Dissension - Why Work For Death ? Metal Storm Records 1986

Fast,powerful and aggressive hardcore record. I believe the guitarist was also in Target of Demand. Real good record...there is more info about Dissension available Here

Here

Murders Among Us - Compilation 1990 - Vermiform Records

Good old school NYHC compilation that seems to have been at least a little bit forgotten. Give this one a listen as all 4 bands deliver the goods with Absolution stealing the show with a metallic hardcore track that brings Burn to mind. Born Against delivers as always and Nausea and Life's Blood rip it up as well.

One Way System - Jerusalem / Jackie Was A Junkie - Anagram Records 1982

This was the 3rd 7" released by these Fleetwood England street punks in 1982. I don't have much to say about One Way System honestly, I mean if you are into punk I am sure your familiar with this band already. If you have never heard them then give this one a spin.

Jerusalem
Jackie Was A Junkie

Belching Penguin - Draft Beer Not Me Lp - No Clubs Records 1986

Florida's Belching Penguin play a style of mid 80's hardcore that is reminiscent of Suicidal Tendencies or Excel without actually sounding too much like either one of these bands. I have also seen them described as sounding like DRI which also makes perfect sense in all honesty.
Anyway, if you like any of these aforementioned bands then this record should be right up your alley, and in all honesty it's a pretty great record in it's own right.

Here

Belching Penguin 1985 - 1988 demos Here

Formaldehyde Junkies - Demo Tape 2005

Here's another new school punk hardcore demo. The sound quality isn't the best on this demo, but the bands two 7"ers kick ass. On the 7"s they remind me of Minor Threat at times, but on this demo I don't really get the same feeling from the songs. Anyway, if you do like this then I definitely recommend picking up their two 7" releases, you can find them on ebay etc for next to nothing.

Socialcide - Sick of The Pressure - Demo 2006

Man where the hell does the time go. I felt like posting some new school punk rock today so I pulled out this demo thinking it came out a year or maybe 2 years ago only to discover that it actually came out 4 years ago. Socialcide hailed from Chesapeake VA and in addition to this demo they have released a couple 7"s a full length Lp and a cassette compilation and I can honestly recommend all their music. Anyway, it's snowing like a Motherfer outside and I am sick and full from eating too much over the holiday weekend which has absolutely nothing to do with this demo tape lol...later Dave G.

Target of Demand - Man's Ruin - Happy Hermit Records 1984

Target of Demand hailed from Bellflower Ca and played a fast powerful brand of hardcore that is not at all typical of the early California hardcore/punk sound, but to my ears their sound is much more similar to what was going on in Boston or the Midwest.

Anyway, I looked for a copy of this record on vinyl for years and years and finally found this sucker this past weekend at a local record store...it was well worth the wait...Dave G.

Here

The Expelled - Government Policy / Make It Alone - Riot City Records 1982

The Expelled from Leeds UK released this their second 7" in 1982 on Riot City Records. I picked this up over this past weekend on a whim having never heard The Expelled before, and I have to say this was a pleasant surprise when it hit my turntable. What you get is straight forward female fronted British punk with good male chanted backing vocals etc. I think this is a winner for a record I bought based on appearances alone...Dave G.

Government Policy

v/a Anglican Scrape Attic - 2000 mph - Flexi Disc 1985

Time to get some metal back up on the blog...sorry Zach. I have no recollection of purchasing this flexi disc. If I had to guess I would say I probably mailordered it back in 1985 when I was a senior in high school...ouch. I do remember wanting it because I was a big time metal head and I wanted this because it had Hirax on it. I do recall not caring for this 7" much when I was 18 years old, but over the years I have come to appreciated it. Honestly, the only true metal track on here is the Hirax song which sounds completely out of place on this compilation since all the other bands are sort of 80's style crusty, dirty, metallic hardcore to my ears with Concrete Sox and Sacrilege bashing out the best tracks in my opinion.

For more details about this record visit the 7" Crust blog

We The Living - Carnival of Vice - Subversive Records 1985

Fudge Ripple
Shamade







This is a strange schizophrenic sounding record consisting of mainly fast punk/hardcore with strange slow interludes thrown in here and there for good measure...I guess. And, as if this record wasn't strange enough it closes with a Madonna cover song ( Material Girl) with the lead singer alternating between a fake female voice and his own screamed vocals. You'll just have to hear it for yourself...Dave G.

Shiny Beast - Boner Records 1992

I've been talking back and forth with JBM on a few of my 90's rock posts and the conversation has turned to Duck-EE Studios, North Carolina and Seam. Well, that got me thinking and sent me running to the cd rack for this Shiny Beast cd. Shiny Beast who hailed from North Carolina recorded this record at Duck EE studios in NC in 1991, and Seam's Soo Young Park added vocals to the song Lodestar, therefore I thought this would be a cool post to sort of tie all the ends together.

As far as the music goes this is thick mathrock type stuff with interesting guitar playing and odd time changes etc. In my opinion this is really great, and completely overlooked and forgotten...Dave G.

P.S. If anyone bothers to listen to this and likes it there is a Shiny Beast / Regraped split 12" out there as well. I'm sure it's out of print but probably easy enough to find, and the Shiny Beast tracks on the 12" are excellent.

Here

Condemned To Death - R Radical Records 1984

Flex describes this 7" as "Uncompromising hardcore, fast and powerful with a great singer and lots of ideas. A blend of early Black Flag and the Boston Xclaim bands" .I think Flex pretty much nailed the description on this one, so there is really no need for me to ramble on and add anything else. Good record...give it a listen.

Here

Garden Variety / Chune - split 7" Cargo Recs 1995

Here's a cool split release from 2 excellent 90's punk bands. I was a pretty big fan of Garden Variety in the 90's and if I told you I saw them live 30 times I might actually be underestimating. Garden Variety were a real emotional powerhouse of a band live with impassioned vocals backed by straight forward punk music. I'd say they have a touch of a Jawbreaker influence in their music. Chune on the other hand move at a bit slower tempo but again with emotional vocals and rolling bass lines. I saw Chune live a bunch of times as well and they were really an excellent band that never got the recognition they deserved.Unfortunately,both bands have sort of faded away into the distant memory of 90' punk/emo which is very unfortunate, as both bands deserve to be heard. So give this one a listen and if you like what you hear keep your eyes peeled for their records...I bet most can be found in local record store used bins for next to nothing...Dave G.

Garden Variety - Stickler
Chune - Dual Rectums

P.S. This post is dedicated to JBM who is my only blog follower that seems to care when I post these 90's rock gems.

Roach Motel - Roach and Roll - Destroy Records 1982

This is the first 7" from Roach Motel. I posted their 2nd 7" a few weeks back. I like this record a little more musically than the "What The Hell It's Roach Motel" 7 inch, but honestly the lyrics are a real killer for me. I understand we are talking about lyrics written by a bunch of teens trying to be obnoxious and offensive, but it's difficult to listen to a song like "Wetback" and not feel a little embarrassed, not for the band for writing it, but for myself for listening to it.

P.S. On a less serious note, doesn't the singer look like Steve-O from Jackass doing something terribly wrong to himself.

Psycho - 8 song ep - 1983 Axction Records

Classic Boston punk 12". Starts off with a cover of "Psycho" jumps right into an uptempo scorchers and never really lets up. Great old school punk record so if you've never heard this one then give it a spin. If you like this one there is a compilation Lp called " Studio Recordings 1982-1986" available from Welfare Records that compiles 45 songs ranging from demo recordings to compilation tracks to previously released material. I highly recommend picking up copy of the studio recordings cd or lp...Dave G.

Here

Nuke Your Dink - Positive Force #1 1984

The first release on Positive Force Records documenting the early 80's Nevada punk scene. This compilation features 7 Seconds - Subterfuge - No Deal - Urban Assault - Jackshit - The Remains - The Expelled and The Yobs. Overall this is a nice snapshot of the Nevada scene and there are some good songs on here, with 7 Seconds, Urban Assault and Jackshit offering up my favorite tracks ...Dave G.

Here

Johnboy - Claim Dedications 1994 Trance Syndicate

Since I am digging up some of my favorites from the late 80's / 90's underground scene I figured I should add Johnboy from Austin TX to the list. Johnboy played what I would have called Mathrock back in the day for lack of a better term...the music is heavy, rhythmic and mostly instrumental with the occasional spoken / shouted vocal thrown in for good measure.

Johnboy released 2 full length albums on Trance Syndicate ( "Pistol Swing" 1993 and "Claim Dedications 1994") which was a label co-founded by Butthole Surfers drummer King Coffey. I also have a 7" titled CalYx in my collection., and also a split 7" between Johnboy/Quitters Club . I'm not sure if Johnboy released anything else honestly, but if anyone knows about anything I am missing please comment...Dave G.

Crain -Speed

Keeping the 90's rock promotion moving along I'd like to present a couple songs by Crain who were another amazing and under-appreciated band out of Louisville KY.

The Speed album is still available I believe as it was released a few years back with some added bonus tracks by Temporary Residency Records. I think the Heater cd is out of print at this time. Crain also has their own website right here where you can hear some more sound files and also order a copy of the Speed cd.

Heater Lp ' Hey Cops
Speed Lp - Kneel

Rodan - Rusty 1994

Rodan from Louisville KY took a little bit of Bitch Magnet and a little bit of Slint and added a bit more bottom end to the mix, which resulted in one of my favorite records of the mid 90's. I saw them live a few times and it was just mind blowing in all honesty.

Give this incredibly intense rhythmic song a listen and then go buy a cd or vinyl copy of this record, both are still available. Seriously this song is so good it makes my head spin...Dave G.

The Everyday World of Bodies

Tanner - Ill - Gotten Gains - Caroline 1995

Tanner from San Diego Ca. were another of the mid 90's bands that sort of didn't fit neatly into any specific musical category. " Ill Gotten Gains" is an excellent cd that reminds me of the Hot Snakes which makes sense since lead vocalist /guitarist Gar Wood would go on to play with the Hot Snakes a few years after this cd was released. The cd is OOP as is the vinyl, however there are some cds's for sale on Amazon.com , and some more sound files are available from the bands website right here .

I saw Tanner live a bunch of times in the mid 90's and they killed it every time. I was such a big fan of this band that when the Hot Snakes formed I was as excited that Gar Wood was a part of the Hot Snakes as I was that Reis and Fork of Drive Like Jehu (another favorite of mine) were part of the Hot Snakes.

Hey Jigsaw
Computers that breathe

Mothman - Live on WFMU Radio 1994

Purchase Mothman 7" records

Here's a live set my friend asked me to rip for him. Since I spent the time to rip it I figured I'd throw it up on the blog for anyone who maybe interested. Mothman were active in the NY/NJ scene from approximately 92-96 after which they changed their name to The Nolan Gate and they're still bashing it out today. The Nolan Gate have released a bunch of cd's over the year with the most recent releases "Sent By Rays" and "Oceanlord" available for download on this blog, check the older posts. I also released a 7" by Mothman back in the day which is still available if anyone i interested.

As for the music I think Mothman had a bit of and early Amrep sound with musical comparisons being Prong and Unsane or something along those lines. This tape was recorded off the radio so there is some static and whatever but who cares the music is good.

Here

Gang Green - Sold Out 7" Taang Records 1984

This was Gang Green's 1st 7" release and is by far their best release, along with their tracks on the "This Is Boston Not L.A." compilation which are also excellent. The music on this 7" is raw and powerful...just the way hardcore punk was really meant to be. If you like this then make yourself a cd of this 7" , the compilation tracks and the Skate To Hell / Alcohol 7" and you pretty much have all the Gang Green you will ever need to hear...Dave G.

sold out
terrorize

Violent Apathy - Here Today... 7" Gravelvoice Records 1983

This has always been a bit of a strange record to my ears. On one hand there's a sluggishness to the music that is sort of unappealing to me, but strangely it is this sluggishness to the music that makes this record sort of appealing lol. I know that probably doesn't make sense, I guess what I mean is that in general sluggish mid paced punk is not my thing, but these guys pull it off on this record in my opinion, and after a few spins this record starts to sound pretty damn good to me.

Give it a listen, maybe you'll agree with me or the Flex discography which calls this one "Mediocre, generic hardcore, all songs sound the same, and the production is way too thin and lifeless. Not a complete disaster, but not to interesting either"

What The Hell It's Roach Motel - Destroy Records 1984

This is the second and final 7" by Roach Motel from Gainesville Florida. RM is probably the most well known of the early 80's Florida punk bands so this 7" is probably nothing new to most of you. If you have never heard this one before it contains a nice mix of fast and mid-paced punk songs that are consider by many to be punk/hardcore classics.

Happy Toons / Dead Fink split 7" - Rest In Pieces - Landmind Records 1984

This 7" contains 2 fairly obscure bands hailing from Illinois USA. The Flex Discography describes this release as great (yet generic) fast ,powerful and diverse hardcore. I guess I agree with that description, except I don't think either band is particularly great in the this is a classic and you have to have it sort of way, but both are enjoyable in their own right. The record has a cool intimate feel to it, it actually makes me feel like I am sitting in the bands rehearsal space while they're playing through their set, and that's a good thing...Dave G.