Single (7")
BLANC, HUE -'S JOYLESS ONES- - BEARING ON THE MOOR
Hue Blanc's Joyless Ones produce too violent a racket to be the Dream Syndicate, run too tight a ship to be Flipper, and are from way too far up north to be the Gun Club. Their dense-packed sonic soup is the kind of music that keeps parking lots dangerous and substance abuse interesting. Edition of 500 copies on randumbly mixed coloured vinyl.
CAVE DWELLERS - RUN AROUND (2X7")
Recorded in 1967 at Chicago's Universal Studios and laboriously laden with Buckinghams-style horns and strings, the Cave Dwellers thought theyd locked their first hit down. Given just a few minutes to produce a B-side, the quintet unleashed their primitive and theretofore-unheard power. 'Run Around' ended up a punk precursor that took contemporary rock to its tough, angry, and logical conclusions, scorching past anything the radio ran in its day. Intending only to tear off something fast and easy, the Dwellers had achieved one of Chicago garage rock's most ferocious moments. That original Jim-Ko single has been reproduced alongside two previously unissued rockers and housed in a glorious gatefold sleeve with copious notes and quotes from a confused newsman about the "longhair" invasion.
COCO COBRA & THE KILLERS - BABY YOU DONE ME WRONG
4 track EP from the Coco Cobra that is fantastic, killer female fronted gGragePunk with a big G and a big P. After a LP and two CDs the first 7" is finally here. If you know this band think Spider babies but with a female singer and you maybe have it, if not try it you will like it.
SHIRKS - CRY CRY CRY
This EP, the fourth from DC based band THE SHIRKS, features three slices of infectious garage-punk'n'roll. THE SHIRKS have been at it for a few years now, with each release better than then next. If you have yet to check them out, then what better place to start than with this EP?
SOUTHSIDE STRANGLERS - TOO MUCH TV
The debut 7-inch from Richmond, VA's SOUTHSIDE STRANGLERS slashes your face with six cuts of raw, bare bones rock and roll! Though featuring Kenny and Brandon from GOVERNMENT WARNING on vocals and guitar respectively, you shouldn't expect any high speed '80s hc rippers. Under their Southside Stranglers moniker they mix equal parts of '60s garage rock (SONICS) and '70s punk rock (PAGANS, DMZ).
SPIDER BABIES - ROCK AND ROLL REJECTS
Only few left, so order fast! They are back, new (2011) recordings and yes they are still the one and only Spider babies. First record was out 1992.
STINKY FINGERS - YOU GIVE JEWS A BAD NAME
A new Ken Rock 7" and this is the debut from the Norwegian duo STINKY FINGERS. Six tracks and yes its six smash hits. Fits in the Kenrock kennel perfect. BLACK or YELLOW or GREEN vinyl.
TRIXIE TRAINWRECK NO MAN BAND - HARD WORKIN GIRL
The first time I met Trixie Trainwreck, I was fascinated by her stunning appearance, truly she was the blonde goddess of planet "Tattoo"! But don't make it that easy: lovely Miss Trainwreck is a gifted singer, talented songwriter and a serious rockin' musician. Being one of the two singing ladies in the awesome, one and only berlin-based cabaret punk outfit " The Kamikaze Queens", or as a member of the breathtaking all-girl honky tonk quartet "The Runaway Brides" and last, but not least ,the frontlady of the rockabilly-sweethearts "The Cry Babies" - Trixie is always 100% convincing and a charming performer. Here now is the first record of her solo project, aptly named "Trixie Trainwreck No Man Band"! Miss Trixie plays guitar, drums and sings in the tradition of the old timey one man-blues bands. And she's doin' this with coolness, love and understanding for this kind of music. The three songs on this killer '45 will make you shout for more. If you ever be able to see Trixie "live", her shows are a "must see"! Miss Trainwreck is the perfect mix between Blind Lemon Jefferson, Patsy Cline and Debbie Harry. ~Tex Morton. Mastering by Tim Warren/Crypt Records!
LP (Album)
ALL NIGHT WORKERS - DO IT AGAIN, PLEASE
Killer second album by these Spanish garage-r'n'b merchants, this time around adding touches of jazz, swing and tons of sweat. Edition on 180-gram vinyl. Comes with great artwork (hand paste cover), poster and MP3 download card.
BOWERS - HER NIGHT
DELUXE LIMITED EDITION pressed on 180-GRAM BLUE VINYL. INCLUDES THICK SLEEVE AND DOWNLOAD FOR AN EXTRA TRACK. The well received debut LP from the Australian garage-blues rockers.
CHICOS, LOS - IN THE AGE OF STUPIDITY
Los Chicos is a popular five-man rock'n'roll machine from Spain, constructed from the best parts of all the best components of 20th century rock'n'roll and rythm'n'blues. They put the ingredients into the mix... and then kick the livin shite out of it! This is their fifth album. Vinyl edition.
COCHRAN, EDDIE - SINGIN' TO MY BABY
'Singin' To My Baby' is Eddie "Summertime Blues" Cochran's first LP, originally released in 1958, just two years before he was tragically killed in a car accident (rockabilly king Gene Vincent was also in the car, but lived) at the age of 21, while touring the UK. Despite his early death, Cochran left a lasting mark on rock & roll history. The epitome of the fifties rebel rocker, and also, as music journalist Bruce Eder so rightfully put it, "rocks first high-energy guitar hero, the forerunner to Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, Duane Allman and, at least in terms of dexterity, Jimi Hendrix". His influence was felt on everyone from the Beatles, to Blue Cheer, to the Sex Pistols (who covered Cochran's "Something Else"). Although "Summertime Blues" was his biggest hit, becoming an anthem for teen rebellion and disenchantment with the status quo, many of his songs were along this vein, making him a hero to generations of disgruntled teens. SIDE A: 1. Sittin' In The Balcony 2. Completely Sweet 3. Undying Love 4. I'm Alone Because I Love You 5. Lovin' Time 6. Proud Of You 7. Am I Blue. SIDE B: 1. Twenty Flight Rock 2. Drive In Show 3. Mean When I'm Mad 4. Stockin's "N" Shoes 5. Tell Me Why 6. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You 7. Cradle Baby 8. One Kiss.
CUBICAL - ARISE CONGLOMERATE
Deluxe 180-gram vinyl LP version with gatefold sleeve and one extra track plus donwload. A superb mixture of swamp blues and garage rock'n'roll! This album presents The Cubical at their raucous best, with lead guitarist Alex Gavaghan and rhythm man Johnny Green's twanging telecasters innately snaking around lead singer Dan Wilson's trademark blues growl as Mark Percy and Craig Bell's rhythm section incessantly pound away underneath it all.
DIE! DIE! DIE! - HARMONY
The fourth full length by this outfit from Dunedin, New-Zealand, 'Harmony', brings together the raw energy and emotion from their live shows, encapsulating savant pop elements (à la Bailterspace and Dead C) with their DIY punk philosophy. Produced by Chris Townend (Portishead, D12, Violent Femmes), and bringing back Shayne P. Carter on vocals, 'Harmony' is set to be one of THE albums of 2012.
GOLDEN BOYS - DIRTY FINGERNAILS (DL)
Punk in spirit, rifling through dirty R&B, outlaw country and vintage pop, Austin's Golden Boys embody every great idiom of rock & roll. Tracklist: Side A: California / Steal My Mind / Sidewalk / Curtains / We Are Young / Daddy's Horsewife Side B: Didn't I Tell You Babe / Outta The Dark / Run Away / Dirty Fingernails / Older Than You
MONEY FOR ROPE - BEEN IN THE WARS
An awesome album by one of the bst Aussie garage-punk/rock units. For fans of RADIO BIRDMAN, SAINTS, BEASTS OF BOURBON... Features 11 tracks.
MYSTAKEN - SWEET LIES
More kick-ass Aussie rock'n'roll for fans of Stems, Pandoras and Runaways! Guests include Dom Mariani (The Stems) and John Nolan (lead guitar of Powder Monkeys; ex-Behind The Magnolia Curtain, Bored!). Limited deluxe edition on 180-gram white vinyl in '60s style cover. Limited to 500 copies with sticker.
PRESLEY, ELVIS - ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM
The initial reaction to the release of this album was unbelievably one of controversy. Irving Berlin was actually horrified that his 'White Christmas' was being sullied by the vulgar kid with the gyrating pelvis, and many others agreed. The year was 1957 and Elvis was still young (just 22) and dangerous, 'Jailhouse Rock' had just hit the box offices and his 'Hound Dog'/'Don't Be Cruel' single was still at the top of the charts. But despite his status as the ultimate rebel, Elvis actually managed to deliver pretty convincing versions of these Christmas classics, so much so that although Irving Berlin may still be rolling over in his grave, the album itself has taken its place as one of the best known and loved Christmas albums of all time. Featuring 9 bonus tracks, all recorded in 1957. SIDE A: 1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town 2. White Christmas 3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane) 4. I'll Be Home For Christmas 5. Blue Christmas 6. Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 7. Silent Night 8. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem 9. Treat Me Nice (bonus) 10. My Wish Came True (bonus) 11. Don't (bonus). SIDE B: 1. I Believe 2. Tell Me Why (bonus) 3. Got A Lot O Livin' To Do! (bonus) 4. All Shook Up (bonus) 5. Mean Woman Blues (bonus) 6. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) 7. I Beg Of You (bonus) 8. That's When Your Heartaches Begin (bonus) 9. Take My Hand, Precious Lord.
SEA-DERS - THE SEA-DERS
This specially-priced Lion Productions LP edition contains all known grooving and infectious Middle Eastern inflected rock/beat tracks from the Sea-ders (or Cedars, depending on which 45 label you look at), Lebanon's top musical export to the world. Eight dynamic tracks, with driving rhythms, blazing electric bouzouki (or oud?), recorded between 1966-1968. Fantastic! Many groups have used elements of Eastern music to add mystery and exotica to their sound; the Sea-ders didn't flirt with foreign culture-they tapped right into the source. Decca Records contacted the group and offered them a record deal in the UK. Well, that didn't pan out, making the band's EP a very rare item indeed, despite being one of the most exciting releases of the era. Faced with studio bills from Decca, they sold their instruments and equipment and moved back to Beirut, leaving this perfect microcosm of exotic '60s pop in their wake. Liner notes by Mike Stax (Ugly Things Magazine). Limited pressing of only 500 copies. This time around, vinyl is mastered at 45 RPM, for maximum fidelity. The Sea-ders would only record eight tracks, but what amazing tracks they are! "As Record Collector magazine once noted, the Sea-Ders took a decidedly different tack when approaching this thing that is rock & roll. Instead of spiraling into over the top eastern-flavored otherness (like so many of their peers at the time) the Sea-Ders, having landed in London and signed to Decca in 1967, embraced a more primal, early Kinks-esque, approach to their songwriting. Coming from Beirut their take on the genre was already unique with succinct flourishes of psych and freakbeat coupled with their inherent cultural influences. Like so many non-western takes on the genre, the end result is a curious and unexpected gem." -Aquarium Drinkard. "They effortlessly combine hookah-smoked Middle-Eastern guitar lines & hand drum beats with flawless London pop-psych production, and the effect is decidedly heady." -Weirdo Records.
STOOGES - A THOUSAND LIGHTS
Now also on LP! Recorded live in 1970, this set contains very rare performances from the 'Funhouse'-era featuring Ron Asheton on guitar, drummer Scott Asheton, on vocals -of course- Iggy Pop, and Dave Alexander playing bass. Side One: 1. 'Loose' 3.25 Chicago 18th July 2. 'Down On The Street' 5.05 Chicago 18th July 3. '1970' 5.16 Chicago 18th July 4. 'L.A Blues' 5.50 Chicago 18th July 5. '1970' 2.18 Gooselake 8th August 1970 Side Two: 1. 'Dirt' 5.38 New York unknown 2. '1970' 5.17 New York unknown 3. 'Fun House' 8.52 Chicago 18th July 4 . 'TV Eye' 1.36 Cincinatti 13th June 5. '1970' 2.38 Cincinatti 13th June.
SUPERCOBRA - GARRE, YEAH YEAH
Wild garage-punk sounds featuring the ex-guitar slinger of The Surfpatrouille. Suitable for fans fans of The Hives, Turbonegro, Sewergrooves, Dead Boys... LP edition.
UZI RASH - CORELESS ROLL CAN-LINER
End times art damage anti-rock. The rhythm of '60s punks The Monks played by a bloodied miscreant who looks at Don Van Vliet, Ed Sanders, and Nikki Sudden for spiritual guidance.
WHITE TRAINERS COMMUNITY - THE LONG PLAY
At last on vinyl, a great collection of now-mod from the earlier incarnation of THE RIOTS. For fans of The Jam, Chords, Lambrettas, Purple Hearts, Secret Affair, etc. This remastered LP offers no less than 5 bonus tracks, plus an inlay sheet with lyrics and photos.
