Hardcore Podcasts
September of 2010 I put together eight Hardcore Podcasts. You can check them out here if you are interested. For more insight into how I came up with the years 78-90 for the First Wave you can read about The Hardcore Superiorty Myth.
Monthly Archives: December 2007
Elton Motello – Jet Boy Jet Girl / Pogo Pogo
Elton Motello – Jet Boy Jet Girl / Pogo Pogo (Lightning Records) 1978. Let’s be honest here. There are punk records and then there are PUNK records. I mean anyone can plug a guitar in, crank it up to ten, … Continue reading
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Master Jay and Michael Dee – T.S.O.B.
Master Jay and Michael Dee – T.S.O.B. (TSOB Records) 1980. This is hands down one of the best old school rap cuts. From the opening timbale-laden groove onward this is full-on NewYorican boogie for eight plus minutes. The rhymes are … Continue reading
The Shapes – Part Of The Furniture
The Shapes – A Part of the Furniture 7inch EP (Sofa Records) 1979. So here I am posting the great School Meals 7inch below and I sez to myself, why not post The Shapes as well? The Shapes are one … Continue reading
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School Meals – Headmaster / Such A Spiv
School Meals – Headmaster / Such A Spiv (Edible Records) 1978. So apparently this band was originally called School Meals and decided at the last moment, after the single was released, to change thier names to The Defendants? Apparently they … Continue reading
The Boys – Kamikaze / Bad Day 7inch
The Boys – Kamikaze / Bad Day (Safari) 1979. To continue my steady flow of UK Punk 7inchers, we have The Boys from England. How can you not like The Boys? One of the most consistently entertaining UK first wave … Continue reading
The Dicks – Kill From The Heart
Dicks -Dicks – Kill From The Heart (SST Records) 1981. I don’t think I need to give any introduction to The Dicks. If you are unaware of their status as one of the best bands ever in the history of … Continue reading
Posted in Punk Rock, Texas
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King Tim III – Charley Says
King Tim III – Charley Says! (Roller Boogie Baby) (Spring) 1980. A totally ridiculous but great rap song from 1980. King Tim III was arguably the first recorded rapper. As is with any genre, hip-hop fans tend to argue about … Continue reading
Nubs – Little Billy’s Burning
Nubs – Little Billy`s Burning / Job (Business Man) 1980. Another retardo punk masterpiece here. In my opinion this one isn’t as good as some of the folks say. I mean in comparison to say, Vast Majority, I think this … Continue reading
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PVC2
PVC2 – Put You In The Picture // Deranged Demented and Free / Pain (Zoom Records) 1977. This one is a bonafide classic. PVC2 was Midge Ure’s band before The Rich Kids. Which was before the utter crap he released … Continue reading
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