Since the Screamers never made any records during their short existence, all you can get are live and demo recordings. Thankfully there are quite a few. This brooding, menacing composition complete with maxed-out synths and drum machine (sorry folks, no guitars here) is legendary. See a whole crazy live show here.
2. AHEADS - 'Solid Gold Promises' - Aggressive Rockproduktionen LP - Germany - 1981
The intro of this track reminds me of a cross between 'The Sounds Of Silence' by the Dickies and track number 3, below. It's the excellent lead track from their one and only album.
3. THE SOFT BOYS - 'I Want To Be An Anglepoise Lamp' - Radar 7" - UK - 1978
Their second single, and a cracker it is too. 'In your overalls, growing little wings'. What the fuck?
4. GIRLS AT OUR BEST - 'Pleasure' - Happy Birthday LP - UK - 1981
Another classic lead-in track from a sole classic LP. 'Decorate the walls and doors it makes them all look nice, take the cat out for a walk and help it kill the mice.' There will surely be another track later.
5. SOCIAL DISTORTION - '1945' - 13th Floor 7" - USA - 1982
'Atom bomb, T.N.T., new disease, poor city.' Hardly what you would call singalong subject matter, and yet . . .
6. THE EAT - 'Get Me High' - Jeterboy cassette - USA - 1982
From the 'Scattered Wahoo Action' tape. Is that a piano in there? I believe it is!
7. THE MISFITS - 'Teenagers From Mars' - Plan 9 7" - USA - 1979
First track on the flip of 'Horror Business'. 'Our cause is just and ancient in this B-film born invasion.' Run away!
8. STAGEBEAST - 'Belgium Aint No Fun No More' - International Bestseller 7" - Belgium - 1977
Well, was it ever ? First wave Belgian sax punk, one of my favourite genres. 'B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-Belgium!'
9. ANGRY SAMOANS - 'Posh Boy's Cock' - Studio Out-take - USA - 1982
After having insulted Rodney Bingenheimer on their first record it was now Posh Boy's turn. By the time 'Back From Samoa' was released however they'd ditched the verses and the song became 'Steak Knife'.
10. DIE CRACKERS - 'Superstar' - Ahorn LP - Germany - 1981
From the 'BRDigung' album, their first. They could have all done with haircuts and major wardrobe adjustments but it was all part of the fun in those days.
11. THE TRANSISTORS - 'Sniffing Glue' - Open Circuit 7" - UK - 1981
From the 'Riot Squad' 7" - the first of two. If you've ever tried sniffing glue then it's hard to believe anyone would glorify it. But what do I know?
12. REBEL TRUTH - 'Try / In The Red' - Self Released 7" - USA - 1983
Classic 9-tracker from Sacramento which combines speed, tunes and political savvy. There's a cool discography CD on Grand Theft Audio.
13. THE NUBS - 'Dogs' - NCS 7" - USA - 1979
Not the same Nubs that did the 'Job' 7". This is the hilarious B-side of 'I Don't Need You (Cause I Got Me). 'I was born as a human and I walked on two legs, but they can't understand it when I sit up and beg, chasing animals up a tree then I sleep at the door, and when nobody's looking I can piss on the floor.'
14. MALE - 'KH 3' - Rock-On Schallplaten LP - Germany - 1979
From Düsseldorf. This was on their only album 'Zensur & Zensur' which was re-released on Teenage Rebel in 1990. I'd love to sing along but can't make out the lyrics.
15. SPIZZENERGI - 'Where's Captain Kirk?' - Rough Trade 7" - UK - 1979
'Where's Captain Kirk?' or 'Star Trekkin''? Which is the best? Thankfully we have them both. Video (unofficial) here.
16. PUNISHMENT OF LUXURY - 'Blood Money' - Demo - UK - 1980
United Artists dropped them so this didn't make it to vinyl but it later appeared on the 'Revolution By Numbers' CD on Overground.
17. GIRLS AT OUR BEST - 'Too Big For Your Boots' - Happy Birthday LP - UK - 1981
Another goodie from the album.
18. FRUIT EATING BEARS - 'Love Comes In Spurts' - Demo - UK - 1979
From an unreleased album which again appears on an Overground CD - 'Gentle Creatures, Despite Their Fierce Appearance'.
19. DEAD KENNEDYS - 'California Über Alles' - Alternative Tentacles 7" - USA - 1979
Not only did John Peel introduce me to this mighty record but he also told me who stocked it so I was overjoyed to be able to get one. My mates hated American punk but they had to concede that this one was a ripper.
20. THE MISFITS - 'Children In Heat' - Plan 9 7" - USA - 1979
The other track on the flip of 'Horror Business'. Why they all changed their names to Chicago has always been a mystery, however.
21. DIE CRACKERS - 'Phonhaus' - Ahorn LP - Germany - 1981
Another from the first album, though it was also released as a 7".
22. SOCIAL DISTORTION - 'Mainliner' - Posh Boy 7" - USA - 1981
Their first single, an ode to the dangers of heroin. Which Mike sadly ignored.
23. T.S.O.L. - 'Man And Machine' - Alternative Tentacles 7" - USA - 1982
From the 'Weathered Statues' E.P. which highlighted both their punk and goth influences.
24. SCREAMERS - 'Vertigo' - Demo - USA - 1978
Live at Target performance can be found here.
25. THE THREATS - 'Underground Army' - Rondelet 12" - UK - 1982
From Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. This excellent song can be found on the 6-track 'Politicians and Ministers' E.P.
***BONUS TRACKS***
26. THE ANGRY SAMOANS
- 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men'
27. THE MISFITS -
'Horror Business'
28. GIRLS AT OUR BEST
- 'Water Bed Babies'
29. REBEL TRUTH -
'The Request'
30. THE SOFT BOYS -
'Give It To The Soft Boys'
31. THE DEAD KENNEDYS
- 'Man With The Dogs'
32. THE ANGRY SAMOANS
- 'Radio Ad'
Get it here
No comments:
Post a Comment