tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41212292550956947902024-03-05T05:46:01.772-08:00BLOG MONSTERGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-33467127076145535382016-12-30T05:54:00.000-08:002016-12-30T05:54:01.430-08:00My top 25 Records of 2016!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPzv9ukHqnXB_4cn4n5EitRzsZ-dLAqXJd-08IZzvEHEPDkfw9BcTEQF6utDRLqk6jj3MmW0adJu7FSeMaY8WRfz6jJgkgHGGBRSVTq7C3VFKx2ePnD_XCQGdmZk45_mHVf83R8I4msIO/s1600/DSCF7445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPzv9ukHqnXB_4cn4n5EitRzsZ-dLAqXJd-08IZzvEHEPDkfw9BcTEQF6utDRLqk6jj3MmW0adJu7FSeMaY8WRfz6jJgkgHGGBRSVTq7C3VFKx2ePnD_XCQGdmZk45_mHVf83R8I4msIO/s320/DSCF7445.JPG" width="320" /></a>25 Favorite Records of 2016 are as follows. My list isn't in any particular order, so don't go thinking your bands record is number 1. Much love to all the bands, labels and cool folks that sent me free records or provided me with free music files etc. I Love you all!<br /><br />Here goes.....<br />
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1. Drakulas - "S/T"<br />
2. Dgeneration - "Nothing Is Anywhere"<br />
3. Steve Adamyk Band - "Graceland"<br />
4. Nerve Button - "S/T"<br />
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6. The Hot LZ's - "Aggravate My Mind"<br />
7. Hakan - "II"<br />
8. The Masonics - "Obermann Rides Again"<br />
9. Shady And The Vamp - "The Holy Teachings of Rock & Roll"<br />
10. Radio Days - "Back In The Day"<br />
11. David Bowie - "Blackstar"<br />
12. Bad Sports - "Living With Secrets"<br />13. The Lippies -"S/T"<br />
14. BT's - "Bustin' Out"<br />15. Jack Oblivian & The Sheiks - "The Lone Ranger of Love"<br />
16. Lumpy & The Dumpers - "Huff My Sack"<br />
17. Marvelous Mark -"Crushin"<br />
18. Sonic Avenues - "Disconnector"<br />
19. Alice Bag - "S/T"<br />
20. Dark Thoughts - "S/T"<br />
21. Role Models - "Forest Lawn"<br />
22. Earth Girls - "Wanderlust"<br />
23. Low Culture - "Places To Hide"<br />
24. Shattered Faith - "Volume III"<br />
25. Wild Billy Childish & CTMF - "SQ1"<br />
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<b><i>What a great year for new music! Here is my annual list, which is a little late. And as always, this list is in no particular order. Thanks again to all the bands, labels and cool mailorder folks for sending me free records!</i></b><br />
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<b>My top 25 records for 2015 are:</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">1. Last Sons of Krypton - "Teenage Trash"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">2. v/a: "Ultimate Bonehead!" (Volume 3)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">3. v/a: "Ultimate Bonehead!" (Volume 4)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">4. Golden Peilcans - "Oldest Ride Longest Line"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">5. Phylums - "Phylum Phyloid"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">6. Just Jeffrerey - "Coffee, Tea & Me"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">7. Line Traps - "S/T"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">8. The Briefs - "Odd Numbers"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">9. The Connection - "Labor of Love"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">10. Dirty Fences - "Full Tramp"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">11. The Coneheads - "LP 1"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">12. New Swears - "Junkfood Forever, Bedtime Whatever"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">13. The Barreracudas - "Can Do Easy"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">14. The Ballantynes - "Dark Drives, Life Signs"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">15. Miscalculations - "Kill The Whole Cast" </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">16. The New Trocaderos - "Thrills & Chills"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">17. Radioactivity - "Silent Kill"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">18. Buck Biloxi & The Fucks - "Streets of Rage"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">19. The Havenots - "Rock & Roll Weekend"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">20. Nervosas - "S/T"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">21. The Mandates - "In The Back of Your Heart"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">22. Tropical Trash - "Ufo Rot"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">23. Night Birds - "Mutiny At Muscle Beach"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">24. Nervous Talk - "S/T"</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: red;">25. Born Loose - "Blowout"</span></b>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-75211346551950751732015-08-01T18:06:00.001-07:002015-08-01T18:09:58.040-07:00Mongrolls - Don't Wanna Work For No Jerk (2015)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brand new smash hit single off the forthcoming release, "Smell The Glove Compartment" (2015)<br />
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L.A.'s superb rock 'n roll garage punk duo recently released Volume 3 on February 10th and it's another 3 song killer! I forgot where I found out about this band, but ever since I have been blasting these songs everyday. "I Can't Win" is my favorite, and it was released on their debut, "Volume 1". Check them out at their Bandcamp page! You won't be disappointed. Or better yet, go see them tear it up live as they are starting their tour on March 12th in L.A. and end it on March 21st at SXSW!<br />
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Hey Kids! Yes, it's that time again. As always, no particular order, so don't go thinking that I think the Mothers Children LP is my #1 this year. It's just randomly written out. Enjoy! <br />
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<i>~Greg Mongroll</i><br />
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1. Mothers Children - Lemon LP<br />
2. Average Times - S/T LP<br />
3. Warm Soda - Young Reckless Hearts LP<br />
4. Feral Trash - Trashfiction LP<br />
5. Needles//Pins - Shamebirds LP<br />
6. Blank Pages - S/T<br />
7. Steve Adamyk Band - Dial Tone LP<br />
8. The Gaggers - Blame You LP <br />
9. Sonic Avenues - Mistakes LP<br />
10. Legendary Wings - Do You See? LP<br />
11. Shock - Shockproof LP<br />
12. Sugar Stems - Only Come Out At Night LP<br />
13. Maniac - Demimonde LP<br />
14. Gino and the Goons - Shake It! LP<br />
15. Buck Biloxi and the Fucks - Culture Demanufacturer LP<br />
16. Nots - Are Nots LP<br />
17. Hector's Pets - Pet-O-Feelia LP<br />
18. Flesh Lights - Free Yourself LP<br />
19. Off! - Learn To Obey 7"<br />
20. Sick Thoughts - I Got Hands 7"<br />
21. Flintettes - Open Your Eyes 7"<br />
22. Amoebas - Telephone 7"<br />
23. Terry & Louie - (I'm) Lookin For A Heart 7"<br />
24. Barreracudas - Promises, Promises 7"<br />
25. Low Culture/Needles//Pins - Split 7"Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-13605713370827762252014-10-02T14:19:00.000-07:002014-10-02T14:22:33.617-07:00Wyatt Blair - Banana Cream Dream!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This one slipped right by me. I can't believe I am just hearing this for the first time this past week. Enormous thank yous go out to my pal Sean Lynch for introducing me to this album. Sean is a man that always seems to be 10 steps ahead of me in the endless search for killer bands. <br />
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Any ways, this thing has 10 tracks, 8 of which are superb power pop/glam tunes. The two others are a bit different, "Ladies Man" is a quirky short number with some great pick up lines in it. "Psychedelic Rock Band" reminds me of The Jesus & Mary Chain for some reason, and turns out brilliant. Check it out below on the bandcamp page. I hope you love it as much as I do.<br />
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<i>-Greg Mongroll</i><br />
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The Connection are at it again! Today they offered the world a little sneak peak from their forthcoming Christmas record called "A Christmas Gift For". As always, they never disappoint. Go ahead, give it a spin. Oh yeah, the whole record rules, too! But you have to wait for that. <br />
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<i>-Greg Mongroll</i><br />
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Be sure to pre-order your copy today and purchase everything else from their back catalog. Check it out at their Bandcamp page below:<br />
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<a href="http://the-connection.bandcamp.com/album/a-christmas-gift-for" target="_blank">http://the-connection.bandcamp.com/album/a-christmas-gift-for</a><br />
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<br />Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-50599022361758853802014-09-25T14:18:00.000-07:002014-09-25T15:16:03.495-07:00My Top 10 Double Studio Albums!<b><i>In the last few weeks I have been listening to some of my double
albums in my collection. While on this listening journey, I decided that
it may be a neat idea to compile a list of my favorite double LP's of
all time. Initially, I was going to include compilations and "Live"
records, but have since decided not to, thinking maybe it would be
easier to just select studio albums. It wasn't that easy. Maybe next time
I will do the "Live" albums. So, here goes. And as always, my lists are
NOT in any particular order. ~Greg Mongroll</i></b><br />
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<b>1. The Clash - "London Calling"</b><br />
<b>2. Husker Du - "Zen Arcade"</b><br />
<b>3. Minutemen - "Double Nickels On The Dime"</b><br />
<b>4. Beatles - "The White Album"</b><br />
<b>5. Rolling Stones - "Exile on Main Street"</b><br />
<b>6. XTC - "Oranges & Lemons"</b><br />
<b>7. The Mothers of Invention - "Freak Out"</b><br />
<b>8. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - "Trout Mask Replica"</b><br />
<b>9. The Cure - "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me"</b><br />
<b>10. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Electric Ladyland"</b><br />
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<i>Here my top favorite LP's
from Boston and the surrounding area. No particular order. This list
could change at any given moment. Post your favorites in the comments
section below! Hope you've enjoyed my short blog entry this month. More to follow someday.</i><br />
<i>~Greg Mongroll</i><br />
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<li><b>The Proletariat - Soma Holiday</b><b> </b></li>
<li><b>The Fools - Sold Out</b><b> </b></li>
<li><b>Jerry Kids - Is This My World?</b></li>
<li><b>The Real Kids - S/T</b></li>
<li><b> Moving Targets - Burning In Water</b></li>
<li><b>Dogmatics - Everybody Does It</b></li>
<li><b>Dimestore Haloes - The Ghosts Of Saturday Night</b></li>
<li><b>The Johnnies - 12 Steps To Nowhere</b></li>
<li><b>The Freeze - Land of The Lost</b></li>
<li><b>The Outlets - Whole New World</b></li>
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Anyway, I've included a few reissues (of course) this year, 1 EP (fuckin' L.A. Drugz!!) and I believe 3 others were actually released last year, but I'll leave that up to you to figure out. It doesn't really matter anyway, does it? Well, yeah it does, but who gives a shit because all these records are all worthy of seeking out. Oh, also I am including The Cheap Cassettes - "All Anxious, All The Time" even though it wasn't officially released on wax. It's so freakin' great, how could I not include it. So, that one is the 'Bonus Fave' of the year!<br />
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So, like I usually do, I'll keep this short and to the point. <br />
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As always, none are these are in any order, this is just a list of 25 kick ass releases.<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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1. Huff Stuff Magazine - "Sugar Mountain" (Deadbeat Records)<br />
2. Bad Sports - "Bras" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
3. Radiations - "S/T" (self released)<br />
4. Guitar Wolf - "Beast Vibrator" (Guitar Wolf Records)<br />
5. Sugar Stems - "Can't Wait" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
6. The Thirteen - "Lift-Off!" (self released)<br />
7. Modern Pets - "Sorry, Thanks" (Deadbeat Records)<br />
8. Glitz - "It'z Glitz" (Grazer Records) <br />
9. Thee Mighty Fevers - "Fuckin' Great R'N'R" (Deadbeat Records)<br />
10. Mind Spiders - "Inhumanistic" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
11. The Last - "Danger" (End Sounds Records)<br />
12. L.A. Drugz - "Outside Place" (Hovercraft Records)<br />
13. J/Q - "J/Q" (self released)<br />
14. Crazy & The Brains - "Let Me Go" (Baldy Longhair Records)<br />
15. Cumstain - "White People Problems" (Resurrection Records) <br />
16. Radioactivity - "S/T" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
17. Autistic Youth - "Nonage" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
18. The Connection - "Let It Rock" (King Yum Records)<br />
19. Missing Monuments - "S/T" (Dirtnap Records)<br />
20. Night Birds - "Born To Die In Suburbia" (Grave Mistake Records)<br />
21. Warm Soda -"Someone For You" (Castle Face Records)<br />
22. The Shirks - "S/T" (Grave Mistake Records)<br />
23. Jook - "Jook Rule" 2xLP (Sing Sing Records)<br />
24. Manual Scan - "All Night Scan" (Cheap Rewards Records)<br />
25. The Tunes - "Love Uncool" (Cheap Rewards Records)<br />
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The Cheap Cassettes - "All Anxious, All The Time"<br />
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Well, there ya have it kids. Now go out and buy these fuckers!<br />
Til the next time....<br />
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It's that time of year again when music fans, critics and neo trendy hipsters start listing their "Top Lists" of the year. This past year has been one hell of a year with several great fuckin' records. So great, I almost was gonna do favorite 50 records, but with like every year, time is not on my side. So, without any hesitation, here are my favorite 35 LP's, (three EP's) for the year 2012. Keep in mind, I never list them in particular order, it's just a list of great records that each and everyone of you should definitely go out and buy each and every one! Unfortunately, I couldn't afford each one of these records this year, but have been fortunate enough to have either the band or someone cool enough to supply me with the tunes. This is where you, that cool enough one gets that "Thank you". So, thanks to you, the labels, the bands and to all who have introduced me to any of these. Enjoy!<br />
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<li>The Chemicals - "For Real, For Life, For Whatever" (Jonny Cat)</li>
<li>Outtacontroller - "Don't Play Dumb" (PTrash)</li>
<li>Spastic Hearts -"S/T" </li>
<li>Spider Bags - "Shake My Head" (Odessa)</li>
<li>Kurt Baker - "Brand New Beat" (<span class="st">Collector's Club Records/Jolly</span> Ronnie) </li>
<li>White Wires - "III" (Dirtnap)</li>
<li>Spider Babies - The Twenty Year War" (Sack O Shit)</li>
<li>Hank Wood And The Hammerheads - "Go Home" (Toxic State)</li>
<li>Terry Malts - "Killing Time" (Slumberland)</li>
<li>M.O.T.O. - No Sleep 'Til Turku" (Blast of Silence/Svart)</li>
<li>Legendary Wings - "Making Paper Roses" (Dirtnap) </li>
<li>Redd Kross - "<span class="st">Researching The Blues" (Merge)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Off! - "S/T" (Vice)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Crusaders Of Love - "Take It Easy...But Take It" (FDH) </span></li>
<li><span class="st">Randy America - "Fuck Vision" (</span><span itemprop="copyrightHolder"><span id="cphContent_lblCopyrightLine">Emily's Nine)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="st">Ex-Cult - "S/T" (Goner)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Something Fierce/Occult Detective Club - "Split Ten Inch" (Dirtnap)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">V/A: "Too Much" Compilation w/Mean Jeans, Mothers Children, White Wires etc... (Why Me?)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">The Spits - "Tired & Lonely" (Red Lounge)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">White Lung - 'Sorry" (Deranged)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Spider Fever - " S/T" (Windian)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">The Rippers - " Better The Devil You Know" (Slovenly) </span></li>
<li>The Legs - "Aaaa The New Memphis Legs" (Goner)</li>
<li>Gentleman Jesse - " Leaving Atlanta" (Douchemaster)</li>
<li>Weird Party - "Hussy" (Sex & Death)</li>
<li>Cheap Time - "Wallpaper Music" (In The Red)</li>
<li>Mind Spiders - "Meltdown" (Dirtnap)</li>
<li>Sonic Avenues - "Television Youth" (Dirtnap)</li>
<li>Mean Jeans - "On Mars" (Dirtnap) </li>
<li>Cold Warps - "Endless Bummer" (No/Yes)</li>
<li>Needles//Pins - "12:34" (<span class="st">Mammoth Cave Recording Co.)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">The Flip-Tops - "Are Still A Band" (Bachelor)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Crazy Spirit - "S/T" (Toxic State)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">Crimewave - "Nazi Sex Convulsion Gospels" (Agrowax)</span></li>
<li><span class="st">V/A: Buttons: "Starter Kit" & "</span><span class="header_gray_serif2">From Champaign To Chicago" (Numero Group) </span></li>
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refer to it as the EP. I love the EP. It's usually too short and always
leaves the listener wanting more. Well, at least this guy. But
seriously, how many of you out there remember buying any of these
records I have listed below? I sure do! And, I could tell you where I
bought each and every one of them too. But we'll just omit that fun fact
this time around.<br />
Most of these records were my first purchases
of these bands. With the exception of The Buzzcocks and The
Replacements. I heard The Buzzcocks on a local college radio station, then shortly
thereafter bought their "Singles Going Steady". I was instantly hooked
and wanted to buy every fucking record I could find of theirs,
immediately. And I just about did! (Note: I am still missing a few of
their early singles) Once when I was in town (Boston, Ma.) I found<b> </b>a reissue of <b>"Spiral Scratch" (1977)</b>.
I already knew they ruled and couldn't pass it up. I certainly wasn't
going to wait to find an original, and if I did, I probably wouldn't of
paid what would have been a lot of money to me back then for it. Not
sure what an original goes for these days, but I kinda wished I did
score one back then. This EP rules.<br />
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<b>Red Cross "S/T" (1980)</b><br />
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I
had seen this around and knew it had to be good. Pretty much everything
on Posh Boy Records rocked. Finally, after passing it up a few times, I
bought it and returned home only to be absolutely floored! I played
this record over and over and over again and again and again. I couldn't
get enough of it. Still to this day, it's by far my favorite record of
theirs. 6 and a half minutes with 7 pure teenage punk rock anthems.
Total classic California punk. This one kids, is ESSENTIAL!<br />
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heard these guys through
my step brothers buddy, Jim. He loaned him "Sorry Ma...". I thought it
was the greatest rock & roll record I ever heard. Not long after
hearing it, I went out and got "Stink" only because it was the only
record by The Replacements I could find at the time. We didn't have many
'cool' record shops near where I lived, so to find this at Good
Vibrations
in Taunton, Ma. was a score! I spoke with the dude behind the counter
there and he was shocked that some little kid was buying this and
actually knew about the band. Not long after that, I sorta got to know
the guy. Now I was ordering 'cool' punk records (which were considered
Imports back then) from that record shop. I placed my order for "Sorry
Ma..." and "Let It Be" next. It wasn't until a year ago, when I finally
completed my Replacements discography and snagged a copy of "Boink!"
dirt cheap on eBay. Still one of my all time favorite bands, ever.<br />
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<b>Black Flag "Jealous Again" (1980)</b><br />
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I heard this band on WERS and saw "The Decline of Western Civilization" and had the soundtrack to the latter on tape. Next, I needed to find any and all of these guys records and this was the first I found, along with "Everything Went Black". I bought both of them the same day. Wow, look at that! A mail order form for records inside and more from SST! Suddenly I was having my mother filling out checks and sending in my order to SST Records. Now I was in business. Records getting delivered to my door by mailorder! I can't count how many times I sent an envelope off to SST and eagerly awaited my records! I loved this band and played the shit out of all their records and still do.<br />
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<b> Dead Kennedys "In God We Trust, Inc." (1981)</b><br />
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Now this was something! Another killer find at Good Vibrations. Holy shit! These guys were fast! It didn't take long to get their records as they had their first two full lengths, "Fresh Fruits For Rotting Vegetables" & "Plastic Surgery Disasters" there. So, after getting home and listening to this, I called and asked if they would hold the two other records behind the counter for me. I had to mow more lawns and get some cash fast and get back over there to get those records! And that's just what I did. About a year later they came out with "Frankenchrist". <br />
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<b>The Minutemen "Paranoid Time" (1980)</b><br />
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At first I was like what the fuck is this? And then I was like holy fucking shit! Who the fuck are these guys? Obviously very talented musicians. I first heard them on "The Blasting Concept" compilation LP put out by SST Records. So I snagged this fucker up and never looked back. Another one I sent away for through SST Records. I remember combing the racks at Check It Out Records in Brockton, Ma. and found "The Punch Line" and "The Politics of Time" LP's both for $5.99. They had this tape too, "My First Bells" which I passed on and have only seen a couple other copies on the shelves throughout the years. Should've bought that one, but I was hooked on vinyl!<br />
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<b> Agent Orange "When You Least Expect It" (1984)</b><br />
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Another favorite. Also first heard on the radio, which was "Bloodstains". (I still need that 45!!) I thought, wow, these guys are great! This was not as good as their debut, "Living In Darkness", but a great first for me. I had a chance to see them once years ago and passed it up. This and the following record are the only two I do not still own. This one somehow never got returned to me after being loaned out. And I've never come across a decent copy to add back to my collection, In time...probably "When I Least Expect It"! Ha!<br />
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<b>Poison Idea "Pick Your King" (1983)</b><br />
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Arguably one of thee best hardcore records of all time. Yes, as stated above I no longer own a copy, and most likely never will unless I get one from someone that has absolutely no idea what it is worth. My gut turns every time I think about how I sold this years ago on eBay to get through a rough time in my life. It did keep me well fed for a month and helped pay some serious overdue bill I had. Next....<br />
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<b>The Dickies - "Stukas Over Disneyland" (1983)</b><br />
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<b>Hüsker Dü "Metal Circus" (1983) </b><br />
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Another band I heard first on local college radio and of course "The Blasting Concept". Still love this band and most of their output. Some of their later records were really good, but got ruined (IMO) to poor production. This, however still sounds as good as the day it was released. Just listen to the opening track, "Real World" still gets me every time. This record should be heard by all! <br />
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<u>The Spider Babies - "The Twenty Year War" </u><br />
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At last, a new Spider Babies LP and man this thing kills! I played this fucker about ten times already today, and I don't see it cuming off my turntable anytime soon. This is The Spider Babies you've all come to know and love. 15 brand new sleazy garage punk tunes done the way it's suppose to. Short & sweet, catchy, raw, raging, snotty and very anthemic. This one definitely makes in my top LP's of 2012! Get one <a href="http://www.pukeandexplode.com/" target="_blank">here</a> while you can. Just contact Ryan and place your order. His website isn't updated as of yet. Or you can send a message on the Sack O' Shit Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SackOShitRecords" target="_blank">here</a> and order a copy. As of Thursday, October 18th, they were down to the last 50 copies on colored vinyl. So give him your goddamn hard earned cash! Oh and by the way, don't bother trying to order one of those Test Pressings you see in the above photo, as I got the last one. Below is a photo of the colored vinyl. Only 200 made. The remaining 300 copies are pressed on good old fashioned black vinyl. Act fast!! This fucking record fucking rules!<br />
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Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-71086863267445350902012-05-30T19:21:00.000-07:002012-05-31T03:32:37.901-07:00TEXAS PUNK RULES, O.K.?Fuck man, Texas has always had a very cool punk scene. The Big Boys, The Huns, Really Red, The Dicks, The Butthole Surfers, The Hates, Poison 13, The Nervebreakers, Bang Gang, The Offenders, The Hickoids, Marching Plague, and The Skunks are a small chunk that come to mind when I think of early TX punk.<br />
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Notable late 80's and 90's punk bands like Sugar Shack, The Reds, The Motards, The Cryin'Out Louds, The Hormones, The Bulemics, Inhalants, Jack O' Fire, The Sons of Hercules, The Jewws, & Lord High Fixes all ruled my turntable back then.<br />
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In the last 12 years Texas bands have continued to rule the world. Holy fucking shit, I can't keep up! Every time I turn around there is another great fuckin' band from Texas that I am totally blown away by. Riverboat Gamblers, The Marked Men, The Energy, Bad Sports, Secret Prostitutes, Crime Wave, No Talk, Mind Spiders, and Talk Sick Brats are some of my favorites since the year 2000.<br />
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Today I am sharing this link for a Texas compilation that showcases the Houston punk scene. "Shitting In The Funhouse...A Houston Punk Compilation" is perfect from start to finish. Please click the link and you will be able to hear this great comp. I haven't seen anything about it being released on vinyl, but let's hope so!<br />
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Lyrics to "Bigger Stones" by The Beat Farmers.<br />
From their debut LP, "Tales of The New West" (1985/Rhino Records)<br />
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Sometimes I wanna fall asleep and die off in a dream<br />
The music takes me back to my old past when I was young and feelin' mean<br />
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And as I stare into the spotlight it's like drivin' my car<br />
We had the girls and a will and a bill on a stolen credit card<br />
Sayin' someday we'll be stars, Joe<br />
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Now, I feel the pain of growin' old I hear the voices in the rain<br />
I see a vision of doubt that keeps rollin' through my baby's eyes<br />
When she calls out my name each time that she complains<br />
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Seems like we rolled bigger stones back then<br />
Seems like we rolled bigger stones<br />
Seems like we rolled bigger stones back then<br />
Seems like we rolled bigger stones<br />
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Now, I feel the pain of growin' old I hear voices in the rain<br />
I see a vision of doubt that keeps rollin' through my baby's eyes<br />
When she calls out my name each time that she complains<br />
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Seems like we rolled bigger stones back then<br />
Seems like we rolled bigger stones<br />
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This song will forever remind me of my sister Kelly and our older brother Jack & I driving through the hills in California on our way back to his house. Kelly & I flew out to stay with him for a week back in 1988, although it could have 1987. We missed our older brother so bad, and I can remember how excited we were and a bit nervous too, during the flight.<br />
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Every time I spoke with my brother he kept raving about this Rootsy, Rock & Roll/Cowpunk band The Beat Farmers. He'd tell me these killer stories of seeing them at The Belly Up in San Diego, and hanging out with the band and these crazy 'ol stories Country Dick would tell him. For whatever reason, I waited to hear them until I got there. Back then, there was no internet, no downloading ect... You had to get your ass to a record store to get your fix, and that's the first thing I did when I got home.<br />
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So, we started driving back after a long day exploring the hills of Cali, and he pops in a cassette tape of "Tales of The New West" with "Van Go" on the flip. Bam! I instantly fell in love with this band! Every song on the tape absolutely ruled, but it's "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxOMHIUaKPM">Bigger Stones</a>" which makes me think of the time we spent in California. Shit, I wish I still had that Beat Farmers t-shirt my big brother gave me with those two dogs humping! I do however, still have that cassette of their first two LP's! Memories...Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-15172778638255699102012-01-16T14:53:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:32:04.495-08:00Ricky Rat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nuokuoglQYzzJ6SlNN5riEb_mlVPQJ8xG5sspBTkx5he_q4EYx-yJxu6E4lZUz70m7vW3LCyL0ghgk1SWMevqOcaH7FfrrX1IOlGHILLlFUmzzIZEP0KmovKxOxGALug_1kyX-lL1N5X/s1600/378579_319816964709371_100000432116034_1157866_143552036_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nuokuoglQYzzJ6SlNN5riEb_mlVPQJ8xG5sspBTkx5he_q4EYx-yJxu6E4lZUz70m7vW3LCyL0ghgk1SWMevqOcaH7FfrrX1IOlGHILLlFUmzzIZEP0KmovKxOxGALug_1kyX-lL1N5X/s400/378579_319816964709371_100000432116034_1157866_143552036_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698374445815992914" border="0" /></a><br />Hey! It's a new year and why not post something for all you crazy kids out there!<br /><br />Well, then! Let's start by saying this single came in a little less than a month ago, and hasn't been in it's dust sleeve much due to it's shear greatness. Ricky Rat, mostly known for his tremendously well played guitar slinging days in The Trash Brats, world touring with Kevin K, Texas Terri ect... has finally released this fine poultry platter for all you kiddies to consume.<br /><br />"Crosstown Summer", the a-side, has the correct recipe for rock & roll. It's got everything you have always wanted! Chiming guitars, pick slides, harmonies, & pounding drums. Classic powerpop/glam in the Heartbreakers meets Bay City Rollers vein. Speaking of Bay City Rollers....the b-side is a cover of their hit, "Saturday Night" and I think it fits in perfectly! Well done, Ricky! I look forward to hearing the full length, "Songs In C Major Love"!<br /><br />Listen to "<a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?mnsta96jn9mom89">Crossfire Summer</a>" here:Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-45749726558267230372011-12-20T13:05:00.000-08:002011-12-20T14:29:32.419-08:00Blog Monster's Top 25 Records of 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt16d3F5LCHNYPTqFDZDY3y-GR7rF877G2DCMWsYuE1DCAqAHT3oRZzBc-eCf7MX25Qn1ka-PZKdacj021VKdVAI32Fc_qTJP01LkfIzfVnt54cr47faNHic3QPV44OLbZiECWHA9vB1we/s1600/DSCF8754.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt16d3F5LCHNYPTqFDZDY3y-GR7rF877G2DCMWsYuE1DCAqAHT3oRZzBc-eCf7MX25Qn1ka-PZKdacj021VKdVAI32Fc_qTJP01LkfIzfVnt54cr47faNHic3QPV44OLbZiECWHA9vB1we/s400/DSCF8754.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688336526385916434" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Well, the year is ending and I have completed my top 25 LP's of 2011. I won't elaborate since I'm not much of a writer/reviewer, plus I seem to have very little time these days to do so between work, recording the new Mongrolls release, "Get Dumb", raking leaves, Christmas and so on...<br /><br />In the list I have included one reissue, The Reactions and three 12" EP's, Crime Wave, Neighborhood Brats and Mother's Children. All worthy for the top 25!<br /><br />Here it is kids, in no particular order...<br /><br />1.) Bad Sports - "Kings of The Weekend" (Dirtnap)<br />2.) Sharp Objects - "S/T" (Modern Action)<br />3.) Night Beats - "S/T" (Trouble In Mind)<br />4.) The Energy - "Get Split" (Team Science)<br />5.) White Faces - "S/T" (Windian)<br />6.) Missing Monuments - "Painted White" (Douchemaster)<br />7.) Liquor Store - "Yeah Buddy" (Almost Ready)<br />8.) Kurt Baker - "Rockin' For A Living" (Oglio)<br />9.) The Connection - "New England's Newest Hit Makers" (Collector's Club)<br />10.) Something Fierce - "Don't Be So Cruel" (Dirtnap)<br />11.) Steve Adamyk Band - "Forever Won't Wait" (Dirtnap)<br />12.) The Amoebas - "S/T" (Modern Action)<br />13.) Neighborhood Brats - "S/T" (Modern Action)<br />14.) Modern Pets - "S/T" (Ptrash)<br />15.) Barreracudas - "Nocturnal Missions" (Douchemaster)<br />16.) The Cry! - "S/T" (Self Released/Top Shelf Entertainment)<br />17.) Crime Wave - "Savage Reaction" (Agrowax)<br />18.) Jack Oblivian - "Rat City" (Fat Possum)<br />19. Acid Baby Jesus - "S/T" (Slovenly)<br />20.) OBN III's - "The One And Only" (Tic Tac Totally)<br />21.) The Reactions - "Saturday's Gone Wild" (Cheap Rewards)<br />22.) Davila 666 - "Tan Bajo" (In The Red)<br />23.) Marvelous Darlings - "Single Life" (Deranged)<br />24.) Mother's Children - "Are You Tough Enough?" (Taken By Surprise)<br />25.) Mind Spiders - "S/T" (Dirttnap)Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-16059719333440013822011-10-13T16:17:00.000-07:002011-10-13T16:54:58.283-07:00THE ALIENS ARE AMONG US!<div style="text-align: left;">Ok, ok...so it's been quite sometime since I've done anything with this Blog. So, with my return I offer this ultra cool 45 from Australia's Aliens. Released in 1979, their first, is a classic two-sider that certainly deserves a reissue. I've always considered them to be Australia's answer to The Undertones. Below you'll find both sides to the record as well as a live performance from November 1979. Listen up kiddos! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=7su6f440xb7pjgw&thumb=5" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/46f7025c6487daebb309d56f2955db5f67ec27857b840830c818e99bb8522fbd4g.jpg" border="0" alt="Unlimited Free Image and File Hosting at MediaFire" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Confrontation: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?brt6oqless8r0il">http://www.mediafire.com/?brt6oqless8r0il</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Boys In Black: <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?bidf10o6jhsil9j">http://www.mediafire.com/?bidf10o6jhsil9j</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Dx3-2h7pA&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Dx3-2h7pA&feature=related</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-43494341780649621142011-06-21T17:40:00.000-07:002011-06-21T17:40:56.441-07:00Faster and Louder: Meet The Mongrolls<a href="http://fasterandlouderblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/meet-mongrolls.html?spref=bl">Faster and Louder: Meet The Mongrolls</a>: "The Mongrolls have been a one-man band ever since a series of grave misfortunes befell the classic lineup you may remember from the pages of..."Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-28477666264921655152011-04-09T15:33:00.000-07:002011-04-09T15:55:02.142-07:00CHINA STREET - 45 (1978)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEnyd0OfFcVc6xwyhMyjHsyHcE7XKslE5DWNhcUCrtXOuWnnWtc-gV23hBSBvF7sjEDr7SZU8o-prF9CNrErKOyOTal9piU3l4e7oqZ1EQ5J8q5Mrae9Tzw8EPt4iZYVQqU4gd1MGkcFf/s1600/img161.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEnyd0OfFcVc6xwyhMyjHsyHcE7XKslE5DWNhcUCrtXOuWnnWtc-gV23hBSBvF7sjEDr7SZU8o-prF9CNrErKOyOTal9piU3l4e7oqZ1EQ5J8q5Mrae9Tzw8EPt4iZYVQqU4gd1MGkcFf/s400/img161.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593720554776035426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnL4Gt2T4LBdyRE1ghoGTSIrAwrVIk4qhDUD_MVLVtd3eDTtSFAAMdE8khtftCWQTfxHJkW-y3LS9xZ-Jcn3e-vlhXHjLXqxERyDTikbJx3bli2J8jdfxKMSdUBfkw0UGK7hu8z4dwbr38/s1600/img162.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnL4Gt2T4LBdyRE1ghoGTSIrAwrVIk4qhDUD_MVLVtd3eDTtSFAAMdE8khtftCWQTfxHJkW-y3LS9xZ-Jcn3e-vlhXHjLXqxERyDTikbJx3bli2J8jdfxKMSdUBfkw0UGK7hu8z4dwbr38/s400/img162.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593718413615909106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kDsjjEZdkdnQL5xMsKRTdBzhGtYEihvem41sbIFGMX1zlhNY09z6Cn6REvKjv22S_6xQQJWwJI_gpz_6hLMW3N1YBQ0xtLo6Hq9VEhNEzlBywGSTMXocuSUeyPH7_3clqbivEA07XrCF/s1600/img161.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kDsjjEZdkdnQL5xMsKRTdBzhGtYEihvem41sbIFGMX1zlhNY09z6Cn6REvKjv22S_6xQQJWwJI_gpz_6hLMW3N1YBQ0xtLo6Hq9VEhNEzlBywGSTMXocuSUeyPH7_3clqbivEA07XrCF/s400/img161.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593718293287799026" border="0" /></a><br />Scored this gem the other day on eBay for .99 cents! Two great tunes from this Manchester, U.K. based band with Roxy Music, Blue Oyster Cult, Stooges & Captain Beefheart influences. Both tunes are fucking excellent. Download these now!<br /><br />(copy & paste the links below into your browser)<br /><br />Track 1: http://www.mediafire.com/?coxwpaodfxxgbac<br />Track 2: http://www.mediafire.com/?e2b018pfe8pb2uj<br /><br /><br /><br />Over here you can hear their second 45...<br /><br />http://toneandwave.blogspot.com/2010/05/china-street-rock-against-racism-7-1978.html<br />Thanks for following along! Enjoy!Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-723816905761249602011-01-21T17:25:00.000-08:002011-01-21T17:36:25.518-08:00Shane's Request!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZpGDIVrdPpppdNjNvy10zNZ-2zMescpy7hgS2HhzBKbJXRuVzTLRzHNECEwrBiFMyHY_m5MYDGznB416geIhZuev1RmNThOBkdiKpNKTD6H30ZTUhmDfWXLN5JpCdZtpqfpPaToJZ_RU/s1600/polkacide+descendents+flyer.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZpGDIVrdPpppdNjNvy10zNZ-2zMescpy7hgS2HhzBKbJXRuVzTLRzHNECEwrBiFMyHY_m5MYDGznB416geIhZuev1RmNThOBkdiKpNKTD6H30ZTUhmDfWXLN5JpCdZtpqfpPaToJZ_RU/s320/polkacide+descendents+flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564818056085280866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-NR9jRrEgnhvkbaIp2C5vMMtQE5OSm888zK-npHo6WNmB9_suAVvyIQY1tjLOfmrj898grCAzu0hETsKjRuHeRYC9cyloK0HYs6LdNZoFhlDOFitkU4kSicqpQEiaE9d0XIn6YcHaE0d/s1600/polkacide+front+cover.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-NR9jRrEgnhvkbaIp2C5vMMtQE5OSm888zK-npHo6WNmB9_suAVvyIQY1tjLOfmrj898grCAzu0hETsKjRuHeRYC9cyloK0HYs6LdNZoFhlDOFitkU4kSicqpQEiaE9d0XIn6YcHaE0d/s320/polkacide+front+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564818055364289810" border="0" /></a><br />Very rare LP here folks! Good luck finding this fucker out there!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />(copy & paste into your browser)<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?289bywxjqwas4Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-85252328618606589342010-12-25T06:24:00.000-08:002010-12-25T06:29:33.550-08:0025 Days of Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fXivqDGGSxnsEsAOzR30hy2uKIRbRCYLDl7SG8uRq6zXQ-FOhY1rFgEAaBDdTkBYH3GwttzxCcpNyxI0UaX33GbK5d1oThqSjgWJrzs4wKB6wRW6qBKlSES_m1FegNdnT7Kl4P4Rx4AM/s1600/mondo+ray.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fXivqDGGSxnsEsAOzR30hy2uKIRbRCYLDl7SG8uRq6zXQ-FOhY1rFgEAaBDdTkBYH3GwttzxCcpNyxI0UaX33GbK5d1oThqSjgWJrzs4wKB6wRW6qBKlSES_m1FegNdnT7Kl4P4Rx4AM/s320/mondo+ray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554626750946402754" border="0" /></a><br />Day #25: "Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year" with Mondo Ray! Thanks for following along this year! Enjoy!<br /><br />(copy & paste into your browser)<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?l317g5pn222x225Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-31912527737629664532010-12-24T14:41:00.000-08:002010-12-24T14:45:17.422-08:0025 Days of Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rbQmC0Gm9Qv9Si2zUUBeMfjQYqVP3v1JsxXIxSwk2vDuEzQyDkfKg89EIHScqVq_0Y2-2AzRwJiMiI1UuCsyfjdyUMTGRWTH8vEbvOkvN-YBe2wdVTFNtzGoK6lb7g645NJjD6sN41tD/s1600/showcaseshowdownchristmasfront.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rbQmC0Gm9Qv9Si2zUUBeMfjQYqVP3v1JsxXIxSwk2vDuEzQyDkfKg89EIHScqVq_0Y2-2AzRwJiMiI1UuCsyfjdyUMTGRWTH8vEbvOkvN-YBe2wdVTFNtzGoK6lb7g645NJjD6sN41tD/s320/showcaseshowdownchristmasfront.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554383560467929474" border="0" /></a><br />Day #24: Here's the fucking SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN with "Merry Christmas, I Fucked Your Snowman"! Classic Boston punk rock for ya! Play Loud!<br /><br />(copy & paste into your browser)<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?pbaeobvo11bs1mpGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-48040398760809394472010-12-23T13:45:00.000-08:002010-12-23T13:52:13.134-08:0025 Days of Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXFtgxXdzutpUkbTcpU_4sXI5hr5qCMk0t2l-ss4mRdZnO0csoZQc66bdHlu3ONwqXeGgN8tbF6r4NaRgIn8vCPksRHCIYbS3Pqg86kglgFRqt2RwqmDTa72bFVcPXxvdxcXxsVHell1S/s1600/Various-BlackheartChristmas.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXFtgxXdzutpUkbTcpU_4sXI5hr5qCMk0t2l-ss4mRdZnO0csoZQc66bdHlu3ONwqXeGgN8tbF6r4NaRgIn8vCPksRHCIYbS3Pqg86kglgFRqt2RwqmDTa72bFVcPXxvdxcXxsVHell1S/s320/Various-BlackheartChristmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553998811180465538" border="0" /></a><br />Day #23: Today we got the Cute Lepers! This was released on Joan Jett's "Blackheart Christmas" compilation! Here's "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You". So goddamn good!<br />Enjoy!<br /><br />(copy & paste into your browser)<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?ousdr66gb3w54d2Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121229255095694790.post-31516701645278074002010-12-22T14:05:00.000-08:002010-12-22T14:26:30.040-08:0025 Days of Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9OWdJWs54iPiwXgIS2iTROPMeg9TC5Q8TlNjhau0MWe_7ok76rtbHEhvltJQQS5ATmDg4sVkXrGSwckQKkk-dQ7xXN-AwRxGdvNArp6ByMB_DCyqVp5nToDna1teQlWnCGscnsagRNZP/s1600/dead+moon.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9OWdJWs54iPiwXgIS2iTROPMeg9TC5Q8TlNjhau0MWe_7ok76rtbHEhvltJQQS5ATmDg4sVkXrGSwckQKkk-dQ7xXN-AwRxGdvNArp6ByMB_DCyqVp5nToDna1teQlWnCGscnsagRNZP/s320/dead+moon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553632594747870754" border="0" /></a><br />Day #22: Christmas is almost here and now it's time for "Christmas Rush" from Dead Moon! Enjoy!<br /><br />(copy & paste into your browser)<br /><br />http://www.mediafire.com/?lf5u2z859i307fbGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047602100796911927noreply@blogger.com0