A great tribute 12 inches compilation to the band Crucifix. Issued with double-sided printed insert. Lots of good bands covering the amazing Californian group fronted by Sothira Peng.
Enjoy it.~f(a~r{a_w(a~y*
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Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Sunday, 29 July 2018
v.a.-SUONI DISTORTI-(Stella Mars Product-Italy-c46-1988)
A good review of this tape was published on Soft Watch and then re-published on a Discogs page.
Enjoy it.~f(a)r(a)w(a)y~
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"The first two tracks are by NOSTALGIE ETERNELLE - "Absorbed In Thought" is a fast little number with a strong dramatic atmosphere to it, sounding not totally unlike THE CURE in a more Electronic frame of mind. "Without You" has a peculiar construction - bleeping synth and what sounds like backward drums form a stiff construction for the vocalists distorted voice to drool across. NEW-DA offer the next two - "Politiko" entering on a huge sweep of synth before the guitar snarls and swirls not unlike a bagpipe sound. It soon picks up to be a running-speed heavy thing owing as much to Punk as to the Experimental scene. The vocals have a savage sped-up sound to them, a little like the sound a caged Wildcat might make. Its good stuff that would get people moving on the dance floor. "E Così Sia" follows - same tempo but a little less dense with harmonic vocals from ANGELICA over the top, fast yet warm music to keep you up and moving. DIX TIAU PIA offer the last two on side one - "Laughing Aspid" opens to radio voices before crashing through dimensions with an awe-inspiring construction - you feel they're using a fairly limited selection of instruments, but they push them to extremes, achieving some brilliant effects which really have to be heard. "Shadows" is a little more upbeat and full of interesting sounds - it reminds me a little of "Day Breaks, Night Heals" by LEAR/RENTAL, although this is a lot more commercial.
Side two opens with the first of two from L.A.S.'s CRIME "The Marble Of Punishment" which is a complex rhythm of samples, some of them vocal, others percussive. It then transforms into something with a much fuller sound - big keyboard sounds which sparkle and glisten like Acid Rain. Their sound makes me think they perhaps traced modern Experimental / Electronic / Industrial music back to THE NORMAL's single, then went off at a tangent from there. "Hypochromatik" is another similar track full of thunderous white noise drum sounds punctuating the entire pattern. Good stuff which would sound even better as a whole album, Then comes TITO TURBINA TAST. FUT. with "La Legge È Legge", a catchy, moving rhythmic thing sounding like a Steel Band letting off steam. "Prima Danza" follows that, a little more dignified pace, but they still manage to retain the huge size of the music. Their music is repetitive but then this is half of the attraction. The last two tracks come from RADICAL CHANGE - "A-Normal" opens to a sort of sustained machine sound, fading to nothing after 44 seconds. "Il Seme" is an Industrial synthesizer thing which sounds full of interesting tones, despite its being a minimalist thing. You think its finally faded away, then it bursts back into life again. Following this is a slice of spoken word, echoed into crazed patterns, then stolen away before you can really focus.
An interesting little compilation introducing groups it'll be worth your while getting to know. It has one or two weak moments, but overall is as strong as iron.
Originally reviewed for Soft Watch."
| A1 | –Nostalgie Éternelle* | Absorbed In Though | 3:30 |
| A2 | –Nostalgie Éternelle* | Without You | 3:25 |
| A3 | –New - Da. | Politiko | 4:32 |
| A4 | –New - Da. | E Così Sia | 5:08 |
| A5 | –Dix Tiau Pia | Laughing Aspid | 4:06 |
| A6 | –Dix Tiau Pia | Shadows | 2:41 |
| B1 | –L.A.S.'s Crime | The Marble Of Punishment | 5:25 |
| B2 | –L.A.S.'s Crime | Hypochromatik | 3:37 |
| B3 | –Tito Turbina Tast. Fut.* | La Legge E' Legge | 4:00 |
| B4 | –Tito Turbina Tast. Fut.* | Prima Danza | 4:07 |
| B5 | –Radical Change | A-Normal | 0:44 |
| B6 | –Radical Change | Il Seme | 3:00 |
Friday, 27 July 2018
Hell And Damnation N10-(Fanzine-UK-2002)
In this issue interviews with Viimeinen Kolonna (Finland), Solitary Neglect(USA), Fight Back(Croatia)+ the history of Rattus(Finland) and an interesting retrospective about the 80s Finnish label Hataapu from Lappoh.
A good HC punk zine,I am attaching here this issue`s editorial.
Enjoy it.
~F{a_r¬A~w*a>Y
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Wednesday, 25 July 2018
ASPIRIN FEAST-How Do You Call The Cops On The Cops-(Piss Poor Products-USA-1990)
They play a fast, angry and powerful HC punk with political lyrics.
An FB page about them where you can see old flyers and pics is here.
Big thanx to James for donating to my blog this excellent vinyl rip.
Enjoy it. ~f^a~r{a_w~a(y~
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Monday, 23 July 2018
v.a.-The Power And The Passion Vol III-(Irre Tapes-Germany-c46-1991)
A bunch of good artists playing electronic music in various forms and shapes...
Irre Tapes was run by Matthias Lang which evolved out of the IRRE Fanzine he published regularly during the early 1980's covering New Wave, Post Punk and the German Underground.
With his 3rd Tape Compilation Ein Herz In Not he started IRRE Tapes which was mainly active in the late 80s/early 90s and released material by the likes of Brume, Maeror Tri and City Of Worms and loads of lesser known and stylistic different artists (Unpleasant Surprise, The Fuckedtones, Magic Moments At Twilight Time, Doc Wör Mirran) covering the whole range of the Independent Underground from Experimental Electronica to Guitar Pop.
In true DIY spirit, he supported the international network of small labels and fanzines through editing the free IRRE Newsletter to spread info and contacts and writing occasional reviews for various publications. Most of his Compilations should be seen as an attempt to promote lesser-known artists and labels. Without a doubt, he was one of the driving forces of the German Tape Scene.
He finally called the label days quits in 1994/1995 but soon re-appeared as collaborating and networking artist Mr. Moto (2).(from discogs)
With his 3rd Tape Compilation Ein Herz In Not he started IRRE Tapes which was mainly active in the late 80s/early 90s and released material by the likes of Brume, Maeror Tri and City Of Worms and loads of lesser known and stylistic different artists (Unpleasant Surprise, The Fuckedtones, Magic Moments At Twilight Time, Doc Wör Mirran) covering the whole range of the Independent Underground from Experimental Electronica to Guitar Pop.
In true DIY spirit, he supported the international network of small labels and fanzines through editing the free IRRE Newsletter to spread info and contacts and writing occasional reviews for various publications. Most of his Compilations should be seen as an attempt to promote lesser-known artists and labels. Without a doubt, he was one of the driving forces of the German Tape Scene.
He finally called the label days quits in 1994/1995 but soon re-appeared as collaborating and networking artist Mr. Moto (2).(from discogs)
Enjoy it.
*f^a(r)a_w~a*y^
Saturday, 21 July 2018
DISESPRESSIONI N2-(Fanzine-Energeia-Italy-1992)
Number 2 of this zine by the goth-label Energeia, I have already posted the Number 1 and the tape Arazzi by Ataraxia.
Also in this issue some cool short stories, poetries, and some very nice graphics works.
Energeia was a gothic, experimental, industrial and modern classical label and mail order based in Napoli, Italy. Founded by Davide Morgera (drummer for Underage, cult hardcore punk band from Naples) and Antonio Escalona.
An interesting experiment of the underground press from the last century.
In Italian language,only.~f*a~r}a)w~a(y~
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Thursday, 19 July 2018
WAR TRASH-Distort Disaster-(Self Released-Usa-2008)
American 4 musicians band War Trash spit out those 6 violent songs made of fast crust punk with raw vocals.
Nothing new yet perfect to please the international community
of crusties on both sides of the world.
Enjoy it.:f:a/r~A/w:a~Y:
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Tuesday, 17 July 2018
ULTIMA ROTA CARRI-Necronenie-(Self Released-Italy-1988)
In this tape, U.R.C. offers us a sonorous compendium of hypno-ritual old school industrial.
A wonderful gift from the crypt of the 80s.
Enjoy it.
~f>a:r~a>w:a_y~
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Friday, 13 July 2018
SCRAWL N5-(Fanzine-N.Ireland-2001)
Small yet very interesting bulletin with some nice pictures, music reviews and a long article about "The War Of Information On The Battlefield Of Culture" very well worth reading.
Enjoy it.
"f~a{r_a~w)a~y~
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Wednesday, 11 July 2018
v.a.-Ears To The Grindstone-(K.O.City Studio-USA-1987)
It was released by the amazing K.O City Studio a small label set up by Andrew Szava-Kovats to release his own projects. Now defunct.
Also in this issue a bunch of fantastic artists playing various forms of industrial, synth pop and experimental creative Muzik.
Enjoy it.:f(a~r*a/w/a:y>
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Monday, 9 July 2018
FUSTIGATORI DEL CAZZO/UPSET NOISE-Live At Manicomio-16/03/1991-(Chanson D`Amour And Cataclysm Distro-Italy-1991)
The live recording is ok and the cover sleeve reports song-titles and a few info.
Chanson D`amour and Cataclysm was a small label founded by the members of Eversor to distribute their productions
and associated friends.
If you are into classic old school Italian HC Punk then you`ll like this one.
Enjoy it.
~f*a~r^a~w_a~y*
Saturday, 7 July 2018
Snail Art Documentation-(Mail Art Project-UK+Global Networking-1991)
Small yet interesting mail art documentation for a project called simply snail art launched by Snail Art Co. in 1990 and ended in 1991 with this documentation.
Enjoy it.
~f*a~r*a~w*a~y* Thursday, 5 July 2018
v.a.-Cybernetic Illuminations-(Tecdance-Germany-1991)
Lots of good acts/artists alternating their great skills here. It came out in a generic TDK SA90 cassette and with a multi-folded sleeve with band addresses and label info.
Tecdance was a small German tape label, based in Hannover. It was formed by Oliver Köhn and released some EBM and Synthpop tapes in the (very) the late 80s/early 90s. Most of the tapes were limited editions and demo tapes.
The label also worked as a tape distributor, e.g. for bands such as Trial, Infam, Beborn Beton, In Absentia, and Brain Leisure and distributed some compilation tapes of INZKZ Produkte and Beton Tapes. (from Discogs)
The label also worked as a tape distributor, e.g. for bands such as Trial, Infam, Beborn Beton, In Absentia, and Brain Leisure and distributed some compilation tapes of INZKZ Produkte and Beton Tapes. (from Discogs)
~f*a^r~a^w~a*y~
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