REAGAN YOUTH - Where The Hell Are You Now? EP (2019)

 

This Reagan Youth were a short lived hardcore band from Denver Colorado who existed between late 1981 to early '82 and were obviously unaware there was already a band in NYC with the same name. Which is understandable considering Dave Insurgent and company didn't have anything out at that time. At least these guys stuck around long enough to record this 7" before splitting off to play in WHITE TRASH, FRANTIX and BUM KON. It's just took 37 years for it to finally be released. 

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FATALITEES - Yeah. Right. LP (2013)

 

Juvenile noise from Wappingers Falls, New York. This LP is their entire 1983 demo tape plus a few bonus cuts.

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VA - Killed By Hardcore Vol. 5 LP (2026)

 

It only took 23 years but someone finally put out another Killed By Hardcore comp. Was it done by the same peeps who did the others? Who knows and quite frankly, who cares? When I first saw this online I thought, "Wait... was there a volume four?!" But I'm assuming that would be Killed By Finnish Hardcore which might be why there's no Finnish hardcore on here.  

In the days where seemingly everything's been reissued or at least  on YouTube, I was actually surprised to discover some bands that I'd never heard before. Anyways, today's the 15th anniversary of this little music blog so here's my gift to you, CHEERS!!

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BORN BAD - S/T EP (2007)

 

Meaty HC from Manitoba released the same year and by the same label as the other 7" of theirs I posted six years ago.

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N/N - Pasivos Muertos EP (2010)

 

Another sick HC band fronted by Martin Sorrondeguy (LOS CRUDOS, LIMP WRIST, CANAL IRREAL, NEEDLES, HARTO etc etc). They also released a 7" before this one that I'm gonna have to keep my eyes out for.

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C.N.T. - Mitaleja EP (1986)

 

Mid 80's Finnish punk who's members also played in KUOLLEET KUKAT, CADGERS/RIISTETYT, and KOHU-63. Their only release.

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THE ZIP GUNS - S/T EP (2008)

 

Lone release by these Vancouver garage punk rock & rollers. Their drummer currently plays in NO HEART.

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THE SWEATERS - Big Mouth Blues tape (1994)

 

Power-pop-punk-indie-rock from Vancouver made up of ex-members of PINK STEEL and THE WARDELLS. I used to see their CD's in every local record store and pawn shop back in the 90's. I was only familiar with their standout cut, "Hockey Sucks" from the "Johnny Hanson Presents... Puck Rock Vol. 1" comp before buying this tape for $3 last week. 

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VA - Oakville Uber Alles CD (2019)

 

Looking at this corny artwork you're probably thinking this a rockabilly compilation from the 90's or 2000's. But it's actually a collection of rare 80's punk rock and hardcore from Oakville Ontario, a town between Hamilton and Toronto. Of course you'd never know that because there is no information or history on this anywhere, just some tiny low-res photos and Facebook links to some of the bands on the inside cover. 

Unfortunately the sound quality matches the layout, especially the NEGATIVE GAIN tracks. It's almost like the files were sourced from Napster circa 1999. Which makes it even funnier considering this CD came out in 2019! But hey, outside of HYPE and the aforementioned NEGATIVE GAIN it's the only place to hear the other three bands so I guess it's better than nothing?

 

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THE SLUGS (WITHOUT A DOUG) - Running Around single (1981)

 

Much like their current incarnation, this 45 single is Doug And The Slugs minus Doug Bennett. Bassist Steve Bosley handles lead vocals and does an alright job here I guess. The A side is kind of a catchy little number backed up with a Police-influenced reggae tune on the flip side. Strictly for the Slugs completists (if there is such a thing).

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CRUDE - Attitude LP (2000)

 

Burning Spirits hardcore from Hokkaido Japan featuring who's members also played in G.I.S.M. and DEATH SIDE. Ripped from the 2009 Feral Ward reissue.

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ROLF & REVOLTÖRERNA - Demo EP (2107)

 

Unreleased studio side-project from members of MISSBRUKARNA recorded in 1981-82.

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NAPRED U PROŠLOST - Komunizam EP (2014)

 

More of their early punk recordings from 1985-86.

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NAPRED U PROŠLOST - 1985 EP (2013)

 

Early then-unreleased demos by this prolific Serbian Alternative/punk band who formed in '84 and were still around well in the 2000's.

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HIJOS DE NADIE - El Puto Sistema EP (1992)

 

Early 90's HC from Puerto Rico, not unlike their fellow countrymen and label mates SHAMPAIN and GOLPE JUSTO.

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KOWARD - S/T EP (2012)

 

Discharged hardcore from Boston who's members would all go on to play in other similar bands such as BLOODSUCKERS, CONTINGENT, THE MASSACRED, SKINNED ALIVE,  among many others.

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THE DEAD NITTELS - Anti New Wave Liga EP (1983)

 

If you loved that DEAD NITTELS LP and need more, here's a little four-song 7" by them with the same title (but none of the same songs). Ripped from the 2020 reissue.

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THE DEAD NITTELS - Anti New Wave Liga LP (2022)

 

As much as I love discovering new punk and hardcore, what I love even more is still discovering bands from back in the day for the very first time. Especially ones as great as Austria's THE DEAD NITTELS, who's name is a reference to Heinz Nittel (the head of the Austrian Socialist Party who was assassinated outside of his Vienna home in 1981). This LP is the 40th anniversary reissue of their 1982 "A.N.W.L." cassette (minus the live tracks). 

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CULTURE KIDS - S/T LP (2012)

 

Last time I posted anything by these guys was was their self-titled 7" waaay back in 2012. Just copped this record last month, completely forgetting that I had already it on cassette. 

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VOORHEES - Spilling Blood Without Reason LP (1994)

 

Fast 'n' angry UKHC. You can tell these dudes were inspired by bands like INFEST (not just because the singer is wearing an INFEST hoodie on the back cover) and in turn were probably a big influence on bands like KNIFE FIGHT.

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