Big Mountain - A Native American Resistance Compilation

Big Mountain - A Native American Resistance Compilation

This was a completely random discovery at my record store. I had never heard of this label nor the bands involved. I gave it a quick sample lesson and just had to scoop it up. Native Americans have probably the most right to be punks out of almost all of us. They have been extremely oppressed for so long. It's about time they formed punk bands... Especially angry punk bands. This record is great. It belongs on Profane Existance. However it is extremely limited due to it being put out by R U Dead Music. From what it says on the sleeve only 1000 have been pressed so grab it if you have a chance to. It is worth every penny. These bands need exposure.

F.O.D. "Shatter Your Day"

Flag of Democracy (F.O.D.) has been a long time running and not well known punk band from the east coast. Shatter Your Day was recorded in 1985. The one thing about this record is that not only is it ahead of its time but it stands up to the test of time. This record sounds like the bastard child of the Dead Kennedy's and Propagandhi. This record proves that hardcore can still be fun. F.O.D. has put out many records and not one of them do I feel are not mediocre records. This record is dangerous in that the title is absolutely correct since the opening is on the bottom of the jacket. So if your not careful this record will fall out and "shatter." I love simple gimmicks. This record mixes early thrash punk and melodic hardcore. It isn't for everyone but if you like a unique sound (which is what the early days of punk were all about) then give it a shot. It almost has a party vibe with a mixture of great songwriting and a lighthearted attitude. So here it is... Enjoy!


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Party Owls "Why Drag It Out?" LP

The Party Owls hail from Houston. This record was recorded in 1985. The Party Owls deliver just that. Fun punk with saxaphones! I have never heard of this band before I bought this record at my local record store. I listened to it in the store and just had to have this LP. This is another group that goes to show that punk rock doesn't have to be serious. I can just picture those shows, everyone bouncing around drunk, stoned and happy. They even cover Flipper's "Way of the World." This isn't classic punk record but it is damn good. Everyonce in a while we have to step away from the seriousness of hardcore and punk and this record is a great way to escape that punk rock heavy-ness. If you like early Murphy's Law than I sincerely recommend you go out and find this record. They have other releases as well (which I have not heard) so if you cannot find this particular release check out the other LP's and let me know what you think.

Kebab "We Live In A System"



Kebab's "We Live In a System" is another band / LP that I had never heard of until that fateful day at my local favorite record store. Hailing from Belguim Kebab recorded this record in 1981. Kebab was a 4 piece fronted by a  powerful female vocalist. Personally, I am a big fan of early European punk and hardcore. So this record was right up my alley. I could not pass it up. This group had a very Crass records-ish / Slits influence. They also have a slight "new wave" sound, but it doesn't come off with that shit new wave sound that was taking over at this point in punk history. The synth's they use give the sound dark overtones that compliment their political attitude very well.. This is a collection of a previously released, extremely hard to find 7", cassete, and compliation tracks. Overall if your a fan of the early european anarcho punk this record is for you. It can annoy the shit out of anyone who does not like those stylings. Which is exactly what I love about certain punk groups. It is an acquired taste.

Dropdead S/T LP

Personally, I love hardcore that doesn't let up. When you listen to an LP and you feel like your in a fight with a group who does not stop throwing hard and heavy punches that is a record for me. And I know alot of people agree with me. The first time I dropped the needle down on this record I was immediately covered with bruises all over my body. Now that is fukkin hardcore! Dropdead is one of those bands that will not let up. And this LP is a perfect example of just that. Dropdead hails from Rhode Island. This record was recorded in 1993 and was well before its time. Super political, super angry, super fast, super f'n hardcore! Not many bands can play with their amount of force and power. This is certainly a must have LP for anyone who cannot get enough fast, heavy, crusty hardcore. Don't pass up this record if you see it. You will not be disapointed!



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Iggy Pop TV Eye 1977 live

A hot find I picked up today Is Iggy's live in 1977 LP. Even though the Stooges aren't playing on this record you'd hardly notice that its not them. They play extremely raw and the quality of the recording is what I'd call "mid-fi." Which actually creates a great energy on this LP. It has some seriously great power to it. The songs were all recorded in Cleveland, KC Missouri, and the Aragon "Brawl-room" in beautiful Chicago.
They play a couple Stooges tracks that certainly hit right on point. The version of "Lust For Life" drives full speed ahead. Iggy, as usual, goes off and changes lyrics throughout this preformance and as expected you wouldn't even know he was doing it. This record isn't necessarily a must have, however, if you are an Iggy or a Stooges fan this is by far (in my opinion) the best live record out there.

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