VA - Katrina's Live Tamana Away!

It seems a lot of you wanted a copy of this classic release from TRC. Well here it is - Katrina's Live!!!

This was actually recorded on January 18, 1986 at Katrina's last gig before biting the dust. Bands who performed on that famous last night were Betrayed, Private Stock, GI and the Idiots and the WUDS.

Tracklist:

Betrayed
1. Caught in the Crossfire
2. Punk Reigns
3. Military Rule
4. Urban Assault
5. Never Menat to be This Way
6. When I Met You
7. Kids Will Unite
8. Hardcore Rules
9. Betrayed By You

Private Stock
10. Have more Fun
11. Future Generation

GI and the Idiots
12. Bury Yourself
13. Broken Lineage
14. the Flag
15. Nine Years in Service
16. This Time for Real

WUDS
17. Peace Be With You
18. Teachers and Cheaters
19. Just Like Before
20. Sana i Minsan Mo Lang Akong Tingnan
21. Inosente Lang ang Nagtataka

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GI and the Idiots - Fascinating World of Garbage

I've been getting a lot of requests for GI & the Idiots' debut album. I apologize for the late reply guys, but at last here it is. Fascinating World of Garbage is Philippines' hardcore pride , just like IOV's Another Destructive Century. Can't get enough of these guys really.

Enjoy!


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Urban Bandits - Independence Day

I can't believe that I haven't posted this gem. This is one of the best releases of TRC. Urban Bandits came from the ashes of the band called College. When College disbanded, it spawned two great bands, Urband Bandits and Sex Militants. The latter contributed tracks to Rescue Ladders and Human Barricades compilation.

This is a must-have for any Pinoi punks out there.

Enjoy!


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IOV - Another Destructive Century

What can I say about IOV that hasn't been written before? Well, I guess nothing. So here it is, a repost of their Another Destructive Century cassette-only release. Enjoy!


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VA - Third Bombardment

This is a repost of TRC's third compilation album. I love this comp since it includes Betrayed Never Again plus superior numbers from Collision, RDA, Philippine Violators and Deceased. Enjoy!

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VA - Fatal Response

There's a request for a re-up for this TRC compilation. Enjoy!

Tracklist

01. Dead Ends - New Life
02. GI & the Idiots - Broken Lineage
03. GI & the Idiots - Nine Years in Service
04. GI & the Idiots - the Flag
05. WUDS - Patay Buhay
06. WUDS - Inosente Lang ang Nagtataka
07. Urban Bandits - News fo the World
08. Urban Bandits - Battle of Mendiola
09. Zoot Suit - Look at that Boy
10. Zoot Suit - Suit Yourself
11. Dead Ends - Don't Drop Your Guns

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VA - Up Yours!

Another great Pinoi compilation from Middle Finger Productions. Punk, hardcore, ska you can find it here. This only goes to show how alive and well the scene here in the Philippines.

If you download this comp. and/or the Take 4 Collective sampler, please leave a comment on what you think about the compilation/s.

VA - Up Yours!
1. Today, I Hate You (Strap On 7Inch)
2. Energy (Shrapnel)
3. All of These are Nothing (Red Corpse)
4. No Stage Actor (NSA)
5. Chaotic World (Ambassadors)
6. Dick & the Testicles (Cantoots)
7. Blown Up (Robinhood Crew)
8. Spirit of Rebellion (Signal 3)
9. I Call it My World (Bad Omen)
10. Waking Up (Left of Center)
11. Bow to Your Flag (Feud)
12. Underground Wanna-Be (Putang-I-Nas)
13. Fruitcake Rules (ADA)
14. Intoxicated (Critics)
15. She Left Me (Free 4 All)
16. Nowhere (Finger)
17. Pain of the Masses (Disabuse)
18. Sex Scandal (The Istukas Over Disneyland)
19. Be Brave (RDA)

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VA - Take 4 Collective Sampler

Take 4 Collective is an independent label here in the Philippines. They filled up the void TRC left, and it's a one big hole - but they're trying. So more power to you guys and keep it up.

This is a sampler that comes free when you buy their releases. It's raw and it's great! The bands are diverse - metal, punk, hardcore... And they came from all over the Philippines not just Manila. Bands from Cebu, Quezon, Cavite and others are given the chance to be heard thanks to the initiative of Take 4 Collective. Standouts are tracks from Half the Battle, Feud, Play, and Bystorm.

Tracklist:

Take 4 Collective Sampler

1. The Circled A (Feud)
2. In Your Hands (Play)
3. The Guest LIst (Half the Battle)
4. Eternal (Bystorm)
5. Divine (Sauna)
6. For the Love of Death (Richard Collier)
7. Iyong Katapusan (AOD)
8. Get Up & Go (Friendship 7)
9. Imus Plaza (Take Action)
10. Choose Your Destiny (Backfist)
11. Ugat ng Kasamaan (YFC)
12. Turbo Kabaong Showcase (Nuclear Punishment)
13. When Will It Stop (Forgiveness Denied)
14. Messiah Complex (Prayer of Endurance)
15. Digging Graves (Isvarah)
16. Hope Springs No MOre (Mindrape)
17. Beauty (Chokecocoi)

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Throw - Unwavering

Throw is Al Dimalanta's project after Dead Ends. In case you don't know Dead Ends, they are a Punk/Hardcore band in the Philippines. They released 4 albums in the Twisted Red Cross label.

This is Throw's second album and it continued the what the first album has left off. Hard and fast, these two words always comes to mind whenever I play it. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!

Throw - Unwavering

The Beauty of Doubt - The Nothing

The Beauty of Doubt is a Pinoi Hardcore that really kicks ass. They had a chance to open for Vitamin X when the latter toured Manila and they can actually hold their own. Standing toe-to-toe with Vitamin X is no small feat. (These are the words of Fishbone from Bad Omen, another great Pinoi punk band who sold me this CD, because I wasn't able to watch the gig for personal reasons.)

But I believe every word Fishbone said after just "one listen" to the CD. There are only a few bands that are in my "one listen" wonders and The Beauty of Doubt is one of them!

Download this and see for yourself. Enjoy!!!

For more info, click here for their myspace.

The Beauty of Doubt - The Nothing

Eskapo

Eskapo is an All-Filipino hardcore band from California. Eskapo is a Tagalog slang for escape and according to their MySpace site, refugee, which I totally disagree. Butenough about that, what's important is their music. Kalayaan (Independence or Liberation), their debut album is a great one and hasn't left my stereo. This is a great release from a great band. Their songs are fast and hard with a hint of melody here and there which is not a bad thing if you ask me.

Wind of Hell, their second album, saw their guitarist Bruce Webb succumb to the Big C. He's still in his early twenties. And this record is a total kick ass and replete of radio-friendlyness, just an all out balls-to-the-walls music which we all love. Download them and if you find their CDs buy them and support the band. Enjoy!!!

Eskapo - Kalayaan

Eskapo - Wind of Hell

Flattbush - Smash the Octopus

Flattbush is a Filipino Grindcore band based in California. Signed to Koolarow Records of Billy Gould (Faith No More, Brujeria), they released their debut album called Smash the Octopus in 2003 produced by Billy Gould. They are the signees of the said record label. Their music was described as brutal, unapologetic, breathless, never restrained, impressive and chaotic. You can't go wrong with those adjectives. This band, along with Eskapo, another Filipino Hardcore band based in California as well, really makes me proud of being a Filipino. Enough talk. Enjoy!

*All my files are deleted by Mediafire, even my account! So, I'll be uploading in a new file hosting site so I'll be needing your comments & inputs about it. You can request for re-ups on RECENT posts.

Flattbush - Smash the Octopus

Third World Chaos

And for my tenth and final post for the day, the first ever Pinoi punk record, the classic New Move for Error by Third World Chaos. One of the members of Chaos (as we call them) was the owner of TRC label, Tommy Tanchangco. Their music is more of a 77 punk than hardcore. This is piece of history here.

Today's post, all ten of them!, are all Filipino bands. I hope you will learn more about our humble country, the Philippines, and our kick ass scene here. These posts is just one way of saying Merry Christmas to all of you!!! Enjoy!

Third World Chaos - New Move for Error

Fatal Response

This is the second release from TRC, a compilation called Fatal Response. The first release was Rescue Ladders and Human Barricades which I posted at Slobo's Only In It for the Music ages ago, but I'm sure that the link was dead. But fortunately, my good friend at My Fate to Hate posted it recently. So if you're interested in the Rescue Ladders click here.


There are lots of killer songs here from GI & the Idiots and the WUDS.

Fatal Response

RDA - Brave United in Trust

RDA, in my opinion, is the most dangerous band in the land. That's literally speaking. Their vocalist, Ollie, is a very violatile man. Lot's of people stir clear away from this guy when he's performing or whenever he's there because you won't know what would happen. Musically, their sound is a rather chaotic hardcore, very akin with their vocalist. Lol. Anyways, I love this band and this record. So download it now and enjoy!

RDA - Brave United in Trust

Live at Katrina's

As the name implies, this is the live recording from the legendary punk club here in Manila named Katrina's. This club actually allowed slam dancing as long as there's a "referee. "

This is an absolute classic. It includes performances from Betrayed, the WUDS, GI & the Idiots and the Rockabilly band Private Stock.

Katrin'a Live "Tamana Away!"

3rd Bombardment

This is a one of the best compilations from TRC. This comp includes, Betrayed, IOV, Philippine Violators and RDA. This comp includes my all time favorite Pinoi song - Never Again!

3rd Bombardment

WUDS - ARMSTALK

The Wuds were among the first -- and most influential -- punk rock bands in the Philippines. In the early '80s, punk bands began to form in the Philippines as economic woes and political unrest started to fuel a burgeoning underground scene. The Wuds, along with Third World Chaos, the Philippine Violators, the Betrayed, and the Dead Ends, roared their amps in a country once dominated by easy listening artists. Not surprisingly, there was little mainstream acceptance. Radio airplay was limited to Howlin' Dave's punk rock show on Manila radio station DZRJ. However, the Wuds and their peers found loyal support from the small independent label Twisted Red Cross and exposure through the Brave New World concerts. Given that rock audiences in the Philippines were divided between hippies and punks, violence was not uncommon; nevertheless, the Wuds were actually devout Krishna's, quite different from the public stereotyping of punk rockers as immoral troublemakers. Throughout the '80s, the Wuds remained outside of mass acceptance. In the early '90s, though, Manila underwent an alternative rock revolution and the Wuds were lauded as pioneers, especially by the popular punk group the Youth. The Wuds -- featuring Bobby Balingit (vocals, lead guitar), Alfred Guevara (vocals, rhythm guitar), and Allen Calixto (drums) -- released a long-waited debut album, At Nakalimutan Ang Diyos (And God Was Forgotten), in 1994. Raw and uncompromising, At Nakalimutan Ang Diyos solidified the Wuds' status as one of the Philippines' true punk rock bands. Two years later, the group recorded Gera (War), an intense record with powerful social and political commentary à la the Clash. The anti-war track "Ang Umibig Sa 'Yo" ("One Who Loved You") became a hit on Philippine alternative radio stations. In 1997, the Wuds released Nakaupo Sa Puso (Sitting on the Heart). By refusing to soften or polish their sound to appeal to a larger market, the Wuds continued their reign as the Philippines' most respected veteran rock outfit. ~ Michael Sutton, All Music Guide

WUDS - ARMSTALK

Never Forget the Cause

The second post for the day is another compilation. It's alerady 90's compilation of mainly hardcore and some crossovers. Anyways, I don't any information or cover for this release, all I know is that it's a kick ass compilation. Grab it now!

Never Forget the Cause

Philippines: Where Do We Go From Here?

This is, I think, the last release of the legendary Philippine label - TRC (Twisted Red Cross). Aside from hardcore, it also featured crossover/thrash bands like Discant X and Infernal Wrath and and Oi! band Distorted Minds.

Philippines: Where Do We Go From Here?