The Soft Boys was formed in 1976, though their sound is very unlike punk in more ways than one. They still adhere to the three-chord tricks of punk but their sound is more akin to psychedelic/folk rock vein. But that would change in their latter releases where they switch to guitar power pop, where they gained their notoriety. They were cited by such bands like the Replacements and REM and a slew of paisley rock bands as one their influences. The band disbanded and Robyn Hitchcock formed the Egyptians and continued his power pop journey.
Anyways, I love the band's music, which is somewhat of an escape for me from all the "noise", haha. As if I can live without that "noise" for long. So here's their compilation simply titled 1976-81. Enjoy!
Soft Boys - 1976-81
Disc 1
Disc 2
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Soft Boys - 1976-81
Saturday, May 10, 2008
English Dogs - Mad Punx & English Dogs
This band needs no introduction, so go ahead knock yourself out!
English Dogs - Mad Punx & English Dogs
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Young & the Useless - Real Men Don't Floss
The Young and the Useless is best known for their sought after Real Men Don't Floss e.p. which was put out on Dave Parsons' Ratcage Records label back in late 1982. The group original featured Adam Horovitz, Adam Trese, Arthur Africano, and David Scilken who all rehearsed in Abby Stoddard's basement. The best known member of the group is Adam Horovitz, who went on to join the Beastie Boys in December 1983 when he filled the vacancy created by the absence of guitarist John Berry. At this point, Adam Horovitz was concurrently playing in both groups. Yet, following the unexpected success of the Cooky Puss album, the Beastie Boys began playing more shows thus drawing Horovitz’s time away from the Young and the Useless. Sadly, by late 1984 the Young and the Useless had slowly fallen apart. On October 28th, 1984 they played what was perhaps their last gig at CBGB’s club in New York. In about 18 months time, the Young and the Useless had gone from being regulars at CBGB's to performing only on rare occasion.
The Young & The Useless - Real Men Don't Floss
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Rollins Band - Hard Volume
Rollins Band, the hard-hitting band from the former Black Flag front man Henry Rollins. Here is their first three releases, starting from Life Time, Do It and Hard Volume.
Rollins Band - Hard Volume
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
VA - Hard to Believe (a Kiss Tribute)
Kiss is one of the most loved/hated bands in the world. Hated because they literally invented corporate rock. But the bands included in this compilation know something - they love Kiss for all the right reasons, the music. That's why this compilation boasts some of the "best" bands ever compiled in a single project. Leading the pack is one of the biggest fans of Kiss, the Melvins plus a slew of other "top-rate" acts such as All, Chemical People, Bullet LaVolta, Skin Yard, the Instigators and Nirvana. So what are you waiting for? Grab it now!
Btw, it's not going to hurt you to leave comments, so please do so.
VA - Hard to Believe
Superchunk - No Pocky for Kitty
This is a request, Superchunk's 1991 album No Pocky for Kitty. This is a very good album, I can't get enough of this one and another album Here's Where the Strings Come In (it's probably because of Hyper Enough, hehe) Enjoy!
Superchunk - No Pocky for Kitty
Friday, April 25, 2008
VA - Freedom of Choice
Freedom of Choice, a fund-raiser for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, presents some of the genre's best songs and places them in the context of the alternative rock of the 90s. So, songs by the Human League, A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons and Soft Cell are covered by Chia Pet, It's OK, Erectus Monotone, and Finger, respectively. Add covers of pre-new wavers Elvis Costello by Mudhoney and Iggy Pop by Tiny Lights, and you've got the idea.
When this collection came out in 1992, it was probably a little early to be commemorating the 80s and call -- as the liner notes do -- the Go-Go's Charlotte Caffey and Devo's Gerald V. "new wave legends". The good news, however, is that unlike most compilation CDs, this one is surprisingly consistent.
White Flag provide an effective, albeit unrecognizable, cover of Kate Bush's "
More faithful to the originals are Mudhoney's take on Elvis Costello's "Pump it Up" and the Connells' rendition of Split Enz's "I Got You."
Ten years after the fact, this compilation remains an interesting relic, though it's telling that the bands of the 80s covered here are still remembered fondly, while the bands doing the covering are, but for a handful, mostly forgotten. - by epsteinsmutha
special thanks to Terrorizer and Decadance
Superchunk - Tossing Seeds
Tossing Seeds: Singles 89-91 is an album by Superchunk compiling a number of their earliest 7" singles and EPs. It was released by Merge Records in 1991.
All tracks on Tossing Seeds were recorded at Duck Kee Studios, except for "Seed Toss," which was recorded at the Chicago Recording Company.
Four of the tracks on this album are covers: "Train from Kansas City," a Shangri-Las song; "Night Creatures"; and "It's So Hard to Fall in Love" and "Brand New Love," which were originally recorded by Sebadoh.
"Slack Motherfucker" was named the 19th best single of the 1990s by Spin magazine. It was later covered by fIREHOSE on the Live Totem Pole EP.
Superchunk - Tossing Seeds
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Kreator - Voices of Transgression
I call the posts for the day 'thrash superchunk sandwich' which features Hirax, Superchunk and the next band - Kreator. This is a collection of their 90's materials plus unreleased tracks and demos. This record kicks off with a cover of my favorite Sisters of Mercy song Lucretia (My Reflection). Enjoy!!!
Kreator - Voices of Transgression
Superchunk - Incidental Music 91-95
The second post for the day is Superchunk's Incidental Music 1991-95 which is a collection of various b-sides and previously unreleased tracks by Superchunk.
A number of the tracks are covers: "100,000 Fireflies" is a song by The Magnetic Fields; "Lying in State" is a song by the Verlaines; "I'll Be Your Sister" was originally recorded by Motörhead; and "Night of Chill Blue" is a song by the Chills.
Hirax - New Age of Terror
Hirax's 2004 release, The New Age of Terror which according to Terrorizer is a really great thrash metal record. And as I started listening to it, he's totally right. This is one hell of a record so get it while it's hot! Enjoy!
Hirax -The New Age of Terror
Monday, April 21, 2008
Coroner's Masked Jackal
I have fixed the problem with the link for Coroner's Masked Jackal EP. Thanks for the heads-up.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Good day mates! I’m in the mood for live records so here’s another chop suey post, this time live records. Posted here are live recordings of Meat Puppets, Bauhaus and the Jesus Lizard’s gig at the CBGB’s. Enjoy!
Meat Puppets - Live in Montana
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bloodstains Across Puerto Rico
Here's a post from Yoel - Bloodstains Across Puerto Rico. I made a cover from Bloodstains Across California but it's a piss-poor job I may say. Thanks to Yoel for the upload, keep it coming bro!
Well, I made some changes in the cover because I can't fucking takeit. Still not as good, but way much better than the previous attempt. hehe
Bloodstains Across Puerto Rico
