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Disco Always Sucked 2008-03-01 23:48:00 One of the best Pennsylvania garage bands, in fact one of the best ever. Formed in McKeesport, PA, a small town near Pittsburgh, the Swamp Rats released a handful of garage rock singles in 1966-1967 that got some local airplay and sales, but never broke out into national visibility. At their most scorching, those singles were in some ways a little ahead of their time, linking the fury of mid-'60s garage rock with the heavier, fuzzier, more over the top and crazed pre-metal rock of late-'60s bands like the MC5 and the Stooges. Their attack was dense and almost bludgeoning, paced by some particularly bulging-eyed, throat-rending scream-singing, usually with Bob Hocko on lead vocals. Although they were skilled at imbuing garage band standards like "Louie Louie" and "Hey Joe" with individual s
Mercy Beat 2008-02-16 12:28:00 One of the oddest records to emerge from the early 80s American DIY musical phenomenon has got to be the 7" single by Omaha, Nebraska's Better Beatles. Their bizarre versions of "Penny Lane" and "I'm Down" seem to have come crawling out of the Twilight Zone of recorded music's endless possibilities during the golden age of home recording.With one of the most myopic band 'visions' ever done without a joke at the center of it, The Better Beatles had the balls to disassemble the lofty songwriting of the seemingly untouchable Beatles, albeit in one of the most atonal and melodically regressive ways conceivable, not counting the Residents. Aside from the genuinely disinterested female vocal delivery and almost No-Wave deadpan lyrics recited over the mind-numbing non-Beatles synthesizer and drum
Evolver 2008-01-29 16:24:00 Though there already IS a double-vinyl comp on the Australian Corduroy label, released three years ago, in an attempt to keep up with the times (which The Thanes ARE capable of, as proven with last years "Downbeat & folked up album) a shiny little, CD retrospective was tooooooo long overdue! Now this is an essential purchase, either if you?re among the ones, who got cought up in the band's web of fuzz'n'jangle after the mentioned latest release, or if you're a long time fan, longing for a portable, pocket-sized thing, that you can easily carry on your Thanesounds-spreading mission. Anyway, if you're a fan of any of the musical aspects of the mid sixties, there's no way you won't find something for you here. If it's melodic beat pop that you're after, try the jangly Farfi-sized moods of
Resurrection 2008-01-18 10:40:00 Undusting some bones; While Aerovons have a great Brit psych pop sound comparable to The Beatles, Definition will transition you into a folk pop sound, then alas, Satya Sai Maitreya Kali with some low psych that also leans toward folk.enjoyAerovons- Resurrection
[Import] w. UK Bonus tracks- Definition Sai Maitreya Kali- Apache - Soundtrack from Yosemite, dedicated to Jimi Hendrix + Inca
Run Wolf Run 2008-01-11 10:30:00 First post of 2008. What better way to start of the year than with Guitar Wolf?Well here you go, in what could be their best release to date. Their 1994 studio debut, Run Wolf Run.Guitar Wolf - Run Wolf Run
Alright, This TIme Just The Girls 2007-12-29 11:04:00 These two volumes of Alright
, This Time Just The Girls
brings together about 70 different female fronted bands spanning all of Sympathy's repitoire. You get a real mix from these compilations. Everything from pop-punk to garage rock, from folk to grunge its all here. Like with most compilations you will find tracks youll find yourself constantly skipping over, but theres enough good stuff to make you forget the rest. Some amazing bands can be found here such as The Detriot Cobras, 5.6.7.8's, The Pebbles, The Come Ons, Thee Headcoatees, Mr Airplane Man, Holly Golightly, April March and so on. Not just for the girls.VOLUME 1Disc 1:1. The Muffs - I Don't Like You2. Banana Erectors - Fed Up With Highschool Days3. The Grown Ups - Nick And Nick4. The Detroit Cobras - I'll Keep Holding On5. Candy
"...sounds like 2008" 2008-03-15 15:34:00 Hey guys, I haven't posted anything in a while, too busy sorting through the crap-pile of 2008 music releases thus far (although R.E.M. did leak today)...but after listening to Midnight Boom, new album from The Kills for maybe the one hundred and twenty first time, and reading a recent interview with the band in Nylon magazine, I can say I still have faith in 2008.Let me just say that this is the first album I have ever listened to from the Kills, but I am DYING to hear more. To brief the interview and to explain why this band that started out with major White Stripes comparisons to producing something like this-- Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart travelled to Mexico and everywhere else under the sun to collect thoughts for lyrics, each coming up with their own ideas: Jamie's riddled with hi
Party Time Machine 2008-03-14 19:05:00 I completly missed out on this record in 2007, I hadn't even heard of the Coconut Coolouts until a few weeks ago when I heard their song on the garagepunk podcast, Killed by Porn. I'd definitely put this up there with the best of '07.Couldn't find a review that best suited them. So don't let the comparison to The B-52s fool you, these guys rock.Blasting out party punk with dancey elements is always a difficult trick. Do it right, and you’ve got the best garage band ever (at least that’s what your friends will say). Do it wrong, and the album is straight to the closeout bin. Basically, you’re either somewhere in the vein of the Cramps or B-52s , or you’re the Vines. Coconut Coolouts seem to worship at the feet of Fred Schneider and Lux Interior. The guitar awesomness and title of Read more:Party
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The End And Everything After 2008-03-22 13:31:00 More pop inspired selections this time 'round:"Johnny Foreigner hails from Birmingham, England, where the trio first honed its blend of noisy co-ed vocals and rambunctious, syncopated chord structures in 2005. The following year saw the release of the band's first single, "Sometimes, In The Bullring"/"Camp Kelly Calm," which sold out in two months and received airplay from BBC Radio, London Live, and XFM. Johnny Foreigner had garnered enough attention by 2007 to ink a contract with Best Before Records, and bandmates Alexei, Junior, and Kelly retired to London to record the Arcs Across the City EP. A full-length album was recorded in New York later that year, with the 7" single "Our Bipolar Friends" being issued in March 2008 to drum up support for the record's upcoming release." -AMGGrabbe Read more:Everything
Earthshakers, Yeah! 2008-04-02 21:55:00 Ever tire of listening to your roommates or neighbors playing crappy indie punk and classic rock junk, well I got the perfect record for you and them........If ever there was an album that ought to have "Light Fuse, Run Away" printed on the label, it's We Told You Not to Cross Us, the debut long-player from Columbia, MO's the Revelators. A power trio with better things to do than look for a bass player, hard-wailing vocalist Jeremiah, guitar mangler Schooley, and drum punisher Mark come roaring out of the box with "Ain't Got a Thing," a raging slice of blues-punk that sounds like an unholy cross between Howlin' Wolf and Black Flag, and the album never lets up for the next half hour. If the band occasionally downshifts into lower gear, it's usually a matter of going from 110 mph to 95 (like
Busy Signals 2008-04-16 00:04:00 Ive been pretty busy lately so havent had to much time for the blog. School lets out soon so expect a lot more in about a month or so. Well Ill leave you guys with this for now.This Chicago-based quintet clearly believes in the notion that "old punk is best punk," and for a bunch of young whippersnappers, they roar through a set of tunes in the 1977 manner with as much snot, firepower, and élan as you could hope for. The Busy Signals
are a long, long way from reinventing the wheel on their self-titled debut, but they know how rock & roll works and lay it out with skill and confidence. Lead singer Analucia (no last names for this bunch) shows a healthy portion of Chrissie Hynde-style attitude and equally impressive vocal chops, while Kevin and Eric both deliver top-shelf guitar firepow
...is back 2008-05-22 13:31:00 Well after a short break from this we're finally back with some goodies. Here you all go some Jay Reatard stuff! Enjoy. PS Don't forget to leave your comments :) Hammer I Miss You 7'' I Know A Place 7''Jay Reatard & Boston Chinks - Split 7'' Night Of Broken Glass 12'' See Saw 7'' Jay Reatard EPs
Cheap Time 2008-05-26 00:03:00 A highly recommended band for any one into garage, powerpop, indie... doesnt matter really, just listen to it.Upon first listen to Cheap
Time’s self-titled debut on In the Red, one could be forgiven for thinking it nothing more than a good, albeit fairly ordinary garage punk record. It’s young, loud and snotty; it’s hook-filled and succinct. You get the idea. Don’t be hasty though: not onl
Suicide Summer 2008-06-16 16:18:00 Well unlike my partner here I have been listening to a lot of music.. just been extremely lazy in posting it up. Not that I dont have time just been plain lazy. But heres a treat for all of you. I got a request for Headache City, for all of you who have heard of them I'm sure you'd agree that they're awsome. If you havnt well go right ahead and have youself a listen...Headache City is a newish Win Read more:Suicide
, Summer
Hey, Hey The Kids Wanna Say.. 2008-06-16 14:26:00 I too have not posted in quite some time, blame it on the weather! Not listening to loads of music these days, either, but I've finally found something to obsess over besides The Kills/Cheap Time.. (and Grand Ole Party).. TINY MASTERS OF TODAY!The mini band consists of brother and sister Ivan and Ada, ages fourteen and twelve. Songs are pleasantly gritty and reminiscent of simple punk, sometimes g
The Supreme Genius Of... 2008-06-28 20:54:00 ...King Khan & The ShrinesOddly enough this is a Vice Records release. It contains 16 tracks most which were previously available. But, unless you have been able to collect all three releases by this band as well as the overseas EPs you'll find something new on this record. Enjoy.The Supreme
Genius of King Khan And The Shrines
Muxtapes Are For Lovers 2008-06-17 14:34:00 check it:-)psst... guess what?Season of Sweets (2008)they're at it again. Read more:Lovers
Back? 2008-09-24 19:03:00 Well its been over 2 months since ive uploaded anything to the blog. Blame it on lack of comments on the posts, on gyro1966 and his imense collection of garage comps being placed up at TWILIGHTZONE! (Im still several months behind on those), but most of all blame it on laziness. Anyways here are three great bands you guys should check out. Ill try to continue and update as much as possible.Its gre
Shake, Rattle & Roll 2008-11-13 20:01:00 I bring you a bunch of stuff hopefully something new for you in the batch.First up the Jacuzzi Boys. Theyre currently touring with KK & BBQ and are making a stop here in Philly. Too bad I wont be able to go. Sucks. Finally R5 puts together a great show lineup and Ill be missing it.Dreamy, brooding garage rock from Florida, casting their lot with roughly tuneless vocals but bringing "Island Ave Read more:Shake
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