That Petrol Emotion - Manic Pop Thrill

After the demise of the Undertones, their vocalist Feargal Sharkey embarked on a solo career and the O'neill's formed That Petrol Emotion. At first, I don't know what to think of this record, because I was hoping it would like the Undertones but its not. In fact, it kind of launched the music Madchester bands became famous for.

"That Petrol Emotion's scintillating debut reminds everyone, first and foremost, what an incredible musical alliance the O'Neill brothers can be. Following a succession of independent singles (after all, who wanted to touch a couple of ex-Undertones in the mid-'80s?), they settled on Demon for this inspired debut. "It's a Good Thing," "Mouth Crazy," and "Circusville" are typical of the contents -- relentless pop hooks married to surging guitar chords, underpinned by hints of swamp blues and nods to garage rock and other mutant strains of the rock & roll animal. As naked, bold, and impassioned a record as had been heard in years. The title says it all." (AMG)

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That Petrol Emotion - Babble

In my opinion, this is their best album and Manic Pop Thrill came in second. Their songs in all of their releases is an eclectic mix of Brit pop, dance (house ?) music, folk. Plus their highly political lyrics make this album very interesting.

"Following hotly on the heels of 1986's Manic Pop Thrill, That Petrol Emotion's Babble brought more clever madness onto the scene, happily cutting Sean and Damian O'Neill's diversified punk influences with dance music, hook-laden pop, and a streak of acerbic political and social commentary. It certainly wasn't the Undertones. But the wiry, treble-kicking guitars and whooping vocals of "Swamp" made it just as vital, and "Dance Your Ass Off"'s "Party all nights"'s and "Hey! Hey! Hey!"'s weren't so much vapid dancefloor catch phrases as they were righteous calls to action. Despite the hooks that bled from every busted seam, Babble seemed to bask in the glow of a freshly lit car fire. Its walls of guitars, incessant, processed snare kicks, and snarling vocals celebrated the empty calories of pop music, and did so with bared teeth. (Was that a bullet ricocheting off "Split!"'s overdriven rhythm?) At the same time, the album's slower moments were just as accomplished. That Petrol Emotion didn't just set the fires -- they took time to watch them burn. Arriving at a flux point in pop music, Babble became a bridge album between blissfully ignorant dance, radio-ready pop and the remaining sentiment of punk rock. It wasn't just a call-to-arms snapshot at the end of a decade, but a prominent influence on the coming Brit-pop revolution." (AMG)

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Love and Rockets - Earth Sun and Moon

The first I heard Love and Rockets was through the local radio station WXB 102.7FM. Their single "If There's a Heaven," off their debut album Seventh Dream of a Teenage Heaven, received some airplay. Needless to say, that single caught my attention which led me to buying their cassette (good thing it was locally available!). Their debut is a far cry from any Bauhaus releases and they continued this trend up to their last record.

A friend of mine saw Love and Rockets I think in Germany during the Earth Sun and Moon tour where they supported Depeche Mode (it was the 80's and not sure about the details of the story like the country and the headliner, but he saw them and was very impressed) and quickly bought their album after seeing them. He he went back here in the Philippines, he made me a tape and was so pissed because it's not locally available.

I listened to the tape for weeks because their sound was different from what I usually listened to, which is punk, hardcore and metal. No New Tale to Tell became a minor hit for them and I think the Mirror People too but my favorite track here is Waiting for the Flood.

Luckily, this record was made available after So Alive became a smash hit. Actually, all their albums became available locally.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

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C.o.C. - Eye for an Eye Plus Six Songs with Mike Singing

I had this idea of posting classic punk and hardcore releases for those youngsters who are new to punk and for those who just discovered punk. Though I have yet to decide how often (every week or every two weeks) but one thing's for sure, I'm gonna do it guys.

And for the first of these classics, I chose C.o.C. because I was wearing their shirt when I thought about this idea. But I had a problem. I can't seem to make up my mind which of the first three releases of C.o.C. I'm going to post. They are all great and classic in my opinion.

So I did the next best thing, post the their first three releases!

So here you go guys, come and get a piece of (hardcore) history.

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C.o.C. - Animosity

This is a classic. Anybody who loves hardcore should own one. Don't just take my word for it and read what the "experts" at AMG has to say about it.

"Released in 1985, this second full-length Corrosion of Conformity offering features Mike Dean (bass and vocals,) Reed Mullin (drums), and Woody Weatherman on guitar. Just as the N.C. group's lineup constantly shifted, so did their music. While still plenty hyper, Animosity has a bit more metal mixed in with the hardcore punk of the band's debut, Eye for an Eye. Weatherman's guitars and Mullin's drums get a more sophisticated studio treatment, creating a thicker sound that reflects a mid-80s thrash influence. C.O.C. weren't following any trends, they just incorporated all the things they liked about thrash, punk and '70s metal originators Black Sabbath into their constantly evolving brand of down-home hardcore. The politically charged lyrics that marked the group's early-career progressive outspokenness are very evident on tracks like "Mad World" and "Intervention." With its thematic and sonic improvements to their successfully established punk, Animosity secured Corrosion of Conformity's artistic and commercial credibility." (AMG)

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C.o.C. - Technocracy

This is my favorite C.o.C. release. It already has hints of crossover which began in Animosity. But it's not awkward nor did they sounded as a trying-hard crossover band because it's the flavor of the week. But instead, their metal-tinged songs sounded as natural as it comes.

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Ministry - Cover Up

By this time, you already know that I'm very much into cover versions. And this Ministry release is one great collection of covers. From The Doors, T. Rex, Sabbath and the Stones just to name a few. Standout tracks for me were the heavier-than-thou versions of Bang a Gong and Space Truckin', the thrash metal-inspired Roadhouse Blues and Mississippi Queen. But there was a misfire as well in the shape of Dylan's Lay Lady Lay. I don't like what they've done to the song.

But overall, this is a very good All Covers Album.

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VA - Tribute to the Real Oi! Vol. 1 (and the Originals)

Just like the one I did with Napalm Death’s Leaders Not Followers, I collected another Originals compilation., this time from the Roger Miret’s Tribute to the Real Oi! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Actually, I made this compilation right after the Napalm thing but for some unknown reason, it got pushed back.

I got the originals from my own collection and others from the net.

Enjoy!

Tracklist

01. Agnostic Front - Take 'em All (Cock Sparrer)
02. Awkward Thought - Victims (The Strike)
03. Blood For Blood - Ultra Violence (The Oppressed)
04. Discipline - Running Riot (Cock Sparrer)
05. Drokick Murphy's - Hey Little Rich Boy (Sham 69)
06. Kill Your Idols - Work Together (The Oppressed)
07. Madball - Violence In Our Minds (The Last Resort)
08. Oxymoron - The Whole World Is Going Insane (The Insane)
09. Ryker's - Never Surrender (Blitz)
10. Sick Of It All - Working Class Kids (The Last Resort)
11. Stampin Ground - Where Have all The Boot Boys Gone (Slaughter & The Dogs)
12. Stigmata - Riot (The Oppressed)
13. Tech 9 - I'm Gonna Get A Gun (The Ejected)
14. Agnostic Front - Suburban Rebel (The Business)
15. Awkward Thought - G.L.C (Menace)
16. Blood For Blood - Never 'ad Nothin (Angelic Upstarts)
17. Discipline - Generation Of Scars (Terrible Twins)
18. Dropkick Murphy's - Never Again (Angelic Upstarts)
19. Kill Your Idols - Banned From The Pubs (Peter & The Test Tube Babies)
20. Madball - Blind Justice (The Business)
21. Oxymoron - New Age (Blitz)
22. Ryker's - War On The Terraces (Cockney Reject)
23. Sick Of It All - Rip Off (Sham 69)
24. Stampin Ground - Are You Ready To Ruck (Cockney Rejects)
25. Stigmata - Violence (Combat 84)
26. Tech 9 - Sorry (4-Skins)
27. The Business - Crucified (Iron Cross)


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VA - Tribute to the Real Oi! Vol. 2 (and the Originals)

Tracklist - Vol 2
Tracklist:
01- Roger Miret and The Disasters - New York belongs to me (Cock Sparrer)
02-Ignite - The Jinx (Peter and The Test Tube Babies)
03-Second Chance NL-Stark raving normal(The Blood)
04-Bouncing Souls-We're coming back(Cock Sparrer)
05-Brightside-One law for them(4 skins)
06-Cromag, Harley & Friends-Badman(Cockney Rejects)
07-Death Threat-King of the jungle(Last Resort)
08-Hardshell-Friday night(Burial)
09-Vision-Where are they now(Cock Sparrer)
10-Murphys Law-Drinking and driving(The Business)
11-Beans-Propaganda(Blitz)
12-Powerhouse-Gang warfare(The Strike)
13-Funeral Dress-Real enemy(The Business)
14-Re-Tribute: Millwall Roi-Gotta go (Agnostic Front)
15-Roger Miret & The Disasters-Voice of a generation (Blitz)
16-Ignite-Maradona(The Business)
17-Second Chance NL-I won't pay for liberty (Angelic Upstarts)
18-Bouncing Souls-The beginning of the end (Cockney Rejects)
19-Brightside-Hippie punks(Crowbar)
20-Cromag, Harley & Friends-Freedom (Last Resort)
21-Death Threat-Poseur (Combat 84)
22-Hardshell-Take the blame (Vicious Rumours)
23-Vision-Let's break the law (Anti Nowhere League)
24-Beans-What's wrong boy (Slaughter and The Dogs)
25-Powerhouse-Maniac (Peter & The Test Tube Babies)
26-Funeral Dress-Loud and clear (Subculture)
27-Re-Tribute-Last Resort-She's a skinhead girl warrior (Warzone)


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Butthole Surfers – Independent Worm Saloon

This is the first Butthole Surfers record released here in the land of a thousand smiles and my first Butthole Surfers record as well. At first, I don’t know what to expect from these guys though I heard a lot of good things from them. But my worries were expelled the moment the first song came blasting out from the speakers! There are many standout tracks here so if you don’t have this one yet, now’s the time to get them.

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Ministry – Psalm 69 The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs

Just like the Butthole Surfers post, this was also the first Ministry release here in the Philippines. I’ve been waiting this record to be released here because of the hype surrounding the band (and Industrial music at that time). It’s safe to say that this record did not disappoint, it’s everything I expected it to be.

Two or three years prior, I saw their first record in the imports bin and was all set to buy it. Then my friend who was with me at that time intervened saying “I heard their first album sucks big time, it’s a disco record!” At first I thought he was just kidding, but he was really insistent. Good thing, Go Girl Crazy CD was also available, so I bought the Dictators instead.

I still haven’t heard of the Ministry’s first record so I can’t say if it’s disco or if it sucks big time just as my friend described it.

Anyway, this one definitely rocks and a must have.

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Half the Battle - What We Have

This is a Filipino hardcore band and this is their debut album. Their music here is a bit of a departure from what they used to play in the triple split with Play and Feud. This is more of a Youth Crewish and I love it. You should check this out really.

Note: To the Pinoi Punks, please support the band and buy the record. I think it is still available at Fishbone’s Middle Finger store in Cartimar Recto.

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Big Drill Car - A Never-Ending Endeavor

Sorry about the late posts, I’m so busy lately. But I will make it a point to post something worthwhile in this little blog of mine. I actually uploaded a lot in Mediafire but I haven’t got the time to post them.

First up is Big Drill Car’s compilation of rarities, alternate takes, covers and compilation tracks and 5 new recordings, A Never Ending Endeavor. I have to admit I’m a newbie to this band. I first heard them way after their disbandment. They played pop punk predating your Green Days and your Offsprings. Though their sound is a bit polished for may taste, they still manage to get my attention due to the strength of their songs. Standout tracks include The Other, What You Believe and the title track of their last studio album No Worse for the Wear. Their cover of Celebrated Summer and Buzzcocks’ I Don’t Mind are kick-ass but I can’t understand why Billy Joel’s Big Shot?

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

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Hard-Ons - Best of...

Along with AC/DC, this is the best Australian band ever! I can’t thank enough my friend who bought me this CD while she was in Australia. The Hard-Ons music is reminiscent of the pop sensibilities of both the Ramones and the Buzzcocks and plus the brashness of Motorhead and throw in some toilet humor for good measure. Their mixture of pop punk, hardcore, metal and psychedelia sets these guys apart.

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Eugenius - Mary Queen of Scots

Sorry guys I’ve been busy lately, that’s why I’m gonna keep this short.

Anyways, the posts right now have something in common. They were all released here in the Philippines! These releases made things here in Manila more exciting. I never thought Sick Of It All and the Exploited will actually be released here. Of course these are their major label releases like the Exploited’s Beat the Bastards, ALL’s Pummel, Luna’s second album Bewithced, Eugenius’ Mary Queen of Scots, & Sick Of It All’s Built to Last. Plus I included 7 Seconds’ The Music, The Message. Though the latter wasn’t locally available, it fits the other category which is ‘major label release.’

These records don’t need much introduction other than at some point in time, they made my heavy rotation.

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Luna - Bewitched

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Sick Of It All - Built to Last

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the Exploited - Beat the Bastards

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ALL - Pummel

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7 Seconds - the Music, the Message

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