TAD - Obscene Hand 7" (1997 Amphetamine Reptile Records) Scale 96

TAD - Obscene Hand 7" (1997 Amphetamine Reptile Records) Scale 96


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Probably TAD's greatest achievement since God's Balls and Salt Lick, this record is one of my favorite Am Rep singles. Released in '97, this is some killer Northwestern US noise-rock (fuck grunge) at it's finest. Why Tad Doyle didn't put out a full length LP on Am Rep during this period is beyond me. Great stuff...

WIG - Just Obscene 7" (1991 Nocturnal Records)

WIG - Just Obscene 7" (1991 Nocturnal Records)


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Before Mule, PW Long was in WIG. Side A is pretty similar to early "Tennessee Hustler" era Mule. Side B sounds more like a Laughing Hyena influenced thing. In either case...it's some good pre-Mule PW Long stuff you are bound to enjoy if you like any of the aforementioned bands. 300 pressed on gold vinyl.

Don Caballero - Our Caballero 7" (Touch and Go Records) TG119

Don Caballero - Our Caballero 7" (Touch and Go Records) TG119


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I pulled these next three records off the 1953 Seeburg Jukebox (and plan to pull many more when my new cartridge and stylus arrive) in our basement.

Old School Don Cab. Side A was recorded in '93 and side B was recorded in '92. You know it. Math-noise-rock.

Diet Christ - Band In The Bible Belt 7" EP (1989 Super Seven/Doug Moody Prod.)

Diet Christ - Band In The Bible Belt 7" EP (1989 Super Seven/Doug Moody Productions.)


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Here is another Super Seven release featuring the band Diet Christ who I believe were based in Carbondale IL back in the late 80's. It is an 8 song 7" EP on red vinyl (they squeezed every bit of music on it as they could). I was lucky enough to see them when I was back in high school in GB WI at the infamous Kutska's Hall. Diet Christ blew my mind as a kid and still garner my respect all these years later. They were some straight up Midwestern hardcore punk rock not too different than a lot of the other bands who released records on the Super Seven label. This is the real shit right here.

Below The Sound - Full Indian Belly 7" (2003 Dirty Decibel Records)

Below The Sound - Full Indian Belly 7" (2003 Dirty Decibel Records)


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A little bit self-promotion...a little bit "what is good for the goose is good for the gander"...here is some Below The Sound. I played bass and sang in this band from 1999 to 2007. We were based in Albuquerque NM and has several releases on labels such as Dirty Decibel (NM), Berserker Records (CO), Crucial Blast (MD) and Crustacean Records (WI). We toured, played a bunch of shows with some great bands and finally called it quits in 2007 due to my relocation back to WI. It's some T&G/Am Rep/Dischord influenced Midwest/East-coast noise-rock from a group of ex-pats living in the high desert. Clear vinyl...still have some for sale...wink wink.

Rollkicker Laydown 7" (1993 DeSoto Records)

Rollkicker Laydown 7" (1993 DeSoto Records)


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The AMG description of this release reads as follows: 

Rollkicker Laydown was a post-hardcore version of the Traveling Wilburys. Well, maybe not quite, but the short-lived group did feature former members of Government Issue, Gray Matter, and Wool. Guitarist Tom Lyle (the Jeff Lynne of the group?), bassist/vocalist J. Robbins (then of Jawbox), drummer Peter Moffett, and background vocalist Geoff Turner  met up with post-punk producer extraordinaire Iain Burgess (Effigies, Big Black) to record 1993's No Voices in the Wire single for DeSoto, the label run by Robbins' Jawbox mates Kim Coletta and Bill Barbot. Both songs on the single matched the quality of any given moment of the members' more serious prior engagements. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

That pretty much sums this one up other than the fact that 2/3 of this project was also in the band Burning Airlines. I've loved this record since the day I purchased it. Sound-wise, it leans more towards early Jawbox/latter-day Government Issue than most of the other bands listed. This one is some way above average DC post-punk.

Egg Hunt 7" (1986 Dischord Records)

Egg Hunt 7" (1986 Dischord Records) - Dischord 20


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Post-Minor Threat / Pre-Fugazi. Egg Hunt was a two-piece project that consisted of Ian MacKaye (guitar, bass, vocals) and Jeff Nelson (drums, vocals). Both guys were ex-Minor Threat and both guys were Dischord Records. More Fugazi than Minor Threat, Egg Hunt bridged the gap between the two bands even if for only this one release. The listener can obviously hear what was to come with Fugazi just over the horizon and if for only that reason alone, this one is pretty cool.

The Drags - Well Worth Talking About - Test Pressing 7" (1995 Rat City Records)

The Drags - Well Worth Talking About - Test Pressing 7" (1995 Rat City Records)


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This is one band I wish more people were familiar with. Obviously their music is pretty genre specific (noisy lo-fi garage rock...see Oblivians), but they were a very good live band who stood out within that genre. Living in ABQ in the 90's I was able to witness them play live on plenty of occasions, but looking back on it today, it was not enough. The Drags rocked, rock and will continue to rock for some time to come. More uploads to follow...

Rorschach / Neanderthal - split 7" (1990 Vermiform)

Rorschach / Neanderthal - split 7" (1990 Vermiform)


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Here we have some East Coast vs. West Coast Power Violence. On side A we have Rorschach who hails from Paramus New Jersey. They have two songs, one is a Septic Death cover. On side B we have Neanderthal who hails from Claremont CA. Also with two songs, with the first being called Fighting Music and the title alone pretty much sums it up. Both bands went on to find relative success in the hardcore scene. This one is an enjoyable early sampling of what was to come for both of these bands.

Oblivians - Blow Their Cool 7" (1994 Estrus Records)

Oblivians - Blow Their Cool 7" (1994 Estrus Records)

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The kings of Memphis garage punk. Oblivians were an obsession of mine during the 90's. Saw 'em live a couple times in ABQ. They kicked ass. Bought every release I could find. I even have an official Oblivians refrigerator magnet I bought at one of the shows still sticking to our basement beer fridge. It's obviously not ground breaking music. You know the style. You've heard it before. Rock & Roll. But it is really good rock & roll...especially this little EP. Blew My Cool is probably my favorite song by the band. Dig it...

Slug - Godstopper 7" (1992 Star Fuck)

Slug - Godstopper 7" (1992 Star Fuck)

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Slug are kinda like a westcoast version of early Unsane. In fact, they actually shared the same label for a bit and even released a split 7" (which I'll post at a later date) on that label.

Slug are noisy. Noise at its finest. Noisy guitar rock. Noisy rockin' droning jams. Solid guitar based noise rock. Get the point? Good stuff. Really good stuff.

This record was recorded at Poop Alley in LA back in 1992 and was released as an edition of 200. It has Godstopper on side A and side B is blank. One of their rarest records and one of their best. Enjoy because I do...more to come.

Unsane - Jungle Music 7" (1991 PCP Productions)

Unsane - Jungle Music 7" (1991 PCP Productions)

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One of their more rare early singles back when Charlie Ondras and Pete Shore were still holding down the rhythm section (RIP Charlie), these songs were also included on the retrospective Matador LP Unsane Singles 89-92 (which is somewhat rare in its own right). Classic NYC noise rock. Pre-metallic Unsane. My preferred version of the band with Charlie's tribal beats and Pete's fuzzed out rockin' bass backing Chris Spencer's tough guy guitar/vox. Killer stuff.

Ricaine - The Clarity Of Distance - CD (1997 Rubber Records)

Ricaine - The Clarity Of Distance - CD (1997 Rubber Records)

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Ricaine was a three-piece noise-rock band from Melbourne, Australia. They were active from 1994 to 2001 mostly playing shows in their native Australia. In 1997 the came to the US and played some shows across the country including The South By Southwest Music Conference. That same year they also recorded this CD. It was recorded and mixed by Bob Weston at Chicago Recording Company and Electrical Audio Recording. They have other releases, none as good as this in my opinion. This one is some solid Chicago influenced noise-rock from down under.

Jesus Christ Superfly - Big Shit 7" (1992 Rise Records)

Jesus Christ Superfly - Big Shit 7" (1992 Rise Records)

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Jesus Christ Superfly were one of my favorite Austin punk rock bands in the early 90's. I was lucky enough to see them live in 1995 at The Golden West Saloon in Albuquerque right after I moved out West. This record was released on Austin's Rise Records (which was known for their cool screen-printed record sleeves...this one done by Frank Kozik) and it features two top notch songs with the b-side being arguably their best. I have a few other releases by the band including a full length vinyl LP also on Rise Records which I may upload in the future. If you like straight up catchy punk rock...check this out.

The Jesus Lizard - Live at Brixton Academy London 7" (1992 Fear and Loathing Zine)

The Jesus Lizard - Live at Brixton Academy London 7" (1992 Fear and Loathing Zine)

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Containing somewhat common Jesus Lizard songs (The Art of Self Defense and Nub), this record also had the same two tracks on both sides, a photocopied paper sleeve and was given away for free inside a zine out of London called Fear And Loathing. Nothing fancy...still cool. But...it is rather rare in that fact that it features two live tracks recorded from the same sessions as Seasick on the Bang CD (live at Brixton Academy May 9th 1992). The tracks are of a very high quality and were engineered by John Loder. I don't know if the intention of this recording was for an official live release that ended up being shelved or what, but the quality lends itself to the possibility. This one is a solid live Lizard recording while they were still at the top of their game. "English style Duane...give it to 'em...pump the volume".

Behead The Prophet No Lord Shall Live - s/t debut 7" EP (1995 Outpunk Records)

Behead The Prophet No Lord Shall Live - s/t debut 7" EP (1995 Outpunk Records)

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Spazzcore, noise, crust-punk, queercore and even screamo are genres that have been used to describe this band (I personally take offense to the last description). Probably best described as extremely noisy and experimental Spazzcore (they even had a violin player in addition to the usual guitar, bass and drums), this band was based out of Olympia Washington and featured two members of Mukilteo Fairies and two members who would later go on to form Tight Bros From Way Back When. This was their debut release and has eight intense tracks crammed onto this little piece of wax. I don't know how many and I am not familiar with any releases they put out after this, but this one is some really good supersonic hardcore noise punk.

Mule - Tennessee Hustler 7" (1992 Nocturnal Records)

Mule - Tennessee Hustler 7" (1992 Nocturnal Records)


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This was the debut release by the band Mule. To this day they are still one of my all-time favorite bands. This single featured the original lineup of PW Long and Kevin "Keb" Munro & Jim Kimball (the original rhythm section of Laughing Hyenas). Killer country/blues influenced noise rock.

Babes In Toyland - Dust Cake Boy 7" (1989 Treehouse Records)

Babes In Toyland - Dust Cake Boy 7" (1989 Treehouse Records)


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Like Bastards, Babes In Toyland were another late 80's band out of Minneapolis on Treehouse Records. This was their debut single (which I have heard was also a Sub Pop Singles Club release even though I purchased it outright at Exclusive Company in Green Bay the same year it was released). The band gained some minor mainstream success during the whole early 90's grunge/alternative music thing and had other releases on labels such as Twin Tone, Reprise and even Warner Music Records. Singer/guitarist Kat Bjelland also had a stint in the band Crunt which featured her then husband Stuart Gray (Lubricated Goat) and Russell Simins (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion).While I can't vouch for anything they released after this record, this one has stood the test of time as a pretty good noisy punk record.

Bad Livers - Lust For Life 7" (1991 Fist Puppet Records)

Bad Livers - Lust For Life 7" (1991 Fist Puppet Records)


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This record was my introduction to the hyperspeed bluegrass of the Bad Livers. It contains a killer cover of Iggy Pop's Lust For Life and was produced by Paul Leary of The Butthole Surfers who would also go on to produce their debut LP on Touch and Go / Quarterstick Records. This one is obviously not for everybody. It is real bluegrass music (albeit with a punk rock sensibility).

Bastards - Neighbor 7" (1989 Treehouse Records)

Bastards - "Scenes At Latest Battle In The City Market Area" Neighbor 7" (1989 Treehouse Records)


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A rough gruff three-piece noise rock outfit featuring Joachim Breuer (Janitor Joe, Gnomes Of Zurich) on guitar/vocals, Bastards hailed from Minneapolis and had a handful of releases on Treehouse and Glitterhouse Records through the dawn of the 1990's. This one was produced by Butch Vig and was released prior to their legendary (at least the photo on the back of the album was legendary) Monticello LP. The A-side of this record is also on Monticello. The B-side "Motor City Kid" is no available elsewhere.

Bull - Self Titled 7" (Compulsive Records 1991)

Bull - Self Titled 7" (Compulsive Records 1991)

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This band featured Dave Riley of Big Black. Dave played bass on these three tracks and even "sang" on one song. I've always liked this record a lot. It's some extreme in-your-face noisy noise rock. I believe this was their only release.

Gear Jammer - Horsepower 2000 7" (Amphetamine Reptile Records 1994)

Gear Jammer - Horsepower 2000 7" (Amphetamine Reptile Records 1994)

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This release features Bill Hobson (Killdozer) and Tom Hazelmeyer (Halo Of Flies). It was the last band both Hobson or Hazelmeyer would be in. It is very reminiscent of Halo Of Flies. Full on Am Rep scuzz rock. This one kicks ass.

Fang - Hair Of The Dog 7" (1998 Man's Ruin Records)

Fang - Hair Of The Dog 7" (1998 Man's Ruin Records)

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Released long after their "Where The Wild Things Are" Boner Records days, this 7" was put out in 1998 on Frank Kozik's Man's Ruin Records. It was their first release since regrouping after singer Sam McBride/Sammytown was released from a six year prison stint for killing his girlfriend in 1989. This was released on yellow colored vinyl and does have a little hiss and pop (which seems to be the nature of colored vinyl/picture discs), but it still sounds pretty good and it is Fang after all. Classic Berkeley CA hardcore punk rock.

Amphetamine Reptile - Ugly American Overkill EP 7"

Am Rep Ugly American Overkill EP 7"

1) Tar - Compaction
2) God Bullies - Yellow Ribbon
3) Helmet - Taken
4) Surgery - A.K.

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Am Rep Scale 34. Check it out. If you're here I am sure you are familiar with the bands. Good Stuff.

God Bullies - Millenium 7"

God Bullies - Millenium b/w I Forgot Where I Live 7"

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OK...here is a true God Bullies release. Recorded at "Albini's House" on "good equipment". This record was released on Radial Records (distributed by Matador) back in 1995. Post-Hand Over Head, this record was a great latter day God Bullies release. Mike Hard pulls no punches.

Hand Over Head - Evil Guru 7"

Hand Over Head - Evil Guru b/w Soul Wants Out 7"

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Here is another Hand Over Head release. This one was a picture disc released on Sympathy For The Record Industry back in the early 90s. It's another great single by the band (the b-side kicks ass). The quality of the recording is much like the previous Hand Over Head record. It's a bit scratchy. Picture discs always seem to suffer sonically.

Hand Over Head - Daddy Was A Nazi 7"

Hand Over Head - Daddy Was A Nazi b/w How High 7"

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I've been on a God Bullies kick since the Am Rep 25 thing in Minneapolis a few weeks back and decided to pull out some Hand Over Head releases for old times sake and I am glad I did. I forgot what a great band this was. They were a Mike Hard side project that really doesn't sound too different than the God Bullies but maybe a bit more catchier/straightforward. The only downfall to it all is that my Hand Over Head records were played with a vengeance at many a house party back in the day and they suffer from a bit of "scratchiness". I hope some of you vinyl enthusiasts appreciate the "vintage sound". This was released on Tear It Up Records back in 1992 with a limited edition of 1000 pressed.

The Depo-Provera EP (1989)

The Depo Provera 7" 45 EP (1989)

1) Liquid Personality
2) Class Reunion
3) I'm Not A Date (I'm An Alcoholic)
4) You Need Us

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Speaking of Green Bay punk rock...here is the 1989, self-released Depo Provera EP featuring the one and only Rev. Norb. This was his band after Suburban Mutilation and before Boris the Sprinkler. It came out as a 4-song 45 rpm 7" record. Classic GB pop-punk.


 

Welcome To Green Bay - late 80's Punk Compilation Tape

Welcome To Green Bay - late 80's underground music compilation cassette tape

Hellhound
Rosary
Covent Garden
Depo Provera
Withdraw
Free Spirit
Mission Of Mercy
Muff Diver
Byrons


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Released by "Ragman Records" back in the late 80's, this tape features a sampling of some of the local hardcore/metal/punk/rock bands from Green Bay WI during that time period. Out of the nine bands, I would have to say Depo Provera might be the most nationally recognizable. The band features Rev. Norb (ex-Suburban Mutilation) who would later go on to front the band Boris The Sprinkler. Others might also be familiar with Withdraw who had a 7" release on the infamous Mystic/Superseven Records in the mid-80's. All in all, some of the bands on this cassette are better than others, the genres and sound quality also varies greatly throughout the tape and not all of the local bands from that era are represented, but for the most part this is a cool little trip back in time to GB's late 80's punk scene.

The Gluey Brothers - Live on KUNM FM Albuquerque 11/18/2000

The Gluey Brothers - Live on KUNM's Ear To The Ground in Albuquerque NM 11/18/2000

1) Gluey Brothers Creep
2) Falcon Carson
3) Penny and the Young Buck
4) Freedom
5) Juice Boogie
6) Come Here Come Kitty
7) Coffee Shop Tribute/Donut Quota
8) Pinon Lurker/Outro


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Wow! The Gluey Brothers. What can be said about these guys?

Pure human power!

They were an amalgamation of Rap, Funk, Rock, Metal, and a host of other varying genres. They were hands down my favorite "local" live band back in the day in New Mexico. They always put on an awesome show. The first time I saw them at the Dingo Bar blew my friggin' mind. I was changed forever. On top of all of that, they were very cordial off the stage. The Gluey Bros were one band that did leave a void in NM when they called it quits. There never was and there never will be another like them. It's nice to know they are currently planning to play some shows again (too bad I live in WI now and can't witness the magic live). While they were a fairly regional band during their peak (NM/CA/AZ/NV) and you may have not heard them...check 'em out...especially live if you have the chance...you owe it to yourself.