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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