The Best of Brought To Life - 209

1. THE STEREOTYPES - 'Countdown' - Hinterland 7" - UK - 1979

We'll start this one with an ultra-rarity from Ilford, Essex. Their sole release. Read more here.

2. THE DIDJITS - 'Captain Ahab' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

Yet another dip into 1990, this time for the Didjits (probably) best album 'Hornet Pinata'. Video here.

3. WHITE CROSS - 'Fascist' - Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

From their debut E.P.  One of my favourite thrash records with one of my favourite record sleeves, resembling some strange creature from the original Outer Limits TV show. Brutal.

4. RATSIA - 'Taidetta' - Johanna LP - Finland - 1979

The opening track from the first Ratsia album. 

5. THE SISTERS OF MERCY - 'Walk Away' - Merciful Release 7" - UK - 1984

A bit of gothic gloominess now with the rain coming down and all that.

6. KTMK - 'Pääni' - Barabbas LP - Finland - 1985

The opening track from the debut album '666' by Kansanturvamusiikkikomissio (no wonder they abbreviated it!) Nice rattling bass.

7. THE DIDJITS - 'Killboy Powerhead' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

A second track from 'Hornet Pinata'. The Offspring used to cover this song but hardly did it justice.

8. WHITE CROSS - 'No Straight Edge' - Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

A second track from their debut E.P.

9. KOLLAA KESTÄÄ - 'Johnny Rotten Go-Go' - Poko 7" - Finland - 1978

Back to Finland with one from their debut E.P.

10. SCRATCH ACID - 'She Said' - Rabid Cat MLP - USA - 1984

I used to distribute Rabit Cat records back in the '80s. I remember ripping open a big box and slamming this one on and being pleasantly surprised by the driving post-punk classic that blasted out of the speakers. Sadly, the rest of the record did nothing for me.

11. THOSE FRENCH GIRLS - 'O-O-O-O-O' - Safari LP - UK -1982

A terrible band with one decent song. This is from their self-titled album.

12. THE DIDJITS - 'Long Lone Ranger' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

A third track from 'Hornet Pinata'.

13. WHITE CROSS - 'Speed Of The Presses' - Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

A third from their debut E.P.

14. RATSIA - 'Ole Hyvä Nyt' - Johanna LP - Finland - 1979

And a second from their debut album. 

15. THE SISTERS OF MERCY - 'No Time To Cry' - Merciful Release 7" - UK - 1985

Their last single before the line-up (and sound) changed.

16. THE DIDJITS - 'Sweet Sweet Satan' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

Enough of this nonsense, unleash the fireworks and Japanese monster movie footage for a fourth track from 'Hornet Pinata' with the best rock video ever made.  'Takes 10 tons of bullshit for 10 ounces of glory!'

17. WHITE CROSS - 'American Way' -  Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

A fourth from their debut E.P.

18. KOLLAA KESTÄÄ - 'Kännissä Aamulla' - Johanna LP - Finland - 1979

One from their sole album 'Jäähyväiset Aseille'.

19. THE EXECUTE - 'Going Back' - Spook 12" - Japan - 1985

Although I'd feared for 'Criminal Flowers', The Execute's metal transformation was sadly only delayed for one record. This was the only track I could stomach from their 'Blunt Sleazy' E.P.

20. THE DIDJITS - 'Cutting Carol' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

A fifth track from 'Hornet Pinata'.

21. WHITE CROSS - 'Jump Up' - Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

And a fifth from their debut E.P.

22. KTMK - 'Valtiovoimaa' - Barabbas LP - Finland - 1985

A second track from '666'.

23. THE SISTERS OF MERCY - 'First And Last And Always' - Merciful Release LP - UK - 1985

The title track from their debut album of the same name.

24. THE DIDJITS - 'Baby UR A Drag' - Touch And Go LP - USA - 1990

A sixth from 'Hornet Pinata'.

25. WHITE CROSS - 'Suburbanite' - Zero Degree 7" - USA - 1982

And a sixth from their debut E.P.

***BONUS TRACKS***

26. RATSIA - 'Päästäkää Mut Irti' (from their debut LP)

27. THE SISTERS OF MERCY - 'Body And Soul' (7" single)

28. THE DIDJITS - 'Gold Eldorado' (from 'Hornet Pinata')

29. WHITE CROSS - 'Nuke Attack' (from their 7" E.P.)

30. KOLLAA KESTÄÄ - 'Millaista On' (from their debut LP)

31. THE DIDJITS - 'Evel Knieval' (from 'Hornet Pinata')

32. WHITE CROSS - 'Having Fun' (from their 7" E.P.)

33. RATSIA - '(Mä Haluun) R-E-AKTION!' (from the debut LP)

34. THE SISTERS OF MERCY - 'Vision Thing' (from 'Vision Thing' LP)

35. THE DIDJITS - 'Goodbye Mr. Policeman' (from 'Hornet Pinata')

36. WHITE CROSS - 'Untitled Outro' (from their 7" E.P.)

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The Best of Brought To Life - 208

1. THE BRATS - 'On Dope' - Demo - Denmark - 1979

We'll begin with a bit of feedback and a scream to get you going. Available on 'The Lost Tapes' LP on Arg! records.

2. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'Backstreet Ride' - Buy Our Records LP - USA - 1987

A much overlooked Philidelphia band. From their debut album 'Playdoh Meathook'.

3. BLACK FLAG - 'I Don't Care' - Demo - USA - 1978

An early Black Flag effort now with Keith Morris on vocals. Available on the SST CD 'Everything Went Black'.

4. THE COSMIC PSYCHOS - 'Down On The Farm' - Mr Spaceman MLP - Australia - 1985

The 'Psychos didn't have that many great songs but they had a great beefy sound throughout. This is from their debut mini-album of the same name.

5. POSITIVE SIGNALS - 'Media Man' - Yob 7" - UK - 1980

From a split E.P. with The Strand. Get the other track here.

6. SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS - 'I'm Mad' - Decca LP - UK - 1978

One of the highlights from their debut album 'Do It Dog Style'.

7. RED ZEBRA - 'I Can't Live In A Living Room' - Zebra 7" - Belgium - 1980

Just to add a bit of quirkiness, here's one from their debut 7".

8. PROBLEMS? - 'Kävelen Ympyrää' - Johanna LP - Finland - 1980

Their debut album 'Katupoikia' was half-studio, half-live. This is one of the studio tracks.

9. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'Club Car' - Restless LP - USA - 1988

A jaunty instrumental from second album 'Rassafranna'.

10. THE STRAND - 'Changing World' - Yob 7" - UK - 1980

From a split E.P. with The Positive Signals. Get the other track here.

11. FEGA PÅHOPP - 'Hålla Masken' - Silence 7" - Sweden - 1980

From their only single. Get the other side here.

12. THE BRATS - 'Technology Baby' - Demo - Denmark - 1979

Another track from 'The Lost Tapes'.

13. SEHR SCHNELL - 'Neuroottiset Pohkeet' - Love 7" - Finland - 1979

The third of three singles they released. I reckon the best.

14. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'I Should Have' - Buy Our Records LP - USA - 1987

A bit of powerpop perfection now which should have been a massive hit, but wasn't. From 'Playdoh Meathook'.

15. THE COSMIC PSYCHOS - 'Lead Me Astray' - Mr Spaceman 7" - Australia - 1987

A classic single with deep, deep lyrics. 'I see a toaster and I think of you . . .'

16. SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS - 'Johnny T.' - Decca 7" - UK - 1977

The flipside of 'Dame To Blame'.

17. PROBLEMS? - 'Ei Tää Lama Päähän Käy' - Johanna LP - Finland - 1980

One of the live tracks from 'Katupoikia'. Better than the earlier single version.

18. BLACK FLAG - 'Depression' - Demo - USA - 1979

Another track from 'Everything Went Black', this time with Ron Reyes on vocals. Classic live version from 'The Decline' here.

19. THE MEMBERS - 'G.L.C.' - Virgin 7" - UK - 1979

Another great B-side. This one backed their fourth single 'Killing Time'.

20. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'Venus' - Restless LP - USA - 1988

A brilliant reworking of this '60s classic from second album 'Rassafranna'.

21. THE BRATS - 'Individual' - Demo - Denmark - 1979

A third track from 'The Lost Tapes'.

22. THE COSMIC PSYCHOS - 'Lost Cause' - Survival LP - Australia - 1989

The opening track from 1989's 'Go The Hack'. Live version here.

23. NAUTA - 'Mä Meen' - Majuri 7" - Finland - 1979

A cool little track from their sole E.P.

24. BLACK FLAG - 'Padded Cell' - Demo - USA - 1981

With Dez Cadena on vocals. From 'Everything Went Black'.

25. SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS - 'Who Are The Mystery Girls?' - 

Decca LP - UK - 1978

And a second track from 'Do It Dog Style'.

***BONUS TRACKS***

26. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'The Muffin March' (from 'Playdoh Meathook')

27. PROBLEMS? - 'Lännen Mies' (from 'Katupoikia')

28. THE COSMIC PSYCHOS - 'She's Crackin' Up' (from 'Go The Hack' LP)

29. THE BRATS - 'Disco Sissy' (Demo from 'The Lost Tapes')

30. THE ELECTRIC LOVE MUFFIN - 'This Time I'm Gone' (demo '86)

31. SLAUGHTER AND THE DOGS - 'The Bitch' (B-side of 1st single)

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The Best of Brought To Life - 207

1. THE RAMONES - 'I Just Wanna Have Something To Do' - Sire LP - USA - 1978

The opening track to the Ramones fourth album 'Road To Ruin'.

2. ERAZERHEAD - 'No-One Sees Me Now' - Flicknife LP - UK - 1982

From their debut album 'The Rumble Of The East'. I won't comment about the drum sound.

3. DELTA 5 - 'Try' - Rough Trade 7" - UK - 1980

I couldn't get into their debut single 'Mind Your Own Business' no matter how often John Peel played it. Their second however and this, their third, is a different matter. It had me from the bass line.

4. AGENT ORANGE - 'Mr. Moto' - Posh Boy 12" - USA - 1982

A surf classic from the 'Bitchin' Summer' E.P.

5. THE 2x4's - 'Mechanistic Girl' - Demo - USA - 1980

Available on a nifty little CD from here.

6. FEAR - 'I Am A Doctor' - Restless LP - USA - 1985

Ah, the problematic second Fear album 'More Beer'. Darker . . . meaner . . . the humour was buried deep and many couldn't be arsed to find a spade. Despite all that there was the occasional moment of genius.

7. THE CLAY - 'Future Terror' - Japan Record Company - Japan - 1983

I may as well post the last two tracks from 'Great Punk Hits'. This is the first . . .

8. THE RAMONES - 'Don't Come Close' - Sire LP - USA - 1978

Another track from 'Road To Ruin' which was also a single. Better live version here. 

9. ERAZERHEAD - 'Next Stop' - Flicknife LP - UK - 1982 

A second track from 'The Rumble Of The East'. 
10. DELTA 5 - 'You' - Rough Trade 7" - UK - 1980

A bad relationship from their second single.  

11. AGENT ORANGE - 'Breakdown' - Posh Boy 12" - USA - 1982 

The only track from 'Bitchin' Summer' which wasn't an instrumental. 
12. THE RAMONES - 'I'm Against It' - Sire LP - USA - 1978

A third track from 'Road To Ruin'.

13. ERAZERHEAD - 'Tank Attack' - Flicknife LP - UK - 1982

And a third from 'The Rumble Of The East'.

14. DELTA 5 - 'Innocenti' - Richard Skinner session - UK - 1981

I prefer this one to the album version.

15. FEAR - 'Have A Beer With Fear' - Restless LP - USA - 1985

A second track from 'More Beer'.

16. THE CLAY - 'Militia' - Japan Record Co LP - Japan - 1983

And the second track from 'Great Punk Hits'.

17. THE 2x4's - 'Nakkamichi Boogie' - Demo - USA - 1980

Even the 2x4's were bitten by the surf bug occasionally.

18. THE RAMONES - 'I Don't Want You' - Sire LP - USA - 1978

From 'Road To Ruin' and the flipside of 'Don't Come Close'.

19. ERAZERHEAD - 'I Hate You' - Flicknife LP - UK - 1982

A fourth track from 'The Rumble Of The East'. 

20. DELTA 5 - 'Train Song' - Richard Skinner session - UK - 1981 

Again, I prefer this one to the album version. 
21. AGENT ORANGE - 'Pipeline' - Posh Boy 12" - USA - 1982

The extended version from 'Bitchin' Summer'.

22. THE RAMONES - 'Questioningly' - Sire LP - USA - 1978

A tear-jerkin' moment of genius from 'Road To Ruin'.

23. ERAZERHEAD - 'Moscow' -Flicknife LP - UK - 1982

Yet another track from 'The Rumble Of The East'. 

24. DELTA 5 - 'Singing The Praises' - Richard Skinner session - UK - 1981 

A third song from the excellent Skinner Session. 
25. THE EXECUTE - 'Criminal Flowers' - Hit Parade 7" - Japan - 1984

Judging by their previous release I'd assumed they were turning metal, so imagine my surprise when they churned out this strangely haunting epic.

***BONUS TRACKS***

26. THE EXECUTE - 'Slash' (from 'Criminal Flowers' 7")

27. THE EXECUTE - 'Moron' (from 'Criminal Flowers' 7")

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The Best of Brought To Life - 206

1. 1978 - 'Elektroninen Xtaasi' - Love LP- Finland - 1978

We haven't heard much from Finland for a while so I'll begin this comp with the opening track from the 'Pohjalla' sampler from Love records. If they recorded anything else, I haven't heard of it, though some members were also in Sehr Schnell (same comp) so I'm assuming they were a short-lived band.

2. TELEVISION - 'See No Evil' - Elektra LP - USA - 1977

The opening track from debut album 'Marquee Moon'.

3. THE RAMONES - 'We're A Happy Family' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

One from third album 'Rocket To Russia'. 'Sittin' here in Queens, eating refried beans, we're in all the magazines gulpin' down thorazines.'

4. ERAZERHEAD - 'Shell Shock' - Flicknife 7" - UK - 1982

Their second single. Wish the drums sounded better.

5. THE ORDINARYS - 'Models' - Demo - UK - 1978
Available on the excellent 'Bored Teenagers Volume 4'.

6. ROLANDS GOSSKÖR - 'F.B.U.' - Uffe Ge Upp Skivor 7" - Sweden - 1983

The opening track from their debut E.P. 'Pigs Part One'.

7. LAUGHIN' NOSE - 'Get The Glory' - Japan Record Company LP - Japan - 1983

A nice bit of Japanese Oi! now from 'Great Punk Hits'.

8. SE - 'Ei Asfaltti Liiku' - Love LP- Finland - 1978

Another track from the 'Pohjalla' LP.

9. TELEVISION - 'Venus' - Elektra LP - USA - 1977

The stand-out track from 'Marquee Moon'. Love the guitar work.

10. ERAZERHEAD - 'Do The Geek' - Flicknife 7" - UK - 1983

My wish came true! The opening track from the 'Live At Klub Foot' E.P. with powerful drums (at last!)

11. THE RAMONES - 'I Wanna Be Well' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

After eating all those refried beans . . .  From 'Rocket To Russia'.

12. SEHR SCHNELL - 'Tekopyhä' - Love LP- Finland - 1978

A third track from 'Pohjalla'.

13. MATCHBOX - 'Midnite Dynamos' - Magnet 7" - UK - 1980

We haven't had much rockabilly on the blog, so grow your sideburns and get boppin'. Top Of The Pops performance here.

14. THE STEROID KIDDIES - 'Dumb Dumb' - Grundinga 7" - UK - 1979
From their sole E.P. although there's a retrospective album on Only Fit For The Bin. From Manchester. Read all about them here.

15. ROLANDS GOSSKÖR - 'Behov' - Studio Otukt 7" - Sweden - 1984

From their second E.P. 'Genom Barriären'. Quite a leap forward it was too.

16. ERAZERHEAD - 'The Stuttgart Stomp' - Flicknife 7" - UK - 1983

Another stomping track from the 'Live At Klub Foot' E.P.

17. THE RAMONES - 'I Can't Give You Anything' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

A third track from 'Rocket To Russia'.

18. THE MACHINES - 'Racing' - Demo - UK - 1978
Another of the many highpoints of 'Bored Teenagers Volume 4'.

19. LAUGHIN' NOSE - 'Perdition' - Japan Record Company LP - Japan - 1983

Their other track from 'Great Punk Hits'.

20. ERAZERHEAD - 'She Can Dance' - Flicknife 7" - UK - 1982

The flipside of 'Shell Shock'.

21. TELEVISION - 'Prove It' - Elektra LP - USA - 1977

Another track from 'Marquee Moon', also released as a 12" single coupled with 'Venus'.

22. PROBLEMS? - 'Tapan Aikaa' - Love LP- Finland - 1978

A fourth track from the 'Pohjalla' LP.

23. THE RAMONES - 'Ramona' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

And a fourth from 'Rocket To Russia'.

24. ERAZERHEAD - 'Werewolf' - Flicknife 7" - UK -1983

Their penultimate single.

25. MATCHBOX - 'Buzz Buzz A Diddle It' - Magnet 7" - UK - 1979

A song about female masturbation that became an unlikely hit. Parp!

***BONUS TRACKS***

26. THE STEROID KIDDIES - 'Yo Yo' (demo)

27. ERAZERHEAD - 'KGB' (from 'Live at Klub Foot' E.P.)

28. THE ORDINARYS - 'I Never Knew' (demo)

29. THE RAMONES - 'I Want You Around' (demo)

30. ERAZERHEAD - 'Get Pissed' (from 'Live at Klub Foot' E.P.)

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The Best of Brought To Life - 205

1. THE RAMONES - 'Now I Wanna Be A Good Boy' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

This one opened up Side 2 of the second Ramones album 'Leave Home'. Better than their debut? 
2. THE ANGELIC UPSTARTS - 'Woman In Disguise' - Anagram 7"- UK - 1982

A decent single and the only track I enjoyed on their 'Reason Why' album. 
3. THE DRONES - 'Movement' - Valer LP - UK - 1977

From their one and only '70s album 'Further Temptations' which almost lived up to the sleeve. 
4. SUPERMATIX - 'Sex Sells' - Matchbox Classics 7" - UK - 1981

From their one and only 'Bad Timing' E.P. Apparently they only ever played one gig too! From Carlisle, of course. 
5. THE EXECUTE - 'Final Attack' - DOA 7" - Japan - 1983

From their first hard vinyl release 'Hardcore Temptation'. 
6. X-PRESS - 'All Dresssed Up (No War To Go)' - Demo - UK - 1980

Available on the excellent 'Bored Teenagers volume 3' comp. 
7. KRUNCH - 'Expressen' -Demo - Sweden - 1989

Another excellent demo from the 'We're Back' retrospective on Massproduktion. 
8. THE RAMONES - 'Sheena Is A Punk Rocker' - Sire 7" - USA - 1977

One of the classic Ramones singles. 
9. THE DILS - 'Citizen' - Live - USA - 1978

The best Dils song that never got cut in the studio. Available on the Bacchus Archives CD 'Dils Dils Dils'. 
10. THE MEMBERS - 'Flying Again' - Virgin 7" - UK - 1980

One of their later singles. 
11. THE EXECUTE - 'The Voice' - Japan Record Co. LP - Japan - 1983

One of their tracks from the classic 'Great Punk Hits' comp. 
12. NO WAY - 'Crazy Carol Carter' - Demo - UK - 1980

Another one from the excellent 'Bored Teenagers volume 3' comp. 
13. SPARKS - 'Tips For Teens' - RCA LP - UK - 1981

I was grooving out to 'Whomp That Sucker' the other day, practicing my falsetto and contemplating the merits of a Hitler moustache, when I thought,  'Hmmm, I should blog some of this crazy stuff!'  So here goes! 
14. THE RAMONES - 'Pinhead' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

Another track from 'Leave Home'. 
15. THE DRONES - 'Sad So Sad' - Valer LP - UK - 1977 
Another track from 'Further Temptations' 
16. THE EXECUTE - 'Spunk Out' - DOA 7" - Japan - 1983 
And another track from 'Hardcore Temptation'. 
17. JOHNNY REBEL & THE PADDED CELL - 'Take A Stand' - Caprice LP - USA - 1991 
Possibly lacks a catchy chorus, but you can get the whole thing here. 
18. CLAY FAV - 'Air Lakeland' - Clay Fav 7" - UK - 1979

From their sole 'Consignment Stock' E.P. 
19. THE DILS - 'Blow Up' - Demo - USA - 1977

From their first demo tape and also available on the 'Dils Dils Dils' CD. 
20. THE RAMONES - 'Oh Oh I Love Her So' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

A third track from 'Leave Home'. 
21. SPARKS - 'Wacky Women' - RCA LP - UK - 1981 
And another from 'Whomp That Sucker'. 
22. THE MEMBERS - 'Normal People' - Virgin LP - UK - 1980

One of the better tracks from '1980 - The Choice Is Yours'. 
23. THE MYSTERIOUS FOOTSTEPS - 'Brain Damage' - Demo - UK - 1980

Another great demo from 'Bored Teenagers Volume 3'. 
24. THE EXECUTE - 'Sag' - Japan record Co. - Japan - 1983

Their other track from 'Great Punk Hits'. 
25. THE RAMONES - 'California Sun' - Sire LP - USA - 1977

This one replaced 'Carbona Not Glue' on 'Leave Home' when they were threatened with legal action over the song. 
***BONUS TRACKS***

26. NO WAY - 'Destiny' (1980 demo) 
27. THE DRONES - 'The Change' (from 'Further Temptations' LP)

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