping of screamin', ragin' raw punk. (RIP OFF)
SHIFTERS, THE
"Shattered"
RR 009-2 LP $9.40
RR 009-2 CD $9.20
Their first album, following 2 very popular singles (consistent top 10s on both MRR and Hit List!). 12 songs of their high energy garage punk with lots of '77-style punk influences. (RADIO)
SIDEKICKS
"Butt Candy"
EH 019-1 10" $9.60
No political correctness, no decency, no taboos and no prisoners as these Brits serve up another platter of manic, garage-o-phonic trashola punk. 10 songs recorded at the infamous Toe Rag, including a DEAD KENNEDYS cover and a MASTERS APPRENTICES cover. Limited pressing of 500, Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
SIDEKICKS, THE
"In & Out"
MR 7133-7 7" $5.70
Great garage punk from London, featuring Joseber from LOS PERROS, THE ONYAS and STRUTTER on killer guitars, recorded in garage-o-phonic glory at Toe Rag studio! Imagine a cross between NEW BOMB TURKS and THE SONICS at full throttle! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
SPEEDBALL BABY
"Mekong Sue"
ITR 74-7 7" $4.45
One song from the new album, plus two non-LP tracks. Mick Collins guests. (IN THE RED)
SPEEDBALL BABY
"Uptight"
ITR 72-1 LP $8.70
ITR 72-2 CD $11.30
This Noo Yawk outfit throws together the twang of rockabilly and the shout of gospel, with a good shot of Lower East Side no wave dissonance, like the soundtrack to "Streetcar Named Desire" as directed by Richard Kern. Guest appearances by Mick Collins and the BLUES EXPLOSION's Judah Bauer. (IN THE RED)
SUGAR SHACK
"Get Out of My World"
ES 1267-1 LP $9.60
ES 1267-2 CD $11.00
Houston's lean, mean, beer-guzzlin' machine belches out 14 punk encrusted manglings of '60s garage, BLACK FLAG umph, ALICE COOPER pump and '70s-early '80s hoodlum scuzz. (ESTRUS)
SUPERFLY TNT'S, THE
"Make Me Sick!"
RON 003-1 10" $8.55
Some compare this UK band to THE RIP OFFS, but truth be told they're a lot more garage and a lot more manic. This is their 4th release after 3 7"s and an LP. Limited edition of 500, Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
SUPERHELICOPTER LTD.
"Indicted!"
WRENCH 21-7 7" $4.55
This German band has come to make your $5000 hi-fi system sound like a $10 boom box stuck on 11! Like early OBLIVIANS, but absolutely overwhelmed with distortion, layers of feedback, and the treble meter set to "high decibel hiss;" this is the noisiest single Wrench has put out in quite a while. UK import. (WRENCH)
SUPERSNAZZ
"Diode City"
SFTRI 568-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 568-2 CD $9.65
The 3rd album from these female Japanese garage punk icons. Formed in 1990 and copping their name from the FLAMIN' GROOVIES, they've shared drummers with AMERICAN SOUL SPIDERS and TEENGENERATE. Colored vinyl LP limited to 1500 copies. (SYMPATHY)
SWINDLERS, THE
"I Wanna Kill My Friends"
RON 016-7 7" $4.35
Wild, lo-fi garage punk from France, with one previous 7" on Rip Off, these guys are very young and totally over-the-top. 4 songs, numbered edition of 500, Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
SWITCH TROUT
"Under the Wire"
ES 7147-7 7" $4.65
Three post-"Psycho Action" blasts of Wrayman-inspired, brain-blisterin' all-instro fuzz trash. Limited pressing of 1000. (ESTRUS)
TOKYO KNIVES
"I Keep Thinkin' 'Bout You"
WRENCH 19-7 7" $4.55
Here's the cleanly, crisply recorded, adrenalin overdosed, beer fueled debut from this Stockholm, Sweden band featuring Jonas from HENRY FIAT'S OPEN SORE, Macke from THE BLACKS, Martin from TURPENTINE, and Tomoko, a Japanese girl in exile (And the inspiration for the band's name). Take the over the top punk rock of HENRY FIAT'S OPEN SORE, but round it out with a more distinct rock and roll sound. (WRENCH)
TRAILER PARK TORNADOS
"Heroes of the Hopeless"
BN 011-7 7" $4.00
Here's a new blast from the prolific Buffalo garage punk scene: no-fi, don't-wanna-be-a-rockstar ragin' that charges straight ahead at full speed through all 4 songs. (BIG NECK)
TRUST FUND BABIES
"Trust Fund Babies"
RPBDUM 1-1 LP $8.10
The first album from this popular band, with 12 tunes of extra-gritty garage punk. (RAPID PULSE)
TYRADES, THE
"Detonation"
BN 016-7 7" $4.00
Big Neck strikes again! 4 songs here that are totally trashed out, sloppy and maniacal. Really cool punk rock with an atonal slant, amazing, reckless guitar leads, nasty female vocals, a hissing, loud sound, and skewed, gnarled hooks. (BIG NECK)
ULTRASONICAS
"Yo Fui una Adolescente Terrosatanica"
MR 163-1 10" $9.60
Look out HEADCOATEES... this first album from this all-girl band from Mexico City is garage punk at its absolute trashiest! Their song "Vente en Mi Boca" is an x-rated punk classic! 14 songs, Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Estrus 100% Apeshit Rock Sampler (Vol. 2)"
ES 1275-2 CD $6.50
24 hairy-palmed blasts culled from some of the more recent Estrus releases (1999 and 2000), with tracks from THE BOBBYTEENS, COYOTEMEN, THE DRAGS, ESTRELLA 20/20, FIREBALLS OF FREEDOM, GIMMICKS, INSOMNIACS, LORD HIGH FIXERS, THE MONKEYWRENCH, THE NOMADS, QUADRAJETS, SUGAR SHACK, SWITCH TROUT, VON ZIPPERS, WATTS, CROWN ROYALS, FAMOUS MONSTERS, FATAL FLYING GUILLOTINES, IMMORTAL LEE COUNTY KILLERS, MOONEY SUZUKI, NO-TALENTS, SEWERGROOVES, SOLEDAD BROTHERS, and TV KILLERS! (ESTRUS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"The Early Ones"
RIPOFF 038-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 038-2 CD $10.50
This collects several out of print Rip Off 7"s by THE STATICS, SPOILED BRATS, THE RIP OFFS, TEENGENERATE, THE MAKERS, and CRYIN OUT LOUDS. (RIP OFF)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"The Isle of Spight"
CR 006-2 CD $10.10
A fall-down-laughing parody of Woodstock, with tracks by THE MISTREATERS, THE PURITANS, THE IMMORTAL LEE COUNTY KILLERS, NEW 1 2, STAGMUMMER, and EARTHQUAKE PILLS, interspersed with screamingly funny "stage announcements" from the "Stoner Activist Coalition," the bitter, totally incoherent farmer whose fields were trampled, lost kids, fire warnings, and more. The booklet includes a map of the site, aerial photos after the "unfortunate events of the 3rd day" and more. Canadian import. (CATCH & RELEASE)
VON BONDIES, THE
"Lack of Communication"
SFTRI 658-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 658-2 CD $9.65
Detroit spawn of THE WHITE STRIPES, this group of 2 girls and 2 boys makes pulsating, creepy and often extremely sinister rock'n'roll that might remind you of THE GUN CLUB, LOVE, or THE SCIENTISTS. Produced by Jack White. (SYMPATHY)
WAISTCOATS, THE
"Surfisticated Sounds"
WIG 014-2 CD $11.15
Boss trash from Holland's grimiest garage, now available on CD (the LP is out of print). Seven thunderous LINK WRAY inspired instrumentals and seven blarin', punkin' vocal screamers in a KINKS/MILKSHAKES-ish vein. Fearsomely inspired, raw and tough, primitive rock'n'roll raunch! UK import. (ALOPECIA)
WEIRD LOVEMAKERS, THE
"Live: Bigger Than a Cookie, Better Than a Cake"
MTR 384-2 CD $9.65
Tucson's quirky snotpunk-garage punk-pop punk group hits the road and gets their set recorded live in Seattle, with new songs alongside some old, plus broken strings, inane banter, stupid covers and lots of inebriation. (EMPTY)
WILDEBEESTS, THE
"1996"
SMART 007-7 7" $4.35
The lairds of the boss racket do two gnarly, stompin' originals plus a rockin' CHUCK BERRY cover. Previous releases include 3 albums and numerous singles on labels like Sympathy, Corduroy, Norton, Alopecia, Screaming Apple and Hangman's Daughter. Numbered edition of 500. (SMART GUY)
WILDEBEESTS, THE
"Dimbo Party"
WIG 020-1 LP $9.60
WIG 020-2 CD $11.15
You remember last year's hot album on Sympathy, well here's the follow up from Scotland's lairds of boss racket! A monstrous slice of trashy garage, blues, and punk rock stupidity! Featuring refugees from THEE MILKSHAKES, THE KAISERS and THE THANES, this great new album from THE WILDEBEESTS is sure to be a winner! UK import. (ALOPECIA)
WONGS, THE
"Reanimate My Baby"
RIPOFF 041-1 LP $9.15
RIPOFF 041-2 CD $10.50
Sick fucks with a sound similar to THE PAGANS with maybe a little DEAD BOYS mixed in. Does it mean this shit is retro? Nah, it's all WONGS. Listen to "Reanimate My Baby," with the catchiest chorus this side of Hell, or see if they can outsick their first single with "Dildo Darlin'." This album is hotter than the sun in Arizona, where these guys call home. (RIP OFF)
WONTONS, THE
"Karaoke Night"
SCAP 058-7 7" $4.70
A new group from a former member of Austin band THE 1-4-5s, with four rockin', all-you-can-eat crazed garage-trash anthems. German import. (SCREAMING APPLE)
X-RAYS, THE
"Whores are Cool"
TRAMP 001-7 7" $4.60
You probably know these guys: 2 albums on Empty, zillions of singles on various US and European labels, lots of tours, etc. If you're into ragin' garage punk with a bit of a '60s flavor, this is for you. UK import. (SADDLETRAMP)
GARAGE RE-ISSUES
? & THE MYSTERIANS
"96 Tears"
QUEMAR 96-1 LP $12.25
A re-issue of this '60s garage classic from 1966, with all the original artwork! Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
? & THE MYSTERIANS
"Action"
QUESTM 01-1 LP $12.25
A re-issue of the very first 1966 LP by these '60s garage punk legends, long unavailable in any form. Original artwork, Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
CARAVELLES, THE
"Lovin' Just My Style"
BA 1146-7 7" $4.35
A flipped-out, fierce garage-punk tune by Arizona's legendary CARAVELLES (nearly 35 years after its original release, and more than 20 years after its appearance on an early Pebbles compilation), who were easily on par with THE SPIDERS (soon to become ALICE COOPER), THE MILE ENDS, PHIL & THE FRANTICS or any other local heroes of the era. This 7" also includes an instrumental version, plus the only know '60s garage song about masturbation, "Self Service," by an R&B group produced by the CARAVELLES' producer. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
CHANTS R&B
"Stage Door Witchdoctors"
BA 1149-2 CD $10.80
Rulers of the Christchurch, New Zealand, underground roost from 1964 to 1966! This collects their singles, and unreleased studio track and four live recordings, and the booklet is packed with info and photos. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
COUNT FIVE
"Psychotic Reaction"
CFIVE 01-1 LP $12.25
OK, these guys pretty much defined the term "one hit wonder," but if you're gonna write one hit, you might as well make it a good one. Here's a vinyl reissue of their 1966 acid-garage classic, with all the original artwork. Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
DOC THOMAS GROUP
"Doc Thomas Group"
AK 181-2 CD $13.00
Classic UK garage beat, R&B and soul from 1967, with great versions of songs by Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown and more. Guitarist Mike Ralphs and vocalist Stan Tippins went on be key members of MOTT THE HOOPLE. 12 tracks, Italian import. (AKARMA)
FE-FI-FOUR PLUS TWO / LINCOLN ST. EXIT, THE
"Split EP"
BA 1143-7 7" $4.35
This re-issues two ultra-rare, rippin' 1967 garage-punk singles from New Mexico's Lance Records; the sleeve has rare band photos and liner notes by Lance owner Dick Stewart. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
FLAMIN' GROOVIES
"Sneakers"
MR 188-1 10" $9.60
Their first release, recorded and released by the band on their own Snazz label in 1968, and now expensive collector-nerd fodder. Seven songs cut in one smokin' 7-hour session! This re-issue has all the original artwork, plus the signatures of all 5 band members and 4 different inserts: reproductions of 3 gig posters, plus a large band poster! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
H.T. 3, THE
"The H.T. 3"
BA 1153-2 CD $10.80
12 very teenage tracks from these mid-'60s Minneapolis garage pop almost-sensations: organ-driven, guitar-reverbed party rock'n'roll. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
LOS MOCKERS
"Girl You Won't Succeed"
MUNSTER 7142-7 7" $4.85
Billed as the Uruguayan answer to THE ROLLING STONES, this '60s garage raunch R&B outfit does 2 songs, including a fast rave-up of "I Just Wanna Make Love to You." Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
LOS MONSTRUOS
"Jerk Jerk Jerk"
EH 029-1 10" $9.60
One of the most popular Mexican bands of the mid-'60s, this Guadalajara outfit did a whole album devoted to the dance craze The Jerk! A bunch of wacky originals here, plus demented covers of songs by THE ANIMALS, PRETTY THINGS, TROGGS, and JIMMY REED! Originally released in 1965, this re-release features the original artwork. Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
LOS SAICOS
"Wild Teen Punk from Peru 1965!"
EH 005-1 10" $9.60
This collects all 5 singles released by this group 1965-66, and apparently influenced by THE TRASHMEN, LINK WRAY and THE DOWNLINERS SECT. Ultra-intense, wild garage punk! Photos and liner notes included. Spanish import. (ELECTRO HARMONIX)
MONKS, THE
"Black Time"
INT 2499000-1 LP $12.25
Five ex-GIs recorded this wild, raw, raving and really kooky '60s garage album in Germany, and it's now crazy collector-nerd fodder. This re-issue features all the original artwork. Euro import. (INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS)
MUSIC MACHINE, THE
"Turn On"
OSR 8875-1 LP $12.25
With their 1966 hit "Talk Talk," extra-nasty fuzz guitar and creepy, minor-key Farfisa, here's an album (the only one recorded by the original group) that's essential to raw '60s garage punk. This re-issue has all the original artwork and liner notes. Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
PENETRATORS
"Kings of Basement Rock"
RAVEUP 11-1 LP $11.35
A re-issue of the only album by these Syracuse NY lo-fi masters of "Back from the Grave" style garage punk! Recorded in 1976-78 but not released until the late '80s on their own label, it featured their '70s singles plus previously unreleased studio tracks. Italian import. (RAVE UP)
PERISCOPES, THE
"Beaver Shot"
BA 1144-7 7" $4.35
A re-release of the infamous early-'60s bump-and-grind classic, along with its original flip side, "Happy To Be," which is one of the dumbest "Louie Louie" rips you'll ever hear! Liner notes by Tim Warren of Crypt Records. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
PHIL AND THE FRANTICS
"Phil and the Frantics"
BA 1129-2 CD $10.80
Known to scores of American '60s garage band fans, PHIL AND THE FRANTICS gained their widespread notoriety by being one of the bands to have their regional '60s single "I Must Run" included on Pebbles Vol. 1 (first released in 1978!). In 1980, an entire album was released on the Voxx label as a vinyl LP. This CD release of PHIL AND THE FRANTICS includes some of the same tracks, but has been remastered for supreme sound quality, from all the original '64-'68 master tapes! (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
PRIMITIVES, THE
"The Ostrich"/"Sneaky Pete"
PRIMO 64-7 7" $6.30
Freaky-deaky frat rock from Lou Reed's 1964 pre-VELVET UNDERGROUND band, this was way ahead of its time with wild "European Son" type guitar and goofy lyrics. Do the Ostrich! Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
PRISONERS
"There is a Time"
MR 162-1 10" $9.60
Early '80s maximum R&B UK punk-funk, this is 4 songs from the kings of the Medway Sound, featuring James Taylor (no, not that James Taylor), who later went solo to form the JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET. This is a re issue of the PRISONERS first single, plus 2 songs from a rare French 7". Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
ROCK GARDEN
"Superstuff"
BA 1160-7 7" $4.35
This is a four song (two were never released) EP by this '60s Camden, Arkansas group. What you get is basic, premium, kick ass local American garage and folk. Originally released on Revise Records in 1967. (BACCHUS ARCHIVE)
SONNY FLAHARTY & THE MARK V
"Sonny Flaharty & The Mark V"
BA 1151-1 LP $8.85
BA 1151-2 CD $9.90
This collects the best tracks by this mid-'60s garage psych band, known for their semi-hit "Hey Conductor." Also included are some tunes by Flaharty's earlier band, THE YOUNG AMERICANS. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
TOPSY TURBYS
"Hey Tiger"
BA 1159-7 7" $4.35
Four songs by this '60s Phoenix band. An enterprising member of the JC Penney family figured if BEATLES wigs were so popular, they could make a killing selling turbans! Decked out in turbans, robes, and phony beards, this group recorded songs featured here like "Hey Tiger," "Topsy Turby," and two more that have never appeared since their local Phoenix release in 1965. (BACCHUS ARCHIVE)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Beat on the Krauts im Star-Club Hamburg 3"
UFOX 29-1 LP $9.00
Sixteen more rare, booty-shakin' cuts of mid-'60s garage stomp and merseybeat from the prolific German/British scene that gave the BEATLES their first exposure, featuring THE CRAZY BOYS, THE LIVING END, THE KRAUTS, THE BLACK ALBINOS, THE WEEDONS, THE SHEIKS, KENNY BERNNARD & THE WRANGLERS, JED EMONS & THE STRINGS, THE HEP STARS, THE SHAMROCKS, MIKE WALLACE & THE CARETAKERS, THE KENTUCKYS, THE SHAKE SPEARS, ADAM & EVE, THE TOP TEN ALL STARS, and JOHN O'HARA & HIS NEW PLAYBOYS. German import. (ROMULAN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Move It"
TS 6011-1 LP $8.70
TS 6011-2 CD $11.30
Eighteen blastingly inept, raw, fast and trashy 1964-65 style frat dance stomper rarities. Think the SONICS little brothers (minus a few IQ points in songwriting skills) wailing out TRASHMEN, RIVIERAS and KINGSMEN style slop, loose and wild. Includes PECK'S BAD BOYS, DEADLYS, THE STOMPERS, BUCCANEERS, DAVE & THE STONE HEARTS, THE INDIVIDUALS, CHEVRON'S FIVE, RETREDS, TWILITERS, SHONDELLS, THE REASON WHY, CREATIONS, BOBBY RUNNEL'S FAUX PAS, BILL TATMAN & THE RAMPAGERS, GALAXIES, BANSHEES, CUSTOMS FIVE, and ROYAL COACHMEN. (TEENAGE SHUTDOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Realities in Life"
REALIF 01-1 LP $11.85
16 obscure tracks of US '60s garage punk from MICHAEL JOHN & THE PENDULUMS, MUSHROOMS, THE SANDALS, THE SHAGS, THE UNION JACKS, THE KEYES, T.R. & THE YARDSMEN, THE TRIBE, THE JOURNEYMEN, THE MOR-LOKS, THE WHAT'S NEW, THE UNDESYDED, THE FYREBIRDS, DICKY TREADWAY, and THE SHEFFIELDS. Fuzz, freakbeat, stomp, blues and more, with the record labels from the original 45s on the cover. Limited pressing, Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Seeds Turn to Flowers Turn to Dust"
BA 1133-1 LP $8.85
BA 1133-2 CD $10.80
A collection of totally unrelated psychedelic/garage obscurities from the mid to late '60s. All tracks are unknown, unstamped and demented as all get out. Tracks by PEOPLE OF THE SUNSET STRIP, NOBODY'S CHILDREN, THE BLADES OF GRASS, THE WEATHERVANE, LOS YORKS, THE BLACK SUN, BUCKWHEAT, TURQUOISE, THE MOVEMENT, LAZY NICKLES, WICKED TRUTH, AUGA TURBIA, BLACKROCK and SHERMAN MARSHALL. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Teenage Shutdown 12: No Tease"
TS 6612-1 LP $8.70
TS 6612-2 CD $11.30
Rare tracks from primo mid-'60s garage never-beens THE FUGITIVES, OUTCASTS FOUR, NOMADS, STANDELS, KON-TAKS, STRANGERS, BARE FACTS, JESTERS IV, COACHMEN, CHOLOS, THE ILLUSIONS, IN-VADERS, SWINGIN' SAFARIS, JAY DEE & CHASERS, MARAUDERS, HANGMEN, KARETAKERS and MERE EXISTENCE. Presented with swank fidelity and snappy packaging, the LPs come with liner notes and color shots of the original 45s, the CDs with 12-page color booklets. (TEENAGE SHUTDOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Teenage Shutdown 13: I'm Gonna Stay"
TS 6613-1 LP $8.70
TS 6613-2 CD $11.30
Rare tracks from primo mid-'60s garage never-beens THE MONDELS, MONGRELL'S BAND, WANDERER'S REST, PEABODY HERMITAGE, MODDS, SCEPTRES, GREG BARR & BARR ASSOCIATION, GREAT SOCIETY, OSCAR & THE MAJESTICS, IDES, LOU CAPRI, GRAINS OF TIME, MONDELS, ROCK GARDEN, MOXIES, BLACK BANANA and NIGHT MIST. Presented with swank fidelity and snappy packaging, the LPs come with liner notes and color shots of the original 45s, the CDs with 12-page color booklets. (TEENAGE SHUTDOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Teenage Shutdown 14: Howlin' for My Darlin'"
TS 6614-1 LP $8.70
TS 6614-2 CD $11.30
Rare tracks from primo mid-'60s garage never-beens THE TASMANIANS, UNDERTAKERS, LIMEY & THE YANKS, TROPICS, UNDERWORLD, GREEK FOUNTAINS, JAGGED EDGE, COBRAS, NICK HOFFMAN, GRAVEN IMAGE, DEVIL'S OWN, CANADIAN SQUIRES, KEITH KESSLER, THE ROGUES and THE DIRTY SHAMES. Presented with swank fidelity and snappy packaging, the LPs come with liner notes and color shots of the original 45s, the CDs with 12-page color booklets. (TEENAGE SHUTDOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Teenage Shutdown 15: She's a Pest"
TS 6615-1 LP $8.70
TS 6615-2 CD $11.30
Rare tracks from primo mid-'60s garage never-beens THE PENDELUMS, ROVIN' FLAMES, WIND, INSECTS, SCEPTRES, CHYLDREN, CONVERTS, 3RD EVOLUTION, THE PLAYGUES, TREEZ, THE LIVING ENDS, A.J. & THE SAVAGES, LAVENDER HOUR, THE WIND, APOLLO'S APACHES, MOTT'S MEN, ROYAL KNIGHTS, and THE PRIMATES. Presented with swank fidelity and snappy packaging, the LPs come with liner notes and color shots of the original 45s, the CDs with 12-page color booklets. (TEENAGE SHUTDOWN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"The Bad Vibrations of 16 US Lost Bands, Vol. 1"
AK 123-1 LP $17.25
AK 123-2 CD $13.00
A cool 16 track compilation of obscure US garage bands from the mid '60s, with JIM DOVAL AND THE GAUCHOS, THE WANTED, THE MERSEY BEATS USA, THE BOYS NEXT DOOR, THE TREE, THE MIXED EMOTIONS, COLOSSAL, THE ROCKS, THE DIMENSIONS, GIL BATEMAN, THE ABSTRACT SOUND, THE SANDMEN, THE MONACLES, THE DISCIPLES, DISTANT SOUNDS and NEW CHAINS III. LP in gatefold sleeve on 180 gram vinyl. Italian import. (AKARMA)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"The East Side Sound, Vol. 2"
BA 1139-1 LP $8.85
BA 1139-2 CD $10.80
More from the rockin' side of the Chicano tracks, this time featuring rare mid-'60s gems from MARK & THE ESCORTS, THE CASSINOS, and legendary Los Angeles disc jockey GODFREY. (BACCHUS ARCHIVES)
GARAGE, SURF
BOSS MARTIANS, THE
"Move!"
ID 123381-1 LP $8.85
ID 123381-2 CD $10.80
This long-awaited record shows off a refreshed, harder rocking, recklessly louder Fender-endorsed MARTIANS, with a tough rock'n'roll-pop approach. Still though, this Seattle-Tacoma 4-piece have retained their surf stompin' WIPERS-PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS sound. (DIONYSUS)
BRADIPOS FOUR
"Beach Fool"
KYS 002-7 7" $4.55
The debut release by this garagey, punky, lo-fi instro surf band from Italy. These are the absolute last copies of a numbered edition of 409! Italian import. (KILL YOURSELF)
LOS CINCOS SOUND
"Circa 1995"
SFTRI 559-1 2x7" $6.40
SFTRI 559-2 CD $8.45
An old batch of trashy garage rock recorded in '95, but never released because the original label ran out of money. KINKS, COUNT 5, STOOGES, HEADCOATS, extended improv madness. (SYMPATHY FOR THE RECORD INDUSTRY)
POONTWANG
"Oh Yeah!"
SWEBET 01-2 CD $10.10
Good-time, bouncy, upbeat and way rockin' garage and surf with a big fat '60s streak running through it (but plenty of '90s 'tude), from these four San Francisco girls. Farfisa and fuzz guitar fans will love this, and it doesn't hurt that the lyrics tend to be hilarious, either. Very very cool. (SWEATY BETTY)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Landlocked & Loaded!"
TIRC 001-2 CD $11.30
Hi-octane garage punk, surf, hot rod, garage psych and rockabilly from the great Midwest! 27 tracks from 16 bands: THE REVELATORS, BENT SCEPTERS, THE GEARGRINDERS, THE DELSTARS, THEE PHANTOM 5IVE, THE CRIPPLERS, DED BUGS, 12 GAUGE BLUES, TRIP DADDYS, 13 FRIGHTENED GIRLS, JOHNNY MAGNET, THEE LORDLY SERPENTS, SPACE AGE PALMER, FULLBLOWN, GLAMOUR PUSS, and THE HONKEYS. (TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"N.O.-Fi"
TD 013-2 CD $10.10
An hour of the best of New Orleans surf and garage, recorded live at The Mermaid Lounge especially for this album. Features 19 roaring, full throttle performances by THE ROYAL PENDLETONS, THE FAMOUS MONSTERS, THE RAMPARTS, THE LEOPOLDS, THE DARKEST HOURS, THE PERSUADERS, and THE MACGILLICUDDYS. 8 page booklet with lotsa photos. Co-released with the Root Beer Extract label. (TURDUCKEN)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Takin' Out the Trash!"
DCCD 07-2 CD $10.10
A tribute to one of the great garage/surf groups of the '60s, THE TRASHMEN. Just about everybody knows their hit "Surfin' Bird," but here's some of the best contemporary surf and surf-influenced garage bands covering 21 of their songs. Contributing cuts are UNTAMED YOUTH, THE NEANDERTHALS, THE PENETRATORS, THE BOSS MARTIANS, THE SURF TRIO, LOS MEL-TONES, THE SATURN V, SIR BALDIE & HIS WIG-OUTS, THE VOLCANOS, FORTUNE & MALTESE, THE WOGGLES, THE NEPTUNAS, JONNY & THE SHAMEN, and several others. (DOUBLE CROWN)
GLAM PUNK
LIBERTINE
"See You in the Next Life"
NRA 1002-2 CD $9.65
Stylized NY rock'n'roll; a totally lethal combination of power and angst, catchy, fist in the air anthems, BIG choruses, attitude, and more style than you can shake a pair of stretch jeans and leopard print earmuffs at. THE CLASH and JOHNNY THUNDERS are the obvious comparisons, but don't forget the splash of PSYCHEDELIC FURS and BILLY IDOL. These guys have played with MOTLEY CRUE! These guys have the '70's glam/punk/Brit Pop act down cold! Next stop: Anaheim Stadium. (NEW RED ARCHIVES)
SOUR JAZZ
"Dressed to the Left"
MUNSTER 224-2 CD $10.70
15 of the best tracks from the first 2 albums by this New York rock'n'roll sensation composed of veterans of a bucketful of slammin' NYC acts from CHEETAH CHROME to WALTER LURE and JEFF DAHL. Think "New Values" era IGGY meets Chicago blues phase BEASTS OF BOURBON. Also includes 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks and a video clip! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
GRUNGE
TEMPLE OF THE DOG
"Temple Of The Dog"
TOD 91-1 LP $11.20
The only recording by this short-lived group that formed from the ashes of Seattle metal band MOTHER LOVE BONE after the death of its singer, and before its transformation into PEARL JAM. Original artwork, Euro import. (MISC. LABELS)
HALLOWEEN
SCREAMING LORD SUTCH / SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS
"Split EP"
MUNSTER7 139-7 7" pic disc $5.70
A 1966 gem, "She was a Cheat" by Lee Hazlewood, from SCREAMING LORD SUTCH (not on the upcoming album!), and SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS does "Potluck," his final 1998 studio recording, again not on the upcoming LP! Extra-heavy picture disc vinyl! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Haunted Loci One"
DOLO 05-1 LP $9.60
Electronics, electro-acoustics and screams brought to you by an assortment of nonconformists from select "haunted" places around the US. Includes pieces by DAVID SLUSSER (Pixar/Skywalker Ranch sound designer), KARLA LAVAY (yes, Anton's kid) with RUBBER O CEMENT, CULTURCIDE, EARWICKER, WOOF PIES, SCHEMATIC, SKOZEY FETISCH, OMNIVOROUS SCENCILLIUM & HEADLESS, and THE BRAN. Cover art by Karla with Bonnie Banks, packaging in that handmade CAROLINER style. (BRUTAL SOUND FX)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Monster Party 2000"
MUSICK 018-2 CD $11.00
The ultimate Halloween compilation, with 22 creepy, rockin' and fun tracks by SATAN'S PILGRIMS, LOS STRAITJACKETS, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, THE BOSS MARTIANS, THE WOGGLES, EDDIE ANGEL & THE OMEGA MEN, THE HELLBENDERS, 3-D INVISIBLES, THE SPACE COSSACKS, FREDDY FORTUNE, BLEED, THE HYPNOMEN, THE TIKI TONES, BAMBI MOLESTERS, FIFTY FOOT COMBO, DEADBOLT, LOS PELEGRINOS NEGROS, THE MADEIRA, COBRAJETS, and THE CHIMPS. (MUSICK)
HARD ROCK
BOMB
"Lovesucker"
WR 1384-2 CD $10.10
The first new album in several years from these guys, and all the original members are back for this dark, psychotic romp through twisted psychedelia. (WINGNUT)
BROTHER BRICK
"See You Tonight"
BANG 12-7 7" $4.85
Three songs of high-energy, melodic hard rock in a '70s Detroit style from this kick-ass Australian band. Full color board sleeve, heavy blue vinyl, Spanish import. (BANG)
BROTHER BRICK
"The Same"/"Chip on My Shoulder"
RCK 01-7 7" $3.35
Sporting lots of cross-pollination with folks like THE CELIBATE RIFLES, DENIZ TEK GROUP, PROTON ENERGY PILLS, ASTEROID B-612, CHALLENGER-7, YES MEN, and HORNY TOADS, this veteran Australian institution does the whole Detroit/STOOGES/MC5 thing with the style and energy of RADIO BIRDMAN at their best. This is their first US release. Snappy full-color sleeve art! (ROCKIN' HOUSE)
C-AVERAGE
"Second Reckoning"
KRS 371-2 CD $11.30
A super-heavy soundtrack with influences from BLACK SABBATH, BLUE CHEER, RUSH and KARP. (KILL ROCK STARS)
GRINCH / LOST GOAT
"Split LP"
PR 18-1 LP $9.00
Can you say "heavy?" The almost-legendary early-mid-'90s East Bay ragers GRINCH (who released 2 full albums on World Service/Rough Trade) present songs from an unreleased 1996 10", and current San Francisco thundermeisters LOST GOAT dish up a full side of their own horrorshow 90-weight, following up their 1998 album on Life Is Abuse and 7" on Alternative Tentacles. (PROBE)
HELLACOPTERS, THE
"Dirty Women"
BANG 4-7 7" $4.85
Head bangin', fuel injected action rock to the max! Full color board sleeve, heavy blue vinyl, Spanish import. (BANG)
JACK MEATBEAT & THE U.G.S.
"Back from World War III"
MUNSTER 173-1 LP $9.60
MUNSTER 173-2 CD $11.90
A full album from this 5-year-old side project by 3 current members of Finnish maniacs THE FLAMIN' SIDEBURNS, where they veer off in a STOOGES-inspired direction of high-energy rock'n'roll. Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
LARD
"70s Rock Must Die"
VIRUS 235-1 12" EP $7.65
VIRUS 235-2 CD5 $8.15
The title track is a bit of a departure for LARD, a trip down Melrose with long hair, decked in leather, with Biafra, Al and Paul flipping the bird as they drive. The rest of the EP is back to classic LARD, with all the crushing guitars, freakish noise and Biafra's wailing vocals we all know. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
LOVEMASTERS
"Pusherman of Love"
SM 500-2 CD $10.10
Detroit-style hard rock with a touch of JAMES BROWN, the inevitable STOOGES influence, and even a PRETTY THINGS cover to round it out. Is Detroit the only place where soul and hard rock goes together so seamlessly? I guess it must be something in the water... Previous album on Total Energy (Bomp). (I-94)
STEP SISTER
"Autopilot Stuck on Get Down"
SV 36-2 CD $8.00
Cleveland's masters of disaster return with a blazing disc of non-stop headbanging southern-fried boogiefied jobber rock. Loud and ugly as they come, and proud of it. (SMOG VEIL)
STEP SISTER / STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS
"Keepin' It in the Family"
SV 34-7 7" $4.35
A hard rock slugfest with two songs each from THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS and Cleveland's STEP SISTER. Mmulti-color marbled vinyl. (SMOG VEIL)
SYRUP
"Solid Gold Asstro Soul"
P 051-1 LP $8.00
Songs about good loving, swimming holes, and fine wine! This LP by these Tallahassee troublemakers is a heavy mix of KISS, RICK JAMES, BUTTHOLE SURFERS, and Southern boogie. (SCOOCH POOCH)
THRONES, THE
"Sperm Whale"
KRS 283-1 12" EP $6.75
KRS 283-2 CD $11.30
Mr. "Heavy" Joe Preston is back with another slab o' portable thunder, this one an evocation of nature that draws connections between land-heavies and sea-heavies. The CD version also has the tracks from the "White Rabbit, White Rabbit, White Rabbit" 12" EP. (KILL ROCK STARS)
TIGHT BROS FROM WAY BACK WHEN
"Lend You a Hand"
KRS 370-1 LP $8.85
KRS 336-2 CD $11.30
Frantic hard rock'n'punk from Olympia, WA. Throw some MC5, BLACK FLAG, and AC/DC into the mixer and you've got it. Also, this features members of BEHEAD THE PROPHET NO LORD SHALL LIVE and KARP; you can hear the same urges here. (KILL ROCK STARS)
TIGHT BROS FROM WAY BACK WHEN
"Runnin' Thru My Bones"
KRS 339-1 LP $8.85
KRS 339-2 CD $11.30
The TIGHT BROS live in the current year, but just barely. Ex-members of KARP and BEHEAD THE PROPHET get down and take ya hiiigheer in '70s style shake yer booty country, tambourine in hand and ass in 6th gear. (KILL ROCK STARS)
TOAD
"Stop This Crime"
AK 183-2 CD $13.00
Guitar virtuoso Vic Vergeat, leader of legendary power blues-rock outfit TOAD, returned to the studio in 1993 for the first time since his group's heyday to produced this album of 12 new originals, backed by a tight rhythm section. DEEP PURPLE, HIGH TIDE and LED ZEP fans should be delighted. (AKARMA)
TOILET BOYS, THE
"Living Like a Millionaire"
CF 019-P 12" pic disc $9.60
Outrageous full color picture disc with 6 glam and hard rock songs, none of which are on the CD! Limited edition of 1000. (COLDFRONT)
TOILET BOYS, THE
"Sinners and Saints"
CF 022-2 CD5 $8.90
Seven blistering glam/hard rock songs recorded in March 1999, as a prelude to their full album coming on Roadrunner next year. (COLDFRONT)
VENOM P. STINGER
"Live"
ANOPHELES 001-1 LP $7.10
Uncompromisingly raw rock recorded live in a radio session in 1991. The 3rd LP from this Australian band whose members later formed the awesome instrumental trio DIRTY THREE. Limited pressing of 1000 on clear vinyl. (ANOPHELES)
VICE PRINCIPALS, THE
"After School with the Vice Principals"
SFTRI 613-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 613-2 CD $9.65
The HUMPERS old guitarist gets together with THE JONESES bassist and keyboardist and run straight into the studio with this bunch of LA rockers. (SYMPATHY)
HARD ROCK RE-ISSUES
BLACK WIDOW
"III"
GET 571-1 LP $12.55
The third album from this British satanic hard rock outfit, originally released in 1971 on CBS. Gatefold sleeve with original art, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (GET BACK)
BUDGIE
"Budgie"
RR 2012-1 LP $12.25
If you like 'em heavy and hard, here's the first album by the Welsh heavy metal outfit, originally released in 1971 on MCA, now re-issued on Repertoire. Great cover art, limited red vinyl pressing of 1500, German import. (MISC. LABELS)
DAVE CHASTAIN BAND
"Rockin' Roulette"
AK 159-1 LP $17.25
AK 159-2 CD $13.00
Southern fried rock akin to LYNYRD SKYNYRD, ALLMAN BROTHERS or OUTLAWS, originally released by Rumble Records in 1980. Original artwork, gatefold sleeve with lyrics, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (AKARMA)
FROST
"Live at the Grande Ballroom"
VANGUARD 6553-1 2xLP $25.60
VANGUARD 6553-2 CD $13.00
A previously unreleased 1968 Detroit show by this devastating '60s hard rock band, featuring duelling guitars and a great rhythm section. 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (VANGUARD)
FROST, THE
"Rock and Roll Music"
VANGUARD 6541-1 LP $17.25
A mixture of studio material and live tracks (recorded at Detroit's Grande Ballroom), their 2nd album was first released in 1969. Considered the band's best, this album strongly foreshadowed guitarist Dick Wagner's later work with LOU REED and ALICE COOPER. Original artwork, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (VANGUARD)
KOPPERFIELD
"Tales Untold"
GFC 412-1 2xLP $25.60
An ultra-rare hard rock album by a great yet unknown Michigan band, originally released as single album by Kopperdisc in 1974. This reissue includes a bonus LP with 9 unreleased tracks recorded during the same period. Think screamin' guitars, tortured vocals, and an organ sound very similar to early YES. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, with original artwork. Gatefold sleeve, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (GEAR FAB)
MOBY DICK
"Moby Dick"
AK 1028-1 LP $17.25
AK 1028-2 CD $13.00
This Italian hard rock outfit (later known as CITTA FRONTALE), who sang in English and are sometimes compared to LED ZEPPELIN or BLACK SABBATH, recorded these tracks in 1970 and 1973 in Rome and London. Apparently not released at the time, this includes 3 bonus tracks. Original artwork, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (AKARMA)
MOTORHEAD
"White Line Fever"/"Leavin' Here"
MUNSTER 7147-P 7" pic disc $5.70
The limited edition black vinyl re-issue is sold out, but here's a picture disc of the same 7"! Spanish import. (MUNSTER)
SORCERY
"Sinister Soldiers"
DDR 512-2 CD $12.00
Heavy duty, doomy hard rock, sometimes compared to KISS or GRAVE, originally out on Century in 1978. The original vinyl is big-time collector fodder. Euro import. (DODO)
YANCY DERRINGER
"Openers"
GFC 410-1 LP $17.25
The first reissue ever for this album originally released by Hemisphere in 1975 in a limited edition of 1000 copies. Outstanding rock from Wisconsin, influenced by the likes of LED ZEPPELIN, ROLLING STONES and MOTT THE HOOPLE. Original artwork, 180 gram vinyl, Italian import. (GEAR FAB)
YESTERDAY'S CHILDREN
"Yesterday's Children"
MAP 3012-1 LP $12.25
Garagey, crushing, double-guitar blues-rock with screaming vocals, on the only album by this Connecticut band, first released in 1968. Fans of early BLUE CHEER will dig this one! Deluxe 220 gram vinyl pressing, original artwork, Euro import. (MAP CITY)
HARDCORE, PUNK
30 SECONDS OVER TOKYO
"30 Seconds Over Tokyo"
FLAT 1998-2 CD $8.90
Here's a Boston-area band that mixes lots of thundering thrash (including a pull-out-the-stops MOTORHEAD cover) with a bit of melodic hardcore. (FLAT)
30 SECONDS OVER TOKYO / THE TROUBLE
"A Day in the Suburbs"
FLATTT 01-7 7" $4.00
Three hardcore thrashers from 30 SECONDS (including a BAD BRAINS cover) and a couple of rousing street punk anthems from THE TROUBLE. (FLAT)
A.P.P.L.E.
"All Punks Please Leave Earth!"
SKIP 82-1 LP $8.55
SKIP 82-2 CD $10.50
Recorded in 1987 at New York's Tin Pan Alley, this is their last show with Javier from NY hardcore legends HEART ATTACK on drums and Mike on guitar. All these songs are radically different and better than the studio versions. (BROKEN)
AGATHOCLES / PP7 GAFTZEB
"Split EP"
TPOS 120-7 7" $4.25
One atypical AGATHOCLES song heavy on the electronic effects, and 3 even stranger tunes from Swedish band PP7 GAFTZEB that range from bad attitude hardcore to spoken word upbeat rock to really goofy semi calypso. Red vinyl. (TPOS)
AMERICAN HERITAGE
"Through the Age of Quarrel and Into the Era of Putting Up with It"
TMU 066-2 CD $9.00
Free jazz, punk and metal form a densely packed, chaotic sound for this atypical Chicago band. CD includes a Quicktime movie. Two previous releases in Europe, but this is their US debut. (TROUBLEMAN)
AMERICAN STEEL
"Every New Morning"
C 007-7 7" $4.00
Released after their debut album on New Disorder and before their 2nd album on Lookout, this is 3 hard-charging tracks by this CRIMPSHRINE sounding East Bay punk outfit, including a PSYCHEDELIC FURS cover. (CHEETAH'S)
ANASAZI, THE
"Calculating Components and Compound Formulas for Mass Population Reconstruction, AKA Measurement and Control"
TMU 055-1 LP $8.65
TMU 055-2 CD $9.65
Blistering California hardcore, with ex-members of MOHINDER, JENNY PICCOLO and YAPHETT KOTO, but this gets much rawer than those bands. (TROUBLEMAN)
ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET
"Caveat Emptor"
SAH 50-1 LP $8.70
SAH 50-2 CD $10.70
Bass, drums, no guitar, vocals, aggressive tendencies and a penchant for weirdness from this new trio draws comparisons to MAN IS THE BASTARD, NOMEANSNO, and even WALL OF VOODOO. Personnel from SPAZZ, CAPITALIST CASUALTIES, and BJORN BABY BJORN. (SLAP A HAM)
ANTI-FLAG
"Mobilize"
AF 0014-2 CD $10.70
New anarcho-punk from these baby-sitting Steel City pogo punk rockers, and the follow-up full length to their "Underground Network" album. Here are 8 new studio tracks, plus 6 live tracks including "Die for the Government," "A New Kind of Army," and "Underground Network." The Fat influence remains on these new tracks, with some new school breaks and stutters, and alot of melody and harmony ala NAKED RAYGUN. Plus, a free A-F Records sampler CD is included with every copy. (A-F)
ASTRID OTO
"Songs of Wrath and Optimism"
SKIP 81-7 7" $4.00
High energy punk from North Carolina that harkens back to the old East Bay punk sound, and featuring Aaron Cometbus (ex-CRIMPSHRINE) on drums and Cindy from Doris zine on vocals. (BROKEN)
AVSKUM
"In the Spirit of Massdestruction"
PRANK 038-1 LP $8.65
PRANK 038-2 CD $9.00
More old-school 1980s hardcore a la DISCHARGE from this veteran Swedish band, this is their 2nd album since reforming (after a 10 year break) in 1998. (PRANK)
B-MOVIE RATS
"I-94 Live"
I94 005-2 CD $8.90
Killer Detroit punk recorded live at the Gold Dollar. These guys freely mix influences from '80s thrash, classic Detroit bands like MC5 and THE STOOGES, '70s hard rock and late '70s punk. (I-94)
BAD FORM, THE
"The Bad Form"
MATW 04-7 7" $4.00
Violent, tortured, nihilistic New Jersey hardcore with a singer who sounds alot like Nikki Sikki of SICK PLEASURE. 5 songs with lyrics, sticker and poster. (MAD AT THE WORLD)
BEHEAD THE PROPHET N.L.S.L.
"Making Craters Where Buildings Stood"
POLLUTE 047-7 7" $4.35
Awesome 7-song follow-up to the amazing "I am the Great and Fiery Force" album. Chaotic screaming and hectic rifting fills this EP that comes in a cover that folds out into a poster. Their best yet! (SOUND POLLUTION)
BELTONES, THE
"Naming My Bullets"
TKOROUND 17-7 7" $4.35
Gritty, '77-style punk with firm roots in the '50s and '60s, catchy songs and great reviews all around. (TKO)
BILLYCLUB
"FUVM"
HELLO 402-2 CD $7.15
Six intense, shredding songs of hardcore punk, with a bit of a streetpunk influence, from this well-known Texas band. This is catchy, kick-ass stuff that'll have you singing along within seconds. Thumbs up! (HELLO)
BLACK DICE
"Peace in the Valley"
31G 17-7 7" + book $7.20
Rarely are BLACK DICE songs constructed from musical reference, but rather from drawings and visual assemblages. This release attempts to illustrate the process, with 40 full color pages of photos, collages, and illustrations that loosely relate to these two abrasive tracks. (THREE ONE G)
BLACK DICE
"Semen of the Sun"
TMU 084-7 7" $4.00
A re-release of a highly sought-after 7", originally out on Brooklyn, New York's Tape Records. Their last hardcore release, these sounds are still chaotic, disturbed and brutal. This has the original artwork, highly stylized, in typical BLACK DICE fashion. (TROUBLEMAN)
BLIND SOCIETY
"Our Future's Looking Bleak"
OUT 006-2 CD $10.50
Hardcore punk in the vein of early BLACK FLAG from this New Jersey powerhouse band. (OUTSIDER)
BOILING MAN
"Roadkill Museum"
SW 27-7 7" $4.00
Angered political punk, '80s hardcore style, played with raw, violent precision. A little like THE PIST mixed with the abrasive chaos of FILTH. (SIX WEEKS)
BOILS, THE
"World Poison"
CY 112-2 CD $10.15
A raw, aggressive sound on this Philadelphia band's first album, somewhere between punchy hardcore and catchy, singalong streetpunk. (CYCLONE)
BOLLWEEVILS, THE
"History of the Bollweevils, Part 2"
DSR 75-1 3xLP $11.15
DSR 75-2 CD $9.65
Years in the making but well worth it, this collects 24 songs, 7 never before released, others from obscure comps. For the first time, "History, Part 1" will appear on vinyl, with Part 2 as a double LP on colored vinyl, limited to 1000! (DR. STRANGE)
BRUISERS, THE
"In the Pit: Live & Rare"
TKOROUND 45-1 LP $8.25
TKOROUND 45-2 CD $10.35
An 18-song collection of rare and unreleased material gathered from throughout the band's decade-long history, mixing the classic Oi! sound with rockabilly and hardcore to create their own unique music. (TKO)
BUZZKILL
"House of Bad Touch"
VIRUS 233-1 LP $8.85
VIRUS 233-2 CD $10.50
Spastic hardcore, Jersey metal and Three Stooges rock covering all the bases. Their 3rd full album. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
CAVITY
"Miscellaneous Recollections '92-'97"
KP 003-2 CD $9.70
Miami, Florida's CAVITY have put 16 unreleased, rare, early and out of print songs on the plate here, including a cover of THE GERMS' "Shutdown." Prepare for violent, menacing, screamo hardcore complete with insanely heavy guitars, near psychosis, throat ravenged vocals, and interjections of noise. Some breaks, but no "break downs." Previous releases on Man's Ruin and Bacteria Sour. (KAPOW)
CHOKEBORE
"Black Black"
PNMV 22-1 LP $8.55
PNMV 22-2 CD $10.20
Previously available only as a European import, CHOKEBORE's magnum opus is now out as a US domestic release. (PUNK IN MY VITAMINS)
CHOKEBORE
"Chokebore"
PNMV 20-7 2x7" $6.45
Some previously released gems packed in a full-color gatefold jacket. (PUNK IN MY VITAMINS)
COQUETTISH
"Coquettish"
AM 079-7 7" $4.20
AM 079-2 CD5 $7.00
Blistering Japanese hardcore with hints of ska, and bits of early SUICIDE MACHINES, SPAZZ and HI STANDARD. (ASIAN MAN)
CREEPS ON CANDY
"Wonders of Giardia Vol. 3"
VIRUS 232-1 LP $8.85
VIRUS 232-2 CD $10.50
This is the band DEAD AND GONE with a new singer, and continues with their abrasive, raw and moody dissonance fuelled by bass-driven rhythms, wailing vocals, thundering drums and noise-damaged guitar. This album is also a benefit for the Haight Ashbury Youth Outreach Team. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
CRIMINALS
"Burning Flesh and Broken Fingers"
ADELINE 004-1 LP $8.85
ADELINE 004-2 CD $10.50
Their 2nd album, featuring current and ex-members of BLATZ, THE GR'UPS, HI-FIVES, RED #5 and BLACK CAT MUSIC. Loud, fast and pissed-off tunes, perfect for riots, political upheavals and various other felonies. (ADELINE)
CUFFS / THE VIGILANTES, THE
"Split EP"
FLATCV 01-7 7" $4.00
Two tunes each of classic-sounding hardcore from New Jersey's CUFFS and Boston's VIGILANTES. (FLAT)
DBS
"Some Boys Got It, Most Men Don't"
ND 16-2 CD $8.90
Powerful, lyric, melodic hardcore from this popular Vancouver band. (NEW DISORDER)
DEATHREAT / TALK IS POISON
"Split EP"
PRANK 019-7 7" $4.00
Five-song rampage from Memphis' DEATHREAT: stripped-down old-style HC; short, quick songs. 4-song detonation from Oakland's TALK IS POISON: hardcore cut from a nastier, BLACK FLAG-styled jib; shouted lyrics, grimy distortion, steamrolling anger. (PRANK)
DEVOTCHKAS
"Oi Toy"
BOOTBOY 03-7 7" $4.85
Leather, bristles, studs and lipstick! Three NYC hardcore punk girls and their guy drummer go for maximum crunch on these 4 songs with obvious early '80s UK influences. (PUNK CORE)
DIABOLICAL EXPLOITS
"Diabolical Exploits"
NRA 1003-2 CD $9.65
Another round of East Bay punk musical chairs, this one features Andy Ernst (producer/engineer for slews of big-name EB punk bands), Ian Miller of SKANKIN' PICKLE and REDEMPTION '87, and Rob Ivey of BOTTOM DAWG and THE HAVE-NOTS. (NEW RED ARCHIVES)
DOGS, THE
"Mary's Dead"
REVENGE 002-7 7" $4.20
SoCal hardcore with a morbid streak, and just enough melody to get 'em thrashing in the pit if they weren't already banned from all the clubs. (REVENGE)
DRAGONS, THE
"Rock Like Fuck"
JR 036-2 CD $10.85
Kick-ass, hyped up and stripped down rock'n'roll from this veteran San Diego band. This is their 4th album since their 1990 beginnings, and yep, it rocks like fuck. (JUNK)
DREAD, THE
"Bonnie and Clyde"
SW 35-1 LP $8.30
SW 35-2 CD $9.00
Punch in the face pogo punk with the melodic yet rage-filled sounds of fast, tuneful hardcore that may remind you of YOUTH BRIGADE or AVAIL. Previous LP on Clearview, with lotsa 7", 10" and various split releases under their belts. (SIX WEEKS)
DUANE PETERS & THE HUNNS
"Wayward Bantams"
DSR 9011-1 LP $8.55
DSR 9011-2 CD $11.00
Led by skateboard legend and self-destructive singer Duane Peters (US BOMBS), this is a great Orange County punk rock in the classic tradition: two Les Pauls, bass, and drums. All of this is punctuated by Duane's drawling, intense vocal delivery, and a much more street rock'n'roll oriented sound than that of THE BOMBS. (DISASTER)
ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN
"Rock'n'Roll Monster"
ANDA 245-1 LP $8.25
ANDA 245-2 CD $10.20
This long-awaited album combines all 6 tracks from the out-of-print "Monster" 10"/CD, plus another 6 tracks recorded with guest vocalist Rik L. Rik (formerly of pioneering LA punk band F-WORD). (AUGOGO)
ENGINE KID
"Heater Sweats Nails"
TMU 008-7 7" $4.00
A thick, juicy and very heavy slab of guitar meat on side one; the flip has a slow, dark and creepy instrumental. Slick sleeve with great artwork. (TROUBLEMAN)
EXPLOSION
"The Explosion"
JT 1047-2 CD5 $6.55
This year-and-a-half old Boston outfit plays '77-style jams with elements of street punk and oi with the attack of hardcore. Think THE CLASH, BUZZCOCKS, MISFITS, SEX PISTOLS, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, NAKED RAYGUN and even THE WHO. (JADE TREE)
FLESHIES / VICTIMS FAMILY
"Split EP"
VIRUS 270-7 7" $4.00
Unreleased tracks not featured on either band's new LPs. FLESHIES give us some of their power packed, whirling dervish doomsday rock complete with gratuitous banshee wails on "Gonna Have To Pass." Veterans VICTIMS FAMILY continue to dismantle the universe atom by atom with maestro like musicianship, obliterating the lines between noise, jazz core, and punk. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
FORCA MACABRA / ARMAGEDOM
"Split LP"
SW 26-1 LP $8.25
SW 26-2 CD $9.35
Five never-before-heard deathcore slabs-o-gore dug up from the rotting corpse of Brazil's famed ARMAGEDOM, plus 8 blazing hardcore monster tracks from Finland's FORCA MACABRA. (SIX WEEKS)
FRACAS
"A New Host of Torment"
CALOD 02-1 CD $6.00
Crushing East Bay drunk punk rock. These guys take an '80s hardcore thing inspired by THE DEAD KENNEDYS and THE MISFITS, and then mix an awesome Mystic Records "Nardcore" sound with it; 11 songs that are not only rough and powerful, but also blazing fast and fun. Fun the way smashing a car window is fun. (CALENDAR OF DEATH)
FRACAS
"Always Drunk and Incapable of Love"
CALOD 01-2 CD $6.00
Violence against music! 13 raw songs reminiscent of THE WHITE OUTS or ECONOTHUGS. This is 40 oz.-fueled hardcore punk rock with some speed, and a great distorto guitar and low gut vocal sound, powerful drumming, and classic guitar lines snaking on top of the chaos. (CALENDAR OF DEATH)
FRACAS
"Fracas"
DSCAP 002-7 7" $2.80
4 more songs of destruction. Singer Joe is in MISFITS tribute band PLAN 9. Take that for what it's worth, but remember "Earth A.D."-era MISFITS. (DEAD SEA CAPTAIN)
FREEZE, THE
"One False Move"
DSR 78-2 CD $9.65
One of Boston's cornerstones of hardcore, THE FREEZE commemorate their 20th year as a band. One of the best FREEZE albums since "Rabid Reaction," as well as an original cover from the legendarily ghoulish artist Edward Gorey. (DR. STRANGE)
FRISK, THE
"Rank Restraint"
ADELINE 018-1 MLP $7.35
ADELINE 018-2 CD $7.85
Jesse Luscious, Mike Sexxx and Zach Attack from THE CRIMINALS, plus Hunter from AFI team up on some good ole East Bay style punk. Eight raging new songs. (ADELINE)
FRUSTRATORS
"Bored in the USA"
ADELINE 005-1 10" $7.35
ADELINE 005-2 CD $8.15
A twisting trip through the dusty trail of punk rock'n'roll, prodded along by the punchy bass lines of GREEN DAY bassist Mike Dirnt. (ADELINE)
GBH / BILLYCLUB
"Punk Rock Ambulance"
HELLO 401-2 CD $7.15
After a very successful joint US tour in 1999, these two great hardcore outfits continue their collaboration with this shreddin' joint release, each contributing three songs. (HELLO)
GOOD RIDDANCE / KILL YOUR IDOLS
"Split CD"
JT 1065-2 CD5 $8.45
California's GOOD RIDDANCE produce a political and personally charged melodic hardcore fury. Couple this with the blazing hardcore of NYC's KILL YOUR IDOLS. All tracks are exclusive! (JADE TREE)
GRABBIES, THE
"Another Boring Day"
PTBI 01-7 7" $4.55
Nasty, nasty no-fi hatecore punk thrashin' from Italy, sung in English but forgeddit cause the guy snarls the words like Darby Crash on way too much speed, tho they do give you a nice little insert with all the vile words, just in case you wanna spew along with the singer. Italian import. (PROUD TO BE IDIOT)
GUYANA PUNCH LINE
"Maximum Smashism"
PRANK 033-1 LP $8.25
PRANK 033-2 CD $9.00
Fast melodic terror, swathed in feedback, crunch and spastic fits of thrash. Chris from IN/HUMANITY, Kevin from .FUCKINGCOM and INITIAL STATE, plus the .FUCKINGCOM rhythm section make frenzied twists of punk anthem and '80s-style hardcore. (PRANK)
HERS NEVER EXISTED
"A Static State of Developmental Disability"
ND 17-2 LP $9.60
Here's the vinyl version of this album that was released on CD in August. Emo-flavored melodic punk and rock with echoes of SLEATER-KINNEY, BIKINI KILL and PAXTON QUIGGLY, this East Bay all-female trio includes ex-members of CRINGER and MALCREADA. (EL SABADO)
HERS NEVER EXISTED
"A Static State of Developmental Disability"
ND 17-2 CD $7.75
Emo-flavored melodic punk and rock with echos of SLEATER-KINNEY, BIKINI KILL and PAXTON QUIGGLY, this East Bay all-female trio includes ex-members of CRINGER and MALCREADA. (NEW DISORDER)
HONOR SYSTEM, THE
"Single File"
AM 057-2 CD $9.00
Melodic punk in a similar vein to JAWBOX and early JAWBREAKER, featuring ex-BROADWAYS guitarist Dan Hanaway and drummer Rob System. (ASIAN MAN)
HOT SNAKES
"Automatic Midnight"
SFTRI 602-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 602-2 CD $9.65
Featuring John Reis (ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, DRIVE LIKE JEHU), Rick Fork (DRIVE LIKE JEHU), and Jason Kourkounis (DELTA 72, MULE), this is a sinister, dense and turbulent sound likened to the classic recordings of BLACK FLAG, THE WIPERS, SUICIDE, and SONIC YOUTH. (SYMPATHY)
IGNITE
"Sea Shepherd Conservation Society"
VH 053-1 10" pic disc $12.55
Positive old-school hardcore at its best, with four live tracks ("Man Against Man," "Fifty," "Call on My Brothers," and "Self Made") recorded at two different shows. Limited edition, Italian import. (VACATION HOUSE)
IOWASKA
"Vine of Souls"
VIRUS 257-1 LP $8.85
VIRUS 257-2 CD $10.50
This British band plays both punk gigs and space-rock festivals, somehow combining the two in their own unique sound that embodies anarcho-punk, SOUXSIE, HAWKWIND, OZRIC TENTACLES, and the "Holiday in Cambodia" side of DEAD KENNEDYS. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
JOCKS, THE
"The Jocks"
ND 18-2 CD5 $4.00
So young they've barely made it into high school, these guys play fast, snotty, bash-it-out punk that's fun, funny and maniacal. 6 songs (plus a hidden track at the end), 19 minutes, minimal packaging. (NEW DISORDER)
JOCKS, THE
"The Top Three Answers on the Board"
ND 21-2 CD $7.75
Tough hardcore that goes well beyond the standard riffs, with complex melodies and lyrics. The 3rd release for this San Francisco band. (NEW DISORDER)
KARP
"Action Chemistry"
PNMV 25-2 CD $9.65
Took ten years to get all these singles and compilation tracks together, where were you? Don't fret, Olympia's heaviest band has tossed 'em all together here, plus a demo track and BLACK FLAG cover. 65 minutes of "the metal band even indie rockers can love." (PUNK IN MY VITAMINS)
KID DYNAMITE
"Shorter, Faster, Louder"
JT 1045-1 LP $8.85
JT 1045-2 CD $10.20
Their 2nd album, rooted in an affinity for early '80s hardcore that's both straightforward and powerful, yet one of modern hardcore's most progressive. Aggressive but not macho, provocative but not preachy, and still fun. (JADE TREE)
KILLSWITCH
"Wreck"
FR 103-7 7" $3.70
Ragin', raspy, machinegun street punk from ex-members of THE WORKIN' STIFFS and GOODFELLAS. Their song on Fat Wreck's "Short Songs" comp gets consistent mentions in reviews, and one listen to this will tell you why. Four tunes that totally rip! First 500 on clear vinyl! (FIRMAMENT)
KRIGSHOT
"Maktmissbrukare (Abuser of Power)"
POLLUTE 046-1 LP $8.25
POLLUTE 046-2 CD $9.00
Ass-kicking debut full-length follow-up to the amazing "Terroristattack" EP. 26 songs of raging Swedish HC thrash. Think MOB 47 on speed. CD includes the aforementioned EP. (SOUND POLLUTION)
KRIGSHOT
"Och Hotet Kvarstar"
POLLUTE 055-7 7" $4.35
Eight songs of raw Scandi thrash at furious speeds. (SOUND POLLUTION)
KUNG FU KILLERS
"Burning Bush"
TKOROUND 76-7 7" $4.35
Old school hardcore punk that picks up where BLACK FLAG, ADOLESCENTS, TSOL, CH3, GERMS, BAD BRAINS, and THE MISFITS left off. These mystery men have been in such outfits as SLAP OF REALITY, DOOM PATROL, CHRISTIAN DEATH, and ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN. See you in the pit! (TKO)
LAB RATS, THE
"Start Thinking"
ND 30-2 CD $7.75
Here's the first CD by a young (average age 16) and very active (playing nearly every week for the past year) Bay Area band. Tough, gritty, distinctly old-school hardcore with that YOUTH OF TODAY or GORILLA BISCUITS approach. (NEW DISORDER)
LAZY COWGIRLS, THE
"Somewhere Down the Line"
SFTRI 605-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 605-2 CD $9.65
Needing no big explanation, these guys have been kickin' it since the early '80s, and here they are again, somewhere down the line with another pile of gritty rock'n'roll stomp. (SYMPATHY)
LIES, THE
"The Lies"
KRS 329-7 7" $4.00
A bit more garage-influenced than their CD, this is the first release by a band which includes members of BONNOT GANG, BLOOD SAUSAGE, HEAVENS TO BETSY, and THE WEAKLINGS, among others. (KILL ROCK STARS)
LOLI & THE CHONES
"Total Fucking Genocide"
REPENT 245-1 LP $8.40
Like being hit upside the head with a punk rock sledgehammer, LOLI and her buddies smash their way through 15 take-no-prisoners songs on their 2nd full album. (REPENT)
MALACHAI
"Malachai"
DH 033-7 7" $4.25
Two dudes and some buds make angular, jokey punk rock that may remind you of the early BUTTHOLE SURFERS. (DIRECT HIT)
MEN'S RECOVERY PROJECT
"Resist the New Way"
VMFM 53-1 12" $8.25
VMFM 53-2 CD $9.00
Neil, Sam and R-5 are joined by Joe Preston (THRONES, EARTH, MELVINS). The label says fuck you. We second the motion. (VERMIFORM)
MILEMARKER
"Anaesthetic"
JT 1061-1 LP $8.85
JT 1061-2 CD $10.20
Hardcore punk with innovative electronic elements, as if science fiction soundtracks were genetically spliced with BLACK FLAG's "Henry Rollins Athletic Shorts & Track Shoes" phase. Their 4th studio album, and more notably "new wave" than previous releases, this band seems to be finding its own voice in these dramatic, sprawling rock anthems. (JADE TREE)
NEMA
"Bring Our Curses Home"
POLLUTE 044-1 LP $8.25
POLLUTE 044-2 CD $9.00
Severely crushing evil HC from Michigan, 16 songs of pulverizing guitars, crazed vocals (and intelligent lyrics!). LP contains 16-pg booklet, CD contains all their EP appearances. Punishing to say the least! (SOUND POLLUTION)
NEW WAVE HOOKERS
"Not Even a Virgin"
JR 038-7 7" $4.25
Bit of a throwback to '70s R&R on this one, with something that could've come from the NEW YORK DOLLS on the A side, and a genuine ZZ TOP cover on the flip. Red vinyl. (JUNK)
NOMEANSNO
"No One"
VIRUS 248-1 2xLP $9.70
VIRUS 248-2 CD $10.50
The 9th studio album from this post-modernist hardcore monster. This one displays their jazz influences with a cover of MILES DAVIS's "Bitches Brew." (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
OBLIVION / MAN DINGO
"Oblivion / Man Dingo"
DSR 67-2 CD $9.65
Chicago's OBLIVION are similar to the BOLLWEEVILS in style but also throw in a little DEVO and maybe THE DICKIES. MAN DINGO epitomize the "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" mentality. Laid back, relaxed, a little drunk and a lotta high (on life). (DR. STRANGE)
OFF DA PIGS
"Off Da Pigs"
PR 21-1 12" EP $5.45
Mission District rapper BIG DOG hooks up with members of punk bands HICKEY, FAGGZ, 50 MILLION, and ARTEMIS PYLE in this punk/hip hop fusion project that unites Chicano gangstas and scruffy Mission punks around a common hatred of the cops and love of loud, aggressive music. (PROBE)
PAINTBOX
"Singing Shouting Crying"
UP 009-1 LP $9.30
A licensed vinyl pressing of this hugely popular Japanese band's CD of the same title. Catchy, well executed, powerful Japanese hardcore with a heavy MOTORHEAD influence. Canadian import. (UGLY POP)
PAXTON BOYS
"Skinhead Rock & Roll"
BOOTBOY 04-7 7" $4.85
Four angry, determined songs of working class pride from these Boston skins. (PUNK CORE)
PEECHEES, THE
"Life"
KRS 315-2 CD $11.30
You've got their 2 great KRS albums, but do you have all of their many singles put out by a veritable potpourri of punk labels? Now's yer chance to hear each and every one on a convenient 5" digital disc. (KILL ROCK STARS)
PIMPS, THE
"Wicca Chicka"
RPATALL 9-7 7" $4.00
Super-snotty mid-tempo punk from Virginia Beach. Maximum RocknRoll raved about their first single, so check this one out. (RAPID PULSE)
PITCH BLACK
"Pitch Black"
C 025-7 7" $4.55
Three songs on the darker side of punk (with a bit of an old-school skate sound) from this new East Bay band that features members of SCREW 32, BIG RIG, and STRESSBOY. Their debut was a split CD on Lookout, and a full album is due on Revelation in early 2002. Limited edition of 300 hand numbered copies, with hand-screened covers and lyric insert. (CHEETAH'S)
RANDUMBS, THE
"Things are Tough All Over"
TKOROUND 41-1 LP $8.85
TKOROUND 41-2 CD $10.35
The 2nd album from these Sonoma CA yobbos, after 1997's "It's About Time" on the GMM label. Tough, stripped-down, no-frills, beer-soaked, old-school hardcore with shit-stained lyrics, kinda like GG ALLIN meets THE ANGRY SAMOANS. (TKO)
RAW POWER
"Trust Me!"
HELLO 304-2 CD $10.10
Now an amazing 20 years old (but with only 2 original members), this powerhouse Italian hardcore band is back with 16 old-school, metal tinged but brutal songs (all in English), not unlike their previous output. (HELLO)
RC5
"Comin' My Way"
JR 047-7 7" $4.25
Hot-shit Seattle punk'n'roll from ex-members of ZIPGUN and JESUS CHRIST SUPERFLY. Big fat superbad dual guitar crunch, with Robb from ZIPGUN doing the vocals. 4 songs, blue vinyl. (JUNK)
RED SCARE
"Capillary Lockdown"
TMU 043-2 CD $9.00
This popular Knoxville hardcore outfit takes their influences from SHOTMAKER or HAL AL SHEDAD and adds a chaotic element of their own, pioneered by bands like VOID. (TROUBLEMAN)
RED SCARE
"Strangers Die Everyday"
TMU 063-2 CD $9.00
Their 2nd album, this is early-'90s style hardcore with a bit more melody and odd time signatures. Think SHOTMAKER or HEROIN, but louder, tighter and more brutal. (TROUBLEMAN)
REDRUM
"Redrum"
702 21-7 7" $3.85
An '80s-style old-school hardcore thrash assault by these Reno yobbos. (702)
RF7
"God Forbid"
SMK 7102-2 CD $9.75
A new album by one of the originators of the Southern California punk sound, still old school after all these years! 15 slammin' songs that don't give an inch! (SMOKE 7)
RORSCHACH
"Live in Italy"
GERN 058-2 CD $9.65
This early-90s hardcore band ('89-'93) featured future members of DEAD GUY, BEAUTIFUL SKIN, COMPUTER COUGAR, KISS IT GOODBYE, RADIO TO SATURN, AMBUSH, etc., and played a significant role in shaping the modern face of hardcore punk. This is a very rare recording of a live show in Italy on their 1992 European tour. Cassette copies have been floating around for years, said to sound better than their Protestant LP. Now remixed and EQd, this has 16 originals, plus a cover of BLACK FLAG's "My War." (GERN BLANDSTEN)
SHADY VIEW TERRACE / LAWRENCE ARMS
"Split CD"
AM072-2 CD $9.00
Previously released last year on Castaway Records but sold out: 6 tracks of screamo hardcore from SHADY VIEW TERRACE, and 5 from LAWRENCE ARMS featuring their trademark brand of punk rock. (ASIAN MAN)
SHELTER
"The Power of Positive Thinking"
VH052-1 10" pic disc $12.55
The first authorized live release for this very influential straight-edge hardcore group, with 6 tracks of the band captured at its best. Limited edition, Italian import. (VACATION HOUSE)
SHORT FUSES, THE
"Get the Hell Down"
SFTRI 598-1 LP $8.25
SFTRI 598-2 CD $9.65
Heavy-hitting, nitro-huffing rockers with more than a touch of AC/DC style metal, topped off by the powerful vocals of Miss Georgia Peach. Party songs for tearin' the roof off the joint while your parents are out of town. (SYMPATHY)
SIXER
"Truth Hurts"/"Fallen Angel"
TKOROUND 37-7 7" $4.20
Gritty, rock-fueled, bare-boned punk with a slight country/Southern rock edge, sure to be a hit with fans of the DUCKY BOYS, ONE MAN ARMY, AVAIL, or RANCID. (TKO)
SKABS, THE
"Aged to Perfection"
MADCD 01-2 CD $8.35
With utter, withering contempt for everybody and brilliant articulation, singer Helen Ghastly let's us all know exactly what she thinks of us, backed by relentlessly driving synth, guitar and pummeling drums. All the hilarious lyrics are in the booklet, so check it out! (MAD AT THE WORLD)
SKIMMER
"Bored Again"
JR 13-7 7" $4.25
A US release by these UK pop punk champs. BUZZCOCKS and SNUFF fans take note. (JUNK)
SLOBS, THE
"Another Piece of Junk"
JR 14-7 7" $4.25
Four beer-fuelled hyperkinetic punk blasts that you can drool along to, including a DECONTROL cover and a WIRE cover. (JUNK)
SNFU
"The Ping Pong EP"
VIRUS 239-1 10" $7.65
VIRUS 239-2 CD $8.15
Five new songs from this veteran (on the scene since 1981) Edmonton skate punk band. Previous albums on Epitaph, BYO and Cargo. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
SOCIETY DOG
"Lupus Opus"
ATR 00601-2 CD $8.90
Way-old school hardcore with teeth and a tale of defiance of all trends over its 20-year intermittent career. Formed in San Francisco in late 1979, this veteran band has weathered a few personnel changes, but retains the same snarling sound and underground attitude it began with. 25 songs recorded in 1998, including standouts from its early days and some new stuff as well. (ATROPHONIC)
STRYCHNINE
"Hate Finger"
TKOROUND 79-7 7" $4.35
These East Bay hardcore punk vets release two brand new, over the top originals are here, plus a cover of X's "We're Desperate." Ladies and gentlemen, fuck you very much! (TKO)
STUNTMEN
"Unpaid Vacation"
JR 001-7 7" $4.25
Four songs from Philly's finest that'll knock the dogshit off your mother's combat boots. (JUNK)
SUBURBAN THREAT
"American Punk"
TKOROUND 39-2 CD $10.35
Raw, abrasive, unpretentious, fast hardcore that channels MINOR THREAT, ILL REPUTE, and LAST RESORT, straight outta Sacramento. (TKO)
SWALLOW THIS
"Mr. T vs. Godzilla"
BS 017-7 7" $4.00
With obvious influences from various UK and US bands of the '80s, this Las Vegas band stitches together three quite good punk tunes with a classic sound, while managing to avoid the current crop of cliches. (BAD STAIN)
SWALLOW THIS
"Tell Me Vision"
BS 021-2 CD $8.35
Southern California melodic hardcore, thrashy to mid-tempo, with lots of energy and punch. (BAD STAIN)
TANK, THE
"There is No 'I' in Band"
DSR 72-1 LP $8.25
DSR 72-2 CD $9.65
Two guys from BROWN LOBSTER TANK, two guys from WELT, and the vinyl is limited to 700 copies, each hand numbered, pressed on kooky colored vinyl, and signed by the entire band. (DR. STRANGE)
THREE SUMMERS GONE
"Time Well Spent"
NRA 1001-2 CD $9.65
Emo and old school skate rock collide in the melodic hardcore strike of THREE SUMMERS GONE. This San Francisco band simply stuns listeners with complex instrumental arrangements and emotional energy bringing to mind HOT WATER MUSIC, LIFETIME, SAMIAM, JAWBREAKER, and THE DESCENDANTS. (NEW RED ARCHIVES)
TONE, THE
"Wide Eyes and Nonsense..."
SKIP 80-1 LP $8.55
SKIP 80-2 CD $9.65
This UK band formed in 1996 from pieces of SCHWARTZENEGGAR, THATCHER ON ACID, HARD SKIN, BLIND MOLE RAT and KARMA SUTRA, and combines 12 tracks from their first three 7"s, plus 2 more songs. Think punk, ska, northern soul and R&B a la THE CLASH, THE SPECIALS and THE JAM. (BROKEN)
TOTALITAR
"Sin Egen Motstandare"
PRANK 027-1 LP $8.25
A total classic from this Swedish HC band who have existed since 1985. Originally released in '95 in Sweden, CD only, these 18 songs are hammered with primitive crudity in a wall of distortion, overdriving guitar wail, savagely angry shouts, and crunching drum pound. (PRANK)
TRAITORS
"Everything Went Shit"
JFR 058-2 CD $9.65
Here's their "lost" album, featuring the original line up of Matt Skiba (ALKALINE TRIO), Todd Pot (APOCALYPSE HOBOKEN), Marc Ruvolo (NO EMPATHY), Francisco (NOSTRILSAURUS), all of their rare and out of print singles, compilation tracks, and unreleased tracks. This is hard, fast, and nasty punk rock from the Windy City. (JOHANN'S FACE)
TRAITORS / THE FORCE
"Split EP"
JFR 045-7 7" $4.00
Chicago's TRAITORS meet Grass Valley's THE FORCE in this head-on clash of blazing, old-school hardcore. Limited edition of 500. (JOHANN'S FACE)
TURNING POINT
"1988-1991 Discography"
JT 1049-2 CD $10.20
A comprehensive collection of all of this New Jersey straight-edge hardcore, proto-emo band's material, including demos, 7"s, compilation cuts, live recordings, and their one album. (JADE TREE)
U.S. BOMBS
"Hobroken Dreams"
TKOROUND 24-7 7" $4.35
In need of no introduction at all, Southern California's punk rock superstars the U.S. BOMBS are hitting you with a three song attack featuring two songs from their upcoming fourth full length, plus one more not on the album! (TKO)
U.S. BOMBS
"Lost in America"
DSR 9009-1 LP $8.55
DSR 9009-2 CD $11.00
Recorded along the way on their 2001 US tour, this captures the two main elements of a performance by these OC legends: fun and chaos! A loud, raw and intense recording, with a great cover and photos. (DISASTER)
UNCURBED
"Punks on Parole"
POLLUTE 065-1 LP $8.85
POLLUTE 064-2 CD $9.00
Adding a touch of '77 punk to their pulverizing MOTORHEAD-DISCHARGE POISON IDEA Swedish attack, these yobbos crank up the intensity with a record of 16 new scorchers that will blow your shoes off. (SOUND POLLUTION)
UNWOUND
"Unwound"
PNMV 06-1 LP $8.85
A re-issue of their first album, recorded in 1992 but not finished until 1995, and unavailable for some time now. (PUNK IN MY VITAMINS)
V.REVERSE
"Now-Then"
JFR 054-2 CD $9.65
The complete collected recordings of this mid-'90s Chicago hardcore outfit, including the out-of-print 10", hard-to-find compilation tracks, their original demo, and 5 previously unreleased tracks. (JOHANN'S FACE)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Music to Listen to Music By"
CF 024-2 CD $3.50
Ultracheapo label sampler with 25 tracks by HAGFISH, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, THE VINDICTIVES, DIESEL BOY, TILT, TOILET BOYS, SPEEDEALER, MORAL CRUX, McRACKINS, WYNONA RIDERS, LOOSE CHANGE, ALL SYSTEMS GO, LIMP, JONES CRUSHER, EL DIABLO, DIVIT, BRACKET, KRUPTED PEASANT FARMERS, MARSHALL ARTIST, and DOORMATS. All tracks are taken from previously released or upcoming Coldfront Records releases. (COLDFRONT)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"No Time to Kill"
CHECKMATE 1-1 LP $8.40
CHECKMATE 1-2 CD $7.75
This above-average punk/hardcore comp has tunes by KID DYNAMITE, AFI, THE CRIMINALS, THE FRANTICS, THE FORCE, GOOD RIDDANCE, ELECTRIC SUMMER, CIGAR, THE GAIN, KILL YOUR IDOLS, AT THE DRIVE-IN, and F MINUS. Not one weak track anywhere on this sucker! (CHECKMATE)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Not Anymore"
KYS 06-7 7" $4.55
A tribute to punk pioneers THE DEAD BOYS by SPIDER BABIES, PLEASURE FUCKERS, and JET BUMPERS, who turn in rip-roarin' versions of "Ain't Nothing to Do," "What Love Is," and "Sonic Reducer." Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Really Fast Vol. 10"
RF 24-1 2xLP $8.40
Swedish hardcore, thrash, punk and crust to the max! It's been 5 years since volume 9 of this long-running series was released, so here's 2 full LPs with tracks by SECTION 8, DISHONEST, SKUMDUM, SNIFTER, CENTRIS B40, SCAMP, YOUTHLESS, HYLANDS HORNA, SCUMBRIGADE, PLANET THRASH, DISMACHINE, IGNORANCE, DOD TV, DOWNWARD SPIRAL, DS-13, SLUTSTATION TJERNOBYL, SENSELESS, RETALIATION, BONDS OF TRUST, GYMNASTIKEN, AMOK, SINITERROR, SLOBSTICKS, FUCKING CHAOS, BLACKOUT, NO ADMISSION, STOP-GAP, and MORDER. As always, cool fold out poster packaging with artwork by all the bands, and of course limited edition. Supercheap Swedish import. (REALLY FAST)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Urban Guerrilla Zine Compilation #1"
DISINT 002-2 CD $5.40
Bands from the US, Mexico, UK, Japan, and Canada are featured on this 27 song comp, and there is a theme: punishing hardcore. Includes tracks by the legendary GRIMPLE, ASTRID OTO, LOS CUNOS ELECTRICAS, SMD, MELEE, ZERO CONTENT, SHIT LOADS OF FUCKALL, SLOWDEATH, URKO, SOCIAL INFESTATION, MEDICATION TIME, LEMUR MUTATION, HEAD HITS CONCRETE, CATHETER, CRUDE, FRACAS, EXITWOUND, BEWARE, ANTIWORLD, DISCORDIA, LANA DAGALES, and BRAINBLOODVOLUME. (DISINTEGRATION)
VARIOUS ARTISTS
"Welcome to the Bay"
ISO 4-2 CD $8.90
Bay Area hardcore, street punk and Oi roundup with THE RANDUMBS, WORKIN' STIFFS, OPPRESSED LOGIC, THE FORGOTTEN, ACCUSTOMED TO NOTHING, DEFACE, FANG, CHEAPSKATE, JONBENET STRANGLEHOLD, THE EVICTED, THE PROCESS, CELL BLOCK 5, THE GIST, DOOMSDAY DEVICE, U.K.S., IDIOTS, LOWLIFE, CHEMICAL IMBALANCE, THE EDDIE HASKELLS, DEAD SMURFS, MISERABLE EXISTENCE, GOOD OL' BOYS, KLINE FELTER, RETOX, MISCREANTS, CHEAP AS FUCK, ZERO BULL SHIT, UGLY BASTARDS, BENUMB, SAD BOY SINISTER, and INTREPID A.A.E. (INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH)
VICTIMS FAMILY
"Apocalicious"
VIRUS 266-1 LP $8.85
VIRUS 266-2 CD $10.50
Formed in 1984 in Santa Rosa, CA, this bands made an indelible mark in the indie/punk scene with their mad tempo changes, satirical yet poignant lyrics, and flirtations with jazz, hard core punk, funk and noise. After 10 years they disbanded, and Larry and Ralph (guitar and bass) went on to form THE HELLWORMS. But with recently recruited drummer David Gleza (ex MY NAME), the trio began to once again write all new material under the VICTIMS FAMILY tag. Here is that stuff, staking claim on familiar territories, as well as uncharted ventures into prog and math rock styles. (ALTERNATIVE TENTACLES)
VOODOO BOOTS
"Texas Blood"/"Headhunt Dance"
RON 007-7 7" $4.55
Two rawkin' trashola tracks by this new Japanese blues-punk combo led by Shuei from GASOLINE. Italian import. (ROCKIN' BONES)
VOORHEES
"13"
SW 25-1 LP $8.25
SW 25-2 CD $9.35
The first full album since 1992 from these UK hardcore thrashers. Think SSD, JERRY'S KIDS, SIEGE. Numerous releases on many labels worldwide. (SIX WEEKS)
WEAKLINGS, THE
"Just the Way We Like It"
JR 037-1 LP $7.80
JR 037-2 CD $10.85
Fans of IGGY, HEARTBREAKERS and NY DOLLS take note: THE WEAKLINGS got it just the way you like it. The 2nd album from a band that pretty much lives on the road, so check 'em when they roll thru your burg. (JUNK)
WITCHY POO
"Pitching Woo"
VMFM 49-2 CD $9.00
Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars proprietor) and friends' 2nd CD and 5th release, just so you know where to file it. (VERMIFORM)
YAH-MOS, THE
"Undefeated"
GERN 034-1 LP $8.00
GERN 034-2 CD $9.65
Another long-delayed project, this one some 6 years after the demise of this trashy, thrashy Sacramento hardcore outfit. You probably remember their infamous "Off Your Parents" 7" on Moo-La-La from 1994. (GERN BLANDSTEN)
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