REGULATIONS - Radio Live EP (2010)

This is the bonus 7" that came with 200 copies of the band's 3rd LP, "To Be Me". The A side was recorded live somewhere in Australia, while the B side was recorded in Toronto on the Equalizing Distort radio show. I was lucky enough to see these guys play twice between 2006-07, once in Vancouver and the other time in Bellingham, WA. Both times Fuck Me Dead opened. Not sure exactly when Regulations called it a day, but it looks like they've all moved on to new bands. I know the singer Otto has a new group called Neu-Ronz that I'm sure fans of his previous bands will dig.

(I missed this show because I had to go to my friend's stag that night instead.)

1. Police Car
2. In 1945
3. Police Siren
4. Hollywood Smile
5. Disease
6. Untouchable
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REGULATIONS - Different Needs EP (2007)

One of my favourite bands of the new millennium. A bit slower than their previous band E.T.A.(see previous post), going for a more west coast circa 1979-81 sound here. Obvious influences are Morris & Chavo-era Black Flag and the Germs, although I do hear a bit of early D.O.A. in there too. I chose this 7" to post as it's the only one of theirs not available digitally or on CD. If you've never heard these guys before, this EP is as a good place to start as any.

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E.T.A. - We Are The Attack EP (2002)

Listening to this 7" takes me back to the early 2000's when I discovering this new wave of hardcore bands from around the world like DS-13, Total Fury, Holier Than Thou?, Amdi Petersens Arme, Scholastic Deth, Municipal Waste, etc. Epileptic Terror Attack started out playing classic Swedish HC before taking on a more American style skate punk sound on later releases. This was their last record before 3 out of the 4 band members would go on to form Regulations. Stay tuned next week…

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VAURIO - Huuto Yöstä LP (1984)

Here's some more catchy melodic punk from Finland. Originally released in 1984 as "A Shout From The Night", it was finally reissued 30 years later with the title in Finnish (as is should be!). It's great to see all these lost should-be classics see the light of day again. 

1. Sodanjulistus (Declaration Of War)
2. Harhaa (Hallucination)
3. Irti Kahleista (Break The Irons)
4. Viimeinen Ilta (The Last Night)
5. Kunnian Kentät (Fields Of Glory)
6. Petos (Deceit)
7. Huuto Yöstä (A Shout From The Night)
8. Vapaa Vankila (Free Jail)
9. Tangoa Kahdelle (Tango For Two)
10. Aistin Vihan Ja Pelon (I Feel The Hate And The Fear)
11. Viikonloppuanarkisti (Weekend-Anarchist)
12. Harmaa Maanantai (Grey Monday)
13. Vapaus (Liberty)
14. Musta Unelma (Black Dream)

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LAMA - S/T LP (1982)

Alright, let's kick off 2016 with one of those "where has this record been all my life?!" type of posts. I'm not afraid to admit I've only recently really started to check out Finnish punk and hardcore. I first heard this band back in the early 00's on a comp I bought called "Killed By Hardcore". And while I liked their one song on it, I never tried to find more stuff by them because in the days before Discogs and Youtube, I didn't really know where to begin. That, and because at the time I wasn't into non-English speaking bands, which is kinda dumb considering I couldn't understand what a lot of North American/British bands I liked were singing about anyways. So yeah, I forgot all about Lama until a few months ago. It seems crazy to me that no one ever talks about these guys or their album because it's damn near flawless in my opinion. They also have another album compiling their four 7" EP's from 1980-83 that's nothing to sneeze at either. Ripped (for your pleasure) from the 2005 CD reissue with a bit extra volume. 

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VA - Killed By Death Vol. 40 LP (1998)

Like it says on the cover, "strictly no english or american junk". Interesting bootleg comp of rare late 70's to early 80's punk rock, new wave and power pop from countries you may not have even expected from in that time period. Most of the groups on here are European, but South Africa and Argentina are also in the house. The reason I bought this record was for the two songs by Fræbbblarnir, one of Iceland's first punk bands (if not the first). I stumbled upon one of their gigs when I was in Reykjavik back in 2013 and thought they were amazing for a band that looked like a bunch of old college professors. I checked out all the local record shops for any of their back catalog, but no avail. But they aren't the only great band on here. I think my favourite song on this LP is 'Gilmore 77' by Spain's TNT. Amazing bass line!

1. PRLJAVO KAZALISTE - Moj Je Otac Bio U Ratu
2. SKAMS - Konfirmationen
3. SKAMS - Södertull
4. TNT - Gilmore 77
5. JO SQUILLO ELETRIX - Skizzo, Skizzo
6. FRAEBBBLARNIR - No Friends
7. FRAEBBBLARNIR - Critical Bullshit
8. PLEEMOBIELZ - Troep
9. PLEEMOBIELZ - Dagenlang Balen
10. BIRTHWARD 82 - The Greatest War
11. BIRTHWARD 82 - Idiots Power
12. WILD YOUTH - Wat 'Bout Me
13. WILD YOUTH - Radio Youth
14. SLEEPY SLEEPERS - Anarkiaa Karjalassa
15. FORT & GAELI - NSB
16. FORT & GAELI - Enveiskommunikasjon
17. UHF - Cacada
18. STRYCHNINE - Pas Facile
19. BUCKS - That kind Of Ohohoh
20. REMO VOOR - Toilet Love
21. TOLLWUT - Seuchen
22. POBEL - Es Lebe Hoch Die Perversion
23. POBEL - Scheiβ Auf's Bundesheer
24. LOS VIOLADORES - Mirando La Guerra Por TV
24. LOS VIOLADORES - Represion
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SOCIALCIDE - Sick Of The Pressure EP (2007)

Since I just posted this band's awesome 'Burn In Hell Bundy' 7-inch, I figured I may as well post their equally awesome demo. Originally released on cassette in 2006, this is from the vinyl version that came out a year after. They even pay homage to fellow Virginians White Cross with a cover of 'Jump Up'.

1. No End
2. Another Headache
3. Your Lost Cause
4. Morning Disaster
5. Sick Of The Pressure
6. World Of Hate
7. Jump Up
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