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A ton of great new records in this week's update; the debut 7" from Texas' THE IMPALERS (first press limited to 400, so grab it while you can because this record is a rager); I've got a bunch of copies of the DEAF MUTATIONS 7", the newest installment of the NAKED RAYGUN 7" singles series; not one, but TWO brand new 7" singles from Raleigh's own DOUBLE NEGATIVE - along with three other brand new releases on SORRY STATE: the DARK AGES, WHATEVER BRAINS, and MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! LPS; a handful of great new releases from 540 RECORDS including 7"s from NERVESKADE, YOUNG IDENTITIES, JUST URBAIN, SLOWMOTIONS, and a 12" from ISTERISMO.
A bunch of new/semi-new stuff from THIRD PARTY RECORDS, including the PUNX DON'T DRINK 7" comp (w/ COKE BUST), two POISON PLANET 7"s, SORRY EXCUSE 7", as well as some much needed restocks from BLANK STARE, SICK FIX, and BLACK SS. A TON of stuff from A-389 records including new PULLING TEETH, WEEKEND NACHOS, GEHENNA, XIBALBA, and much more; European pressings of both PUNCH LPs, a whole slew of killer punk and hardcore of reissues from the likes of CRUCIFIX (DEHUMANIZATION - CLASSIC!), EXTREME NOISE TERROR, ANTI-SYSTEM, HARDCORE 83' and YALTA HI LIFE COMPS, TERVEET KADET, CHRISTIAN DEATH reissue, restocks on both DISCHARGE LPs on Havoc, DAYGLO ABORTIONS LPs, and a bunch more.
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NEW IN THE WEBSTORE 8/1/11:
IMPALERS "S/T" 7" (TODO DESTRUIDO)
Five new track of blown out D-Beat HC from Austin, TX. Impalers play in the vein of late Anti Cimex(Scandanavian Jawbreaker era) HC mixed with hints of Discharge, Motorhead and Celtic Frost. Limited to 400 copies on textured paper/pocket sleeve.
DEAF MUTATIONS "CRASH THE CLUBS" 7" (STATIC SHOCK)
After almost two years in the making, the DEAF MUATIONS 7" is finally now available to order. DEAF MUTATIONS is the brainchild of Dave Brown (also of Career Suicide) and they play violent, hardcore punk that wouldn't sound out of place on the Master Tape comp. The recordings on this 7" were originally released in late 2008 as a very limited cassette that didn't really make it out of Toronto. So needless to say, we're pretty thrilled to put this out and hopefully help this recording get the attention it deserves. At the request of the band, this is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 1" 7" (SORRY STATE)
Double Negative return with the first volume of their follow-up to the epic Daydreamnation LP, and they haven't slowed down one step. Continuing the progression displayed between their first and second LPs, the two songs on this 7" are harder, faster, and weirder than anything they've done before. "Writhe," in particular, is probably the best song they've written so far. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 2" 7" (SORRY STATE)
The second in Double Negative's four-volume Hardcore Confusion 7" series finds the band blasting out two more certified riff monsters. For those of you who who like their mid-paced stompers like "Endless Disappointment" and "Stop Growing," these two songs might be your new favorites. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.
NERVESKADE "NOISE POLLUTION" 7" (540)
Originally released as a cassette, what we have here is a "covers only" 7" from Portland's raw noize heroes NERVESKADE doing their take on tracks by DISORDER, DISCHARGE, JERRY'S KIDS, and SSD. You know you need this.
YOUNG IDENTITIES "NEW TRENDS" 7" (540)
Another killer Australian punk reissue from 540, this time it's Young Identities' classic 2nd EP. This is absolutely brilliant, classic Aussie punk... if you like the Victims and other Murder Punk this is an absolute necessity. "The Young Identities EP's are standouts among the Savage/Shake releases, especially the New Trends EP. The band's line-up was mixed in with other band Brisbane bands who were, in turn, part of other groups. In other words, a history of the Young Identities is necessarily a history of a few other bands. The history below overlaps and repeats some of what can be found on the Just Urbain page albeit from a different perspective. I can certainly be counted among the "overseas overseers" who became interested in the early Brisbane punk scene several years ago. Without further ado, another history from the younger, snottier contingent of the no-scene Brisbane scene... " -breakmyface.com
JUST URBAIN "EVERYBODY LOVES" 7" (540)
540 Records hits us with another spot-on reissue of an Australian punk classic, this time it's a 1978 EP from Just Urbain. Originally released in a paltry edition of 200 copies, this is a suitable replacement for the original that you will never own. A little more bleak and depressing than some of their more rocked-out countrymen, these Just Urbain songs will definitely hit all the buttons of those of you who obsess after weird, quirky, first-generation KBD punk.
SLOWMOTIONS, THE "OPERATION ANAGRAM" 7" (540)
This new 7" is an absolute scorcher. The a-side in particular is a fucking bruiser... HARD, mid-paced punk with some really weird keyboards in the background and tough Japanese hardcore vocals. The b-side is more in line with their older, more pop-inflected material, but with some cool keyboards and lead guitar adding a bit of texture.
PUNX DONT DRINK - V/A - COMPILATION 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Finally back in print! This semi-notorious straight edge hardcore compilation features two songs each from the bands COKE BUST, BOILING OVER, POISON PLANET, and COLD SHOULDER.
ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE "ST" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
From the ashes of Expired Youth comes the next chapter of Chicago straight edge... One Foot In The Grave. Chad, Shariq and Ryan are picking up where Expired Youth left off in helping to show that straight edge hardcore is still alive and well in the windy city, with a style similar to Youth Of Today and Floorpunch.
POISON PLANET "UNDERMINE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Poison Planet's second 7" continues where their first left off, with the Chicago, IL band offering up five tracks of politically motivated hardcore punk with a sound that nods to other recent Midwestern favorites like The Repos or Necros.
POISON PLANET "BLEED FOR ME" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
For their European tour earlier this summer, Third x Party pressed a limited edition Dead Kennedys tribute 7" that contains Bleed for Me and Nazi Punks Fuck Off. All 250 copies are on mixed vinyl and the cover/lyric sheet has all of the art and essays you should expect.
SORRY EXCUSE "LISTEN WITH PREJUDICE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Eight blistering tracks with the occasional yxc inspired breakdown from this KC, MO band. They just put out a new 7" on Lifeline a few months ago. My release just got reviewed in MRR/SF&L and got good reviews. Fold over cover with complete lyrics and the most X's you've ever seen on a cover - for better or for worse.
BAD BANANA "CRY ABOUT IT" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
With Cry About It, Bad Banana tame the frequencies of their demo without compromising any of its urgency. The Crutchfield sisters-- joined here by Kyle from Big Soda-- continue their '90s-inspired, stop-and-go pop punk. Songs of drunken friendship, whining, and so forth. For fans of Tiger Trap and answering-machine indie pop. Artwork by Jason Roy. Covers letterpressed at the Bow & Arrow Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.
FOUR EYES "TOWARDS THE END OF COSMIC LONLINESS" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
Out of Boston, Massachusetts (Somerville to be exact), Four Eyes play emotionally raw indie rock in the vein of Dinosaur Jr. with a dose of twinkle in their riffage. This band got its start in the summer of 2009 as Nick, Dan, and Will obsessed over the second Teenage Cool Kids LP, though they didn't play their first show until November of that year. Four Eyes are approaching life as a seasoned band with Towards the End of Cosmic Loneliness, their second 7". Featuring members of Daniel Striped Tiger and Tussin.
NAKED RAYGUN "SINGLES SERIES VOL 3" 7" (RIOT FEST)
Chicago punk legends Naked Raygun release their third record in a 7íí single series, which collectively will spawn their first recorded full length in 20 years. The influential melodic punk rock band were a Chicago institution in the ë80s, releasing a handful of classic records before the band splintered in the early ë90s. A reunion show at 2006ís Riot Fest in Chicago, spurred on by drummer Eric Spicer, sold out a 4,000-seat venue and reignited the band for a reunion tour. Since then the band have talked about recording new material, but didnít get into the studio until this year.
WITHDRAWAL "FAITH, FLESH, & BLOOD" 7" (A389)
On the heels of their awesome 'Unknown Misery' 7", Withdrawal return with three brand new tracks (digital download has a fourth bonus track) of apocalyptic metal-core from these Canadian disciples of the Holy Terror Church Of Final Judgement! Fans of Ringworm, Catharsis and All Out War take note. Comes with a digital download card!!!
PENETRATION PANTHERS "PERPETUAL 80'S" 7" (A389)
DC Grave (Gehenna) and Shane BastardDemon (Devil/Gravehill) have a new band that is full on raw early 80's punk that sounds like a cross between early Black Flag and The Stooges. This 3 song ep is only a taste of what's to come with the band's upcoming full length. Limited to 500 copies ever.
WEEKEND NACHOS "BLACK EARTH" 7" (A389)
Brand new 7" by Chicago's crushing WEEKEND NACHOS. Features 4 songs, 2 of which are from their upcoming LP on Relapse/Deep 6 and 2 of which will be exclusive to this 7". Comes with digital download code.
PICK YOUR SIDE "SURVIVAL PRAYER" 7" (A389)
Pick Your Side is a new studio project band featuring Jeff Beckman of Haymaker/Left For Dead on vocals and Johnny Ibay of Fuck The Facts on guitar. Ten songs of lo-fi thrash/hardcore that will appeal to fans of both bands. 7" includes digital download.
GEHENNA "LAND OF SODOM II" 7"/CD (A389)
Originally released on an obscure label out of Canada (Hit The Deck Recs), only a small few copies of Gehenna's 'Land Of Sodom' 7" ever made it into anyone's hands. We're thrilled to announce that the 7" is finally available with a few improvements to the original recordings, re-visted as 'Land Of Sodom II'. Also included is a CD with the LOSII tracks are the previously unavailable on CD 'Upon The Gravehill' 12" tracks. Comes in a deluxe 7"/CD gatefold package with a 14"x14" poster insert. As per the band's request, this release does not include a digital download code. Please use a record player.
ANTI-SYSTEM "DEFENCE OF THE REALM EP" 7" (ANTISOCIETY)
Outstanding official re issue of this killer ep from Antisystem, a bit more metal than their first LP, this is still totally crushing mid/late 80's UK HC that rides the line between anarcho punk and crust core.
HURT UNIT "DEMO" 7"
Demo 7" from this fast hardcore band from Australia. Five songs and an intro, fast and pissed with a definite late 80's hardcore vibe ala Youth of Today.
ISTERISMO "TOKYO CRUSTIES" LP (540)
"New 12" from this Italian-loving Japanese band, released for their appearance at this year's Chaos in Tejas fest. I believe this is a discography-to-date type of deal, and it's certainly a heaping helping of powerful, Italian-influenced Japanese noise punk. I can't help but note that the Japanese are so much better at this style than anyone else... the energy level on this thing is just off the charts. Fucking intense." -sorrystaterecords.com
PUNCH "PUSH PULL" LP (ASSULT)
The Bay Area mosh-bringer unit known as PUNCH delivers their second LP - chock full of 1000mph pissedness with hammers-of-justice mosh-trocious breakdowns that can get even the the longest of the long-hairs starting the mower. A great combination of good people, intelligent and insightful lyrics, and fucking full-on pissed and fast hardcore. One of the best around. Gatefold cover and colored vinyl.
PUNCH "S/T" LP (ASSULT)
Busting out an LP's worth of thrashcore, San Francisco, CA's Punch rip through a high-speed attack with female vocals that varies in speed from blast beats to mosh parts with some youth crew influences thrown in, all with social and political lyrics. Every song is carried out with an intensity that is lacking in a lot of modern hardcore. The vocals are screamed with total rage, to the backing of a band that sound like they're playing their instruments as hard and fast as they possible can. If you like your hardcore really fast and hard, make sure to pick this up.
DARK AGES "CAN AMERICA SURVIVE" LP (SORRY STATE)
After a couple of great but under the radar 7"s, Kansas City's Dark Ages return with their first full-length and it is a hardcore monster. Eschewing the recent vogue for raw recordings, Dark Ages have nailed a crystal clear, precise sound in which all of the fascinating little nuances hit you with full force. While the pedal is always to the floor, it's the weird little parts--quirky touches that remind one of Die Kreuzen's first LP or H¸sker D¸ circa Everything Falls Apart--that really separate this band from the pack. I can think of no other band that captures the angry, alienated, and isolated sound of the midwest better than Dark Ages. Deluxe packaging, including heavyweight, tip-on style sleeves, a 24"x26" poster, and digital download.
WHATEVER BRAINS "ST" LP (SORRY STATE)
Without a doubt the most sonically adventurous release thus far on Sorry State, North Carolina's Whatever Brains use their previous 4 7"s as a launching pad into completely uncharted musical waters. While the foundation is still spazzy, weird garage punk, this time around Whatever Brains incorporate electronic beats, tons of synth, some quieter parts, and a few truly epic compositions. This album is so expansive that it probably has something for everyone, but fans of Total Control, early Pavement, prime-era Fall, and catchy garage punk in the Marked Men mold will probably be the ones in the front row banging their fists along. The packaging on this one is also particularly ambitious, including a full-color gatefold jacket, obi strip, 14-page newsprint booklet, and a download card with the LP and remastered versions of all four of the band's previous EPs.
MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! "SPLIT" LP (SORRY STATE)
Here's something a little different for Sorry State: a split 7" pairing two of the heaviest, most raging current crusty hardcore bands from Sweden. Makabert Fynd (who have released earlier records on Yellow Dog and Flat Black) play raw, straightforward hardcore in the tradition of old Swedish bands like Asocial and Avskum, but with huge, modern production. Of course these guys also boast Poffen of Totalit‰r as one of their vocalists, and fans of that band won't be disappointed. As for Glˆm Da!, they go for the throat in a similar fashion, but are perhaps even wilder and more unhinged. Whether you like the fast and raw old Swedish stuff or more metal-influenced k‰ng like Skitsystem and Disfear, this one will knock you on your ass. Includes gatefold jacket and digital download
ANTI-SYSTEM "NO LAUGHING MATTER" LP (ANTI-SOCIETY)
An official reissue of this very powerful and classic British anarcho-punk album from 1984, this collection of thundering, no-compromise tracks comes with a printed board innersleeve and a fat, 44-page booklet of interviews, lyrics, graphics, gig posters, band and scene bios, an Anti-System band family tree, tons of photos, clippings from vintage fanzines, lots of political, anti-authority and animal liberation info and much more, printed on heavy gloss stock.
YALTA HI LIFE - V/A - COMPILATION LP (POWER IT UP)
Finally re-pressed after many years of absence, this comp features some of the most raging and important bands from the Finnish hardcore scene of the '80s, including what many think to be the best Terveet Kadet songs, plus tracks from Kaaos, Varaus, Aparat and more.
PROPAGANDA HARDCORE '83 - V/A - COMP. LP (HOHNIE)
This comp. was released in 1983 by PROPAGANA RECORDS and contains the following crackers: KANSAN UUTISET, RIISTETYT, JAKKE & LATERI, ƒPƒRƒT, RATTUS, TAMPERE SS, PROTESTI, ALAMAAILMA, KUOLEMA, BASTARDS, HIC SYSTEEMI, FUCKING FINLAND, DESTRUCKTIONS, MARIONETTI, M.A.P., SEKUNDA, TAKUU & VARAUS. Total of 35 tracks of all-time classic Finnish Hardcore to the max.
TERVEET KADET "AARETON PROPAGANDA" LP (HOHNIE)
Discography of early material by this legendary Finnish 80's hardcore band. Features the "message" ep, Aareton Joulou ep, "Black God" LP and Halloween LP. All of it solid gold Finnish Hardcore.
EXTREME NOISE TERROR "HOLOCAUST IN YOUR HEAD" LP (FAREWELL)
Limited to 500 copies limited official re-release of the "Holocaust In Your Head" LP, which originaly came out in 1988 at "Head Erruption". It was re-recorded in 1991 and released at japanese label "Toys Factory". 1999 the LP based on the 1991 recordings was re-released by Distortion. On this re-release you get the original 1988 recordings remastered with a more raw and brutal sound. Includes the classics "Murder", "Bullshit Propaganda", "Another Nail In The Coffin", "Deceived"... actually the whole record is just a classic!!!
Import from Germany.
CRUCIFIX "DEHUMANIZATION" LP (CORPUS CHRISTI)
Finally back in print, one of the top ten US hardcore records of the 80's. Crucifix perfectly mix the early 80's hardcore sound with the drive and intensity of UK anarcho bands like Discharge and Varukers. On top of this they used the visual style of Crass or Discharge with the shocking images of war and man's inhumanity to man in a fold out poster sleeve. The raw intensity of this record puts it up there with Discharge for sure. Hopefully Southern will be re issuing the rest of their back catalog too as titles like Antisect, Crass and Rudimentary Peni have been strangely out of print on vinyl for several years.
GEZA X "YOU GODDAM KIDS" LP (BACCHAUS)
Geza X has been an important fixture on the California punk/new wave scene for many years as a producer/writer/engineer for countless artists, from Josie Cotton to the Dead Kennedys. As an artist, however, he doesnít resemble most of those heís worked with at all: You Goddamn Kids! is delightful, off-the-wall, adventurous, complex and humorous. The studio pro uses sound effects and treated vocals to enhance his music, much of which might well appeal to fans of, say, the Residents. ñ Charles P. Lamey ñ Trouser Press This classic post Masque-era album is the unique work of former Deadbeats, Mommymen member and producer GEZA X with quite the cast of original Los Angeles punk scene luminaries as contributing musicians including Brendan Mullen, Paul Roessler, D.J. Bonebrake, Josie Cotton, Don Bolles and others! Utilizing the unique ìGezatoneî guitar with a screechy vocal style and warped sense of humor, this album delivers early ë80s classics such as ìWe Need More Powerî and ìIsotope Soapî as heard on the ìLet Them Eat Jellybeansî and ìRodney On The Roqî compilations.
CHRISTIAN DEATH "ONLY THEATER OF PAIN 25TH ANV." LP (FRONTIER)
The founding fathers of American goth-rock, Christian Death released their debut, Only Theatre of Pain, on Frontier Records in March 1982, and that landmark album has had an enormous influence on goth, death-rock, dark-wave, metal and even industrial music scenes all over the world, shaping the approach of more bands than can be counted. Led by vocalist and founder Rozz Williams, the Christian Death of Only Theatre of Pain included guitarist Rikk Agnew, fresh out of The Adolescents, bassist James McGearty, drummer George Belanger and backing vocals from Superheroines leader (and Rozz's future wife), Eva O as well as performance artist Ron Athey. It was this line-up, with its dirgy, effects-laden guitar riffs and ambient horror-soundtrack synths, that crystalized the ominous post-punk sound that has established this album as the ultimate archetype of goth sensibility. Genre touchstones include "Romeo's Distress," "Spiritual Cramp" and "Mysterium Iniquitatis." This reissue features Rozz Williams's original hand-drawn art and calligraphy, and an additional period photo by Ed Colver, all set against a parchment-like background. Frontier has digitally remastered the audio for both the LP and CD, the latter containing the Deathwish EP as a bonus.
PULLING TEETH "FUNERARY" LP (A389)
Pulling Teeth's fourth album is their most definitive work by far. Their magnum opus, if you will. The two years that followed the release of Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions was a time of personal turmoil for members of the band as they lost too many loved ones to the hands of the reaper, and Funerary is the culmination of the emotions dealt with during that period. This album finds the band revisiting the vitriolic rage expressed so vividly on Martyr Immortal as well as expanding on some of the more expressive and melancholic ideas found on their last album. While the lyrics touch on themes of our social character, a demand for truth, respect, and honesty, and reason to hold on to the last shreds of hope for a better world, the music ranges from pummeling thrash- and death- influenced metal to moody, doomy, dirgey soundscapes, all the while holding true to the spirit and energy of hardcore. This is Pulling Teeth at their finest.
RINGWORM "THE PROMISE" LP (A389)
One of the most important and influential records to come out of 90's metalcore let alone Cleveland hardcore. This is Ringworm at their most primative. Raw guitar tones, sloppy yet perfect drumming, and the unmistakable throat of the Human Furnace. Features the original artwork from 1993. This record is a must have!!! CD version available on Deathwish Inc
XIBALBA "ST" LP (A389)
The long awaited vinyl debut of California's XIBALBA. This LP complies all the tracks from their 'Madre Mia' CD as well as the songs from the 'Earthquake' Compilation all remasterd with new artwork by Linas Garsys. Crushing downtuned 90's style metalcore loaded with moshparts ala Disembodied meets Sepultura.
INTEGRITY "TO DIE FOR" 10" (A389)
The triumphant return of Integrity, the "To Die For" recording was a true reclamation of the throne for the band. Produced and engineered by Ben Schigel (Ringworm, Mushroomhead), the collection of eight blood boiling songs served as a musical progression, all the while embracing the approach of their influential past.
HUMANOIDS "ARE BORN" LP (ROCK BOTTOM)
"It seems only natural that a band with a name like the Humanoids would be capable of acting as a time machine back to the days when pop punk was best served in sweaty basements with a side of fast-paced and light hearted aggression. The Humanoids Are Dead is an 8 song EP filled with classic pop-punk melody and bursts of hardcore-style energy that is sure to surprise anyone who grew up with now veteran bands like the Descendents or Dag Nasty and inspire those who may not have been so lucky. It wont be hard for this young St. Louis five-piece to prove themselves among other Midwestern gems (and obvious influences) like Dillinger Four. The only flaw in this 14 minutes of songs worth adding to your soundtrack of growing up is that they leave the listening wanting more." -http://ihaterocknroll.
DISCHARGE "WAR IS HELL/DEMO '78" LP (UNREST)
Tracks 1-13 are studio and live songs with Rat (Varukers) on vocals. Tracks 14, 15 were taken from the 'Beginning of the End' 7". Also included are four unreleased tracks from the their first 1978 demo, recorded prior to Cal joining them.
KIDNAPPERS "NEON SIGNS" LP (RIP OFF)
Rip Off Records is here to kick off the New Year with a bang with THE KIDNAPPERS from Germany, and their incredible record, Neon Signs. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of hat country's best live bands, and with super catchy songs, they easily make new fans whenever they are in the house. Power pop with balls is the best way to describe THE KIDNAPPERS. Their debut on Alien Snatch Records a few years ago made believers, and the great news is that this album is better. That's right tards, Rip Off gets the better album. You see there are a whole heap of dog shit bands attempting to play power pop today, but only a few get it right. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of them. Listen to "Street Where I Live", or the incredible "I Hate Your Band". These songs borrow all the great elements from the legendary power pop bands, like THE PLIMSOULS, THE BEAT and THE RECORDS to name a few, but THE KIDNAPPERS do it without sounding like a generic copy. They sound like THE KIDNAPPERS. So remember the golden rule: If it's on Rip Off it's going to rule. Right sparky?
TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM" CD (HANG UP)
After a slew of incredible 7"s and splits, we finally see the highly anticipated and long overdue (but well worth it) debut full length from Wisconsin's TENEMENT. This is easily making my top 10 list for the year (and I'm sure plenty of other people feel the same way), so pick it up and see what the hype is about! Hailing from Appleton, WI, Tenement play punk rock similar to the more melodic side of SST spliced with the early sound of the Twin Cities. A beautiful mix of Husker Du’s ferocity, Dinosaur Jr.’s guitar soloing and distortion, and The Replacements youthful energy, Tenement stand out in a modern-era by focusing on great and original songwriting that made these other aforementioned bands so special.
GOOD THROB DEMO 2011 TAPE
Demo 2011' culls nine brilliantly snotty songs of homegrown UK Punk at it's best. Good Throb spins the daily grind into bursts of impish scum-fuckery with songs about customer service, partying, admin work and being an animal. Lead singer Ellie delivers vocals with aggro yelps and snarls apace with rubbery bass, pulverizing drums and kinetic, catchy guitar arrangements. One of the most exciting UK Punk bands around and well worth your time!! Featuring members of SHITTY LIMITS.
RESTOCKS 8/1/11:
BLACK SS "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
DESKONOCIDOS "S/T" 7" (540)
DIE KREUZEN "COWS AND BEER" 7" (BARBARIAN)
DIRECT CONTROL "NUCLEAR TOMORROW" 7" (SORRY STATE)
DRI "DIRTY ROTTEN EP" 7" (BEER CITY)
GEHENNA / BLIND TO FAITH - SPLIT 7" (A389)
GEHENNA / CALIFORNIA LOVE - SPLIT 7" (A389)
MILLENIAL REIGN "BONES DUST NOTHING" 7" (A389)
NORMALS "ALMOST READY" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
SICK FIX "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
TENEMENT "ICE PICK" 7" (HANG UP)
APPENDIX "MONEY IS NOT MY CURRENCY" LP (HOHNIE)
BATTALION OF SAINTS "FIGHTING BOYS" LP (FANCLUB)
BLANK STARE "S/T" LP (THIRD PARTY)
CHRIST ON PARADE "SOUNDS OF NATURE" LP (PRANK)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "FEED US A FETUS" LP (UNREST)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "OUT OF THE WOMB" LP (UNREST)
DISCHARGE "HEAR NOTHING, SEE NOTHING, SAY NOTHING" LP (HAVOC)
DISCHARGE "WHY" LP (HAVOC)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "DAYDREAMNATION" LP (SORRY STATE)
GEHENNA "AT WAR WITH SONS OF LIGHT..." LP (A389)
ROT IN HELL "HALLWAYS OF THE ALWAYS" LP (A389)
SHITTY LIMITS "BEWARE THE LIMITS" LP (SORRY STATE)
SHORT FUSE "S/T" LP (ASSAULT)
SMART COPS "PER PROTEGGERE E SERVIRE" LP (SORRY STATE)
TRAMPS - DEMO TAPE
A ton of great new records in this week's update; the debut 7" from Texas' THE IMPALERS (first press limited to 400, so grab it while you can because this record is a rager); I've got a bunch of copies of the DEAF MUTATIONS 7", the newest installment of the NAKED RAYGUN 7" singles series; not one, but TWO brand new 7" singles from Raleigh's own DOUBLE NEGATIVE - along with three other brand new releases on SORRY STATE: the DARK AGES, WHATEVER BRAINS, and MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! LPS; a handful of great new releases from 540 RECORDS including 7"s from NERVESKADE, YOUNG IDENTITIES, JUST URBAIN, SLOWMOTIONS, and a 12" from ISTERISMO.
A bunch of new/semi-new stuff from THIRD PARTY RECORDS, including the PUNX DON'T DRINK 7" comp (w/ COKE BUST), two POISON PLANET 7"s, SORRY EXCUSE 7", as well as some much needed restocks from BLANK STARE, SICK FIX, and BLACK SS. A TON of stuff from A-389 records including new PULLING TEETH, WEEKEND NACHOS, GEHENNA, XIBALBA, and much more; European pressings of both PUNCH LPs, a whole slew of killer punk and hardcore of reissues from the likes of CRUCIFIX (DEHUMANIZATION - CLASSIC!), EXTREME NOISE TERROR, ANTI-SYSTEM, HARDCORE 83' and YALTA HI LIFE COMPS, TERVEET KADET, CHRISTIAN DEATH reissue, restocks on both DISCHARGE LPs on Havoc, DAYGLO ABORTIONS LPs, and a bunch more.
Thanks for reading and hopefully you'll find something worth checking out! Until next time ...
Alex / GRAVE MISTAKE
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NEW IN THE WEBSTORE 8/1/11:
IMPALERS "S/T" 7" (TODO DESTRUIDO)
Five new track of blown out D-Beat HC from Austin, TX. Impalers play in the vein of late Anti Cimex(Scandanavian Jawbreaker era) HC mixed with hints of Discharge, Motorhead and Celtic Frost. Limited to 400 copies on textured paper/pocket sleeve.
DEAF MUTATIONS "CRASH THE CLUBS" 7" (STATIC SHOCK)
After almost two years in the making, the DEAF MUATIONS 7" is finally now available to order. DEAF MUTATIONS is the brainchild of Dave Brown (also of Career Suicide) and they play violent, hardcore punk that wouldn't sound out of place on the Master Tape comp. The recordings on this 7" were originally released in late 2008 as a very limited cassette that didn't really make it out of Toronto. So needless to say, we're pretty thrilled to put this out and hopefully help this recording get the attention it deserves. At the request of the band, this is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 1" 7" (SORRY STATE)
Double Negative return with the first volume of their follow-up to the epic Daydreamnation LP, and they haven't slowed down one step. Continuing the progression displayed between their first and second LPs, the two songs on this 7" are harder, faster, and weirder than anything they've done before. "Writhe," in particular, is probably the best song they've written so far. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "HARDCORE CONFUSION VOL 2" 7" (SORRY STATE)
The second in Double Negative's four-volume Hardcore Confusion 7" series finds the band blasting out two more certified riff monsters. For those of you who who like their mid-paced stompers like "Endless Disappointment" and "Stop Growing," these two songs might be your new favorites. Includes color vinyl, deluxe jackets with spot-gloss printing and digital download.
NERVESKADE "NOISE POLLUTION" 7" (540)
Originally released as a cassette, what we have here is a "covers only" 7" from Portland's raw noize heroes NERVESKADE doing their take on tracks by DISORDER, DISCHARGE, JERRY'S KIDS, and SSD. You know you need this.
YOUNG IDENTITIES "NEW TRENDS" 7" (540)
Another killer Australian punk reissue from 540, this time it's Young Identities' classic 2nd EP. This is absolutely brilliant, classic Aussie punk... if you like the Victims and other Murder Punk this is an absolute necessity. "The Young Identities EP's are standouts among the Savage/Shake releases, especially the New Trends EP. The band's line-up was mixed in with other band Brisbane bands who were, in turn, part of other groups. In other words, a history of the Young Identities is necessarily a history of a few other bands. The history below overlaps and repeats some of what can be found on the Just Urbain page albeit from a different perspective. I can certainly be counted among the "overseas overseers" who became interested in the early Brisbane punk scene several years ago. Without further ado, another history from the younger, snottier contingent of the no-scene Brisbane scene... " -breakmyface.com
JUST URBAIN "EVERYBODY LOVES" 7" (540)
540 Records hits us with another spot-on reissue of an Australian punk classic, this time it's a 1978 EP from Just Urbain. Originally released in a paltry edition of 200 copies, this is a suitable replacement for the original that you will never own. A little more bleak and depressing than some of their more rocked-out countrymen, these Just Urbain songs will definitely hit all the buttons of those of you who obsess after weird, quirky, first-generation KBD punk.
SLOWMOTIONS, THE "OPERATION ANAGRAM" 7" (540)
This new 7" is an absolute scorcher. The a-side in particular is a fucking bruiser... HARD, mid-paced punk with some really weird keyboards in the background and tough Japanese hardcore vocals. The b-side is more in line with their older, more pop-inflected material, but with some cool keyboards and lead guitar adding a bit of texture.
PUNX DONT DRINK - V/A - COMPILATION 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Finally back in print! This semi-notorious straight edge hardcore compilation features two songs each from the bands COKE BUST, BOILING OVER, POISON PLANET, and COLD SHOULDER.
ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE "ST" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
From the ashes of Expired Youth comes the next chapter of Chicago straight edge... One Foot In The Grave. Chad, Shariq and Ryan are picking up where Expired Youth left off in helping to show that straight edge hardcore is still alive and well in the windy city, with a style similar to Youth Of Today and Floorpunch.
POISON PLANET "UNDERMINE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Poison Planet's second 7" continues where their first left off, with the Chicago, IL band offering up five tracks of politically motivated hardcore punk with a sound that nods to other recent Midwestern favorites like The Repos or Necros.
POISON PLANET "BLEED FOR ME" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
For their European tour earlier this summer, Third x Party pressed a limited edition Dead Kennedys tribute 7" that contains Bleed for Me and Nazi Punks Fuck Off. All 250 copies are on mixed vinyl and the cover/lyric sheet has all of the art and essays you should expect.
SORRY EXCUSE "LISTEN WITH PREJUDICE" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
Eight blistering tracks with the occasional yxc inspired breakdown from this KC, MO band. They just put out a new 7" on Lifeline a few months ago. My release just got reviewed in MRR/SF&L and got good reviews. Fold over cover with complete lyrics and the most X's you've ever seen on a cover - for better or for worse.
BAD BANANA "CRY ABOUT IT" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
With Cry About It, Bad Banana tame the frequencies of their demo without compromising any of its urgency. The Crutchfield sisters-- joined here by Kyle from Big Soda-- continue their '90s-inspired, stop-and-go pop punk. Songs of drunken friendship, whining, and so forth. For fans of Tiger Trap and answering-machine indie pop. Artwork by Jason Roy. Covers letterpressed at the Bow & Arrow Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is a one-time pressing of 500 copies.
FOUR EYES "TOWARDS THE END OF COSMIC LONLINESS" 7" (PUZZLE PIECE)
Out of Boston, Massachusetts (Somerville to be exact), Four Eyes play emotionally raw indie rock in the vein of Dinosaur Jr. with a dose of twinkle in their riffage. This band got its start in the summer of 2009 as Nick, Dan, and Will obsessed over the second Teenage Cool Kids LP, though they didn't play their first show until November of that year. Four Eyes are approaching life as a seasoned band with Towards the End of Cosmic Loneliness, their second 7". Featuring members of Daniel Striped Tiger and Tussin.
NAKED RAYGUN "SINGLES SERIES VOL 3" 7" (RIOT FEST)
Chicago punk legends Naked Raygun release their third record in a 7íí single series, which collectively will spawn their first recorded full length in 20 years. The influential melodic punk rock band were a Chicago institution in the ë80s, releasing a handful of classic records before the band splintered in the early ë90s. A reunion show at 2006ís Riot Fest in Chicago, spurred on by drummer Eric Spicer, sold out a 4,000-seat venue and reignited the band for a reunion tour. Since then the band have talked about recording new material, but didnít get into the studio until this year.
WITHDRAWAL "FAITH, FLESH, & BLOOD" 7" (A389)
On the heels of their awesome 'Unknown Misery' 7", Withdrawal return with three brand new tracks (digital download has a fourth bonus track) of apocalyptic metal-core from these Canadian disciples of the Holy Terror Church Of Final Judgement! Fans of Ringworm, Catharsis and All Out War take note. Comes with a digital download card!!!
PENETRATION PANTHERS "PERPETUAL 80'S" 7" (A389)
DC Grave (Gehenna) and Shane BastardDemon (Devil/Gravehill) have a new band that is full on raw early 80's punk that sounds like a cross between early Black Flag and The Stooges. This 3 song ep is only a taste of what's to come with the band's upcoming full length. Limited to 500 copies ever.
WEEKEND NACHOS "BLACK EARTH" 7" (A389)
Brand new 7" by Chicago's crushing WEEKEND NACHOS. Features 4 songs, 2 of which are from their upcoming LP on Relapse/Deep 6 and 2 of which will be exclusive to this 7". Comes with digital download code.
PICK YOUR SIDE "SURVIVAL PRAYER" 7" (A389)
Pick Your Side is a new studio project band featuring Jeff Beckman of Haymaker/Left For Dead on vocals and Johnny Ibay of Fuck The Facts on guitar. Ten songs of lo-fi thrash/hardcore that will appeal to fans of both bands. 7" includes digital download.
GEHENNA "LAND OF SODOM II" 7"/CD (A389)
Originally released on an obscure label out of Canada (Hit The Deck Recs), only a small few copies of Gehenna's 'Land Of Sodom' 7" ever made it into anyone's hands. We're thrilled to announce that the 7" is finally available with a few improvements to the original recordings, re-visted as 'Land Of Sodom II'. Also included is a CD with the LOSII tracks are the previously unavailable on CD 'Upon The Gravehill' 12" tracks. Comes in a deluxe 7"/CD gatefold package with a 14"x14" poster insert. As per the band's request, this release does not include a digital download code. Please use a record player.
ANTI-SYSTEM "DEFENCE OF THE REALM EP" 7" (ANTISOCIETY)
Outstanding official re issue of this killer ep from Antisystem, a bit more metal than their first LP, this is still totally crushing mid/late 80's UK HC that rides the line between anarcho punk and crust core.
HURT UNIT "DEMO" 7"
Demo 7" from this fast hardcore band from Australia. Five songs and an intro, fast and pissed with a definite late 80's hardcore vibe ala Youth of Today.
ISTERISMO "TOKYO CRUSTIES" LP (540)
"New 12" from this Italian-loving Japanese band, released for their appearance at this year's Chaos in Tejas fest. I believe this is a discography-to-date type of deal, and it's certainly a heaping helping of powerful, Italian-influenced Japanese noise punk. I can't help but note that the Japanese are so much better at this style than anyone else... the energy level on this thing is just off the charts. Fucking intense." -sorrystaterecords.com
PUNCH "PUSH PULL" LP (ASSULT)
The Bay Area mosh-bringer unit known as PUNCH delivers their second LP - chock full of 1000mph pissedness with hammers-of-justice mosh-trocious breakdowns that can get even the the longest of the long-hairs starting the mower. A great combination of good people, intelligent and insightful lyrics, and fucking full-on pissed and fast hardcore. One of the best around. Gatefold cover and colored vinyl.
PUNCH "S/T" LP (ASSULT)
Busting out an LP's worth of thrashcore, San Francisco, CA's Punch rip through a high-speed attack with female vocals that varies in speed from blast beats to mosh parts with some youth crew influences thrown in, all with social and political lyrics. Every song is carried out with an intensity that is lacking in a lot of modern hardcore. The vocals are screamed with total rage, to the backing of a band that sound like they're playing their instruments as hard and fast as they possible can. If you like your hardcore really fast and hard, make sure to pick this up.
DARK AGES "CAN AMERICA SURVIVE" LP (SORRY STATE)
After a couple of great but under the radar 7"s, Kansas City's Dark Ages return with their first full-length and it is a hardcore monster. Eschewing the recent vogue for raw recordings, Dark Ages have nailed a crystal clear, precise sound in which all of the fascinating little nuances hit you with full force. While the pedal is always to the floor, it's the weird little parts--quirky touches that remind one of Die Kreuzen's first LP or H¸sker D¸ circa Everything Falls Apart--that really separate this band from the pack. I can think of no other band that captures the angry, alienated, and isolated sound of the midwest better than Dark Ages. Deluxe packaging, including heavyweight, tip-on style sleeves, a 24"x26" poster, and digital download.
WHATEVER BRAINS "ST" LP (SORRY STATE)
Without a doubt the most sonically adventurous release thus far on Sorry State, North Carolina's Whatever Brains use their previous 4 7"s as a launching pad into completely uncharted musical waters. While the foundation is still spazzy, weird garage punk, this time around Whatever Brains incorporate electronic beats, tons of synth, some quieter parts, and a few truly epic compositions. This album is so expansive that it probably has something for everyone, but fans of Total Control, early Pavement, prime-era Fall, and catchy garage punk in the Marked Men mold will probably be the ones in the front row banging their fists along. The packaging on this one is also particularly ambitious, including a full-color gatefold jacket, obi strip, 14-page newsprint booklet, and a download card with the LP and remastered versions of all four of the band's previous EPs.
MAKABERT FYND/GLOM DA! "SPLIT" LP (SORRY STATE)
Here's something a little different for Sorry State: a split 7" pairing two of the heaviest, most raging current crusty hardcore bands from Sweden. Makabert Fynd (who have released earlier records on Yellow Dog and Flat Black) play raw, straightforward hardcore in the tradition of old Swedish bands like Asocial and Avskum, but with huge, modern production. Of course these guys also boast Poffen of Totalit‰r as one of their vocalists, and fans of that band won't be disappointed. As for Glˆm Da!, they go for the throat in a similar fashion, but are perhaps even wilder and more unhinged. Whether you like the fast and raw old Swedish stuff or more metal-influenced k‰ng like Skitsystem and Disfear, this one will knock you on your ass. Includes gatefold jacket and digital download
ANTI-SYSTEM "NO LAUGHING MATTER" LP (ANTI-SOCIETY)
An official reissue of this very powerful and classic British anarcho-punk album from 1984, this collection of thundering, no-compromise tracks comes with a printed board innersleeve and a fat, 44-page booklet of interviews, lyrics, graphics, gig posters, band and scene bios, an Anti-System band family tree, tons of photos, clippings from vintage fanzines, lots of political, anti-authority and animal liberation info and much more, printed on heavy gloss stock.
YALTA HI LIFE - V/A - COMPILATION LP (POWER IT UP)
Finally re-pressed after many years of absence, this comp features some of the most raging and important bands from the Finnish hardcore scene of the '80s, including what many think to be the best Terveet Kadet songs, plus tracks from Kaaos, Varaus, Aparat and more.
PROPAGANDA HARDCORE '83 - V/A - COMP. LP (HOHNIE)
This comp. was released in 1983 by PROPAGANA RECORDS and contains the following crackers: KANSAN UUTISET, RIISTETYT, JAKKE & LATERI, ƒPƒRƒT, RATTUS, TAMPERE SS, PROTESTI, ALAMAAILMA, KUOLEMA, BASTARDS, HIC SYSTEEMI, FUCKING FINLAND, DESTRUCKTIONS, MARIONETTI, M.A.P., SEKUNDA, TAKUU & VARAUS. Total of 35 tracks of all-time classic Finnish Hardcore to the max.
TERVEET KADET "AARETON PROPAGANDA" LP (HOHNIE)
Discography of early material by this legendary Finnish 80's hardcore band. Features the "message" ep, Aareton Joulou ep, "Black God" LP and Halloween LP. All of it solid gold Finnish Hardcore.
EXTREME NOISE TERROR "HOLOCAUST IN YOUR HEAD" LP (FAREWELL)
Limited to 500 copies limited official re-release of the "Holocaust In Your Head" LP, which originaly came out in 1988 at "Head Erruption". It was re-recorded in 1991 and released at japanese label "Toys Factory". 1999 the LP based on the 1991 recordings was re-released by Distortion. On this re-release you get the original 1988 recordings remastered with a more raw and brutal sound. Includes the classics "Murder", "Bullshit Propaganda", "Another Nail In The Coffin", "Deceived"... actually the whole record is just a classic!!!
Import from Germany.
CRUCIFIX "DEHUMANIZATION" LP (CORPUS CHRISTI)
Finally back in print, one of the top ten US hardcore records of the 80's. Crucifix perfectly mix the early 80's hardcore sound with the drive and intensity of UK anarcho bands like Discharge and Varukers. On top of this they used the visual style of Crass or Discharge with the shocking images of war and man's inhumanity to man in a fold out poster sleeve. The raw intensity of this record puts it up there with Discharge for sure. Hopefully Southern will be re issuing the rest of their back catalog too as titles like Antisect, Crass and Rudimentary Peni have been strangely out of print on vinyl for several years.
GEZA X "YOU GODDAM KIDS" LP (BACCHAUS)
Geza X has been an important fixture on the California punk/new wave scene for many years as a producer/writer/engineer for countless artists, from Josie Cotton to the Dead Kennedys. As an artist, however, he doesnít resemble most of those heís worked with at all: You Goddamn Kids! is delightful, off-the-wall, adventurous, complex and humorous. The studio pro uses sound effects and treated vocals to enhance his music, much of which might well appeal to fans of, say, the Residents. ñ Charles P. Lamey ñ Trouser Press This classic post Masque-era album is the unique work of former Deadbeats, Mommymen member and producer GEZA X with quite the cast of original Los Angeles punk scene luminaries as contributing musicians including Brendan Mullen, Paul Roessler, D.J. Bonebrake, Josie Cotton, Don Bolles and others! Utilizing the unique ìGezatoneî guitar with a screechy vocal style and warped sense of humor, this album delivers early ë80s classics such as ìWe Need More Powerî and ìIsotope Soapî as heard on the ìLet Them Eat Jellybeansî and ìRodney On The Roqî compilations.
CHRISTIAN DEATH "ONLY THEATER OF PAIN 25TH ANV." LP (FRONTIER)
The founding fathers of American goth-rock, Christian Death released their debut, Only Theatre of Pain, on Frontier Records in March 1982, and that landmark album has had an enormous influence on goth, death-rock, dark-wave, metal and even industrial music scenes all over the world, shaping the approach of more bands than can be counted. Led by vocalist and founder Rozz Williams, the Christian Death of Only Theatre of Pain included guitarist Rikk Agnew, fresh out of The Adolescents, bassist James McGearty, drummer George Belanger and backing vocals from Superheroines leader (and Rozz's future wife), Eva O as well as performance artist Ron Athey. It was this line-up, with its dirgy, effects-laden guitar riffs and ambient horror-soundtrack synths, that crystalized the ominous post-punk sound that has established this album as the ultimate archetype of goth sensibility. Genre touchstones include "Romeo's Distress," "Spiritual Cramp" and "Mysterium Iniquitatis." This reissue features Rozz Williams's original hand-drawn art and calligraphy, and an additional period photo by Ed Colver, all set against a parchment-like background. Frontier has digitally remastered the audio for both the LP and CD, the latter containing the Deathwish EP as a bonus.
PULLING TEETH "FUNERARY" LP (A389)
Pulling Teeth's fourth album is their most definitive work by far. Their magnum opus, if you will. The two years that followed the release of Paranoid Delusions | Paradise Illusions was a time of personal turmoil for members of the band as they lost too many loved ones to the hands of the reaper, and Funerary is the culmination of the emotions dealt with during that period. This album finds the band revisiting the vitriolic rage expressed so vividly on Martyr Immortal as well as expanding on some of the more expressive and melancholic ideas found on their last album. While the lyrics touch on themes of our social character, a demand for truth, respect, and honesty, and reason to hold on to the last shreds of hope for a better world, the music ranges from pummeling thrash- and death- influenced metal to moody, doomy, dirgey soundscapes, all the while holding true to the spirit and energy of hardcore. This is Pulling Teeth at their finest.
RINGWORM "THE PROMISE" LP (A389)
One of the most important and influential records to come out of 90's metalcore let alone Cleveland hardcore. This is Ringworm at their most primative. Raw guitar tones, sloppy yet perfect drumming, and the unmistakable throat of the Human Furnace. Features the original artwork from 1993. This record is a must have!!! CD version available on Deathwish Inc
XIBALBA "ST" LP (A389)
The long awaited vinyl debut of California's XIBALBA. This LP complies all the tracks from their 'Madre Mia' CD as well as the songs from the 'Earthquake' Compilation all remasterd with new artwork by Linas Garsys. Crushing downtuned 90's style metalcore loaded with moshparts ala Disembodied meets Sepultura.
INTEGRITY "TO DIE FOR" 10" (A389)
The triumphant return of Integrity, the "To Die For" recording was a true reclamation of the throne for the band. Produced and engineered by Ben Schigel (Ringworm, Mushroomhead), the collection of eight blood boiling songs served as a musical progression, all the while embracing the approach of their influential past.
HUMANOIDS "ARE BORN" LP (ROCK BOTTOM)
"It seems only natural that a band with a name like the Humanoids would be capable of acting as a time machine back to the days when pop punk was best served in sweaty basements with a side of fast-paced and light hearted aggression. The Humanoids Are Dead is an 8 song EP filled with classic pop-punk melody and bursts of hardcore-style energy that is sure to surprise anyone who grew up with now veteran bands like the Descendents or Dag Nasty and inspire those who may not have been so lucky. It wont be hard for this young St. Louis five-piece to prove themselves among other Midwestern gems (and obvious influences) like Dillinger Four. The only flaw in this 14 minutes of songs worth adding to your soundtrack of growing up is that they leave the listening wanting more." -http://ihaterocknroll.
DISCHARGE "WAR IS HELL/DEMO '78" LP (UNREST)
Tracks 1-13 are studio and live songs with Rat (Varukers) on vocals. Tracks 14, 15 were taken from the 'Beginning of the End' 7". Also included are four unreleased tracks from the their first 1978 demo, recorded prior to Cal joining them.
KIDNAPPERS "NEON SIGNS" LP (RIP OFF)
Rip Off Records is here to kick off the New Year with a bang with THE KIDNAPPERS from Germany, and their incredible record, Neon Signs. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of hat country's best live bands, and with super catchy songs, they easily make new fans whenever they are in the house. Power pop with balls is the best way to describe THE KIDNAPPERS. Their debut on Alien Snatch Records a few years ago made believers, and the great news is that this album is better. That's right tards, Rip Off gets the better album. You see there are a whole heap of dog shit bands attempting to play power pop today, but only a few get it right. THE KIDNAPPERS are one of them. Listen to "Street Where I Live", or the incredible "I Hate Your Band". These songs borrow all the great elements from the legendary power pop bands, like THE PLIMSOULS, THE BEAT and THE RECORDS to name a few, but THE KIDNAPPERS do it without sounding like a generic copy. They sound like THE KIDNAPPERS. So remember the golden rule: If it's on Rip Off it's going to rule. Right sparky?
TENEMENT "NAPALM DREAM" CD (HANG UP)
After a slew of incredible 7"s and splits, we finally see the highly anticipated and long overdue (but well worth it) debut full length from Wisconsin's TENEMENT. This is easily making my top 10 list for the year (and I'm sure plenty of other people feel the same way), so pick it up and see what the hype is about! Hailing from Appleton, WI, Tenement play punk rock similar to the more melodic side of SST spliced with the early sound of the Twin Cities. A beautiful mix of Husker Du’s ferocity, Dinosaur Jr.’s guitar soloing and distortion, and The Replacements youthful energy, Tenement stand out in a modern-era by focusing on great and original songwriting that made these other aforementioned bands so special.
GOOD THROB DEMO 2011 TAPE
Demo 2011' culls nine brilliantly snotty songs of homegrown UK Punk at it's best. Good Throb spins the daily grind into bursts of impish scum-fuckery with songs about customer service, partying, admin work and being an animal. Lead singer Ellie delivers vocals with aggro yelps and snarls apace with rubbery bass, pulverizing drums and kinetic, catchy guitar arrangements. One of the most exciting UK Punk bands around and well worth your time!! Featuring members of SHITTY LIMITS.
RESTOCKS 8/1/11:
BLACK SS "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
DESKONOCIDOS "S/T" 7" (540)
DIE KREUZEN "COWS AND BEER" 7" (BARBARIAN)
DIRECT CONTROL "NUCLEAR TOMORROW" 7" (SORRY STATE)
DRI "DIRTY ROTTEN EP" 7" (BEER CITY)
GEHENNA / BLIND TO FAITH - SPLIT 7" (A389)
GEHENNA / CALIFORNIA LOVE - SPLIT 7" (A389)
MILLENIAL REIGN "BONES DUST NOTHING" 7" (A389)
NORMALS "ALMOST READY" 7" (LAST LAUGH)
SICK FIX "S/T" 7" (THIRD PARTY)
TENEMENT "ICE PICK" 7" (HANG UP)
APPENDIX "MONEY IS NOT MY CURRENCY" LP (HOHNIE)
BATTALION OF SAINTS "FIGHTING BOYS" LP (FANCLUB)
BLANK STARE "S/T" LP (THIRD PARTY)
CHRIST ON PARADE "SOUNDS OF NATURE" LP (PRANK)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "FEED US A FETUS" LP (UNREST)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS "OUT OF THE WOMB" LP (UNREST)
DISCHARGE "HEAR NOTHING, SEE NOTHING, SAY NOTHING" LP (HAVOC)
DISCHARGE "WHY" LP (HAVOC)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE "DAYDREAMNATION" LP (SORRY STATE)
GEHENNA "AT WAR WITH SONS OF LIGHT..." LP (A389)
ROT IN HELL "HALLWAYS OF THE ALWAYS" LP (A389)
SHITTY LIMITS "BEWARE THE LIMITS" LP (SORRY STATE)
SHORT FUSE "S/T" LP (ASSAULT)
SMART COPS "PER PROTEGGERE E SERVIRE" LP (SORRY STATE)
TRAMPS - DEMO TAPE
