Niet - Live

I do remember finding this release when I was searching for Eastern Bloc punk bands for my "world tour". Niet formed in Slovenia in 1983. This CD, released in 1995, is from a couple live shows from 1985. Well worth a listen.

Lep Dan Za Smrt

Mobs - Diabolism 7"

If you've actually read any of my nonsense you've undoubtedly picked up on the fact that I LOVE 80s' Japanese hardcore. Well, imagine my embarrassment when I found this hanging around. I had no idea this was a band from Japan. Damn. What you get is exactly what you'd expect. Full on power!

Chaos And Violence

Love Canal - It's A Dog's Life So Blow It Out Yer Ass

Love Canal came out of mid-80's Orange County. I remember hearing of them but don't remember actually hearing them outside of a couple comp tracks. Well, somewhere along the way I downloaded their lone full length and up until last week I still hadn't actually heard them. Another bummer for me, because this is/was a good hardcore band.

Friendship You Can't Buy

Infection - Legal Limit

This short 10 song LP delivers pretty much late 80's "paint-by-numbers" NYHC. The catch: They're not from New York, they're from Delaware. Good stuff if you're in that kinda mood.

United & Strong Against Society

The Gloryholes - Want A Divorce

I've got a couple Gloryholes releases on my hard drive. Still never knew anything about them. And after this fresh listen I'm not sure if I had ever listened before. Too bad, because this is a very entertaining album. And here's a little of what I learned about the band:

Seattle punk rockers the Gloryholes mix the snotty drive of old-school punk rock with the hooks and attitude of garage rock, and the result is a high-energy onslaught suitable for teenage vandalism or dancing the pogo.

What's not to like? I don't know why they'd want a divorce. They sound like they're having fun.

It Tastes Good Anytime

Deviated Instinct - Welcome To The Orgy 7"

Well, I know why I downloaded this one. Who doesn't want to be welcomed to an orgy? This orgy features dark metal punk from England. Growl!

Cancer Spreading

Demise - The Essence Of Shit 7"

I had never heard of this early 90's hardcore band from Wisconsin until I started the blog. One of the guys was nice enough to send it by email. Sadly that was MANY BEERS ago and I can not credit him by name. But, if you're still reading, I do appreciate it! What is the essence of shit? 4 damn good hardcore tunes, that's what.

I Am Your Enemy