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Scrabbling at the Lock is the first of two albums by Dutch punk band The Ex in collaboration with avant-garde cellist Tom Cora. It is also the first of The Ex's studio albums to feature the work of then Dog Faced Hermans guitarist Andy Moor, who has remained in the band ever since. With the release of their album Joggers and Smoggers, The Ex were developing further collaborations with musicians from around the world, including New York-based cellist Tom Cora. In the midst of launching their six-part record subscription series and organizing tours on North American, the Netherlands, and Great Britain, The Ex and Cora spent a week in Dolf Planteijdt's studio at the end of January 1991. The 12 songs were mixed in February and slated for a release during a break from tour that summer. The album features heavy interplay of two guitars, bass, cello and more prominent female vocals. Dean McFarlane of Allmusic wrote that by this time the band "were starting to experiment in new tangents that incorporated the influence of folk and free improvisation." He found the album to "explore the delicate modalities of European folk." The Wire described the collaboration as "unusual even by their far-reaching standards." The track "Batium" is an adaption of a piece by late Turkish musician Ismet Siral while the track "Hidegen Fújnak a Szelek" ("Cold Winds Are Blowing") is a cover of a song originally written by Hungarian folk music band Muzsikas. Another version of the album's second song, the Hungarian folk anthem "Hidegen Fújnak a Szelek", sung by The Ex's drummer, Katerina Boerfield, had been previously released as a single without Tom Cora, included on the A-side the third 7" in The Ex's 6 album. The album's lead track, "State of Shock," would later be recorded for the Dutch language album Een Rondje Holland featuring The Ex backed by a 20-piece orchestra. Release The photo of the 1895 Montparnasse derailment depicted on the cover of Scrabbling at the Lock Scrabbling at the Lock was released in August 1991 midway between the first and second half of The Ex's 6 singles series. The album's title was adopted from a text by songwriter Peter Hammill whose song "A Motor-Bike In Afrika" The Ex had covered on their album Aural Guerrilla. Scrabbling at the Lock's cover photo depicted the Montparnasse derailment, a dramatic trainwreck that occurred in France in October 1895, and the record was the first of The Ex's album's to include only one insert: a single, large, black-and-white poster. The band arranged a concert that coincided with Cora being in Europe, held at Amsterdam's Paradiso club, to celebrate both the album's release and the band's 500th live performance (though it was actually their 499th). (The Ex Records) -
"Like Sonic Youth, The Ex knows that their harshest parts stand out in bolder and better relief when balanced with softer moments." "The Ex and Tom Cora have joined forces again for another passionate and eclectic release." "A new voyage of discovery, once again quite enervating... Poetry and chaos side by side, like confrontation and trance, in a wild collision of styles. Uneasy listening." Ex Records, 1993 (The Ex Records) -
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Getatchew Mekuria is the most revered veteran of the Ethiopian saxophone. He is a real giant, both physically and musically. In his seventies, he is still in full voice, with his own, powerfully distinctive style of playing. The Ex invited him to play with the ICP at the 25th years Anniversary Party and the Convoy Tour. Getatchew saw The Ex and also wanted to play with them. He was so inspired that he suggested to The Ex he should record his next CD with them. He gave them 10 solo saxophone versions of Ethiopian tunes. The beginning of a very successful cooperation. The LP includes a 38-page magazine. (EX Records)
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This new 7” single release is a musical cooperation between The Ex and the Ethiopian acoustic band Fendika. The Ex has a long history with Ethiopian music and has worked together with Fendika for 6 years on many European and American festivals and also in Ethiopia. Slowly they've grown closer and the result is stunnning: the typical Ex rhythms and riffs, combined with traditional instruments (one string masinko, kobero drums) and the great voice of singer Nardos. “Addis Hum” is based on “Gue”, a traditional Ethiopian Gurage song. “Lale Guma” is a song by Ayalew Mesfin and the Fetan Band. “Shellelle” is a traditional war cry. Both are chants which narrate the battles and account for the heroes, sung to boost confidence and inspiration. Recorded at the Next To Jaap Studio, Voorhout (NL) by Corno Zwetsloot and Gavin McDowall on June 16, 2014. (EX Records)
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The Ex have hooked up with one of the most powerful horn sections imaginable and sparks are sure to fly. Since 1979 this inspired, intrepid and seminal band has consistently pushed the envelope, plotting a restless course from their anarchist punk origins to embrace everything from fractured noise to Ethiopian groove. Their thrillingly raw and rhythmic rock sound is born from their ideals, musical friendships/networks and work ethic. Alive to the moment, they are sometimes described as “experimental trance-dance avant-afro-punk improv music” and no one knows what descriptions this metamorphosis will conjure up. The Ex plan to unleash a new wild and combustible show in collaboration with four of the world's most powerful and performative horn players for some in-the-red swing time. Brass Unbound comprise Swedish force of nature Mats Gustafsson (saxophone), Chicago jazz heavyweight Ken Vandermark (saxophone), Italian wild card Roy Paci (trumpet) and boundary busting classical/futurist Wolter Wierbos (trombone). The line up is dexterous and dangerous, as players, improvisers and entertainers, this group is nothing short of phenomenal. Expect fireworks. The Ex have been involved in a steady stream of boundary-breaking collaborations, releases, tours and films that have established them as a unique but under-acknowledged force in rock music, who are always on the move, but always sound like The Ex. (EX Records)
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'Type Foundry Session I' is an LP collection of The Estranged's first recording sessions at Type Foundry Studios in Portland, OR, totalling eight songs, all released as 7" tracks, most of which are now out of print. This record showcases the band's distinct style of omnimous, dark punk at their most raw and urgent, mixing The Cure, Wire, Joy Division and Christian Death and giving the end result a modern feel. Label: Sabotage Records
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Since their last release, The ESTRANGED have dialed back the explicit aggression of their early singles a bit, and dialed up the textured, atmospheric, layered sounds of prime 80s deathrock/postpunk. A little less US influence, a little more UK… “The subliminal man” was painstakingly, impeccably recorded at Type Foundry Studios in Portland and features 8 new ones, a re-recording of “Statue in a room” (originally released as a split 7″ with Autistic Youth) and a rather stunning cover of The FLYS’ 1978 classic “Love and a molotov cocktail”. LP comes with download coupon. Label: Sabotage Records
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Portland post-punk act the Estranged recalls the early ’80s heyday of challenging, intelligent bands such as the Wipers, Wire, and Mission of Burma. Their album STATIC THOUGHTS thrives on the taut-muscled tension to be heard in Joy Division’s sinewy rhythms and squalls of guitar. “Don’t They Know” rides a penetrating bass line into spidery guitar webs; “Exhibition” is a moody, downbeat ripper similar to recent material from Hot Snakes. With a tightrope-walking sense of balance plus a relentless beat, the Estranged are revitalizing three-chord punk songs and discovering new-found possibilities Label: Sabotage Records
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Past and present members of Portland hardcore mainstays such as Remains Of The Day, Hellshock, Warcry, Lebenden Toten, Deathmachine etc pull a 180 and dish out nine new tracks of icy, ominous postpunk. A little less Wipers, a little more Cure/Chameleons UK/Joy Division, etc... Label: Sabotage Records
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Second album by this amazing, popular, '80s, UK-punk band from Dagenham, London, originally released in 1984 on Riot City Records. Essential UK punk/oi with a touch of dub/reggae. The album was produced by UK Subs' Nicky Garratt. (Puke n Vomit Records)
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Debut album from popular, '80s, UK-punk band The Ejected, from Dagenham, London. The Ejected made a name for themselves by appearing on the 1981, charting, UK, punk/oi compilation "Carry On Oi," released on Riot City. For fans of UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, Angelic Upstarts, The Clash, Abrasive Wheels, and Chaos UK. (Puke n Vomit Records)
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The Dwarves Must Die is the 2004 release by the American punk band Dwarves. It is the band's first release on the Sympathy for the Record Industry label and long oout of print. Label: Greedy, MVD Audio Barcode: 76013760111
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The Dwarves, the most extreme and cool American punk rock band, present this insane release. And what is it? Well, well, well... Mr. Nick Oliveri (Kyuss, The Queens Of Stone Age) is The Dwarves bass player, and here Rex Everything compiles those tracks where Nick Oliveri is singing, screaming, and shouting out loud. The album is played by The Dwarves and produced by Blag Dhalia. As you can expect from The Dwarves this is a 20-minute LP with 12 direct punk rock shots to make your ears bleed! 150 gram vinyl; Edition of 1000. (Bang! Record)
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Punk Rock veterans The Dwarves return with a sprawling genre defying trip through the underbelly of rock & roll, pop, punk, thrash, garage, surf, metal and experimental noise with their trademark transgressive lyrics and shocking visual imagery. Featuring the celebrity drumming of Josh Freese (Foo Fighters) and dozens of rock luminaries the high production value and low brow humor of the Dwarves is a breath of fresh air amidst the cookie cutter cryfest of cancellation modern rock has become. And if you're not careful, you just might catch something! Standout video tracks include: WE WILL DARE; ROXETTE; PARASITE; DO IT ALL THE TIME & TERRORIST OF LOVE. CD contains 6 Bonus Tracks! ONE MUSKETEER;I HAD A DREAM;KINDA KONSENSUAL;WE WON'T SKATE;BLAST OFF;NOBODY FUCKED YOU Label: Planetworks Barcode: 0850017363205
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Six new tracks from this Manchester punk-rock band since 1976, with ex-members of Slaughter & The Dogs. (Different Class Records)
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“Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By” is the second album released by the Drones. The album draws influence from the likes of Neil Young and The Birthday Party, though it has been described by lead singer/guitarist Gareth Liddiard himself as a punk rock album. The lyrics, penned by Liddiard, deal with issues such as death, depression and alcoholism in its depiction of Australian working-class life. The album received critical acclaim upon release, regarded later on as the band's "break-out" and one of their most popular releases. The track "Shark Fin Blues", in particular, went on to become a concert staple and was voted by contemporary Australian songwriters as the greatest Australian song of all time in October 2009. The album itself was performed live in its entirety many times, even as a part of the acclaimed Don't Look Back concert series. In 2008, The Age ranked it the best Australian album of the 21st century. Three years later, the band's contemporaries & "industry experts" would vote it the 24th best Australian album of all time. (Bang! Records – BANG!-LP150, Tropical Fuck Storm Records – BANG!-LP150)
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Frontman MJ Howells and his drumming brother Peter Purrfect formed glam-rock band Rockslide in Manchester in the mid-1970s with bassist Wispa Cundall and guitarist Vic Long but changed direction after seeing the Sex Pistols; Long was replaced by guitarist Gus Gangrene and after shifting to London, their new identity was pure punk. Debut EP Temptations Of A White Collar Worker sold 14,000 copies in short shrift, paving the way for the dynamite LP Further Temptations, the sole long-player they managed before splitting in the mid-1980s. Brash, bold, defiant and non-conformist, Further Temptations kicks ass! TRACKLIST Side A 1 Persecution Complex 2 Bone Idol 3 Movement 4 Be My Baby 5 Corgi Crap 6 Sad So Sad 7 The Change 8 Lookalikes 9 The Underdog Side B 10 No More Time 11 City Drones 12 Just Want To Be Myself 13 Lift Off The Bans Bonus Tracks - Single Versions 14 Lookalikes 15 Corgi Crap 16 Just Want To Be Myself 17 Bone Idol Label: Radiation Records Barcode: 8055515233148
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Way out there. From up in the attic, in the village of Cincinnati - the third album from the Drin has arrived to commence 2023. Cold rhythms reverberate through the layers of tape spliced together by Dylan McCartney and his impressive cadre of musical companions. The Drin spawned from a debut cassette edition of 50 on the Future Shock label, since teaming up with both Drunken Sailor and Mangel to issue two LPs. Their loose, careening live unit features members of Corker, Crime of Passing, the Serfs and Fruit LoOops. 'Today My Friend You Drunk the Venom' is the Drin's finest hour as a creative entity. McCartney's incredible command of rhythm lies at the forefront of the mix, complimented by a group that is able to seamlessly transport between post-punk, acid guitar jangle, and krautish experimentalism. There's even a stellar dub track on here. As much as contemporary artists tend to flaunt their affinity for the past - it's entirely worthless to apply such trappings to the Drin. Their genre-expansive abilities and deep knack for rhythm and layering are something entirely new and futuristic. Ohio has never sounded so close to outer space. (Drunken Sailor Records)
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Amazing debut LP from Cincinnati band, The Drin. Nihilistic post punk album in the style of Joy Division. Highly recommended! Originally on tape. "It begins with a rustle of noise, equally reminiscent of distorted factory noise and a cassette recording of cathedral bells unspooling, before a near-robotic beat and stuttering bassline enter the fray. Initially, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stumbled across the lost tapes of Joy Division’s early Warsaw incarnation, but the atonal blast of strafing guitars fading in and out soon make you realise this is a very different proposition. This is The Drin, and ‘Engines Sing for the Pale Moon’ is their debut album. It’s also one of the best things you’ll hear all year. Helmed by Dylan McCartney, drummer of the rock band Vacation, The Drin originally released this album as a hyper-limited cassette via Future Shock. It’s as much of a departure from McCartney’s usual output as it is for Drunken Sailor Records; songs don’t so much explode out of the gate as drift towards you like a creeping fog that turns your skin inside-out and leaves you sloshing organs all across the carpet. Second track ‘Guillotine Blade’ shows the pieces all coming together, a dubbed-out riot of claustrophobic noise that feels like Pere Ubu trapped in a cupboard one minute, and ‘Warm Jets’-era Eno trying on Bauhaus’ trenchcoats the next. Meanwhile, ‘Down Her Cheek A Party Tear’ unfolds across jittering, skittering rustles of drums and an undulating bassline, making you wonder why post-millennial post-punk so often settles for dickheads shouting non-sequiturs over landfill indie, when it could be entering these dark, unsettling territories instead. The Drin like to get weird. The Drin like to get wild. The Drin rarely cut loose, but that’s because the trip is already intense and haunting enough without things getting raucous in here as well. Hey kids, turn off those [shite band name redacted] records and get into this; you deserve so much better, and better’s right here. Fall into it, immerse yourself and step forward into a brave new world." (Drunken Sailor Records)
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New record from the one-man sensation from Cincinnati, Ohio. A quirky trip between postpunk and kraut - damn weird and damn good! made by dylan mccartney at the attic in the village by the cemetery. with ancient tapes, several drums, two or three synthesizers, a bass guitar, shakers of a few sizes, a cowbell, a century old bugle, a broken melodica, two tambourines, the "thing", a harmonizer, a destroyed contact mic, barely functioning buzzing amplifiers, sounds of the 1401, two warped electric guitars, a hand drum from my late uncle Gordon, a computer on the brink of a fatal crash, consumer grade microphones, a truculent flanger, a few bottles of ouzo, a bevy of self-induced paranoid delusions, bridges between Cincinnati and Kentucky, the companionship of a frightful cosmic tale, the solitude of the forsaken spot, vivid and visceral nightmares, red lights, night rides and poisoned air. dakota carlyle made electronic sound and played electric guitar on 2, 3 and 7, and designed the album artwork. Label: Mangel Records
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Dear friends we are really happy to announce the release of the 5th album of The Drain On The Balcony. It is limited to 150 copies on black vinyl, and printed inner sleeve with the lyrics and additional info for the recordings. The band was announced as the best acoustic punk band of Solihul, in the past, and they are the 1st band of the indie legend, and our dearest friend Rocker (Steph Wood). They are active, on part time basis since 1977. We are really proud for this release, and it is the best way to close the year! This is their 2nd release for our label, including the sold out 7" vinyl Trully, Deeply, Madly. It includes 12 tracks, some about politics, like "Tears of Rage" and "A Short History of Modern Britain" and some about love like the heartbreaker "Across the Sea". The songs are a combination of indiepop, post punk and folk, and you will love it for sure. Label: Old Bad Habits
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The Doors was an American psychedelic rock/blues rock band formed from Rick and the Ravens in July, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA, United States by Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek. After the death of Morrison on July 3, 1971 in Paris, the other band members released two more albums, but they were not very successful. In April 1973 the band broke up. They were inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 (as Performer). This is the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of their fifth studio album from February 1970, which includes: The original 1970 Stereo Mix Remastered on CD and 180g LP Over 70 Minutes of Never-Before-Heard Outtakes (mostly on CD2) A hardback book-style cover with square spine (15 pages) Edition copy machine-numbered at top right of the rear jacket. Over 70 Minutes of Never-Before-Heard Outtakes Tracklist: Label: Rhino Records, Elektra Barcode: 603497847600
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• THE DONNAS’ ALBUM “SPEND THE NIGHT” IS SO MUCH FUN YOU’LL WANT TO STAY FOR BREAKFAST!!! So said the publicity at the time of its release, this despite these four girls being, “Every mother’s nightmare, every school boy’s dream,” according to Spin magazine. Spin also reckoned they were, “The coolest band in America,” whereas Kerrang! magazine recognized their “Grimy, glorious rock ‘n’ roll… dripping star power and packing irresistible pop-rock.” • Vocalist Brett Anderson, guitarist Allison Robertson, bassist Maya Ford and drummer Torry Castellano formed The Donnas in May 1993, adopting the respective stage names Donna A, Donna R, Donna F and Donna C, putting out their first, independently released album in 1997. Taking inspiration from the punky pop rock of the Ramones and The Runaways, mixed with the classic rock of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and KISS, by 2002, they had come to the attention of Atlantic Records, who proclaimed, “The Donnas spit out idiosyncratic pop-punk anthems of rock ‘n’ roll fantasy and teenage kicks with plenty of goofy putdowns and tough-attitude posturing, largely fuelled by their life on the road.” And if you were in any doubt, they were, “Inspired by AC/DC, the Sex Pistols and Madonna, Donna A’s lipstick-snarl vocals pummel Donna C’s and Donna F’s furious chug and Donna R’s early Guns ‘n’ Roses guitar wall.” • 2002’s “Spend The Night”, the first of two albums released by Atlantic, saw the band appear on mainstream US TV shows, such as David Letterman and Jay Leno, whilst taking a mainstage slot on 2004’s Lollapalooza tour. Brandishing what Time Out called, “Witty hard rock and punk garage pop from these fab California femmes,” lead to appearances on a number of film soundtracks (including Dodgeball, Mean Girls, Elektra and Herbie Fully Loaded), as well as a number of computer games, for which they appeared tailor made, as The Independent hailed them as a, “hard-rocking fast-living all-girl quartet who pump out Ramones-style pop-punk with a nice degree of humour.” If that wasn’t enough, they also sound-tracked Budweiser, Levis and Rolling Stone advertising campaigns too. • Featuring the singles ‘Take It Off’ and ‘Who Invited You’, this expanded edition of “Spend The Night” now features five bonus tracks; ‘Hyperactive’, ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Machine’, ‘Mama’s Boy’, ‘Play My Game’ and ‘Backstage’, the latter taken from the soundtrack to the remake of “Freaky Friday”. FOR FANS OF: THE RUNAWAYS, RAMONES, AC/DC Label: Cherry Red Barcode: 5013929917422
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Fanclub reissue of THE DONNA'S debut LP from 1997! Raw, catchy, and obnoxious youthful Ramones worship punk rock. Features bonus 7" tracks (same trackinsting as Lookout CD from 90s). "The Donnas' self-titled debut album presents the girls as the most convincing Ramones ripoff band ever. Song titles like "Get Rid of That Girl," "I Don't Want to Go to School," and "Teenage Runaway" should make this painfully obvious. Their three-chord punk songs have an innocent sound that is upended, as most of their lyrics consist of tales of teenage rebellion ("I Don't Wanna Go" and "Get Rid of That Girl") and drug use ("Huff All Night," "Everybody's Smoking Cheeba," and "Friday Fun"). What makes this slight record so much fun is the tempo of the music, the lo-fidelity recording, and high-school cheerleader backing vocals that give the songs a "rah-rah" excitement." A1 to B2 originally released as The Donnas LP in 1997. B3 to B5 originally released as High School Yum Yum 7'' in 1995 B6 to B8 originally released as Let's Go Mano! 7'' in 1996. B9 to B11 originally released as Da Doo Ron Ron 7'' 1996. (Donna Records/Unofficial)
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN is a paradoxical phenomenon, fusing the raw punkish attitude of Hardcore with the mathematical precision of Progressive Extreme Metal and the spontaneity of Free Jazz. Though their complex song structures are hardly a recipe for easy listening, in the thirteen years of their existence the New Jersey outfit has risen from being an underground thrash band to a genre defining staple in today's musical landscape. Their latest masterpiece "Option Paralysis," produced by long time collaborator Steve Evetts (THE CURE, SEPULTURA), features all their trademark furious breaks and asymmetric rhythmical patterns, but surprises us throughout with tasteful yet haunting melody. Adding Greg Puciato's deeply emotional vocals to Ben Weinman's groundbreaking guitar work, the Americans emerge with a vision, which will take them to new dimensions. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN boldly go where no band dared to go before. "Option Paralysis" will be an inspiration for the next generation! Gold and black marbled 12" vinyl (33 rpm) in printed sleeve with printed inner sleeve. Label: Season Of Mist, Party Smasher Inc. Barcode: 0822603320084
