Monthly Archives: July 2006

The Nils – Sell Out Young

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Joe

The Nils – Sell Out Young (Psyche Industry Records) 1985. This is one of my favorite EPs ever. The Nils were a really brilliant band. There is so much emotional depth to these songs. Mag Wheel Records released a compilation … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Punk Rock, hardcore | 14 Comments

Lovebug Starski – Dancin Party People

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Joe

Another Old School NYC rap song. Lovebug Starski was one of the original rappers in NYC in the late 1970s. In fact, many people say that he invented the term “hip hop”. After you hear this track, it may seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Hip-Hop, New York | 4 Comments

The Flesheaters – Disintegraton Nation

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Joe

Flesheaters – Disintegraton Nation (Upsetter) 1978. The first Flesheaters EP is pretty stratightforward early LA punk rock with the waaaaaaay over-the-top Chris D vocals above the mix. My understanding is that Chris recruited the local band The Flyboys to be … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Punk Rock | 8 Comments

Betty Davis

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Joe

I think the “curators” of Last Days of Man On Earth and Post-Punk Junk have a similar record collection. First came the time when PPJ was going to post some Black Randy and I beat them to the punch. Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Funk | 1 Comment

The Gears – Lets Go To The Beach

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Joe

The Gears – Let’s Go To The Beach // Hard Rock, Don’t Be Afraid To Pogo (Four Speed Music) 1979. What to say about The Gears? They were an early punk band from LA…part of the whole X/Dangerhouse/Bags type scene. … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Punk Rock | 4 Comments

London – Everyone’s a Winner

Posted on July 21, 2006 by Joe

London – Everyone’s A Winner // Handcuffed (MCA) 1977. Ahhhhhhh…. “Everyones a golden wondah!” Note that this band does indeed contain “The Future Love Interest of Boy George/Drummer for Culture Club” Jon Moss. In fact, he is sportin’ a rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Punk Rock, UK | 2 Comments